KEVIN BLOUNT

**** ******* ***** ****. ************, FL 32244

Phone: 904-***-**** (home); 904-***-**** (cell)

Email: abi5oh@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS Reliable and trustworthy mechanic able to perform multiple

tasks simultaneously; Team player that works well in a group or as an

individual contributor; Mechanically inclined and possess stamina for

lifting, turning, and hauling; Well able to interpret manuals, blueprints

and layouts; Electronic literacy and well versed in business software; Hold

Florida Class "A" Commercial Drivers License.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FLAGLER CONSTRUCTION, Jacksonville, Florida

Heavy Equipment Mechanic, April 2006 - March 2009

1. Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and oversaw repairs including paint,

body work, and welding. Received Volvo Master Guild Certification.

2. Managed customer relations and improved customer satisfaction by

successfully resolving customer concerns and inquiries.

3. Generated revenue by planning and organizing quarterly promotional

programs for sales, parts and service.

4. Managed transportation logistics for heavy equipment, parts, and

supplies on a 30 foot straight truck and a 5th wheel flatbed

throughout Florida and Georgia.

5.

SUNCOAST RV, Jacksonville, Florida

Recreational Vehicle Technician, October 2005 - April 2006

6. Maintained, repaired and modified RV trailers including carpentry,

roofing, siding repair and replacement, as well as weld repairs to

structural components.

7. Managed customer relationships and moved recreational vehicles of all

sizes throughout the city of Jacksonville.

8.

JEA, Jacksonville, Florida

Project Outreach Coordinator, April 2003 - June 2005

9. Managed customer perception and expectations by cultivating

relationships with the community.

10. Worked proactively to create and produce effective communication

materials to keep residents and business owners updated and informed

of major construction projects taking place in their communities.

11. Assisted in facilitation of large public forums and town hall

meetings involving several hundred customers in each project area.

12. Created maps for use by City Council and JEA for town meetings and

project updates using GIS software.

13. Successfully resolved conflicts between residents and contractors

which ultimately increased customer satisfaction.

14. Tracked complaints per contractor and project using Target Smart and

Six Sigma systems to identify root causes and create action plans

designed to decrease the number of complaints.

15. Received Yellow Belt Certification from Six Sigma.

16. Provided technical consultation to project managers for major

construction projects, including septic tank phase out, new electric

substations, generating stations and other infrastructure projects.

FLORIDA PEST CONTROL, Jacksonville, Florida

Pest Control Representative, March 2002 - April 2003

17. Managed customer relationships and generated $25K in revenue per

month.

18. Coordinated schedules, sales, stocking and maintenance for

residential and business pest control business.

JEA, Jacksonville, Florida

GIS Analyst/Project Outreach Specialist, November1999 - January 2002

19. Managed customer perception and expectations by cultivating

relationships with the community.

20. Gathered data from federal, state and local governments to coordinate

utility and road projects reducing costs and impact to residents

using ESRI software packages.

21. Established program to track and assign costs to multi-million dollar

projects using Microsoft Access, increasing budget efficiency and

management ultimately resulting in savings of over $20 million.

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA, Jacksonville, Florida

Maintenance Technician, May 1989 - October 1999

22. Coordinated maintenance and troubleshooting of a large office complex

including industrial air handlers, cooling towers, minor plumbing and

electrical work.

23. Maintained the facilities and grounds providing maintenance and repair

of two fountains and pools. Received "Asbestos Worker" certification

for six years.

24. Designed and built cubicles performing ergonomic adjustments.

25. Procured and coordinated tools and equipment; including audio-visual

and other technology related devices.

EDUCATION

TULSA WELDING SCHOOL, BRANCH CAMPUS, Jacksonville, Florida

Seven month, 750-hour, welder-training program; Received recognition

as the top graduate in the class and outstanding attendance.

NATIONAL TRAINING, INC. Green Cove Springs, Florida:

Trained in industrial heavy equipment operation, blue print reading,

surveying, tractor-trailer operations; Received class "A" CDL with

several endorsements.

FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Jacksonville, Florida

Currently attending with a GPA of 3.5

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, Microsoft Office 2003, Minitab,

Visio, Microsoft Publisher, ArcView, ArcGIS, GeoMedia, GeoMedia Pro, CAD,

COBOL programming, PASCAL programming and design

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Served in various employer committees and organizations, including Employee

Recognition, Work Improvement Team and the Employee Safety Committee.

Spearheaded environmental programs which are still in operation within

various city agencies, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida's

award winning recycling program.

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