Christopher Blake
Weston
Summary
Seasoned Crew Foreman recognized for high productivity levels and efficient task completion. Skilled in team leadership, safety management, and project coordination to ensure smooth operational flow on site. Possess strong communication, problem-solving, and time management abilities, enabling successful project delivery within deadlines. Excel in fostering teamwork and optimizing processes for improved performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Crew Foreman
Geoforce Utility Technologies
Iron Station
03.2024 - Current
- Assigned tasks to individual workers based on their skillset while delegating authority appropriately.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies such as tools, materials, parts; ordering items as needed for crews.
- Conducted safety inspections of equipment and job sites to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Monitored production levels of crew members, providing feedback on performance when necessary.
- Provided training sessions for new hires on safety procedures, job duties, responsibilities.
- Ensured proper maintenance of tools and equipment used by the crew.
- Adhered strictly to all company policies concerning employee conduct and disciplinary actions.
- Directed and supervised crew activities, ensuring that work was completed in accordance with established guidelines.
- Implemented safety protocols for hazardous materials handling and disposal according to OSHA standards.
- Completed minor adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
Squad Leader
US Army
Jane Lew
07.2008 - 03.2021
- Trained squad members in the use of small arms, crew served weapons, and demolitions.
- Established security positions for night defensive operations when necessary.
- Evaluated unit readiness based on established criteria and standards.
- Conducted pre-combat checks and inspections of personnel equipment prior to mission execution.
- Maintained communication with higher headquarters throughout mission duration.
- Monitored ammunition expenditure rates during combat operations.
- Determined appropriate courses of action in response to changing battlefield conditions.
- Reviewed after action reports following completion of each mission or exercise.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all field exercises.
- Provided guidance to subordinate personnel on tactical operations and training.
- Assessed performance of individual soldiers within the squad.
- Conducted risk assessments for all proposed missions or exercises.
- Developed operational plans for assigned missions.
- Supervised maintenance of weapons, equipment, and vehicles.
- Coordinated with other squads to ensure mission objectives were met.
- Managed logistics requirements for assigned area of responsibility.
- Maintained accountability of personnel, equipment, and supplies during deployments.
- Led squad in reconnaissance and surveillance operations.
- Submitted work orders for malfunctioning vehicles and inspected each one upon service completion.
- Regularly inspected weapons to ensure cleanliness and to determine if repairs would be required to maximize functionality.
- Oversaw daily command of squad, demonstrating strong moral character, intellect, and respect.
- Used active listening and effective communication to alleviate issues between personnel members.
- Led detailed trainings on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion.
- Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations.
- Maintained and serviced personal and unit weaponry to ensure operational readiness.
- Followed strict operational security protocols to safeguard mission-critical information.
- Administered first aid and battlefield casualty care to injured personnel.
- Engaged in vehicle maintenance and operation for tactical mobility.
- Participated in reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence on enemy positions.
- Led small teams in tactical operations under stressful conditions.
- Implemented land navigation skills in diverse environments to reach strategic objectives.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of ambushes and raids against enemy forces.
- Engaged in marksmanship training with various weapons systems to ensure accuracy and proficiency.
- Practiced hand-to-hand combat techniques to prepare for close-quarters combat situations.
- Educated junior infantrymen in tactics, weapons handling, and field survival skills.
- Conducted daily physical fitness training to maintain combat readiness.
- Operated and mounted night vision devices to zero in and engage targets.
- Adapted to rapidly changing tactical situations to achieve mission objectives.
- Defended country against threats by capturing, destroying and repelling enemy forces during combat.
- Stored and safeguarded classified information to maintain utmost confidentiality.
- Facilitated route clearance for visits from high-ranking officials.
Education
GED -
Mountaineer Challenge Academy
Kingwood, WVSkills
- Staff leadership and direction
- Hand and power tools
- Inspecting equipment
- Installing equipment
- Work Scheduling
- Physical Fitness
- Safety practices
- Task Delegation
- Quality controls
- Project Management
- Tool inventory
- Heavy machinery
- Safety and compliance
- Labor Management
- OSHA Regulations
- Construction knowledge
- Crew supervision
Timeline
Crew Foreman
Geoforce Utility Technologies
03.2024 - Current
Squad Leader
US Army
07.2008 - 03.2021
GED -
Mountaineer Challenge Academy