Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Corey Blankenship

China Grove,NC

Summary

Organized and motivated Army veteran eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Laborer

Propst Construction Company
Concord, NC
09.2023 - Current

Shovel dirt off curbs, storm drains, and manholes so that equipment operators can see and avoid damaging them.

Operate sheepsfoot to compact dirt that's been already been mixed with cement.

Operate smoothdrum to roll in/ flatten dirty that's already been mixed and is on grade.

Clean spreader trucks.

Acts as a ground guide to ensure no one hits anything important.

U.S. Army Cable System Installer / Maintainer

U.S. Army
10.2019 - 08.2022
  • Operated fiber equipment such as optical loss test sets on fiber optic pieces to see if they were transmitting light through to get a valid connection
  • Performed tests on cable communications systems and circuits to ensure systems were functioning properly
  • Held responsibility of 4 personal
  • Ensured they knew how to accomplish work related tasks and made sure they followed the proper procedures while doing so
  • Ordered necessary supplies and parts to repair malfunctioning hardware.
  • Trained both internal and off-site users in repairing and resolving recurring issues.
  • Restored data, operating systems, files, documents, and drivers.
  • Made plenty of CAT5/ CAT6 (ethernet) cables.
  • Laid out cabling plans and ran through buildings to desired locations.
  • Configured IP-enabled telecommunication equipment using data network communications protocols.
  • Continuously applied quality-improvement methodologies to improve work processes.
  • Anticipated and analyzed common connectivity workflow problems.
  • Repaired and adjusted system components by removing and replacing defective parts.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed systems using speed, ping and related tests.
  • Assisted customers with unit specific account access.
  • Supported tactical exercises with expert satellite communications.

Education

High School Diploma -

Woodrow Wilson High School
05.2018

Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Leadership
  • Dependability
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Time Management
  • Decisiveness
  • Communication
  • LAN
  • Inventory Control Procedures
  • Detail Oriented
  • Loss Prevention
  • Personnel Training and Development
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Satellite Communications
  • Fast Learner
  • Organization
  • Planning
  • Microsoft word/ Powerpoint
  • Critical Thinking
  • Multitasking
  • Prioritization
  • Technology Skills
  • Equipment Management
  • Traffic Control
  • Network Security
  • Information Security
  • User Support
  • VoIP Installation

Certification

  • American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Card
  • OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Card

Accomplishments

  • Received two different Army Achievement medals for going above and beyond to meet the needs of the United States Army.
  • Provided reliable communication services across three enclaves to over 25 users for three months.
  • Took inventory and helped divest well over $108 million worth of real property and equipment during the inactivation of a US Army Signal Batallion formerly known as 40th Expeditionary Signal Batallion.

References

Larry Tucker - (520)895-9617 (Former 1st Sergeant in the Army)

Tyler Barrette - (774)318-7523 (Former work colleague in the Army)

Jason Cuneo - (704)782-2135 (Current boss over the entire grading side at Propst Constuction)

Timeline

General Laborer

Propst Construction Company
09.2023 - Current

U.S. Army Cable System Installer / Maintainer

U.S. Army
10.2019 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Woodrow Wilson High School
Corey Blankenship