Experience

Challenger Companies, Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 3rd Year Electrical Apprentice

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Work as an Electrical Apprentice under the direct supervision of a Journeyman Electrician. Install electrical systems, gutters, conduit, wire mold, and basket tray in order to connect semiconductor tools and associated systems. Terminate conductors in live panels in an industrial setting. Work in a clean room environment with strict requirements for cleanliness and customer protocol. Work as an Electrical Apprentice under the direct supervision of a Journeyman Electrician. Install electrical systems, gutters, conduit, wire mold, and basket tray in order to connect semiconductor tools and associated systems. Terminate conductors in live panels in an industrial setting. Work in a clean room environment with strict requirements for cleanliness and customer protocol.



Priority Electrical Inc.

• Nampa, Idaho, United States

• 3rd Year Electrical Apprentice

  • Nov 2020 - Sep 2022

  Install electrical systems, circuits, conduit and raceways under supervision of a Journeyman Electrician. Install electrical systems, circuits, conduit and raceways under supervision of a Journeyman Electrician.



Outsource

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Apprentice Electrician

  • Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

  Bending Conduit, Installing Electrical Systems in accordance with National Electrical Code. Bending Conduit, Installing Electrical Systems in accordance with National Electrical Code.



Oregon Army National Guard Recruiting (ORNG)

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recruiting and Retention Specialist

  • Oct 2015 - Nov 2019

  In my role, I was responsible for community interaction inside of my assigned service area and performed full-cycle recruiting by generating leads, prospects, applicants. Processed and reviewed all recruit applications, required forms and collects pertinent government documents to confirm individuals meet required eligibility Initiates all background investigations, facilitates all aptitude and physical testing; conducts initial and follow up interviews with applicants. Mentored and trained new employees through the extensive on-boarding process. Responded to walk-in customers, telephone calls, social media, and website request for individuals who are interested in obtaining employment. Conducted telephone cold calls, career fairs, college fairs, High School and College visits to drive interest in career opportunities with the National Guard. Managed local marketing efforts through relationship building with local Centers of Influence such as High School and College coaches, teachers and counselors, Unemployment centers, Local Newspapers, and radio stations. Assisted applicants in completing recruitment applications and forms, loads personal data into Recruiter Zone which serves as the Department of Defenses applicant processing and tracking program. Updated digital and hard copy personnel file as required. Initiated background investigations through the collection of fingerprints using Live Scan fingerprint applications, forwarded request to the FBI and Office of Personnel Management for processing. Pre-qualified applicants for vacancies requiring a Secret or Top-Secret clearance. Provided advice and feedback to executive leaders, supervisors, and managers on the effectiveness of recruiting programs and efforts. Show less

• Recruit Sustainment Program Operations Specialist

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2015

  Facilitated the Human Resources onboarding, personnel readiness and transferring of all newly inducted service members for the Eastern Oregon National Guard Recruit Sustainment program. Managed the Human Resources personnel file of 50-140 seasonal employees, maintaining both a hard copy file and a digital file through various military computer applications that access, query, track and maintain pay, medical, education, and training records. Planed, forecasted and scheduled monthly training periods a year in advance. Identified all required resources to include training, logistical, transportation, instructor, housing and meal requirements. Reviewed all evolving program plans 180, 90, 60, and 30 days out for completeness. Identified flaws and deficiencies in program and alerted higher echelon leadership of issues. Worked as a team to overcome obstacles by being mutually supporting of program objectives and other team’s asset needs and requirements. Instituted a dynamic plan of data analysis, customer surveys, Instructor feedback, After Action Reviews and shared institutional knowledge to monitor and improve the health of the program after every monthly training assembly. Initiated personnel actions for pay, promotion, demotion and discharge from the service, using all applicable Human Resource policies, laws, regulations and in accordance with Recruit Sustainment Program standard operating procedures. Operated a multi-line phone system, fax machines, printers, copiers, and personal computer. Operated a Government Services Administration Vehicle to access rural recruiting areas, transport applicants for processing and training. Performed daily preventative maintenance on GSA vehicle to minimize downtime and unbudgeted expenses from equipment breakage. Managed a GSA fleet of 11 vehicles, tracking their monthly mileage, maintenance records, and required recalls. Forwarded required tracking and compliance to supervising fleet manager. Show less

