Kevin Riebe

Sixth Period Journeyman Carpenter/Certified Forklift Operator/Aviation Crew Chief

*** ***** ***** **. ******, WA, 98901, 509-***-****, ad1f0c@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Hard-working, self-motivated individual capable of performing, with aptitude and ability, a myriad of skills to include; carpentry, electrical, plumbing, forklift operation, operation of sound equipment and technology and aviation mechanics and electronics. As a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter and fixed wing Flight Line Mechanic, Plane Captain and Crew Chief for six years, I supervised a flight crew of five, ensuring the mechanical readiness and safety of the aircraft for takeoff, and acting as in-air flight mechanic on missions. These skills will provide an employer the ability to use me to effectively and efficiently perform and complete a multitude of jobs in any environment, under duress.

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

● Certified forklift operator

● Contractor's license

● Safety management, project management, quality control and leadership

● S.C.U.B.A diver: basic and deep dive

● Amateur radio operator

● Pyrotechnic operator

● Skills in all phases of carpentry, electronics, plumbing, automatic sprinkler installation and the use of audio and mixing equipment

● Volunteer firefighter-Fruitvale Fire Department

● Team leader and member-Yakima County Search and Rescue WORK EXPERIENCE

WAUPACA MATERIALS, 81 N Track Rd, Parker, WA 98939 June 2021 - August 2023

Certified Forklift Operator/Production Line Operator Two past managers who are familiar with my work ethic and skills at Waupaca Materials no longer work at the facility. Please contact them regarding this employment. Brandon Mangini: Past production manager, 509-***-**** Caresse Jensen: Waupaca Sand and Solutions, 715-***-****

Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.

Operated equipment safely and efficiently preventing damage to items and avoiding injuries.

Transported goods between buildings according to shipment and storage needs.

Removed orders from storage, wrapped pallets, and staged orders for shipment.

Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates, maintained visibility of work areas.

Used strapping/bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.

Operated production bagging/wrapping line. Ensured bags were effectively filled and wrapped, all equipment ran effectively, solved problems as they arose, and scheduled maintenance as required.

RIEBE'S RESTORES AND RENOVATIONS, Yakima, WA 98901 April 2013 - May 2022

Business Owner/Sixth Period Journeyman Carpenter/Independent Contractor

Performed restoration, remodeling and refinishing projects for private home owners.

Consulted with clients to assess needs and expectations, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Physically demanding job with strong attention to detail/detailed instructions. Ability to multitask effectively keeping track of multiple moving parts at once.

Installed pipes, conduit, wiring, plumbing fixtures and equipment, and laid joists and studs.

Installed beams, rafters, trim, flooring, baseboards, molding and cabinetry. Repaired woodwork and millwork.

Framed walls, floors and roofs. Installed doors, windows and casings, stairs and fixtures.

Performed whole home electrical work.

Installed automatic sprinkler systems upon request.

Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work areas.

Read blueprints and assessed job specifications to determine optimal plans and solutions.

Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.

Developed/implemented new processes and procedures to improve productivity and workflow.

Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.

Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successful business operation. ALLSTAR ENTERTAINMENT/A CLASS ACT MUSIC, Yakima, WA 98901 February 2004 - March 2013

Business Owner/Disc Jockey

Scheduled performances. Used business skills when working with owners and operators.

Communicated closely with clients to determine music styles best suited for each event.

Engaged guests ensuring each singer/participant had materials/audio to sound professional.

Arranged libraries and playlists of music in advance of live events.

Adjusted music plans based on crowd preferences and mood.

Installed, operated and maintained all production equipment at venues.

Managed schedule, contracts and payments. Maintained business and financial records.

Used personal skills to deal with all types of customers/singers and situations.

Self-motivated with a strong sense of personal responsibility. Continue to provide services in Yakima, WA on a regular basis and upon request. CARPENTERS LOCAL UNION 770, 507 S 3rd St Yakima, WA 98901 October 1999 - January 2004

Sixth Period Journeyman Carpenter

Refer to the general information listed under Riebe's Restores and Renovations for additional job related tasks performed for the carpenters union.

