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Cody Warden

Shepherd

Summary

USMC infantry veteran with proven leadership skills and has what it takes to get any job done in a timely manner. More than 5 years of construction experience in multiple fields and various positions. Willing and able to fall in line or take over an operation, whatever it takes to get the job done correctly and on time.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Manager/Investor

Self Employed
Nationwide
06.2024 - Current

I bought and manage several properties nationwide, while I contract for pharmaceutical companies nationwide aswell.

Pharmaceutical Industry Contractor

Self Employed Private Contractor
Nationwide
09.2021 - Current

World Travel

Self
All Over Europe And The Americas
12.2020 - 07.2021

After covid started and the oil pipelines shut down I traveled the world for awhile.

Straw Boss

Pre-tec Directional Drilling
Eau Claire, WI
12.2018 - 11.2020

Straw Boss

•I was in charge of horizontal directional drilling crews.

•Coordinating drilling operations, locating the beacon in the drilling head above ground to ensure we're on target.

•Delegating and teaching day to day labor operations and maintenance of heavy machinery.

•Handled any environmental issues and cleanup that arose from daily operations.

•Coordinating pipe pulls between heavy equipment operators to get product in the ground after the boring was completed.

•Road guardians communication for equipment haul out after rigging down, and when hauling equipment in to rig up.

Laborer

American Boring Inc
Carroll, OH
03.2018 - 11.2018
  • General laboring, worked on a 100x120 Vermeer, mostly on pipe side trailing rods, breaking rods off with wrenches, also oiling the rig and track hoe, helped with repairs to the rig, cleaned mud system, road block when necessary as well.

Laborer, Locator, Mud man, Oiler

Cooper Resources
Lindsay, OK
09.2017 - 02.2018
  • Working on a 60x90 Vermeer, ran mud system, locate, and all around labor work from digging in the pit or trenches to checking the rig, greasing the rig, breaking off and putting on drill heads and reamers, coordinating pulling pipe, general maintenance and cleaning.

Laborer

Ursa Major Directional Drilling
Scranton, PA
12.2016 - 08.2017
  • General laboring, worked on a 36x50 Vermeer, ran mud system, greased rig and track hoe, broke off drill heads and reamers with wrenches, general maintenance and cleaning.

Valves Specialist II, Sandblaster

Union Tank Car Co
Cleveland, TX
10.2015 - 11.2016
  • Apply and remove valves from tank cars, pressurized air test applied valves and fill out reports for each tank car.
  • Disassemble and reassemble valves, sandblast inside and outside of tank cars, vacuum and clean up blast material, operate forklift.

Supervisor, Painter

Pheonix Painting and Construction
Sheppard, TX
02.2013 - 09.2015
  • Supervise painting, plumbing, wallpaper and carpet crews.
  • Paint walls, ceilings, trim, and doors.
  • Stain trim, doors, and cabinets.

Infantry Mortar man (0341)

United States Marine Corps (USMC)
Twentynine Palms, CA
10.2009 - 12.2012
  • Led and participated in marine mortar squad and directed mortars to designated target coordinates in a timely manner.
  • Led and participated in patrols and missions in a coordinated and disciplined manner.

Education

EMT Certificate - Emergency Medicine

CERTS/Virginia EMT
Fairfax, VA

Welding, Diesel Mechanics

Lee College
Baytown, TX
05-2009

High School Diploma - undefined

Tarkington High School
Cleveland, TX
05-2009

Skills

  • Demonstrated leadership by guiding teams towards achieving strategic objectives
  • Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail in all tasks and projects
  • Ensured safety protocols were prioritized and adhered to consistently
  • Streamlined complex processes to enhance operational efficiency
  • Demonstrated rapid acquisition of new skills and knowledge in diverse environments
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic through consistent dedication to tasks and responsibilities
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to achieve project goals
  • Demonstrated expertise across multiple construction disciplines

Timeline

Property Manager/Investor

Self Employed
06.2024 - Current

Pharmaceutical Industry Contractor

Self Employed Private Contractor
09.2021 - Current

World Travel

Self
12.2020 - 07.2021

Straw Boss

Pre-tec Directional Drilling
12.2018 - 11.2020

Laborer

American Boring Inc
03.2018 - 11.2018

Laborer, Locator, Mud man, Oiler

Cooper Resources
09.2017 - 02.2018

Laborer

Ursa Major Directional Drilling
12.2016 - 08.2017

Valves Specialist II, Sandblaster

Union Tank Car Co
10.2015 - 11.2016

Supervisor, Painter

Pheonix Painting and Construction
02.2013 - 09.2015

Infantry Mortar man (0341)

United States Marine Corps (USMC)
10.2009 - 12.2012

Welding, Diesel Mechanics

Lee College

High School Diploma - undefined

Tarkington High School

EMT Certificate - Emergency Medicine

CERTS/Virginia EMT