Kyle Gravett
Council Bluffs
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a 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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Technician, Fiber Optics
E2 Optics
Springfield
06.2023 - 10.2025
- Performed quality assurance tests on newly installed fiber optic cabling runs prior to commissioning them into service.
- Connected wires and cables to terminals and attached and detached various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings or poles.
- Handled fibers for device routing, ribbon breakouts, component assemblies and custom splicing projects.
- Laid out cabling plans and ran through buildings to desired locations.
- Pulled lines to proper tension for safety and durability of installation work.
Land Acquisition Agent
Blue Cat LLC
Council Bluffs
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Discussed the potential for wind energy development in a specific project area based on the utilities' needs, feasibility, and acreage count.
- Attended team meetings regularly to discuss updates on partnership potential with landowners.
- Answered questions based on concerns landowners may have with the misinformation or limited available knowledge on wind energy, and how projects are established, built, and maintained.
- Attended many community events to share information and provide facts on wind energy and production.
- Attended team meetings regularly to discuss updates on land count, partnered landowners, and potential partners.
- Established relationships with many landowners in the footprint and kept the relationship moving throughout the project.
Logistics Equipment Operator
Conagra Brands
Council Bluffs
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Operated sit-down and stand-up forklifts efficiently and safely to ensure that products were loaded and shipped out in a timely manner.
- Helped with consistent and accurate inventory counts, and warehouse cleanliness weekly.
- Participated in daily safety routines and meetings with full attentiveness.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Assisted supervisors in preparing detailed reports related to completion of assigned jobs.
- Performed routine cleaning tasks on assigned equipment before returning it back into service.
- Adhered strictly to designated schedules for completing assigned tasks within specified timeframes.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Helped assist in punching up orders using SAP and scheduling trailers to be loaded and unloaded.
Distribution Center Supervisor
Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
Shelby
12.2014 - 06.2021
- Trained new employees on proper handling techniques for products stored in the distribution center.
- Implemented process improvements to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the distribution center's operations.
- Analyzed data trends related to shipping delays or stock outages; developed solutions to address root causes of these problems.
- Maintained accurate inventory records by tracking product movement from receiving through shipping.
- Developed and implemented warehouse policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations.
- Performed regular audits of inventory levels; resolved discrepancies between physical counts versus system records.
- Investigated potential accidents and incidents that occurred within the warehouse environment; created corrective action plans as necessary.
- Provided direction during peak periods when additional staff were required due to increased demand.
- Ensured all shipments were accurately labeled, packaged, and shipped according to customer requirements.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss safety protocols, productivity goals, and other operational issues.
- Monitored employee performance to identify areas of improvement and provide feedback accordingly.
- Managed a team of 15-20 warehouse personnel; delegated tasks as needed while providing ongoing guidance and support.
- Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability.
- Oversaw both incoming and outgoing shipments, verifying orders were picked and shipped or placed into inventory accurately and efficiently.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
Cashier
Caseys General Stores
Council Bluffs
06.2012 - 12.2014
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Underwood High School
Underwood, IA05-2012
Skills
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Multitasking capacity
- Staff assistance
- Interpersonal skills
- Written communication
- Professional demeanor
Timeline
Land Acquisition Agent
Blue Cat LLC
10.2023 - 05.2025
Network Technician, Fiber Optics
E2 Optics
06.2023 - 10.2025
Logistics Equipment Operator
Conagra Brands
06.2021 - 07.2022
Distribution Center Supervisor
Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
12.2014 - 06.2021
Cashier
Caseys General Stores
06.2012 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Underwood High School
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