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William Gay

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Leverages business expertise to manage job functions. Excellent communicator with focus on results. Trustworthy Army Reserve Specialist Combat Engineer with background participating in and supporting route clearance combat missions. Disciplined in following orders and working with others to complete tasks. Poised and calm in stressful, high-pressure situations. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated construction professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Assistant

FSCJ Student Life
Jacksonville, FL
02.2022 - Current

Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions and directed individuals to office locations.

  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

12 Bravo Combat Engineer

US Army Reserve
11.2016 - Current
  • Secured and protected military property, assets and personnel.
  • Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
  • Implemented tactics, procedures, and techniques for defense systems.
  • Carried out defensive and offensive data protection operations.
  • Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
  • Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
  • Looked after weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
  • Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
  • Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
  • Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
  • Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete route clearance taskings.

Utility Locator

USIC Locating Services
Jacksonville, FL
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint, flag for identification by excavating personnel.
  • Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
  • Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
  • Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
  • Used locating equipment to find subsurface utility lines and noted details in online reports.
  • Responded to service requests during and after business hours.

Construction Laborer

Future Works LLC
Jacksonville, FL
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.

Directional Driller

Kelly Brothers Underground
Birmingham, AL
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Monitored drilling operations and machines.
  • Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
  • Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions.
  • Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
  • Trained and supervised all site personnel.
  • Operated Vermeer drilling rigs and inspected before and after use to maintain functionality and safety.

Education

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
12.2022

High School Diploma -

Neshoba Central High School
Philadelphia, MS
05.2015

Skills

  • Organizing and Distributing Materials
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
  • Emergency Readiness and Response
  • Civilian Relations and Military Protocols
  • Safety Standards Enforcement
  • Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members
  • Responded to service requests during and after business hours

Timeline

Student Assistant

FSCJ Student Life
02.2022 - Current

Construction Laborer

Future Works LLC
06.2020 - 12.2020

Directional Driller

Kelly Brothers Underground
08.2019 - 02.2020

Utility Locator

USIC Locating Services
01.2019 - 12.2021

12 Bravo Combat Engineer

US Army Reserve
11.2016 - Current

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Mississippi State University

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Florida State College At Jacksonville

High School Diploma -

Neshoba Central High School
William Gay