CONFIDENTIAL RESUME FOR:
Joshua Blake Chambliss
Asheville, NC 28804
Cell: 828-***-****
Fax: 828-***-****
PERSONAL OVERVIEW
I have about two (2) years of experience in automobile mechanics and knowledge of tools used in all types of
servicing. I also have over eleven (11) years of experience in all aspects of the construction environment, from
assembly of siding, windows, insulation, roof trusses, remodeling, hardware placement in framing,
measurements, block, concrete mixing and setting, etc. I have the total working knowledge and hands on ability
to build a house from start to finish. . I also have some plumbing and electrical skills that I acquired during my
construction and sub-contracting employment. I have (3 ) yrs experience in Quality Inspection and
manufacturing of parachutes for the US military and other nations.
I also spent the past two years in the Philippines, where I married and returned back to the United States in
March of 2010 to petition for my spouse and her daughter.
In the following work history, my employment is not steady as I worked off and on sub-contracting my own
jobs from General Contractors as jobs often ended suddenly without warning. I am hoping my future
employment will be permanent and steady until my retirement.
SKILLS AND KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of automotive repair and mechanic's tools
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Operation of Forklift
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Operation of Turret Truck
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Cooking skills (worked in fast food restaurants during High School)
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Brake Assembly Knowledge and Skills
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Valid U.S. Passport
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Personable and get along well with others
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Excellent health (Approximately 6 ft in height and weight about 170 lbs)
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Ability to work away from home for long periods of time
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Quality inspection
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Load and Unload trucks with forklift, counter balance forklift, pallet jack, etc.
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Knowledge and operation of construction and power tools associated
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
April, 2010 to March 2014:
Mills Manufacturing Corporation
22 mills place
Woodfin, NC 28804
Job Title: Quality Inspector
Worked as a quality inspector and inspected all components and hardware on parachutes for the US military and
other nations as well. I also worked as a mechanic for about 8 months, then returned back to Quality inspector
to finish contracts.
Reason for leaving : Layoff
Starting pay : 9.43
Ending pay : 11.95
August, 2008 to March, 2010:
Lived in the Philippines : went on vacation and met a girl and fell in love got married and ran a very successful
canteen/resto-bar in Tacloban city, PH . We ended up selling the business and moved to manila,PH
After awhile I decided to come back to the US and bring her and her daughter here so we could all work
together and be together as a family. I came back and got the job at Mill’s Mfg. Making and inspecting
parachutes for the US military and other Nations as well. After 3 yrs of service there my job was eliminated
due to lack of work.
February, 2008 to July, 2008:
Express Services, Inc.
1979 hendersonville rd
Asheville, NC 28803
Job Title : Laborer
Worked a temporary position with Avail Medical Products, assembly and production of medical plastic molds.
Also worked for Medical Action, picked orders for different hospitals and medical facilities.
Reason for leaving : Got hired on fulltime at Mills mfg.
Starting pay : 8.00
Ending pay : 9.43
January, 2007 to February, 2008
Milko Inc.
220 deaverview rd.
Asheville,NC 28806
Job Title : Bottom Loader
Duties: Loading Trucks with pallets of milk and juice by means of Operation of forklift, turret truck, counter
balance forklift, order picker, pallet jack, power jack, and also have some warehouse operation knowledge.
Reason for leaving : Temporary position only
Starting pay : 11.25
Ending pay : 11:25
January, 2004 to January, 2007
Duckett Powell & Thomson Real Estate Development Co
P.O Box 9278
Hendersonville, NC 28815
Job Title : Carpenter
Duties: Various construction jobs, including framing, insulation, concrete footers, some plumbing, screening of
custom decks, deck construction, remodeling of constructed homes as well as new construction.
Reason for leaving : ran out of work
Starting pay : 10.00
Ending pay : 10.50
March, 2000 to February, 2003
Deltec Homes Inc
69 Bingham rd.
Asheville,NC 28806
Job Title : Lead Carpenter
Duties: Construct frames for pre-fab homes sold by Deltec, use of power tools such as circular saw, table saws,
jig saws, power nail guns, also use of measuring tapes, levels, other various construction
tools as required.
Reason for leaving : Hours cut back to less than 40 hours a week
Starting pay : 7.00
Ending pay : 9.25