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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Tanner Caffee

Red Oak,TX

Summary

Experienced Sergeant and Infantryman offering 10 years of experience with United Stated Army National Guard. Obtained Solid Communication, planning, and problem solving abilities with outstanding team collaboration, leadership and critical thinking skills. I have effectively transitioned skills from the military to the civilian workplace while maintaining the values instilled in me through the US Army.

Highly trained Production Line Welder versed in safe hand and power tool operation. Capable of performing precise welds on life depending equipment. Skilled in reading and interpreting schematics. Efficient professional known for having attention to detail and excellent record of teamwork.

Experienced Fire Captain offering extensive list of successes building and leading talented teams in training, drills and high-danger emergency events. Highly committed to safety and continuous provision of quality emergency response. Equipped with strong background overseeing group efforts across diverse facilities ranging in size and complexity.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Line Welder

Sabre Industries
Alvarado, TX
01.2022 - Current
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
  • Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
  • Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts for items.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
  • Operated industrial equipment to prepare poles for shipment while observing machines to guarantee quality.
  • Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
  • Inspected extruded product for appearance and size defects according to specifications.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.

Head of Maintenance/Coordinator's Assistant

Blaine Stone Lodge
Midlothian, TX
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
  • Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
  • Monitored building systems and directed preventive maintenance.
  • Assisted in maintaining fluidity of events of 300+ people.
  • Designed floorplans for formal events.
  • Managed event staff.
  • Range Master- facilitated gun safety for in house shooting range.

Infantry/Scout

Army National Guard
2101 Cobb Parck, Fort Worth TX, TX
03.2011 - 04.2021
  • Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
  • 11 month deployment to Africa
  • 12 month traveling COVID-19 orders working with Hazmat.
  • Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
  • Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
  • Briefed leaders on readiness, equipment status and enemy locations to enable sound decision making.
  • Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
  • Installed, operated and maintained field communications equipment.
  • Provided current weapons systems training to incoming soldiers to maintain combat readiness.
  • Worked with superiors to standardize job responses and duties for security perimeters.
  • Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
  • Inspected weapons for proper cleanliness and functionality and identified parts for repair.
  • Supervised and led squad of 10 soldiers, setting high standard of efficiency, loyalty and integrity.

Sales Associate

Gun Zone
Mesquite, TX
11.2019 - 03.2020

Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales. Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.

Contractor

CW Electric Company
Fort Worth, TEXAS
08.2018 - 02.2019

Performed electrical installations and repair for residential and commercial projects. Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.

Firefighter/EMT-B

Ferris Fire Department
203 South Church St. Ferris, TX, 75125
9 2014 - 08.2015

Serve the community by providing emergency medical services and fire protection; train, lead and mentor firefighters. Enter reports into firehouse, create monthly reports; organize SCBA's, bunker gear, radios and hand tools.

Installer

Septics Plus
PO box 1209 Red Oak, TX, 75154
03.2014 - 10.2014

Install and wire septic tanks for residential homes.

Cook

Whataburger
105 Harris Ave, Red Oak, TX 75154
09.2012 - 09.2013

Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.

Education

EMT-B -

Texas EMS Academy
Corpus Christi, TX
2019

Fire Academy -

Navarro College
2013

High School Diploma - undefined

Red Oak High School
2012

Skills

  • Sound decision maker
  • Calm under pressure
  • Safe emergency vehicle driver
  • Fire equipment knowledge
  • High stress tolerance
  • Honesty and fortitude
  • Critical thinking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Organized
  • Quick learner
  • Conflict resolution
  • Exemplary communication skills
  • Operating heavy machinery
  • Procedure Implementation
  • Building Repairs and Renovations
  • Performance Assessment
  • Infection Control
  • Safety Equipment
  • Team Guidance and Motivation to large groups
  • Grounds Maintenance

Accomplishments

  • Awarded the Army Commendation Medal during my deployment to Africa
  • Received Gold in the German Armed Forces Badge
  • Highest PT score in my platoon
  • Graduated from Delta 2/58 Infantry school in the top ten percent out of two hundred and seventy soldiers in my basic training class from the military. I was promoted from E-1 to E-2 for my marksmanship, physical fitness and leadership capabilities.
  • Awarded the Army Achievement Medal for stepping up to a squad leader position for my Annual Training in 2015

Certification

  • Short Range Marksmen Training
  • Field sanitation
  • Officer Development Course From TEEX

Timeline

Production Line Welder

Sabre Industries
01.2022 - Current

Head of Maintenance/Coordinator's Assistant

Blaine Stone Lodge
10.2021 - 01.2022

Sales Associate

Gun Zone
11.2019 - 03.2020

Contractor

CW Electric Company
08.2018 - 02.2019

Installer

Septics Plus
03.2014 - 10.2014

Cook

Whataburger
09.2012 - 09.2013

Infantry/Scout

Army National Guard
03.2011 - 04.2021

Firefighter/EMT-B

Ferris Fire Department
9 2014 - 08.2015

EMT-B -

Texas EMS Academy

Fire Academy -

Navarro College

High School Diploma - undefined

Red Oak High School