Michael Michael
Staunton,United States
Summary
Proven to excel in high-pressure environments, I leveraged my problem-solving and teamwork skills at B&S Contracting to enhance project efficiency and foster collaborative success. My adaptability and keen attention to detail have consistently driven project completion rates up, making me a dependable asset to any team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Labour
B&S Contracting
Staunton, VA
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Combat Engineer
United States Marine Corps Reserve
Lynchburg, VA
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Increased unit proficiency by leading rigorous training exercises in demolitions, mine warfare, and obstacle construction.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $Amount.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Located mines through both visual means and use of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps.
- Supported infrastructure development projects, contributing to the stability of local communities in conflict zones.
- Assured mission success with accurate reconnaissance reports on enemy positions, terrain features, and obstacles.
- Expedited troop mobility with well-executed breaching techniques for natural or man-made obstacles during missions.
- Constructed durable bridges, roads, and field fortifications to facilitate troop movements and logistics support.
- Improved safety measures by conducting risk assessments and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Established secure perimeters around base camps to enhance force protection measures against potential threats.
- Supported military intelligence operations through the construction of observation posts and surveillance platforms for enhanced situational awareness.
- Contributed to overall mission effectiveness through seamless collaboration with other military units and supporting elements.
- Employed, fired and recovered anti-personnel and anti-tank mines.
- Provided critical expertise in the design of temporary structures such as shelters, storage facilities, and defensive barriers in remote locations or austere environments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by developing and implementing tactical plans for combat engineering tasks.
- Minimized environmental impact during operations by incorporating sustainable practices into construction activities where feasible.
- Enabled successful missions through expert planning and execution of route clearance operations.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Maximized operational readiness with thorough equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
- Directed installation and removal of minefields in combat operations areas, often working under time constraints and in volatile geographic areas.
- Contributed to strategic planning meetings, offering engineering solutions for operational challenges.
- Delivered comprehensive battlefield damage assessments, enabling timely and effective repair strategies.
- Improved unit mobility by constructing and maintaining expedient and protective field fortifications.
- Conducted demolition operations to eliminate obstacles, facilitating smoother mission execution.
- Fostered interoperability with allied forces through joint engineering projects, strengthening international bonds.
- Enhanced mission effectiveness by training team members in use of specialized combat engineering equipment.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Upheld marine dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
Remodeler
Walmart
Harrisonburg, VA
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Payed close attention to blue print's
- Forklift operator
- Scissor lift certified
- Electric pallet jack certified
- Forklift certified
- Organized materials
- Unloaded trucks with supplies
- Built most of the structures
- Used power equipment
Unload Truck
Belk
Staunton, VA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand.
- Minimized product damage during unloading, utilizing proper lifting techniques and handling equipment.
- Handled packages with care while transporting from truck to loading dock.
- Sorted and properly arranged items.
- Unloaded items and goods from trucks into main storage area for transfer to shelves.
- Increased efficiency by organizing and streamlining unloading processes.
Education
Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VACommercial Driver’s License - Drive Simi Trucks
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA02.2024
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Calm Under Pressure
- Active Listening
- Organization and Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Physical Fitness
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal
- Weapons Handling
- Situational Awareness
- Ground reconnaissance
- Threat mine neutralization
- Landmine Detection
- Breaching Techniques
- Field Fortification Construction
- Survivability operations
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Safety Regulations
- Field Reconnaissance
- Team Collaboration
- Managing PPE
- Problem-solving abilities
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Relationship Building
- Team building
- Self Motivation
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Firearms understanding
Timeline
Labour
B&S Contracting
08.2023 - 08.2024
Remodeler
Walmart
04.2023 - 08.2023
Combat Engineer
United States Marine Corps Reserve
08.2022 - 11.2023
Unload Truck
Belk
09.2021 - 06.2022
Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Eastern Mennonite University
Commercial Driver’s License - Drive Simi Trucks
Blue Ridge Community College