Keith Gates
WAHIAWA
Summary
Dynamic and resourceful professional with a proven track record in the US Army and W.D Yards, excelling in vehicle maintenance and verbal communication. Mastered platoon communication and landscape improvement, enhancing operational efficiency and team cohesion. Expert in GPS navigation and fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring mission success and optimal outdoor aesthetics.
Experienced Cavalry Scout with expertise supporting operations and providing effective supervision and leadership skills. Operates in all kinds of conditions and remains calm and composed. Highly trained with exceptional communication, teamwork and decision-making talents.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cavalry Scout
US Army
08.2021 - Current
- Prepared mission equipment for deployment and secured vehicles prior to transport.
- Educated newer members on platoon inner workings, answered questions and provided advice on daily duties.
- Communicated updates on task completion to supervisors, maintaining smooth operations.
- Operated wheeled and tracked vehicles and communications equipment.
- Developed, resourced, and executed squad's various strength and training strategies to improve mission readiness in tactical fields.
- Supervised security of $850,000 worth of highly sensitive equipment.
- Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock, investigating discrepancies and errors.
- Engaged enemy forces with anti-armor weapons in field while tracking enemy movements.
- Engaged in reconnaissance, security, and search operations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Landscaper
W.D Yards
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
- Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Clifton, CO12-2020
Certificat - Emergency Medical Technician
Wester Colorado Community College
Grand Junction, CO02-2020
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Vehicle transport
- Casualty evacuation
- Platoon resupply
- Physical fitness
- Vehicle maintenance
- Weather forecasting
- Radio communication
- Terrain analysis
- Route planning
- GPS navigation
- Survival training
- Data acquisition
Languages
Russian
Limited Working
Timeline
Cavalry Scout
US Army
08.2021 - Current
Landscaper
W.D Yards
12.2020 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Certificat - Emergency Medical Technician
Wester Colorado Community College
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