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Jesse Gardner

Jacksonville,AR

Summary

To effectively use my proven customer service skills, while providing outstanding service to your customers as well. I am forever seeking to expand my knowledge and skills. Safety is my number one priority. Quality damage prevention is my key goal. Damage prevention professional with significant experience in safeguarding infrastructure and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Proven ability to identify and mitigate risks, utilizing strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Effective collaborator who adapts to changing needs, consistently delivering reliable results through teamwork and strategic problem-solving. Focused on maintaining high safety standards and fostering culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Damage Prevention Specialist

ARKUPS
08.2025 - Current
  • Implemented data-driven analysis methods to identify patterns of recurring damages, targeting specific areas for preventative measures.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop effective damage prevention policies and best practices.
  • Enhanced public awareness of damage prevention initiatives through community outreach efforts and educational presentations.
  • Improved safety performance through the development of comprehensive training programs for staff and contractors.

Utility Specialist

RECONN UTILITIES
07.2022 - 08.2025
  • Job duties include but not limited to; accurately GPS underground facilities with knowledge of a large array of locating equipment. Indoor and outdoor Service line inspections classifying leaks using a CGI and corrosion severity. Outside leak survey to find, classify, document, and report leak type using a GMI Rover and act as a first responder if leak is hazardous to life and/or property.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Enhanced workplace safety with strict adherence to company guidelines, OSHA regulations, and local laws.

Damage Prevention Specialist

ARKUPS
09.2015 - 07.2022
  • Job duties include but not limited to; building quality relationships with both contractors and utility partners. Providing a quality damage prevention service for our respecting partners utility service lines, while exercising superlative safety practices.
  • Reduced potential hazards with thorough investigations of reported damages to underground utilities.
  • Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines at all times.
  • Improved safety awareness by conducting comprehensive damage prevention inspections and assessments.
  • Implemented data-driven analysis methods to identify patterns of recurring damages, targeting specific areas for preventative measures.

Overnight Stocker

Lowes Home Improvement Stores
06.2014 - 09.2015
  • Maintained proper storage of overstock items, keeping backroom areas organized and accessible for future use.
  • Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
  • Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
  • Ensured timely completion of nightly stocking tasks, optimizing store readiness for the following day''s operation.

Housekeeper

ARKANSAS PEDIATRIC FACILITY
07.2013 - 06.2014
  • Job duties include, cleaning the building and keeping clothes and lined cleaned for the staff and the residents.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Collaborated with other housekeeping staff to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding/metal fabrication

METROPOLITAN VOTEC
01.2013

High School Diploma -

NORTH PULASKI HIGH SCHOOL
Jacksonville, AR
01.2013

Skills

  • Hazard identification

  • Continuous learning and improvement

  • Incident reporting

  • Emergency response planning

  • Equipment calibration

  • Excavation safety procedures

  • Underground utility locating

  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Damage Prevention Specialist

ARKUPS
08.2025 - Current

Utility Specialist

RECONN UTILITIES
07.2022 - 08.2025

Damage Prevention Specialist

ARKUPS
09.2015 - 07.2022

Overnight Stocker

Lowes Home Improvement Stores
06.2014 - 09.2015

Housekeeper

ARKANSAS PEDIATRIC FACILITY
07.2013 - 06.2014

Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding/metal fabrication

METROPOLITAN VOTEC

High School Diploma -

NORTH PULASKI HIGH SCHOOL

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