Completed several large tilt up construction projects, including Home Depot and Evans Fruit.

Installed rebar and poured cement for building foundations.

Collaborated with other trades people and construction workers to ensure seamless integration of their work with other systems and components for a streamlined process.

Worked on several construction projects in the Yakima Valley (industrial/large residential). WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC., 2921 Sutherland Park Dr, Yakima, WA 98903 September 1997 - September 1999

Builder of Karadon Countertops

Per design specs, performed accurate craftsmanship to complete precision countertops.

Utilized schematics and diagrams to accurately complete tasks.

Accurately assembled countertop pieces to reduce quality issues and material waste.

Leveraged power saws and tile cutters to cut materials to specific sizes for installation.

Applied protective materials to reduce damage, dust and debris.

Inspected completed products to encourage quality and adherence to company standards.

Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain a consistent workflow.

Participated in projects requiring assembly of large and small component pieces.

Spent personal money to become certified in the installation of Karadon countertops. WUELFING CONSTRUCTION, Yakima, WA

April 1997 - August 1997

Sixth Period Journeyman Carpenter

Performed new construction and remodeling on residential homes and commercial buildings.

Completed tilework on several residential buildings. EXPRESS PERSONNEL SERVICES, 1021 S 40th Ave Ste 1, Yakima, WA 98908 February 1995 - March 1997

Various employers and job descriptions

American Excelsior Company

Experience using various types of saws, to include; horizontal, vertical, contour and convoluting to produce fiber products used in a wide variety of applications in diverse markets. Indian Summer Bottling Company

Stocked bottles on the line, stacked and packaged bottles, maintained inventory paperwork.

Stacked and stocked full pallets using forklifts.

Assisted with dismantling the bottling line and other parts of the plant when it shut down. Marlette Homes

Working with the company's factory service representative, visits were made to homeowners after three to six months to fix any problems they may have identified with their new home.

All types of repairs were conducted; carpentry, plumbing, painting, sheetrock patching, any necessary repairs on their punch list.

ALLSTAR ENTERTAINMENT/A CLASS ACT MUSIC, Yakima, WA 98901 October 1991 - December 1994

Business Owner/Disc Jockey

Refer to the description of duties above under this business. BRIERE-SKOEGARD GENERAL CONTRACTORS, 1944 Duvall Ave NE, Renton, WA 98059 August 1990 - September 1991

Sixth Period Journeyman Carpenter/5 Ton Truck Driver Refer to the general information listed under Riebe's Restores and Renovations for additional job related tasks performed for Briere-Skoegard.

Performed all phases of building and carpentry work on various residential and light commercial construction for the government and Boeing Aircraft.

Operated machines to cut, join, and shape materials (fiberboard/sheet metal/concrete).

Inspected completed work for quality and compliance with building codes.

Transported materials and equipment to and from job sites.

Performed tasks using backhoes, jackhammers, air assist and power tools. Moved back to Yakima. Owner said he’d be glad to have me back if I ever returned to Renton. AIM AVIATION, INC., 849 Seneca Ave SW Door 11 Renton, WA, 98057 February 1990 - August 1990

Potter/Carpenter

Installed composite potted-in inserts used to fasten honeycomb sandwich structures used in aircraft walls and stowage bins to fasten panels to each other and the aircraft structure.

Built work tables, computer hutches and shipping crates for finished products. TANDON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Duvall, WA

June 1989 - November 1989

Sixth Period Journeyman Carpenter

Worked as an "all phase" carpenter performing large and small carpentry jobs.

Performed rough carpentry, finish carpentry, roofing and form work. An injury on the job forced me out of work for 3 months. LARSON FRUIT COMPANY, 109 N Wenas Rd, Selah, WA 98942 February 1989 - June 1989

Sixth Period Journeyman Carpenter

Assisted in building a new controlled atmosphere warehouse where perishable fruits are stored under narrowly defined environmental conditions, extending market value after harvest.

Poured and finished concrete for interior walls, footings, floors. Built forms, cut and tied rebar. HOLLINGBERY AND SON, INC., 302 N 1st Ave, Yakima, WA 98902 June 1988 - February 1989

Warehouse Worker

Operated forklifts to move and stack hop bales, bins and pallets. Performed equipment maintenance at periodic intervals.

