Colin Barlow
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Lead Technician at Vannguard Utility Partners, excelling in damage prevention and safety protocol adherence. Proven track record in team collaboration and technical report writing, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Adept at troubleshooting and critical thinking, delivering optimal solutions in challenging environments.
Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Leverages. Excellent communicator with focus on results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Technician Damage Prevention Specialist
Vannguard Utility Partners
01.2024 - Current
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Implemented, configured, and optimized safety standards.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Monitored and enforced safety measures to mitigate hazards.
- Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
- Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
- Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Identified and reported equipment malfunctions, defective parts and materials to appropriate supervisor.
- Troubleshot cable, underground junction boxes and conduit by utilizing specialized equipment and devices.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Business Owner
Myself
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
Assistant Receiving Manager
Menards
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Education
High School Diploma -
Albia Highschool
Albia, IA01-2020
Skills
- Electromagnetic locating
- Strong attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Technical report writing
- Damage prevention
- Blueprint reading
- Safety protocol adherence
- As-built blueprints
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Professionalism
- Organizational skills
- Ticketing systems
Timeline
Lead Technician Damage Prevention Specialist
Vannguard Utility Partners
01.2024 - Current
Business Owner
Myself
01.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Receiving Manager
Menards
01.2022 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Albia Highschool
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