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Dawson Smith

Burkesville,KY

Summary

Versatile Maintenance Technician with a robust background in apartment maintenance, including drywalling, minor electrical, minor plumbing, painting, and minor repairs, honed at Burkesville Housing Authority. Excelled as an Infantry Scout with the Kentucky National Guard, demonstrating leadership and a strong work ethic. Proven ability to train teams and improve operational efficiency, with a notable deployment to Djibouti, Africa.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Burkesville Housing Authority
Burkesville, Kentucky
04.2023 - Current

Prepare make-ready apartment homes, duties and tasks performed to meet standard of BHA and direct supervisor. Duties include but are not limited to:

-Interior Painting & Patching

-Minor Plumbing

-Minor Electrical

-Tiling

-Pressure Washing

-Door & hardware installation

- Appliance installation

- Screen installation and repair

- Lawn care.

Infantry Scout

Kentucky National Guard
Somerset, Kentucky
10.2020 - Current
  • Assessed terrain features to determine optimal routes for movement of personnel and equipment.
  • Maintained and serviced personal and unit weaponry to ensure operational readiness.
  • Moved quickly on foot to reinforce formations and carry out attacks.
  • Led detailed trainings on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion.
  • Utilized night vision devices to monitor activity at night.
  • Set up combat positions and deployed forward weaponry in support of overall combat mission.
  • Administered first aid and battlefield casualty care to injured personnel.
  • Delivered mission-critical support to forward troop positions needing food, equipment and ammunition.
  • Engaged in vehicle maintenance and operation for tactical mobility.

These are just some of the vital tasks of a day to day infantry scout. But the highlight of my career so far has been the tour I was a part of in 2022.in 2022. My unit at the time, Bravo Company 1-149 IN deployed to the Horn of Africa in Djibouti, Africa to pursue our mission, Enduring Freedom. My time in country was eventful. Day to day duties consisted of a Security Forces role: such as gate guard, tower watch, and mounted patrols. I also had an amazing experience training with the Spaniards (Spanish Special Forces), as well as the French and Djiboutian Army.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cumberland County High School
Burkesville, KY
05-2020

Skills

  • Drywalling
  • Painting
  • Minor Plumbing
  • Minor Electrical
  • Door hardware
  • Apartment maintenance
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Tile
  • Pressure Washing

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Burkesville Housing Authority
04.2023 - Current

Infantry Scout

Kentucky National Guard
10.2020 - Current

High School Diploma -

Cumberland County High School
Dawson Smith