Mixed hops for pressing, cutting. Wrapped, packaged hop cakes for international shipment. TRIANGLE AUTO SUPPLY, 401 E Arlington St Yakima, WA 98901 June 1984 - June 1988

Parts Specialist

Problem solving skills used to assist customers with merchandise and questions regarding correct parts for specific auto models and problems.

Used database management system software and parts catalogs to ensure correct parts and merchandise were in stock and ready for direct sales.

Handled shipping and receiving of parts and merchandise, processed supply orders and returns, and identified defects for three different stores.

Knowledge of vehicle operations and parts installation for increased customer satisfaction to include; creative solutions for unique problems.

Audited and managed inventory, reviewed deliveries and stocked parts and merchandise.

Performed battery testing and installation upon request. NEWTOWN GREEN, Yakima, WA

Community of one and two story houses built in the valley. April 1984 - November 1984

Chief Laborer

Installed water supply and sewer collection lines. Performed job site carpentry, cement work.

Operated forklifts to deliver materials at each building site. Additional employment older than 1984 are not listed but can be provided upon request. MILITARY SERVICE

United States Marine Corps: Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA Whidbey Island N.A.S. is the premier naval aviation installation in the Pacific NW and home of all Navy tactical electronic attack squadrons.

December 1978 - August 1984

Four years active duty: Entered Marines in December 1978 but active duty deferred until after graduation in June.

Two years in Marine Corps Reserves.

Received DD214 End of Active Service in 1984.

Flight Line Equipment Operator, March 1983 - June 1986

Coordinated ramp operations and aircraft movement via radio.

Performed one-on-one visual communications with pilots.

Fueled, towed and serviced aircraft, operated ground support equipment, checked, maintained proper engine oil, tire pressure and all vital services associated with the aircraft.

Performed deicing operations, runway inspections and quality control of aviation fuel.

Followed all established procedures and protocols for aircraft maintenance. Flight Line EA6-A Mechanic/Plane Captain, January 1981 - March 1983 USMC EA-6A ‘Electric Intruder’ the most capable electronic warfare aircraft of the Vietnam War.

Responsible for conducting final examinations of aircraft. Guided pilots toward runway.

Extensive knowledge of all aircraft. Determined discrepancies that would ground aircraft.

Required constant communication with captains and crew through complex hand/arm signals.

Responded to emergency situations quickly and efficiently.

Performed all aspects of mechanical maintenance and repair on the EA6-A. Flight Line Helicopter Mechanic/Crew Chief, January 1980 - January 1981

Supervised five flight line crew members. Coordinated work to ensure safe aircraft operation.

Performed inspections of aircraft systems, troubleshot malfunctions, performed repairs on aircraft components pre-flight, post-flight and in-flight.

Monitored aircraft performance during flight operations ensuring regulatory compliance.

Performed maintenance on engines, landing gear, brakes, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, rotor blades, and aircraft components for rotary and fixed wing aircraft.

Ensured necessary tools/equipment were available when performing maintenance tasks.

Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities, documented discrepancies or defects.

Provided technical guidance and instruction. Helped develop training materials and programs.

Participated in safety meetings and briefings.

Skills in safety management/project management/leadership/shift scheduling and quality control providing high quality workmanship and safety under any condition and at any hour. EDUCATION/TRAINING

Yakima Community College, S 16th Ave & Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima, WA 98902

1983 Beginning arc gas welding

1988 Fundamentals of real estate

Naval Air Technical Training Center, MATSG-90, Millington, TN August 1979 - January 1980

Aircraft fundamentals and ground support equipment operations

Basic electricity and electronics

Advanced aviation electronics

Carroll High School, Yakima, WA

September 1974 - June 1978

Considered a college preparatory school. In addition to math, English, history and biology, I took classes in psychology, sociology, logic, mechanical drafting and Spanish. AWARDS

Yakima Community Television award: Best music program on public access television for Allstar Entertainment/A Class Act Music.

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