• Recruiting and Retention Specialist

  • Jul 2010 - Oct 2012

  Recruiter assigned to NE Oregon region of the state. I covered all recruiting operations in the Pendleton, Oregon area to include Ukiah, Pilot Rock, Helix, and Umatilla Indian Reservation. In my role, I was responsible for community interaction inside of my assigned service area and performed full-cycle recruiting by generating leads, prospects, applicants. Processed and reviewed all recruit applications, required forms and collects pertinent government documents to confirm individuals meet required eligibility Initiates all background investigations, facilitates all aptitude and physical testing; conducts initial and follow up interviews with applicants. Mentored and trained new employees through the extensive on-boarding process. Responded to walk-in customers, telephone calls, social media, and website request for individuals who are interested in obtaining employment. Conducted telephone cold calls, career fairs, college fairs, High School and College visits to drive interest in career opportunities with the National Guard. Managed local marketing efforts through relationship building with local Centers of Influence such as High School and College coaches, teachers and counselors, Unemployment centers, Local Newspapers, and radio stations. Assisted applicants in completing recruitment applications and forms, loads personal data into Recruiter Zone which serves as the Department of Defenses applicant processing and tracking program. Updated digital and hard copy personnel file as required. Initiated background investigations through the collection of fingerprints using Live Scan fingerprint applications, forwarded request to the FBI and Office of Personnel Management for processing. Pre-qualified applicants for vacancies requiring a Secret or Top-Secret clearance. Provided advice and feedback to executive leaders, supervisors, and managers on the effectiveness of recruiting programs and efforts. Show less

• Recruiting and Retention Specialist

  • Jan 2006 - Jul 2010

  In my role, I was responsible for community interaction inside of my assigned service area and performed full-cycle recruiting by generating leads, prospects, applicants. Processed and reviewed all recruit applications, required forms and collects pertinent government documents to confirm individuals meet required eligibility Initiates all background investigations, facilitates all aptitude and physical testing; conducts initial and follow up interviews with applicants. Mentored and trained new employees through the extensive on-boarding process. Responded to walk-in customers, telephone calls, social media, and website request for individuals who are interested in obtaining employment. Conducted telephone cold calls, career fairs, college fairs, High School and College visits to drive interest in career opportunities with the National Guard. Managed local marketing efforts through relationship building with local Centers of Influence such as High School and College coaches, teachers and counselors, Unemployment centers, Local Newspapers, and radio stations. Assisted applicants in completing recruitment applications and forms, loads personal data into ARISS which serves as the Department of Defenses applicant processing and tracking program. Updated digital and hard copy personnel file as required. Initiated background investigations through interviewing applicants to uncover past law violations. Pre-qualified applicants for vacancies requiring a Secret or Top-Secret clearance. Provided advice and feedback to executive leaders, supervisors, and managers on the effectiveness of recruiting programs and efforts. Show less

• Program Instructor and Supervisor

  • May 2004 - Jan 2006

  My role as a program instructor was supervising 30 new recruits as their initial fist line leader, I conducted the initial onboarding training preparing them for follow on formal Basic Combat Training. I trained new recruits on complex tasks such as Land Navigation, Operation of military encrypted radios, safe weapons handling procedures and small unit offensive and defensive tactics. My actions led to a 10% increase in ship rate and a 10% increase in superior soldier awards at Basic Combat Training. I prepared new training classes to update the training emphasis based on lessons learned from personal experience in conflict zones. I motivated service members to maintain their physical fitness and success in high school education. I adapted customer service techniques to rebuild the commitment of service members to continue their assignment to serve. I collaborated with team members on formulating the best plan for sharing limited training resources. Show less



Hendon Electrical Construction

• Hermiston, Oregon

• 2nd Year Electrical Apprentice

  • May 2005 - Jan 2006

  Installed industrial and commercial electrical systems under the direct supervision of a Journeyman Electrician, with zero OSHA safety violations and in accordance with National Electrical Code. Construction, operation, and maintenance of a 4.8-megawatt Methane capture and electric generation power plant. Troubleshot and corrected 3 phase electrical systems, motors and controls, pumps and variable drives with the use of typical electrical hand tools, power tools, electrical theory and specific diagnosis tools such as Volt/Ohm Meters and Amp Clamps. Operated MIG welders, Oxy/Acetylene Torches, Rigid tubing threaders, cutters, reamers, and metal cutting tools to fabricate support structures for the installation of electrical systems. Bent metallic tubing and constructed raceways for current-carrying conductors using hand tools, power tools, electric man lifts, and electrical wire pulling winches. Constructed service trenches for the utility service from the transformer to building with the use of heavy equipment such as backhoes, compactors and frontend loaders. Analyzed blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to locate electrical fixtures using math calculations and application of the National Electrical Code. Show less



