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Location:
Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34953
Posted:
October 12, 2010

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John K. King

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**** ** ****** ****., **** Saint Lucie, FL 34953 Phone 1: (772)

***-**** ***** *: 772-***-**** abjnct@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary:

Disciplined and highly motivated U. S. Navy veteran (E-5) with extensive

experience in the construction industry and proven record of performance,

craftsmanship and safety. Strong project management and supervision

capabilities. Awarded Confidential Security Clearance through 2013.

- Areas of Expertise -

Construction Maintenance & Repair Project Management

Supervision

Professional Experience:

Maintenance Technician June, 2007 -

June, 2009

U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service Vero

Beach, FL

. Performed construction and maintenance of nine buildings at Pelican

Island National Wildlife Refuge.

. Led a team of 12. Oversaw construction projects, assigning

personnel and operations of heavy equipment that included backhoes,

tractors, graders and front-end loaders valued at over $1 million.

. Repaired refuge equipment, including tractors, backhoes, motors,

chemical application sprayers and hand and power tools.

. Applied chemicals to 10,000 acres to remove exotic vegetation.

. Achievement: Received county recognition for 2008 boardwalk

project.

U. S. Navy July, 2006 - April,

2007

Petty Officer Second Class (E-5)

Customs and Border Agent July, 2006 -

April, 2007

United Arab Emirates Ali Aseleen,

Kuwait

. Inspected personnel and vehicles departing military theater of

operations.

. Detained personnel and seized contraband, undeclared merchandise,

vehicles and aircraft in violation of customs and immigration

regulations. Examined cargo, baggage and personal articles entering

or leaving United States for compliance with revenue and customs

regulations.

. Explained customs and immigration regulations to travelers,

prospective immigrants, shippers and manufacturers. Documented and

reported job-related activities, findings, transactions,

violations, discrepancies and decisions to Navy Customs

authorities, Navy NCIS, Army CID.

. Instituted civil and criminal proceedings for violations of customs

and immigration regulations and cooperated with law enforcement

agencies in investigation and prosecution. Testified in federal

court regarding immigration appeals.

. Collected merchandise samples for examination, appraisal or

testing. Reviewed classified material, documents, and security

items involving monetary, agricultural and embargoed items.

. Achievement: Received letter of appreciation from Air Force and

Marine Corps for discovery of illegal contraband.

Corrections Officer April, 2004 -

July, 2006

Florida Department of Corrections Okeechobee,

FL

. Secured 300 inmates at Okeechobee State Institute, enforcing

established regulations and procedures.

. Oversaw 200 inmate transfers between locations.

Carpenter June, 2003 - April,

2004

AAC Builders Vero Beach,

FL

. Performed heavy form construction on new home and renovation

projects.

. Assisted in daily operations of projects and participated in safety

meetings. Introduced preformed concrete forms. Result: Saved

significant labor costs and reduced potential safety incidents.

. Conducted daily inventory of telescopic forklift, wheel driven

scissor lift and front-end loader, worth over $500,000.

. Achievement: Recognized for going "above and beyond" in executing

job responsibilities.

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Carpenter June, 2002 - June,

2003

Wessel Construction Company Vero Beach, FL

. Worked on construction projects for new homes and restoration

plans, including re-enforcing and inspecting rebar prior to poring

of forms.

. Reviewed blueprints for construction projects. Built construction

forms for foundations and assisted with concrete.

. Repaired construction equipment. Supported lead carpenter in

problem solving and project improvements.

Carpenter August, 2001 -

June, 2002

Hill Group Construction Company Vero Beach,

FL

. Constructed and repaired all wood structures and wallboard on new

home and remodeling projects, using generators and power tools.

. Attended daily safety meetings. Analyzed project blueprints.

. Inventoried and repaired carpentry and construction equipment,

including hand and power tools, electrical and safety equipment.

Maintenance Assistant April, 2000 -

August, 2001

Hutching Psychiatric Center Syracuse, NY

. Assisted in facility maintenance, repaired vehicles, industrial

machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment.

. Organized and cleaned work area, tools and supplies. Removed snow

from facility grounds.

Education and Training:

Bachelor in Technical Management Degree Candidate, 2011

DEVRY UNIVERSITY

Training:

. Heavy Timber Construction, 2008, U. S. Navy Vocational School

. Customs and Border Control, 2006, U. S. Customs and Border Control

. Police Academy, 2005, Indian River Community College

. Naval Correspondence, 1999, U. S. Naval Correspondence School

. Automotive Repair, 1989, Boces Adult Education Center

Technology Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word and PowerPoint.

Equipment Skills/Certifications:

Heavy Equipment Operator License, U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service, 2008

Professional Drivers License (CDL-B with NP Endorsements), State of

Florida, 1983

Military Honors and Awards:

. U. S. Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon (2007)

. U. S. Navy Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (2007)

. U. S. Army Achievement Medal (2007)

. U. S. Air Force Certificate of Appreciation (2007)

. U. S. (Naval) Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

(2007)

. U. S. Navy Good Conduct Ribbon (2007)

. U. S. Navy Sea Service Ribbon (2007)

Teaching and Training Experience:

Trained 24 students in heavy timber construction using hands-on

demonstrations and classroom instruction, Gulfport, MS, 2008

Community Involvement:



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