Erin L. McOllough
Junction City, KS 66441
act0o3@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To work in a an environment where I can utilize a variety of my skills and
knowledge in heavy equipment mechanical repair, carpentry/construction, and military
experiences. To acquire new knowledge and skills in the field.
Eductation and Experience:
91L Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic - United States Army. Duties include
maintnenance and repair for a variety of military constructin equipment as well as many
different light and heavy wheeled vehicals; also includes determination and ordering of
parts needed for repairs/replacements. Additional responsibilities include but not limited
to attending additional training classes and Field Training Exercises, operation of snow
plows during winter months for clearance of roads and parking lots, and repair and
maintenance of Unit's lawncare equipment. ($25K/year, October 25, 2010 present)
Line Operator - Pioneer Seed Co. (via Manpower temp. agency) Algona, IA. Duties
included providing quality assurance on conveyor belt line and moving pallets using
warehouse forklift. ($11.50/hour, August 2010 - October 2010; resigned to join military)
General Laborer Pimera Foods (via Manpower temp. Agency) Britt, IA. Duties
included processing eggs for distribution by operating the egg washer, packaging the
eggs, operating the package wrapping machine and utilizing hand pallet jacks to move the
packaged eggs into a large cocoler for loading/shipping. ($8/hour, January 2010
February 2010; temporary/fill-in position)
Newspaper Delivery Des Moines Register, Algona, IA. Duties included daily
organization of route changes, bundling, and delivery of papers to specified recipients on
route (1:00a.m. - 4:00a.m.) including route changes on weekends. (payment dependent
upon number of recipients, December 2009 february 2010; stopped due to conflict with
day job)
Full-Time Student Iowa Central Community College, Ft. Dodge, IA. Duties included
in-class learning and on-the-job work involving reading blue prints, estimating building
costs, and running heavy machinery and construction equipment to build structures and
complete
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renovations for various outside entities. (August 2008 to May 2009; Diploma/Certificate
received)
Shipping Clerk EDS (via Kelly temp. Svcs.) Clarion, IA. Duties included collecting
merchandise from (various vendors) stock, and packaging for shipment to multiple
customers. (June 2008 August 2008; temp. Work)
Full-Time Student Clarion-Goldfield High School, Clarion, IA. Duties included
General Education studies, as well as focused studies in blueprinting and wiring.
(December 2006 May 18, 2008; Diploma received)
Full-Time Student - Algona High School, Algona, IA. Duties included General
Education studies as well as focused studies, receiving Dual Credit in Automotive and
Carpentry from Iowa Lakes Community College. ( August 2004 to December 2006)
Customer Service Subway Restaurant, Algona, IA. Duties included food preparation of
individual ingredients, preparation of products by the customer's specifications, point of
sales/cash register operations, perform weekly inventories, wash containers/tools of trade,
and maintain and clean and sanitary environment throughout the facility. (May 2006
May 2007; moved to another city)
Skills/Certifications:
Self-starter, work independently, ability to read and understand a variety of technical
manuals, and operate a variety of heavy equipment such as Bull Dozers, Skid Loaders,
Hemmit Wreckers, and 4K and 10K Fork Lifts, just to name a few. Have the following
Certifications/licenses: Class 'A' CDL, US Army Basic Combat Training Course
(Diploma January 2011), US aarmy Heavy Construction Equipment Repairer (Certificate
March 2011), US Army Automotive TMDE Course (Certificate April 2011), US Army
Combat Lifesaver Course (Certificate January 2010 - present), Combative training
(Mixed Mashal Arts) Levels 1 and 2 (Certified via US Army September 2014), MK3
Husky (Route Clearance Vehicle) Maintainer (Certified via US Army November 2014),
Caterpillar Mechanic Certified (via military schools).
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Volunteer and Social programs:
Currently working with animal shelter in Kuwait. Was a member of the Las Vegas
Gamblers (a non-profit Army group) during deployment in South Korea, raising money
and providing tangible items for an orphange in Seoul S. Korea. Worked with my
Grandfather (a licensed, Journeyman Plumber) during summer to complete landscaping
renovations, laying sod, and creating grades for water draining using a Bobcat, at a local
church in 2006. Was a member of Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Tiger Cubs, where I
learned a variet of skills. Built sets for Drama Club in Middle School and was a member
of the Algona Archery club. Have assisted in many home renovations and repairs since a
young age, utilizing skills in carpentry, drywalling, plumbing, electrical, and landscaping.
References available upon request.