Ben Saffel

  

Biography:

Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

Military Experience: 6.0 years

Work Experience: 12.3 years

Work Experience:

I recently sold my DJ business and I am looking to get a long term career in one of the trades. I spent 6 years in the Marine corps and I am a combat veteran. I'm in very good shape and I learn quickly. I have 3 years construction experience in Pin Piling/Retaining Wall work. I am most interested in becoming a plumber or electrician. My longterm goal is to become a foreman in one of these trades. 

Military Service:

  • Branch/Position: Marine Corps

    Period: June 2005 - June 2011

    Occupation: 0811 - Field Artillery Cannoneer

    Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

    Duties Description:
    As a member of a field artillery howitzer battery, cannoneers prepare artillery pieces and equipment for movement, combat, and firing. They inspect and prepare ammunition for firing, and perform the various jobs incident to firing such as, laying for elevation and deflection, loading the piece, and handling ammunition. Field artillery cannoneers perform preventive maintenance and clean artillery pieces and equipment. They make routine tests and authorize repairs to equipment. Camouflage position, protect equipment from chemical warfare agents, and construct field fortifications.

    Training courses:

    • 7 Ton License
    • Towed M-777 License
    • Humvee License
    • Gunner/A-Gunner/Section Chief Certified

Work history:

  • Job Title: Owner/Event Planner/DJ

    Company: Diamond Heights

    Period: May 2015 - July 2023

    Role Description:

    I ran a DJ event company for 8 years. I played over 300+ weddings, private parties and corporate events. I scheduled events, worked with clients and provided custom tailored events for hundreds of customers. 

  • Job Title: Laborer

    Company: Pile King NW

    Period: July 2011 - September 2015

    Role Description:

    I worked in tandem with a heavy equipment operator to lay 2"/4"/6" piping to secure foundation on loose soil. We drove piles up to 120' deep. The other half of our job was retaining wall work. Welding I-Beams and building concrete walls with rebar support.

Education:

  • Issaquah High School

    High School – Diploma

    Period: September 2001 - September 2005

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