Lee Ballard
Marshall,NC
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with a rich background spanning from firefighting at Asheville Fire Department to technology and animal care. Excelled in continued learning strategies , strategic planning, and IT troubleshooting, demonstrating continuous learning and effective communication. Leveraged patience mastery and public relations acumen to achieve exceptional outcomes in diverse roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Fighter
Asheville Fire Department
Asheville, NC
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
OTR Truck Driver
Hawk logistics
Smyrna, TN
04.2019 - 11.2023
- Ensured team was informed through consistent dialogue with operations center personnel.
- Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify any potential safety issues.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
Dog Breeder and Boarding Kennel Operator
Ace Kennels (owner)
Marshall, NC
07.2016 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with other breeders in order to increase knowledge base around best practices in the industry.
- Handled incoming inquiries from potential buyers regarding available puppies.
- Created marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and advertisements to attract potential customers.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for puppies being sent out of state or internationally.
- Organized purchases and sales of animals to home and research facilities, considering factors such as cost, transportation requirements and desired uses.
Underground Utility Technician
Ballard Utility Construction
Bethany, SC
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Installed, set up and repaired devices and system components.
- Repaired and installed telecommunications equipment to restore service for customers.
- Operated pumps, backhoes, jackhammers and other equipment to repair or install lines and systems.
- Drove and operated utility trucks and other equipment.
- Used hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, sledgehammers, wheelbarrows. to excavate areas around existing pipelines or utilities before repair or replacement activities were conducted.
Education
License - Commercial Driving
Alliance Truck Driving School
Fletcher, NC10-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology
AB Tech
Asheville, NCCertificate of Technical Studies - Information Technology And Data Analysis
Coursera
RemoteSkills
- Continuous learning attitude
- Fire prevention education
- Fire suppression
- Public relations
- Commercial driving
- GPS navigation mastery
- Planning
- Business planning
- Hardware updates
- IT troubleshooting
- Digital advertising
- Podcast production
- Event planning
- Foreign language proficiency
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
Affiliations
- Soccer coach.
- A healthy interest in neurology and underlying health protocols.
- gourmet cooking.
- In my spare time, I operate and manage a disaster rescue nonprofit.
Languages
Norwegian
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- At Hawk Logistics, I started as a driver and, in the end, helped build the company from 4 trucks to 70 and was a driver manager.
- I received the Breeder of the Month award and sponsorship from Purina.
Certification
- Class A CDL.
- Serve Safe Managers Certification.
- I am currently working on my CompTIA A+ certificate.
- I've received my Incident Command 100-400 certifications.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fire Fighter
Asheville Fire Department
01.2024 - 03.2025
OTR Truck Driver
Hawk logistics
04.2019 - 11.2023
Dog Breeder and Boarding Kennel Operator
Ace Kennels (owner)
07.2016 - 07.2023
Underground Utility Technician
Ballard Utility Construction
01.2014 - 03.2016
License - Commercial Driving
Alliance Truck Driving School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology
AB Tech
Certificate of Technical Studies - Information Technology And Data Analysis
Coursera
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