KYLE BENNETT
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
A highly motivated self-starter with extensive experience in Public Works infrastructure construction and team leadership. Accomplishments include training and managing effective business teams, developing and maintaining strong internal and external customer relationships. Displays keen attention to detail and can prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Have the ability to work well in a diverse team environment and is committed to achieving success through collaboration and hard work.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Chief II
Pinellas County Public Works Roadway/Bridge Infrastructure
04.2022 - Current
- Preventative maintenance and investigation on bridge infrastructure for issues with spalls, washouts, sealed joints, erosion, sediment issues, and cosmetic repairs.
- In charge of retrieving, reporting, and assigning work assignments using different forms of communication (Examples: verbal, email, on site, etc.) with management and other departments about bridge reports, planned bridge replacements, roadway repaving/stripping, and on the status of work.
Craftworker I
Pinellas County Public Works Roadway/Bridge Infrastructure
12.2018 - 04.2022
- Performing skilled work in one or more complex combinations of assignments in grounds, construction, maintenance, repair, and other miscellaneous tasks.
- Maintaining the exterior paint on bridge spans, MSE walls, box culverts, staining wood structures, and other structures.
- Performs Preventative Maintenance -Investigates Bridges for issues with spalls, washouts, sealed joints, erosion, and sediment issues.
- Effective Communication - Retrieves, reports, and communicates on the status of work assignments using administrative, computer, and other means of reporting
- Cosmetic Repairs - Paints, stains, wall covers, or otherwise decorates interiors and exteriors, including walls and other structures using spray guns, rollers, brushes, pads, sponges, etc.
Maintenance II
Pinellas County Public Works Roadway
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Concrete work by removing, replacing, and/or installing new sidewalk, curbs, driveway aprons, etc.
Field Technician II
Charter Communications, Spectrum
Clearwater, FL
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Started off as an installer by taking a 3-month training class and quickly worked my way up to a Service Technician ll
- I fixed customers cable, internet, and phone by going to their location, identifying the problem, and coming up with a solution
- I was able to resolve their issue by inspecting attics, climbing 24foot ladders on utility poles, or burying the cable underground in all kinds of weather
- Company trusted and allowed me to take home a work van, tablet, and phone
- Increased Companies Quality rating - Top 10 percent for Field Technicians Identified and Located problems — Received work orders and would go out to location to assess the issues and how they can be corrected
- Developed and maintained friendly and loyal relationships with customers
- Use of hand and power tools
- Possessed use of company vehicle
- Maintained accurate logs — Kept both written and electronic logs of what work was done.
Restaurant Manager
Vettures
03.2006 - 12.2014
- Advanced rapidly from delivery driver to restaurant manager within first few months by accepting added responsibilities, the ability to multi-task, and showing a dedication to the restaurant
- Completed weekly staffing schedules
- Managed the restaurant and successfully completed opening and closing duties
- Purchasing/inventory management Performed administrative tasks of supervising and training staff members
- Provided Customer Service excellence and maintained loyal relationships with customers
- Used computer skills in MS word and POS systems daily
- Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Pool Technician Manager
Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa
06.2006 - 03.2013
- Acquired knowledge of the pool service industry through on the job training, analyzing and balancing pool chemistry, performing pool maintenance and repairs and conducting Pool School classes to educate customers
- Advanced rapidly from a technician position to Store Manager by accepting added responsibilities and a dedication to learning the pool service industry
- In depth knowledge of swimming pool equipment, including installation, troubleshooting, replumbing equipment and basic overhaul
- Maintained accurate logs of all testing and services performed at customer location
- Managed retail store to include opening/closing of the store, completed daily financial sales reports, ordered and stocked inventory, as needed
- Organized retail store displays to optimize sales
- Increased sales by up-selling products to new and existing customers
- Developed and maintained friendly and loyal relationships with customers
- Performed Pool School Classes as a pool educator to address customer's concerns and provide instruction on pool systems and routine maintenance
- Performed administrative tasks of supervising and training staff members on pool maintenance at customer residence as well as training staff members in store for retail sales
- Performed the maintenance of chemical water balance, backwash/clean cartridge filters, and vacuum pools
- Installed pool pumps, filters, chlorinators, and other related pool equipment
- Use of hand and power tools such as saws-all and power drill
- Possessed use of company vehicle
- Performed other supervising and maintenance duties as required.
Stock Clerk
Publix
07.2004 - 06.2006
- Advanced rapidly from a Bag Clark position to Stock Clerk position within the company
- Unloaded company trucks for store inventory
- Stocked products according to grocery standards, ensuring a continuous availability of sufficient quantities of goods and materials
- Submitted requests for special orders, as requested by customers
- Assisted customers for product location and answered customers' questions about merchandise
- Operated equipment to include pallet jack, commercial trash compactor and cardboard compactor
- Assembled product displays for weekly sale items
- Demonstrated an overall knowledge of programs and operations within the department
- Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Education
East Lake High School
05-2006
Skills
- Technical report writing
- Construction knowledge
- Quality Assurance
- Organizational Skills
- Time management abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professional Agility
- Worksite safety
Certification
- FDOT Intermediate MOT
- Asphalt Paving Level 1
- PRF - Plans Reading Fundamentals
- OSHA 30 Hour Construction Course
- Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector Training
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, & 800
- G-202 Debris Management
- Illicit Discharge & Spill Prevention Control
- Sunshine 811
- Heavy Truck Enhancement
- CPR, AED, & Basic First Aid
Timeline
Crew Chief II
Pinellas County Public Works Roadway/Bridge Infrastructure
04.2022 - Current
Craftworker I
Pinellas County Public Works Roadway/Bridge Infrastructure
12.2018 - 04.2022
Maintenance II
Pinellas County Public Works Roadway
12.2017 - 04.2018
Field Technician II
Charter Communications, Spectrum
06.2015 - 11.2017
Pool Technician Manager
Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa
06.2006 - 03.2013
Restaurant Manager
Vettures
03.2006 - 12.2014
Stock Clerk
Publix
07.2004 - 06.2006
East Lake High School
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