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Elijah Downs

Brookings,SD

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong teamwork skills eager to secure an entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals by being reliable and open to learning.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Technician

Houdek
01.2023 - Current
  • Maintained accurate production records to track progress, identify areas for improvement and meet regulatory requirements.
  • Supervised 19 pages using a distributed control system to adjust process parameters to optimize product quality and production rates.
  • Used centrifuges, chemical testing kits, and other testing equipment to take accurate samples of product and other liquids within the process.
  • Trained production personnel to properly use production equipment and apply best practices.
  • Utilized P&IDs, SSDs, Lockout Tagout procedures, Confined Space Permits, Chemical suits and other PPE to properly follow company and OSHA safety policies.
  • Collected water samples every shift and tested each for various things including hardness, conductivity, sulfite, free and total chlorine, and pH.

Park Manager Intern

South Dakota Game Fish And Parks
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Kept grass, trees and landscaping beds in professional condition with regular care.
  • Serviced park restrooms to keep each free of trash, stocked with basic supplies and clean for guests.
  • Utilized heavy equipment to conduct maintenance such as tilling and planting food plots, dig out culverts, and other various maintenance tasks.
  • Managed reservations and check ins for 101 camping sites, a lodge, and 5 cabins.
  • Conducted walk throughs of the park to ensure guests were following park rules and state laws, coordinated with local law enforcement if necessary.

Aviation Operations Sergeant

Nebraska Army National Guard
02.2017 - 02.2023
    • Supported operations by managing professional communications, tracking data and managing records.
    • Maximized efficiency by training new soldiers on company procedures and best practices.
    • Maintained flight and events logs, aircrew flying records and flight operations records of incoming and outgoing flights.
    • Investigated and reported accidents, incidents, or safety concerns to appropriate personnel and authorities.
    • Oversaw an average of 3 flight missions a day by coordinating appropriate equipment, personnel, and paperwork.

Community Service Officer

Brookings Police Department
01.2022 - 01.2023
    • Responded to a daily average of 4 calls during a 4 hour shift ranging from parking complaints, animal bites, animal complaints, found property, and lost/found animals.
    • Wrote citations for offenders and explained procedures.
    • Prepared accurate and thorough incident reports.
    • Offered security presence and traffic control to special events.
    • Wrote reports of activities and maintained files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
    • Conducted routine investigations by interviewing relevant parties, collecting and documenting evidence, and using sound judgement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Law Enforcement

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
05.2023

Skills

  • Testing and Troubleshooting
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Report Writing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Computer Literacy

Hobbies/Interests

  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Playing Softball/Baseball
  • Watching college baseball and football
  • Traveling
  • Camping

Timeline

Production Technician

Houdek
01.2023 - Current

Park Manager Intern

South Dakota Game Fish And Parks
05.2022 - 10.2023

Community Service Officer

Brookings Police Department
01.2022 - 01.2023

Aviation Operations Sergeant

Nebraska Army National Guard
02.2017 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Law Enforcement

South Dakota State University
Elijah Downs