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Education
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MICHELLE PORTER

Rock Island,IL

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SR. Radiation Protection Tech

BHI Energy
Various Plants, IL
01.2022 - Current
  • Conducted self-monitoring of radiation dose and related radiological surveys for lab tasks.
  • Advised personnel on best practices for minimizing occupational exposure to radiation.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on all radiation detection instrumentation.
  • Prepared detailed reports summarizing findings from investigations or surveys conducted.
  • Developed procedures for safe handling and disposal of radioactive materials.
  • Gathered readings from monitoring instruments in power plant setting.
  • Inspected and tested radiation safety equipment such as dosimeters, lead aprons, protective clothing.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Participated in meetings regarding health physics related topics including dose assessments, decontamination processes and waste management practices.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Assisted in developing risk assessment models for evaluating potential exposures from various sources of ionizing radiation.

Decontamination Technician/Construction Laborer

Allied Power LLC
Various Plants, IL
02.2019 - 01.2022
  • Performed project monitoring and air sampling for lead, mold and asbestos.
  • Managed hazardous waste disposal according to applicable regulations and standards.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
  • Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials.
  • Signaled operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths and heights.
  • Carried tools and equipment between job sites as required.
  • Cleaned up hazardous materials such as asbestos or lead paint during demolition projects.
  • Set up ladders or temporary platforms used in construction projects.
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Used trowels and floats to smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete.
  • Removed rubble and other debris at construction sites using wheelbarrows or other equipment.
  • Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.

Education

GED -

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
07-1993

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Verbal Communication
  • Task Prioritization
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

Certification

FUN1 and FUN2 NISP Full Task Qualified Senior RP Tech

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SR. Radiation Protection Tech

BHI Energy
01.2022 - Current

Decontamination Technician/Construction Laborer

Allied Power LLC
02.2019 - 01.2022

GED -

Joliet Junior College

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance

Joliet Junior College
MICHELLE PORTER