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Work History
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Military History
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Matt Bland

Lena,IL

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to bring a fresh perspective and a commitment to quality and efficiency. Takes deep pride is serving with effective methods and strive to keep the parks a beacon of the community. Thrive in independent outdoor work environments that can change daily. Competent ability to work safely and complete tasks with minimal supervision. Disc golf courses and clubs helped with the rehabilitation of my shoulder after my accident. Found a new admiration for various parks within the county over the past year. Look forward to approaching each day with enthusiasm, patience, and humor.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Contractor

01.2023 - Current
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers and maintained relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Installed various home appliances to improve client comfort and convenience.
  • Utilized effective communication skills to understand client needs clearly before starting work on any project.
  • Preserved historical accuracy with meticulous restoration of aged headstones and monuments.

Fiber Optic Foreman

MegMedia
03.2020 - 08.2022
  • Achieved successful completion of numerous fiber optic projects within the Milwaukee area on schedule.
  • Ensured safety compliance with strict adherence to industry standards and regulations during all projects.
  • Upheld high standards of craftsmanship while working under challenging conditions, including inclement weather or confined spaces.
  • Achieved optimal network performance by splicing fiber optic cables with precision and speed.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by troubleshooting and repairing damaged fiber optic lines in a timely manner.
  • Prevented potential network failures through proactive monitoring of installed fiber optic systems.

Wind Turbine Technician

Acciona
01.2016 - 03.2020
  • Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
  • Promoted continuous improvement within the team by sharing experiences, lessons learned, and proposing process enhancements during regular meetings or training sessions.
  • Improved wind turbine efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components.
  • Performed quality audits of maintenance activities to ensure high standards are consistently met, resulting in reduced rework or equipment failures.

Traveling Technician

Ingateam
06.2014 - 01.2016
  • Collaborated with other technicians for successful completion of major overhauls and component replacements on wind turbines.
  • Maintained optimal performance of underground transmission systems, wind field substations, fiber optic sensing and control systems.
  • Ensured adherence to industry standards by staying updated on latest developments in wind turbine technology and best practices.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Wind

Highland Community College
Freeport, IL
06-2014

High School Diploma -

Cromwell High School
Cromwell, MN
06-2001

Skills

  • Work inspections
  • Telecommunications infrastructure
  • Optical network design
  • Commercial glazing
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Rigging equipment
  • Electrical testing
  • Plant identification
  • Water maintenance (Residential Pool)

Certification

  • Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) Level 2


  • National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)


  • OSHA 10 Certified


  • Permit Required Confined Space Certification


  • Working at Height Certification


  • Rigging and Signaling Certification


Military History

United States National Guard 2000-2015

Iraq Deployment  2005-2007

Kuwait Deployment  2011-2012 

Interests

  • Hiking
  • Disc Golf
  • Outdoor Exploration
  • Drone Piloting
  • Fixing Problems
  • Trivia

References

Mark Blakely

815-541-6973


Analisa Culver

507-456-7776


Matt Klein

815-291-5806



Timeline

Independent Contractor

01.2023 - Current

Fiber Optic Foreman

MegMedia
03.2020 - 08.2022

Wind Turbine Technician

Acciona
01.2016 - 03.2020

Traveling Technician

Ingateam
06.2014 - 01.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Wind

Highland Community College

High School Diploma -

Cromwell High School

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