Dakota Benson
Titusville,FL
Summary
Diligent welder with a minor background in welding techniques and fabrication. Adept at performing high-quality welds on various materials and structures, contributing to successful completion of numerous projects. Demonstrated ability in maintaining safety standards and displaying excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
YMCA of Central Florida
Titusville, FL
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Enforced pool rules among swimmers and patrons in order to maintain safe swimming conditions
- Conducted pool opening and closing duties
- Enforced safety policies and rules to guests to prevent accidents
- Administered lifesaving techniques and first aid during emergencies and immediately called for additional assistance when necessary
Maintenance Crew Lead
YMCA of Central Florida
Titusville, FL
05.2022 - 03.2025
- Replaced broken or malfunctioning parts in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
- Performed preventative maintenance on a variety of machines and systems
- Cleaned, lubricated, adjusted, calibrated machinery per manufacturer's guidelines
- Applied paint, stain, or varnish to equipment and buildings with brushes and rollers
- Cleaned and maintained building exteriors by removing graffiti and scrubbing walls with detergent and water
- Assembled and disassembled gym, pool, tennis, and building equipment per supervisor request or plans entrusted by supervisor
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure facility safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently resolve maintenance issues and improve response times.
- Facilitated communication between departments to coordinate repairs and minimize disruptions to operations.
Lifeguard
YMCA of Central Florida
Titusville, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Enforced pool rules among swimmers and patrons in order to maintain safe swimming conditions
- Conducted pool opening and closing duties
- Enforced safety policies and rules to guests to prevent accidents
- Administered lifesaving techniques and first aid during emergencies and immediately called for additional assistance when necessary
Stretch Practitioner
Stretch Zone
Titusville, FL
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Worked amongst a diverse group of clientele with differing health issues and physical mobility levels to help relieve pain, tension, and strains in muscles
- Developed a further understanding of how the human body works and how to help it recover from injuries, and prevent injuries from happening
- Formed relationships with people from a wide variety of work forces to broaden my scale of general knowledge and know how
Maintenance Crew Member
YMCA of Central Florida
Titusville, FL
05.2022
- Replaced broken or malfunctioning parts in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
- Performed preventative maintenance on a variety of machines and systems
- Cleaned, lubricated, adjusted, calibrated machinery per manufacturer's guidelines
- Applied paint, stain, or varnish to equipment and buildings with brushes and rollers
- Dusted, moved and rearranged furniture according to requests given by supervisor or from work orders
- Maintained existing landscaping by pruning, mulching, and gathering and removing litter
- Cleaned and maintained building exteriors by removing graffiti and scrubbing walls with detergent and water
- Assembled and disassembled gym, pool, tennis, and building equipment per supervisor request or plans entrusted by supervisor
Overnight Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
Titusville, FL
03.2025 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded freight using company-approved safety protocols.
- Organized merchandise on shelves for optimal display and accessibility.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport heavy items safely.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to adhere to safety regulations.
- Minimized product damage during transportation by using appropriate equipment for moving heavy items safely.
- Managed waste disposal responsibly, separating recyclable materials from general trash as per store guidelines.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety procedures while handling freight.
Education
No Degree - Welding
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL05-2026
Associate of Arts - General Education
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL07-2025
High School Diploma -
Titusville High School
Titusville04-2022
Skills
- SMAW Welding
- GMAW Welding
- FCAW Welding
- GTAW Welding
- GTAW Pipe Welding
- GTAW Stainless Pipe Welding
- Heavy lifting
- Cleaning procedures
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical aptitude
Certification
- AWS D1.1 3F SMAW Certificatied
- AWS D1.1 3F FCAW Certificatied
- Forklift Certified
Timeline
Overnight Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
03.2025 - Current
Lifeguard
YMCA of Central Florida
06.2024 - Current
Stretch Practitioner
Stretch Zone
01.2024 - 06.2024
Maintenance Crew Member
YMCA of Central Florida
05.2022
Lifeguard
YMCA of Central Florida
05.2022 - 01.2024
Maintenance Crew Lead
YMCA of Central Florida
05.2022 - 03.2025
No Degree - Welding
Eastern Florida State College
Associate of Arts - General Education
Eastern Florida State College
High School Diploma -
Titusville High School