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John Blackwell

Oxnard,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented maintenance technician with 5+ years of experience in skilled trades. Recognized for exceptional quality work and excellent communication skills. Recently earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a focus on Software Engineering. Proficient in Visual Studios, MongoDB, Git/GitHub, and game development (Unreal Engine 5, Unity). Eager to leverage hands-on expertise and technical skills in a software engineering role.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Ventura Investment Co.
09.2020 - Current
  • Installed and maintained components to ensure seamless operation of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems in both commercial and residential properties
  • Effectively diagnose/troubleshoot issues and conduct necessary repairs
  • Collaborated with property managers and asset team to assess ongoing needs and schedule preventive maintenance
  • Read and interpreted equipment schematics and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services

Staging Manager

Dramatic Choices
01.2017 - 05.2020
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fulfill roles to effectively execute company objectives
  • Developed lucrative marketing plans across all platforms to maximize profits
  • Oversaw and executed company payroll in Paychex
  • Leveraged leadership skills to identify inefficiencies/opportunities to improve policies, procedures and operations
  • Installed and initiated inventory management software to optimize warehouse stock and item accountability

Aircraft Structural Mechanic

United States Navy
08.2012 - 05.2016
  • Improved operations by working with squad members to find workable solutions to complex troubleshooting problems
  • Advanced from E-1 to E-4 within two years due to outstanding early promotion evaluations
  • Managed tire and wheel maintenance program and hydraulic program logging all necessary data passing each QA inspection
  • Gained attention to detail and work ethic due to rigorous military requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
12.2022

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Visual Studios
  • MongoDB
  • Git/GitHub
  • Game Development: Unreal Engine 5, Unity
  • Progress Reporting: Pseudocode/Flowcharts
  • Website Development utilizing MEAN stack
  • Educational experience in C/C#, Python, Java/JavaScript
  • 5 years experience in specialized trade labor

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Ventura Investment Co.
09.2020 - Current

Staging Manager

Dramatic Choices
01.2017 - 05.2020

Aircraft Structural Mechanic

United States Navy
08.2012 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Southern New Hampshire University
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