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Kaleb Bakken

Grand Forks,ND

Summary

College student with lot skills and eager to start my career. Hard working, reliable, easy to work with, people person Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level [Developer] position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Diligent College Student focused on [Software Development] and dedication to prompt project completion and continual adaptation. Team-oriented collaborator with reliability and focus on equitable task distribution through group projects and motivation to accomplish mutually held goals. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Locating Technician III

USICLLC
Minnesota
02.2023 - Current
  • Locate Centurylink, PKM, Frontier, and Garden Valley underground lines for contractors doing underground work.
  • Used paint, flags and other methods to communicate utility information to excavators and other appropriate personnel.
  • Facilitated communication between on-site personnel and management regarding locating activities.
  • Searched for underground utilities in various weather conditions and notified supervisor of field issues.
  • Reviewed blueprints, maps, diagrams, and other documents used in locating operations.
  • Utilized GPS technology to accurately map the location of underground utilities.
  • Identified and marked the location of existing utilities for excavation purposes.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving damaged or exposed utility lines.
  • Located underground utilities prior to work being completed.
  • Collaborated closely with engineers, designers, project managers, operators, supervisors, and other stakeholders involved in locating operations.

Warehouse Associate

ACME
Grand Forks, ND
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Pull orders, receive in items, ship out orders, left due to job offer at Core
  • Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
  • Inspected returned merchandise for damage or defect before restocking shelves or returning it back to suppliers and vendors.
  • Packed goods for shipment in accordance with customer instructions.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
  • Handled hazardous materials safely following prescribed regulations.
  • Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
  • Unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
  • Labeled containers correctly for product identification purposes.
  • Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
  • Received merchandise into warehouse, relocated products using forklifts and pallet jacks and processed orders for shipment.

Construction Laborer

Rhino Contracting, Inc
Grand Forks, ND
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • (LAID OFF IN WINTER) I arrive at shop early to help get ready for the projects/job sites are good to go
  • Dig/vac (high pressure machine that uses water to cut through, and have tank to suck up the muddy water/rocks etc) locations that have been marked (gas mains/gas service/fiber optic cables/phone lines etc) by our contractor (Excel, Midco, Century Link)
  • We then shoot pipe/cables whichever they need us to do and we get it ready for them
  • Used wheelbarrow to move debris and material to designated areas on jobsite.
  • Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
  • Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
  • Unloaded trucks with supplies for construction projects.
  • Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
  • Performed site activities required of green-certified construction practices.
  • Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
  • Dug trenches for the installation of various types of underground utilities including power lines, telephone cables, water mains.
  • Ran conduit through walls or ceilings for wiring installations in accordance with local building codes.
  • Operated pumps, backhoes, jackhammers and other equipment to repair or install lines and systems.
  • Operated and maintained switchyard and substation equipment.
  • Assisted in the installation of new manholes and other utility structures according to specifications.
  • Used hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, sledgehammers, wheelbarrows. to excavate areas around existing pipelines or utilities before repair or replacement activities were conducted.
  • Submitted job status reports for recordkeeping.
  • Arranged traffic cones, drums and other equipment to direct traffic and barricade work areas.
  • Provided technical guidance to junior technicians regarding safe working practices when performing tasks related to underground utility maintenance or repairs.
  • Ran wires between components and to outside cable systems.

Receiving Associate

Digi-Key Corporation
Thief River Falls, MN
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Unpack boxes of product, make sure all the data is put into the system correctly and matches up with the product
  • Then I have to home it correctly and make sure stock and restock are enough to fulfill orders
  • Then I send it to the right home after putting the labels on the product.
  • Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
  • Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
  • Verified accuracy of shipping documents such as bills of lading, packing lists and invoices.
  • Delivered or routed materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor or sorting bins.
  • Unloaded trucks manually or using a hand truck or dolly when necessary.
  • Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
  • Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
  • Contacted transport companies and suppliers to expedite, trace, or return shipments.
  • Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
  • Computed shipping, storage or demurrage charges using computer or price list.
  • Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records.
  • Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
  • Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
  • Collaborated with purchasing department staff regarding supplier performance metrics.
  • Maintained records of all incoming products, including quantity received and location in warehouse.
  • Sorted and labeled items according to size, type, style, color or product code.
  • Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.

Team Crew Member

Taco John's
Thief River Falls, MN
01.2020 - 07.2020
  • Take orders, make food, clean stations and dishes and maintain positive communication between customers and fellow employees

Cashier/Customer Service

Walmart
Thief River Falls, MN
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Basic cashier work such as scanning the items being bought and then bagging the product, then making sure the right amount of tender is paid.

Education

High school or equivalent - High School Diploma

Crookston Secondary
05.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Programming

DeVry University-Chicago
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Skills

  • Cash Handling
  • Customer Service
  • Culinary Experience
  • Technical Communication
  • Food Prep
  • Food Service
  • Team Member
  • Food Safety
  • Cooking
  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Packaging
  • Driving
  • Construction
  • Tractor-trailer
  • Labor & delivery
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Valid [ND] Driver's License
  • Routing
  • Manhole Safety
  • [Transmitter and Receiver] Tool Use
  • Diagram Interpretation
  • Knowledge of Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E)
  • Crew Assistance
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Safety Management
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Safety Meetings
  • Documentation

Timeline

Locating Technician III

USICLLC
02.2023 - Current

Warehouse Associate

ACME
03.2022 - 10.2022

Construction Laborer

Rhino Contracting, Inc
06.2021 - 12.2021

Receiving Associate

Digi-Key Corporation
07.2020 - 03.2021

Team Crew Member

Taco John's
01.2020 - 07.2020

Cashier/Customer Service

Walmart
10.2019 - 01.2020

High school or equivalent - High School Diploma

Crookston Secondary

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Programming

DeVry University-Chicago
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