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Ross Blonigen

Summary

Goals are to continue to build public relations and provide excellent technician skills to ensure the satisfaction and safety to the public and the residents

Bring considerable knowledge of Civil Engineering and survey techniques with the tools and technology needed in this position

Knowledge of drafting with the cities computer software systems

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Tech II

City Of Minneapolis
11.2018 - Current
  • Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
  • Troubleshot and resolved engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.
  • Assisted with installation, calibration and testing of engineering systems.
  • Provided technical support for engineering projects to support accuracy and deadline management.
  • Completed engineering projects and tasks within established timelines and budgets.
  • Proficient in Sharepoint, Korweb, Cartegraph and Bluebeam.
  • Varied experience with Smartsheet, Microstation Projectwise, and Adobe.
  • Complete timesheet through Comet for approval.
  • Represent the Engineering Department at scheduled meetings, communicate with contractors, inspect project sites, review project specs to confirm the City city owned facilities and properties need to be marked to protect city equipment and land.
  • Investigate discrepancies and update as-built records as needed and utilizing Bluebeam to record field notes and submit for final review.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians
  • and drafters.
  • Responsible for researching Gopher State One Call (GSOC) request tickets, up to 60 throughout the day to verify locations to be marked within the City boundaries utilizing KoTerra mapping software to locate, to connect to, and to mark traffic owned electrical underground utilities.
  • Use locating equipment (VM Series/Vivax Metrotech/Model 810) and research computer aided Design's Drafting (CADD as-built files through Sharepoint to locate Traffics underground assets.
  • Locate street lighting, communication lines, fiber lines, traffic signal lines.
  • Monitor GSOC personal queue to assign requests to complete tasks and review the Locator Group's queue for non-excavation request tickets to email Traffic's CADD as-built records and drawings to contractor's, consultants and public.
  • Represent the Traffic Department at scheduled meetings and communicate with contractor's on project sites to review their plans to verify what city owned facilities need to be marked for protection.

Owner

Showcase Cleaning
05.1993 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.

Installation Technician/Driver

Ricoh
12.1996 - 10.2018
  • Installed and configured new equipment and systems according to company standards.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot system faults, identifying equipment issues and resolutions.
  • Used hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
  • Evaluated equipment to determine if it needed to be repaired or replaced.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of all equipment, products, and services to properly educate customers.
  • Established and maintained effective working relationships with vendors and contractors to support operations.
  • Followed all company guidelines regarding safety procedures when out in field.
  • Scheduled and performed maintenance, repair and upgrades of existing equipment and systems.
  • Created and maintained up-to-date records of all installed systems and equipment.
  • Provided technical support and training to users on new systems to ease transitions.
  • Collaborated with internal teams for operational continuity and optimal performance.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
  • Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
  • Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
  • Checked, repaired and repacked survival equipment to meet specifications.
  • Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
  • Maintained daily routes/schedules to meet time commitments to deliver on time to meet the high standards for customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained daily logs of all vehicle inspections to ensure safety and time commitments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN

High School Diploma -

Thomas Jefferson High School
Bloomington, MN
05.1987

Skills

Dependable

Self-Motivated

Excellent time management

Knowledgeable

Proficient in CADD

Immense Liaison/Communication skills

Leader

Professional Engineer in the field

Years of experience in the field working with underground electrical facilities, including signals, street lighting, and communication lines

Vast experience with managing and processing Gopher State One Call (GSOC) and locating any underground city facilities

for Traffic and Parking Services

Coordinate and communicate with other departments to resolve issues with designs, utility conflicts and coordinate construction changes

Efficient with all forms of communications with the public, residents, contractors and others with projects and construction plans and changes

Timeline

Engineering Tech II

City Of Minneapolis
11.2018 - Current

Installation Technician/Driver

Ricoh
12.1996 - 10.2018

Owner

Showcase Cleaning
05.1993 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Normandale Community College

High School Diploma -

Thomas Jefferson High School

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