Gavyn Blankenship
Cogar Manufacturing
Austinville ,VA
3
years of professional experience
Graduated at the top of my class with high honors. Highly motivated and driven to excel in any role. Was able too make team target in my first three months. Within my first year, I advanced from lanes to depal, where I led a team of five. Able to meet deadlines and exceed expectations.
Work History
Material Handler
8 Months- Operate a Combilift, skytrak, and forklift, to safely transport and load heavy materials, including steel rounds and I-beams, onto CNC saws.
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on CNC machines and heavy equipment to ensure reliable operation.
- Read and interpret blueprints to ensure accurate machining.
- Perform machine setups and prepare parts for machining.
- Program and operate conversational CNC mills and CNC beam line equipment.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following all safety procedures.
Concrete Laborer
7 Months- Form sidewalks, garage pads, and steps.
- Operate around concrete mixing equipment.
- Assisted in pouring and finishing concrete surfaces as needed.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure they were clean for the next job.
Warehouse Worker
2 Years- Distributed freight to multiple stores.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load cartons onto trailers.
- Ensured that all freight received was organized in the proper location.
- Operated forklifts to load and unload pallets onto equipment for distribution across warehouse.
- Keep workspace clean and organized, whether it was equipment or on the floor.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations and policies.
- Worked collaboratively with other team members to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Organized inventory by placing items in designated areas within the warehouse space.
- Scanned and loaded items on conveyor line before loading into trailers.
- Ensured team members labeled containers accurately.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize task completion.
- Developed strategies to increase team productivity to meet high volume days.
Education
Industrial Maintenance 1 And 2
Skills
Quick learner
Teachable
Team player
Forklift operation
Freight distribution
Problem solving
Team supervision
Quality improvement
Concrete finisher
Machine operator
Accomplishments
- Valedictorian of my class
Timeline
Material Handler
Cogar Manufacturing
12.2025 - CurrentRead More
Concrete Laborer
Blankenship Concrete
11.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Warehouse Worker
Target Distribution Center
09.2023 - 09.2025Read More
Paul Blazer High School
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Coastal Plains Charter
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New River Community College
Industrial Maintenance 1 And 2
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