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Overview
Work History
Education
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Christopher Abbe

Christopher Abbe

Pueblo,CO

Summary

Security clearance- Secret


Focused Combat Engineer with knowledge and skills needed to implement efficient procedures and lead and mentor peers. Background working in all kinds of conditions and handling multiple duties simultaneously. Ready to employ exceptional team assistance, mentoring and decision- making talents.


Task-oriented individual challenged with supervising team members in regulations compliance. Composed Combat Engineer with background implementing safety information as it pertains to critical strategic planning. Astute engineer with track record of rapidly executing missions in support of combat operations.


Demonstrated success in training team members, conducting evaluations and reviewing records. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Safety-driven and disciplined with a remarkable work ethic.


Hardworking well-qualified combat professional maintaining equipment, completing patrols and briefing leadership. Knowledgeable about risk, safety gear and terrain assessments.


Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.


To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Military Combat Engineer

US Army
04.2012 - Current
  • Constructed floating bridges and temporary roadways to facilitate movement of large convoys of equipment and personnel to and from battle areas.
  • Prepared teams for combat operations by bringing in and effectively training top talent.
  • Located mines through both visual means and use of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps.
  • Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
  • Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
  • Operated multiple types of heavy equipment to prepare roads, runways and bunkers.
  • Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $2.5m.
  • Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
  • Conducted ground reconnaissance for roads, bridges and tunnels and reported findings to Job title.
  • Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations.
  • Performed quality control by creating rosters, spreadsheets and other documentation to identify company inventory.
  • Directed installation and removal of minefields in combat operations areas, often working under time constraints and in volatile geographic areas.
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
  • Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
  • Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
  • Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
  • Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
  • Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
  • Looked after weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
  • Upheld US Army dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
  • Oversaw utilities manual records to perform stock control and accounting duties.
  • Designated mandatory reporter for sexual assault and responder for suicide prevention situations.
  • Attended required training sessions and seminars.
  • Surveyed company overall health and preparedness.
  • Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
  • Memorized battalion policies and led training for company personnel.
  • Assisted in conducting fire drills and evacuating buildings.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
  • Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
  • Handled repair work and maintenance to keep vehicles functional.
  • Assessed vehicles to identify degree of malfunction or damage.
  • Performed wheeled vehicle recovery operations.
  • Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
  • Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members which facilitated communication, quickly resolving issues and conflicts.
  • Shouldered management responsibilities during absence of supervisor.
  • Monitored employee performance and enacted improvement plans, coordinated disciplinary actions or provided rewards.
  • Managed and mentored team of 15 soldiers.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.

Food Preparation Worker

Taco Bell
03.2010 - 02.2012
  • Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized and sufficiently stocked.
  • Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Monitored and maintained required food temperatures for safety.
  • Guaranteed customer satisfaction by quickly delivering orders.
  • Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
  • Used culinary and cutlery tools to prepare foods for cooking or cold dish presentations.

Cashier Team Lead

AutoZone
05.2009 - 03.2010
  • Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
  • Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
  • Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
  • Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Increased customer loyalty and retention.

Education

General Studies

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX

Skills

  • Safety Regulations
  • Weapons Handling
  • Technical Guidance
  • Antitank Mine Disarmament
  • Civilian Relations
  • Basic Combat Construction
  • Supervision and Mentoring
  • Emergency Readiness and Response
  • Combat Engineering Support
  • Field Reconnaissance
  • Combat Operations
  • Offensive Operations
  • Safety Standards Enforcement
  • Engineering Reconnaissance Reporting
  • Survivability Operations
  • Combat Mobility Participation
  • Project Commissioning
  • Data Processing
  • Combat Reports
  • Land Preparation
  • Personnel Protection
  • Logistical Operations
  • Document Filing
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Equipment Installation
  • Documenting Intelligence
  • Troop Discipline
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Paperwork Evaluations
  • Training Materials and Documentation
  • Physical Evaluations
  • Mission Planning

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Military Combat Engineer

US Army
04.2012 - Current

Food Preparation Worker

Taco Bell
03.2010 - 02.2012

Cashier Team Lead

AutoZone
05.2009 - 03.2010

General Studies

Central Texas College
Christopher Abbe