Overview
Work History
Education
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Keith Eckerson

Gettysburg,PA

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Habilitation Mentor

Ikan, Inc.
Florida, NY
06.2022 - Current
  • Supervise adult male with developmental disabilities, focusing on social skills and independence.
  • Conduct individualized sessions at home and in the community to enhance daily living capabilities.
  • Establish meaningful connections and relationships through networking activities.
  • Ensure accurate record-keeping aligned with Medicaid and OPWDD (Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities) guidelines.

Boatswain's Mate and Electrician's Mate

United States Navy
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Supervised 15 sailors responsible for deck force maintenance and repair to ensure operational readiness. Conducted 32 underway replenishments. Additional duties included anchoring, mooring, rigging, and small boat operations.
  • Directed and supervised personnel in the maintenance, repair, overhaul, and operation of all deck equipment.
  • Conducted security boarding and small boat watches. Led small boat operations during anti-terrorism force protection activities.
  • Maintained and repaired the ship's electrical power generation and distribution systems, including lighting, engineering equipment, and appliances.

Construction Associate

Chafee’s Swimming Pools
Goshen, NY
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Constructed pools, spas, hardscaping (walls, waterfalls), and patios following construction plans and specifications.
  • Organized materials, tools and equipment needed for construction projects.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.

Doorshop Builder

Builder First Source
Middletown, NY
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Constructed and assembled interior and exterior doors in a high-volume environment to custom specifications.
  • Handled and maintained the flow of materials and products on premises per established guidelines. Fork-lift certified.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.

Education

Landscaping Design & Technology

Orange Ulster BOCES
Goshen, NY
06-2013

Skills

  • Safety compliance
  • Effective leadership & personnel management
  • Mentoring others
  • Effective communication in high stress situations
  • Problem solving
  • Records management
  • Surveillance and information control
  • Hazardous materials handling

Timeline

Community Habilitation Mentor

Ikan, Inc.
06.2022 - Current

Boatswain's Mate and Electrician's Mate

United States Navy
01.2018 - 01.2022

Construction Associate

Chafee’s Swimming Pools
01.2016 - 01.2018

Doorshop Builder

Builder First Source
01.2014 - 01.2016

Landscaping Design & Technology

Orange Ulster BOCES
Keith Eckerson