Christopher Athanas
West Roxbury VA Medical Center
Weymouth,US
21
years of professional experience
20 years of maintenance experience painting carpentry general maintenance. Helping Veterans that are friends and family successfully helping people with the VA benefits system. I take a lot of pride in being a Veterans and serving the Veterans.
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
3 Years 4 Months- Executed painting tasks on residential properties
- Performed carpentry work on construction sites
- Conducted drywall repair for damaged wallsStreamlined stock control processes to eliminate delays.Documented repair activities to ensure accurate maintenance records.
Vetreans Service Officer Assistant
11 Months- Prepared and reviewed VA claims packets, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
- Advised veterans and families on benefit eligibility, claims procedures, and required documentation.
- Assisted members with appeals, follow-up actions, and resolution of benefit-related issues.
- Maintained confidential case files and documented client interactions for ongoing service continuity.
Able bodied seamen
6 Years 1 Month- Maintained ship cleaning painting and repair; ensured ensured safe navigation of ship and fire safety
- Maintained deck equipment, rigging, and vessel surfaces to support safe daily operations.
- Steered ship under officer direction while standing bridge watch and maintaining proper lookout.
- Assisted with mooring, unmooring, and line handling during port arrivals and departures.
Boatswain's Mate
6 Years 2 Months- Painted surfaces on warships to ensure fire safety compliance.
- Monitored weather and sea conditions to ensure safe operations.
- Handled emergency signals and alarms efficiently.
- Monitored and responded to emergency signals and alarms promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Skills
Facility maintenance
Preventive maintenance
Drywall installation
Blueprint and schematics reading
System diagnostics
OSHA compliance
Safety inspections
Hand and power tool use
problem solving
Affiliations
American Legion OLongapo City Philipines
Interests
Gardening
Volunteer Work
Fundraising Events
Homelessness Outreach
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic
West Roxbury VA Medical Center
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
Vetreans Service Officer Assistant
American Legion
10.2021 - 09.2022Read More
Able bodied seamen
Us Navy military sealift command
01.2015 - 02.2021Read More
Boatswain's Mate
U.S.Navy
06.2005 - 08.2011Read More
Quincy College
Bachelor of Arts from Business Management
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