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Jack Skeen

Eureka,CA

Summary

Handyman and Farmer with 20 years of experience in residential repairs and maintenance with prior experience in data technology and sales. 10 years of experience in off-grid farming and sustainable systems design, repair, and maintenance. Well rounded Navy Veteran with skills in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical. Photovoltaic 101/202. NABCEP tested. Searching for employment opportunity in renewable resources, eco restoration, agriculture or technology.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Owner

Self Employed
03.2014 - Current
  • Manage off grid systems such as water, waste and electricity to ensure proper functioning of the farm
  • Design, set up, and maintenance of solar powered gravity fed water system and automatic drip irrigation
  • Planned schedule for planting and harvest
  • Hired, trained, and supervised seasonal workers
  • Acquired an in depth knowledge of soil, water and living systems.
  • Maintained and repaired various farming equipment

Handyman

Self Employed
07.2000 - Current
  • Carpentry such as building and repairing decks, sheds, fences and dwellings.
  • Plumbing such as installing tanks, waterlines, pumps, filters and valves.
  • Electrical such as running electrical wire and installing outlets, switches and breakers.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Positively engage with people and maintain strong professionalism.

Farm Hand

Self Employed
03.2009 - 12.2013
  • Operated trucks, trailers, tractors and other farm equipment with care and precision.
  • Built and maintained buildings and other farm structures.
  • Manual labor such as weeding, pruning, mixing amendments into soil, planting, transplanting, harvesting.
  • General garden maintenance.

SuperStar Karaoke

Self Employed
02.2003 - 03.2009
  • Entertainer Extraordinaire, Promoter, Sound Engineer, Musician
  • Hosted crowds of up to 100 people.
  • Communicated with clients to determine requirements for each party or event.
  • Operated controllers and sound boards, to mix, sample and record music.
  • Installed, operated and maintained audio and video equipment.

Technical Support Engineer, Supervisor

Covad Communications
02.1998 - 07.2000
  • Operated various types of network routers to ensure flawless data transmission and reception.
  • Facilitated troubleshooting procedures with remote clients to correct connectivity issues.

Army Reserve / 98C Signal Operator

US Army
07.1994 - 03.1998
  • Adhered to strict protocols and followed orders while conducting operational missions.
  • Oversaw intelligence collection and produced reports for senior command.
  • Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
  • Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats.

Uptown's Smoke Shop

Music City Marketing
07.1994 - 01.1998
  • Developed vast knowledge of tobacco and smoking accessories
  • Performed various retail store duties such as organizing and stocking shelves, monitoring inventory, making sales, operating cash register, maintaining store appearance
  • Provided exceptional services and a pleasant shopping experiences while assisting customers in purchasing the most appropriate products
  • Developed the Restaurant Cigar Account Program. Stocked and maintained humidors at various restaurants and bars in the Nashville area.

Communications Specialist / RM3 Radioman

US Navy
03.1990 - 03.1994
  • Operated and maintained analog and digital data software and equipment to ensure seamless transmission and reception of communications under national security requirements.
  • Supervised personnel to improve performance and complete projects to attain mission-ready status.
  • Developed skills to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Certificate - Permaculture Design

Occidental Arts And Ecology Center
07.2021

Certificate - PV101 And PV202

Solar Living Center
06.2018

Biology

Middle Tennessee State University
12.1997

Computer Science

Nashville State Technical Institute
08.1995

Environmental Science

University of Maryland
08.1992

Skills

  • Physically Fit and Coordinated
  • Friendly and Personable
  • Problem Solver
  • Network Technology Knowledge
  • Irrigation System Design and Maintenance
  • Soil and Farming Expertise
  • Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical
  • Excellent Driving and Trailer Maneuvering
  • Excavator, Tractor, Bobcat, operator
  • Tool and Equipment Maintenance

Timeline

Farm Owner

Self Employed
03.2014 - Current

Farm Hand

Self Employed
03.2009 - 12.2013

SuperStar Karaoke

Self Employed
02.2003 - 03.2009

Handyman

Self Employed
07.2000 - Current

Technical Support Engineer, Supervisor

Covad Communications
02.1998 - 07.2000

Army Reserve / 98C Signal Operator

US Army
07.1994 - 03.1998

Uptown's Smoke Shop

Music City Marketing
07.1994 - 01.1998

Communications Specialist / RM3 Radioman

US Navy
03.1990 - 03.1994

Certificate - PV101 And PV202

Solar Living Center

Biology

Middle Tennessee State University

Computer Science

Nashville State Technical Institute

Environmental Science

University of Maryland

Certificate - Permaculture Design

Occidental Arts And Ecology Center
Jack Skeen