Lott Electrical Contracting

• Nampa, Idaho

• 1st Year Electrical Apprentice

  • Oct 2004 - May 2005

  Installed commercial electrical systems in the construction of Lowes and Home Depot’s using hand tools, power tools, electric man lifts, and electrical wire pulling winches. Installed industrial and commercial electrical systems under the direct supervision of a Journeyman Electrician, with zero OSHA safety violations and in accordance with National Electrical Code. Operated MIG welders, Oxy/Acetylene Torches, Rigid tubing threaders, cutters, reamers, and metal cutting tools to fabricate support structures for the installation of electrical systems. Bent metallic tubing and constructed raceways for current-carrying conductors using hand tools, power tools, electric man lifts, and electrical wire pulling winches. Constructed service trenches for the utility service from the transformer to building with the use of heavy equipment such as backhoes, compactors and frontend loaders. Analyzed blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to locate electrical fixtures using math calculations and application of the National Electrical Code. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• First Line Leader

  • Jan 1998 - Mar 2004

  I served as the First Line Leader of an Airborne Infantry Squad. My role was to ensure the health, welfare, and training of 8 personel. Training focused on Offensive, and Defensive tactics with an assigned objective to conduct operations in a foreign hostile environment. I was evaluated by the senior supervisor on a fitness report as consistently developing the best small team in the organization. I was selected to lead data collection, survey, and analysis of suspected hostile strong points during a time of conflict, in hazardous conditions. I executed 300 complex actions in hazardous conditions requiring the coordination of multiple organizations and assents. I designed the execution and scheme of maneuver on over 30 different complex operations in hazardous conditions with zero safety violations or injuries to the team. I accomplished 100% first-time completion of 12 semiannual Readiness inspections by technically inspecting all assigned organizational weapons, night vision devices, thermal viewers and laser aiming devices for usability and reliability. I referenced and used Instruction manuals to technically inspect, repair and assemble complex weapons and night vision devices. Show less



Pendleton Grain Growers

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Retail Sales Associate

  • Sep 1996 - Mar 1998

  I opened the store for daily business, Inventoried daily stock, moved product from the warehouse to the sales floor with the use of Forklifts, Pickups, and Flatbed Trailers. I swept and Organized the Sales Floor displays and Warehouse inventory to improve efficiency and cleanliness throughout the workday and to maintain customer appeal and approval. I applied store mandated customer service by loading all bulky items such as 50-pound bags of feed, Hay Bales Fence Posts, Fence Panels, and Watering troughs into customer directed areas of their vehicles so as to limit the damage done to the customer's property. I operated the department cash register/computer system to collect payment for sales by cash, credit and store account. Accessed customers store credit account to relay balance, available credit, and process payments. Closed out and balanced cash register as part of closing duties. I operated a multi-line phone system for the department, answered customer inquiries and transferred phone calls at the customer's request. I ordered replacement products from Feed Plant to restock warehouse based on seasonal requirements, Picked up ordered stock with the use of a 5-ton Truck with airbrakes, 5-speed manual transmission, and dual-speed differential. Offloaded product to restock store with the use of a Forklift. I pulled customer orders for home delivery, loaded store trucks with the product and delivered sold goods to residences and businesses. I helped customers decide on the best product for their needs based on a conversation with the customer, asking target questions, applying active listening, giving honest feedback and a solid understanding of product knowledge. I closed out the store at the end of the business day based on a prescribed checklist and standing orders of financial, energy and security management. I applied preventative maintenance to company vehicles and equipment on a daily basis to limit downtime and high expense of mechanical breakdown. Show less



Marlette Homes

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Plumber

  • Mar 1995 - Aug 1996

  This was a part-time job while in High School and a full-time job while on summer break, I worked odd jobs for the plant, cleaning, and organizing common areas. Repainting electrical panels to meet OSHA and state requirements for visibility and safety. Cleaned completed houses, touched up paint and texture inperfections. Inspected houses for final imperfections and applied corrective actions to remedy or elevated identified deficiencies to supervisor for more complex fixes. My final summer I was a plumber in Plant 2, I constructed all of the hot water lines cold water lines and sewer lines for four manufactured houses per day. I also installed the faucets for all fiberglass tubs and set them in assigned houses and stubbed up gas lines for gas powered hot water heaters, ranges and dryers. Show less