Kevin Blanchette
Harlan,IA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
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.
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Van Driver
Countryside Transportation
Walnut , IA
12.2023 - Current
- Monitored traffic conditions along route; adjusted speed accordingly if necessary.
- Reported any maintenance issues or incidents immediately to supervisor.
- Communicated effectively with passengers regarding their needs during trips.
- Provided assistance to passengers who need help entering and exiting buildings or public areas.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, traffic regulations, and safety guidelines while operating the vehicle.
- Maintained cleanliness of interior and exterior of the van at all times.
- Interacted professionally with passengers from diverse backgrounds.
- Provided transportation to medical appointments for elderly and disabled passengers in a safe, courteous manner.
- Assisted passengers with loading and unloading luggage when necessary.
- Reviewed daily route schedules to ensure timely arrival at destinations.
- Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking the vehicle as needed.
- Managed passenger pickups and drop-offs according to established schedule.
Medical Van Driver
MediVac Transportation
Harlan , IA
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitored traffic conditions along route; adjusted speed accordingly if necessary.
- Reported any maintenance issues or incidents immediately to supervisor.
- Communicated effectively with passengers regarding their needs during trips.
- Provided assistance to passengers who need help entering and exiting buildings or public areas.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, traffic regulations, and safety guidelines while operating the vehicle.
- Maintained cleanliness of interior and exterior of the van at all times.
- Interacted professionally with passengers from diverse backgrounds.
- Provided transportation to medical appointments for elderly and disabled passengers in a safe, courteous manner.
- Assisted passengers with loading and unloading luggage when necessary.
- Reviewed daily route schedules to ensure timely arrival at destinations.
- Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking the vehicle as needed.
- Managed passenger pickups and drop-offs according to established schedule.
Saw and Lathe Operator
Spartech Townsend
Pleasant Hill , IA
04.2003 - 04.2023
- Make adjustments to the machine settings as needed for optimal performance.
- Perform routine maintenance on lathe machines including lubricating parts and checking fluid levels.
- Sharpen cutting tools when necessary using grinding wheels or other abrasive materials.
- Measure finished work pieces with precision measuring instruments to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Maintain a clean working environment by disposing of shavings, chips and other debris properly.
- Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining conditions.
- Train new employees on how to safely operate the lathe machine.
- Load raw materials onto machines for processing.
- Work closely with supervisors and managers to ensure that all deadlines are met.
- Record information such as the type of material used, production times, scrap rate, into logbooks.
- Unload finished goods from machines after processing is complete.
- Monitor machine operation to detect malfunctions in machinery or equipment.
- Follow safety procedures when operating the lathe machine.
- Set up and adjust lathes, fixtures, cutting tools, and work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Ensure compliance with company policies regarding safety regulations at all times.
- Inspect products for defects in quality or accuracy of production.
- Evaluated conformance of finished work by measuring dimensions and inspecting pieces.
- Followed safety practices when loading and unloading parts on machinery.
- Operated precision measuring instruments to check pieces within tight tolerances.
- De-burred and cleaned parts after jobs and performed inspections to locate concerns.
Education
GED -
DMACC
Ankeny, IA06-1993
Certified Motorcycle Mechanic - Motorcycle Mechanic
American Motorcycle Institute
Daytona Beach, FL11-1990
Skills
- Wheelchair assistance
- Safe Driving Practices
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking
Timeline
Medical Van Driver
Countryside Transportation
12.2023 - Current
Medical Van Driver
MediVac Transportation
05.2023 - 11.2023
Saw and Lathe Operator
Spartech Townsend
04.2003 - 04.2023
GED -
DMACC
Certified Motorcycle Mechanic - Motorcycle Mechanic
American Motorcycle Institute