Jeffrey Govin
Clute,TX
Summary
To whom it may concern this is the resume for Jeffrey Govin with over 20 years with photography and construction experience. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Photographer/The Picture Man
Myself
Clute, TX
06.2020 - Current
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded up to 100 hundred photographs every month for Army Corp of Engineers.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Current Contractor for Great Lakes Dredging Dock Company in Freeport Texas . Photographing various aspects of Freeport Harbor.
Non Commissioned Officer, Equipment Operator,Photo
US Army
World Wide
02.1999 - 06.2020
- Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat
- Expert in tactical and technical guidance
- Supervised improvisation over 20 construction projects
- Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $550,000
- Planned and briefed personnel on missions
- Deployed 10 times overseas and various areas in the United States
- Moved equipment between job locations using Freight liner truck and trailer
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle any team need
- Graded and shaped land for building and finishing purposes
- Assisted construction personnel with specific job tasks
- Used role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures to instruct participants in a variety of ways
- Selected and assigned instructors to conduct training seminars
- Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods
- Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat
- Drafted military and non-military correspondence
- Represented the organization to customers, the public, government officials and other external sources
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for news publications
- Increased efficiency by monitoring and training over 12 soldiers and 2 Non Commissioned officers
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $ 500,000.00
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust
Conductor
Gennessee And Wyoming Railroad
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies
- Adapted routes and schedules based on weather conditions to prevent delays and alerted supervisors of changes
- Collaborated with engineers to determine maintenance schedules and repairs, plan out-of-service times and coordinate returns to service
- Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors
- Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements
- Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies
- Worked with various crew of 2 to 3 crew members switching various sections of plant
- Guided rail cars and train movements through various sections of INEOS plant
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern
Education
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts/Transition To Civilian
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX12.2023
Associate of Science - Visual Graphic Arts
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA2019
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
The Art Institute of Houston
Houston, Texas2016
Skills
- Exceptional time management
- Strong leader
- Detail-oriented
- Certified Heavy Equipment Operator
- Disaster preparedness
- First Aid certified
- Secret Security Clearance
- Trained in security
- Safety-conscious
- HD photography
- Excellent communication skills
- Visual communication principles
- Adobe software
- Managing performances
- Maintaining facilities
- Project Deadlines
Certification
US Army Structured Self Development Phase Two 14-JAN-2019 to 17-JAN-2019
US Army Master Drivers Course July 25,2017 to August 2,2017
US Army Unit Armors Course May 4th 2017 to May 22,2017
US Army Combat Live-Saver/First Responder Course April 17th 2017 to April 22 2017
US Army Observation/Instructors Course April 5th 2017 to April 12, 2017
US Army Structured Self Development Phase one Sergeant Majors Academy Ft Bliss Texas Aug 31,2012-Sep 30, 2015
US Army Medical Command US Army Ft Sam Houston Texas Dec 16, 2013-Dec 17,2013
US Army Primary Development Leadership Course,Non-Commissioned Officers Academy Ft Hood Texas October 31,2007-Nov 15, 2007
US Army Heavy Equipment Operator Ft Leonard wood Missouri April 19, 1999-Jun 16,1999
Awards
- Army Commendation Medals (4)
- Army Achievement Medals (4)
- Good Conduct Medal (4)
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1)
- Iraq Campaign Medal (3)
- Drivers Badge(2) Drivers Badge means 1000 hours of safe and accident free with out any incidents
References
- Raul Guevara : 210-426-1424
- Matt Jack : 630-209-9862
- Sadli Benjadid : 630-418-9491
- Micheal Morano : 860-933-9027
Timeline
Freelance Photographer/The Picture Man
Myself
06.2020 - Current
Conductor
Gennessee And Wyoming Railroad
05.2019 - 02.2020
Non Commissioned Officer, Equipment Operator,Photo
US Army
02.1999 - 06.2020
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts/Transition To Civilian
Alvin Community College
Associate of Science - Visual Graphic Arts
Cape Cod Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
The Art Institute of Houston