BENJAMIN SHAW
ad43vp@r.postjobfree.com 920-***-**** Chicago, IL 60616
Skills
Project Presentation
Attention to Quality Control
High attention to procedural protocol
Problem-Solving
Risk assessment and site overview
Site Safety
Relationship Building
Mentoring and Coaching
Team Collaboration and Cooperation
Team Leader
Analytical Thinking
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Heavy Machinery Experience
Customer service
Concise and efficient Reporting
Experience
Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center Milwaukee, WI
Cemetery Caretaker
06/2023 - Current
Provided information to families about available grave sites or monuments.
Measure and dig gravesites to specifications as dictated by the National Cemetery Association.
Maintain, renovate and upkeep grounds and gravesites
Clean, repair and replace headphones as needed as well as inspect headstones to ensure they are accurately cut carved, and engraved.
Planted seeds, bulbs and shrubs and applied mulch to protect against weeds.
Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center Milwaukee, WI
Logistics Specialist
04/2018 - 11/2022
Verified, assessed and processed various purchase orders as well at well as ensured delivery of said items.
Maintained positive relationships with department heads and always resolved any possible issues that today would cause a negative impact on client supplier relations.
Organized and maintained order documentation.
Scheduled shipments to customer warehouses via in-house tracking system.
Utilized software programs to track shipments from origin to destination.
US Army WI
Combat Engineer(Fire-Team Leader)
11/2005 - 03/2019
Installed and recovered anti-handing devices on anti-tank mines and electrical and non-electrical demolition charges.
Managed personnel and weapons operations to destroy enemy positions, aircraft and vessels.
Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units on mobility/counter mobility training.
Located and neutralized various types of mines and IEDs.
Led a team of engineers in constructing barriers for force protection purposes.
Successfully guided and supervised mine-clearing line charge loading team with no injuries or accidents.
Per Mar Security Fond Du Lac, WI
Security Officer(Shift Sergeant)
11/2016 - 06/2018
Ensured that facilities and employees of company of contract were safe and secure.
Observed, assessed, deterred and handled actual and potential security breaches.
Provided transportation to employees in need of specific medical requirements such as sobriety tests.
Assisted emergency services in direction and cordoning off area requiring said services.
Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
Education and Training
UW Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI
Some College (No Degree) in Criminal Justice/political Science
Minor in law and policy
Pre-Law Society Member
Criminal Justice Society Member
US Army Hand-To-Hand Combat School Fort Benning, GA
Completion Certificate
OC/T (Observer Controller/Trainer) Course Camp Shelby, MS
Completion Certificate
Armored Crew Vehicle Commander Fort McCoy, WI
Completion Certificate
Awards
Bronze Star Medal
Army Commendation Medal( 3)
Army Achievement Medal ( 3)
Soldier Of The Year(2010-2013)
Best In The West Instructor(2014)
Team Leader for winning squad in Wisconsin National Guard's Best Sapper Competition(2016)
Summary
I'm a dedicated and always-professional retired combat veteran who brings the professionalism and work ethic of the US army with me wherever I go and however I serve.