Daniel J. Wright
**** ******* **. - **** *******, CO 80525 - 970-***-****-
*************@*****.***
PERSONAL PROFILE
A highly motivated, reliable, trustworthy and successful person with
exceptional customer service and communication skills. Offering extensive
experience in operation, problem solving, data collection and customer
service. Skilled in operating a wide range of equipment in a safe and
controlled method. Able to demonstrate competent and effective
communication skills in diverse and changing situations. Experienced and
organized in budgeting and planning. Team builder by example through
dedicated work ethic and organization. A very immediate and proficient
learner who strives for efficiency and precision. Extensive personal
experience in home remodel and landscaping.
EDUCATION
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts - May 2008
Speech Communication Major, Minor in Political Science -May 2008
CERTIFICAITONS, LICENSES AND TRAINING
. Colorado Commercial Drivers License A (CDL) with tanker and air brakes.
. Class 2 Distribution Operator and Certified Water Professional
. Class 3 Collection Operator and Certified Water Professional
. Confined Space Entry Certification
. Training in: Health/Safety, Hazardous Materials, Excavation Safety and
Load Securement, Customer Conflict Management.
WORK EXPERIENCE
City of Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO 5/06-present
. Perform Water utilities construction maintenance, repair and operation:
Valves, valve boxes, curb stops, service leaks, main breaks, tapping,
flushing, valve exercise program etc.
. Perform Wastewater utilities maintenance, repair and construction.
. Responsible for self scheduling and prioritization of daily tasks.
. Perform data entry for the city's storm water, water and sanitary sewer
mapping system.
. Perform C3 mapping verification and inventory for commercial and
residential sites.
. CDL driver competent in heavy equipment operation: backhoe, loaders,
dump trucks etc.
. Perform all work with adherence to city code safety rules and
regulations.
. Storm water utilities maintenance and repair.
. Competent in utilities work order system.
. Proficient in the reading of electric and water metering systems.
. Operate regularly backhoe trackhoe, skidsteer, loader, sewer jets, dump
trucks and vac trucks.
Central Mechanical Inc, Erie, CO 5/04-8/05
. Plumbing and piping installation.
. Worked on several renovations and well as new construction projects.
. Became skilled in the operation of table plasma cutting systems.
. Assisted in HVAC fabrication and installation.
. Operated pipe fitting and welding equipment.
. Shop inventory and parts distribution and fork lift operation.
The Home Depot, Pueblo, CO 11/02-4/03
. Worked as a sales associate providing exceptional customer service.
. Practiced conflict management techniques helping dissatisfied customers.
. Developed exceptional telephone skills by communicating with the
customers by answering questions about products and services.
. Worked as a Sales Associate responsible for selling and maintaining
collection displays.
. Facilitated presentation of merchandise and assisted in store inventory.
. Operated fork lift and picker in a warehouse environment with safe
precision.
Star Property Landscape, Pueblo, CO 1/99-8/03
. Worked as assistant landscape supervisor responsible for commercial
landscaping projects.
. Supervised workers by providing direction and prioritization of daily
tasks.
. Acquired knowledge to interpret blueprints and pass on direction.
. Installed irrigation, zero-scape, timers, sod, shrubs/trees and
sprinkler systems.
. Operated heavy equipment including trucks, trenchers, diggers and cats.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
. Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
. SWIMS, WUMS, WIST Data Network, U- map- Mobile
. Knowledge of federal funding and its relationship to civil operational
expense and insurance
. Capable of articulate presentation and demonstration in front of people.
ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS
. Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity
Mission: Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster
the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social
activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by
research and practice; promote closer affiliation between the commercial
world and students of commerce, and to further a higher standard of
commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of
the community.
VOLUNTEER
. Helped families with spouses in Iraq, Denver Inner-City Retreat
participated in a clinic for healthy food choices, Open Door Mission,
Treatslyvania, Ram Ride- a sober ride home for CSU students as well as
the community Arc thrift store.