Brian R. Ehlers
San Diego, CA *2103
Profile:
I am a 26-year-old professional aspiring to a civil engineering career. I
have a very strong work ethic, always punctual, professional, and
passionate. The Marine Corps taught me to be goal-oriented and pull many
elements together, utilizing any and all resources to complete a task. I
have excellent social skills and can adapt quickly to any position.
Professional Experience:
04/18/2002 - 04/18/2008 United States Marine Corps
Eugene, OR
Corporal - USMC Certified Licensed Heavy Equipment and Forklift Operator
8 yrs honorable service United States Marine Corps, moved to IRR status
4/18/08.
Active Duty - Douglas, Arizona. 06/03/07 - 06/17/07 Assisted US Border
Patrol by performing excavation and construction by operating several
types of heavy equipment.
Active Duty - Al Anbar Province, Iraq. 01/05 - 09/05 Heavy Equipment
Operator. Recognized August 2005 among top three operators in Company A for
over 337 hours of operation in war zone without accident or incident.
Assisted with most forms of maintenance for heavy equipment.
USMC Reserve - Eugene, OR 04/18/02 to 04/18/08: Assigned to 6th Engineers
Support Battalion, 4th FSSG, A Company.
USMC Certified/Licensed Forklift, Skytrack (EBFL), Articulated Loader,
Dozer, Grader, Scraper, & Backhoe Operator.
CMOS Training: Engineer/Equipment Operator - Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. 05/12/03
- 07/29/03
USMC Battlefield Training - Camp Pendleton, CA 04/22/03 - 05/09/03
USMC Basic Training - San Diego, CA 01/13/03 - 04/11/03
03/12/10-09/22/10 Eden Gate Restaurant and Bar
Newberg, OR
Bartender
Day and night bartender (open and close)
Mixed cocktails and served desired drinks to patrons, often creating new
drinks
Restocked items behind bar, extensive use of cash register, Keno and
lottery functions
Amazing customer service, upbeat energetic attitude, reliable and
diplomatic
05/29/09-11/25/09 First Street Pub Newberg, OR
Bartender/Bar Back
Mixed cocktails and served desired drinks to patrons upon request
Line Cook, prepared meals and served according to menu order
Restocked all items behind the bar, prepared drink garnishes, bussed tables
and cleaned
Extensive use of cash register and excellent money handling skills
Amazing customer service, very personable, energetic, reliable and
diplomatic
07/12/07-12/21/07 Valley Pacific Construction
Donald, OR
Heavy Equipment Operator
Grader, Scraper, Loader, Dozer, Excavator, Mini Ex., Hoe Pack, Back Hoe,
Compactor, Bobcat, Assistant Pipe Layer
Earth & Rock excavation to grade
Drove company vehicles to purchase and deliver supplies
Residential and commercial underground utilities
04/07 - 07/07 Braun Construction
Wilsonville, OR
Heavy Equipment Operator / Top Hand
Installation of underground utilities
Road construction and excavation
Assistant Pipe Layer
Development of sub-divisions
12/06 - 02/07 Nuprecon Demolition
Portland, OR
Laborer / Operator
Complete interior demolition of multistory buildings
Use of all power tools and hand tools, and use of full fall protection
(OSHA standards)
Material handling and minor carpentry
10/06 - 12/06 Garron Grounds
Wilsonville, OR
Driver / Operator / Special Projects Specialist
Irrigation site prep work and installation
Segmented retaining wall construction
Landscaping and lawn maintenance with equipment including Kubota and grader
operation
01/06 - 09/06 Brix Paving
Sherwood, OR
Grader Operator / Laborer
Carried out construction of projects to print and/or adapting to customer
needs
Graded and compacted roads, parking lots and driveways for paving
Planned and calculated grade, set hubs, and established grade with laser
level
Raked and shoveled asphalt
Installed catch basins, used tack bucket and sprayer, saw cut asphalt and
concrete, asphalt patchwork, and seal coating
Drove company vehicles with trailer and equipment, drove water tanker
Education
2002 Diploma Newberg High School
Newberg, OR
Participated in Football, Track and Symphonic Band all four years
Other Information
Driver's license, reliable transportation with insurance
OLCC service permit
Food Handler's service permit
Windows & Mac computer experience: Microsoft Office, Internet & Data Entry
References
Jennifer Parenteau 503-550-
0440
Dave Terrill 503-***-****
Meagan Samuels 971-***-****