Victor Okeke
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic utility worker with proven expertise at ELM Utility Locating in pipeline locating and safety compliance. Recognized for proactive hazard identification and maintaining high standards of workmanship. Strong problem detection skills complemented by a commitment to continuous learning, ensuring efficient operations and damage prevention in utility management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Worker
ELM Utility Locating
Henderson, NV
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored site conditions regularly to identify potential hazards and address them proactively.
- Maintained high standards of workmanship by adhering to industry regulations and company policies during installations, repairs, or maintenance tasks.
- Performed routine, preventative maintenance of utility systems on water lines, valves and meters.
- Located buried utilities via GIS mapping and handheld equipment prior to excavation by various contractors.
Sales Associate
Walmart
Henderson, NV
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained cleanliness and organization throughout the sales floor, improving customer navigation.
- Trained new associates on store policies and customer service techniques, enhancing team performance.
- Monitored sales trends to identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling products.
- Provided assistance during peak shopping hours, ensuring efficient service and customer flow.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Warehouse Associate
UPS
Hodgkins, IL
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Maintained cleanliness and organization throughout the sales floor, improving customer navigation.
- Trained new associates on store policies and customer service techniques, enhancing team performance.
- Monitored sales trends to identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling products.
- Provided assistance during peak shopping hours, ensuring efficient service and customer flow.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Malcom X College
Chicago, ILSkills
- Cleaning procedures
- Hand tool proficiency
- Safety compliance
- Pressure washing
- Waste disposal
- Basic repair skills
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Heavy lifting
- Hand and power tool use
- Willing to learn
- Visual inspection
- Problem detection and resolution
- Equipment testing
- Utility marking
- Pipeline locating
- Gas line locating
- GPS technology
- Excavation safety
- Incident reporting
- Damage prevention
- Utility mapping
Timeline
Utility Worker
ELM Utility Locating
01.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Walmart
03.2021 - 12.2022
Warehouse Associate
UPS
06.2019 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Malcom X College