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Tamara Kahnke

Monticello,MN

Summary

Dedicated laborer with experience at New Look Contracting, excelling in tool organization and safety compliance. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, ensuring efficient workflows and maintaining high standards of worksite cleanup. Recognized for attention to detail and commitment to upholding OSHA guidelines in challenging environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laborer

French Lake Curb Co
South Haven, MN
05.2025 - 05.2025
  • Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
  • Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
  • Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
  • Ran the chute
  • Prepped and graded prior to pouring concrete.

Laborer

New Look Contracting
Rogers, MN
04.2020 - 11.2024
  • Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
  • Maintained a positive attitude while under pressure and long hours.
  • Checked grade for the operators.
  • Ensured that all personal protective gear was worn at all times while on the job site.
  • Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
  • Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
  • Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
  • Experience in erosion control and landscaping.
  • Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Worked in confined spaces at times.
  • Laid and installed drain tile.
  • Performed traffic control.

Surgical Technologist

Allina Buffalo Hospital
Buffalo, MN
03.2015 - 03.2020
  • Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
  • Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
  • Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
  • Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
  • Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
  • Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.

Education

Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology

St. Cloud Technical And Community College
St. Cloud, MN
06-2015

Skills

  • Tool organization
  • Erosion control
  • Team collaboration
  • Safety compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Worksite cleanup
  • Traffic control
  • Attention to detail
  • Punctual and reliable

Certification

Liuna Training Center Classes

* 11/11/24 Concrete

* 12/18/23 Line and Grade 2

* 12/11/23 Mn DOT Flagging

*11/07/2022 Line and Grade 1

*01/31/2022 General Construction

*01/10/2022 Blueprint

*01/03/2022 Safety/OSHA 30, CONF space, CPR, Fire watch, First AID, Scaffold 8

Timeline

Laborer

French Lake Curb Co
05.2025 - 05.2025

Laborer

New Look Contracting
04.2020 - 11.2024

Surgical Technologist

Allina Buffalo Hospital
03.2015 - 03.2020

Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology

St. Cloud Technical And Community College

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