Kenneth J. Blount Jr.

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Peterburg, Virginia 23805

Cellular: 804-***-****

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Detailed oriented and organized multifaceted professional with over 15 years of combined managerial and production experience looking to work with an innovative and results driven company who offers opportunities for growth and advancement. Exceptional oral and written communication skills; demonstrated leadership capabilities with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates the ability to make decisions quickly and independent of others as well as the ability to work as a team player.

KEY COMPETENCIES

~ Experienced Forklift Operator ~ Dealership Simulation Training

~ Certified Auto Repair Technician ~ EPA 609

~ Training Development Aptitude ~ I-Car Welding Qualification – Aluminum

~ 3M Plastics Certification ~ I-Car Welding Qualification – Steel

~ Axalta Credential ~ Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society

~ Chief Automotive Certification ~ USMC Infantry Team Leader

~ Exceptional Customer Service ~ Good oral and written communication skills

~ Microsoft Suite Proficient ~ Excellent Time Management and Organizational Skills PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Technician 1 Phillip Morris, Richmond, VA Oct 2021 - Present

• Monitoring and inspecting equipment, materials, or products

• Reviewing and following written instructions, work procedures, and safety procedures and requirements

• Identifying and resolving problems in processes or equipment. Forklift Operator FedEx Freight Chesterfield, VA Oct 2017 – Jan 2022

• Loaded and unloaded pallets and cases from trucks and conveyor line by hand or equipment

• Sorted, built, and wrapped products to pallets to ensure compliance to customer expectation

• Performed other distribution work functions as required Body Technician Caliber Collision Richmond, VA Nov 2016 – Oct 2017

• Ensured proper parts were ordered and received

• Maintained tools and equipment in a proper state of repair

• Complied with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint and other hazardous materials Inventory Associate CarMax Houston, TX Apr 2015 – June 2016

• Kept computerized tracking inventory

• Accurately read and interpreted written instructions

• Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor Forklift Operator Ace Hardware Petersburg, VA Nov 2012 – Mar 2015

• Performed safety and mechanical checks of equipment

• Operated RF Scanner to identify pallets to load designated trailers

• Maintained safe and debris free working areas

Warehouse Supervisor Steve’s & Son Richmond, VA Feb 2011 – Nov 2013

• Measured and reported the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employee performance

• Ensured the accuracy of shipments an inventory transaction

• Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through work performance Correctional Officer Sussex State Prison Sussex, VA Mar2008 – Nov 2011

• Contributed to the agency’s public safety mission by providing for safety and security of the public

• Interacted with visitors, staff, offenders, and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations

• Used evidence-based practices and principles that enhanced effective communication strategies and role modeling as part of collaborative multi-disciplinary teams addressing offender needs United States Marine Corps. Kaneohe Bay, HI Mar2004 – Nov 2011

• Maintained the health, welfare, morale, and combat readiness of a four-man squad in a Rapid Deployment Platoon of the 3

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Infantry Division

• Assisted Platoon Sergeant in developing and implementing individual training

• Supervised maintenance and ensured compliance with all directed, specified, and implied tasks EDUCATION

2016 Universal Technical Institute Houston, TX

Certificate Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology – Cum laude 4.2 GPA Second in class 2018 John Tyler Community College Chester, VA

Associate in Business Management

2003 Petersburg High School Petersburg, VA

Advance Studies Diploma

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