Ben Ellingson
Reelsville
Summary
Dedicated director with extensive experience in heavy equipment operation, team management, facility maintenance, and project planning.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Good News Boys Home
Reelsville
2012.03 - Current
- Director over campus maintenance
- Operate heavy equipment including backhoe, skid steer, road grader, dozer, excavator, sheep foot and dump truck to build and maintain campus infrastructure.
- Used heavy equipment to build soccer field, dig footers for three houses and three cabins, built pad for school building, built road driveways, and dug water, septic and electrical lines.
- Performed maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, welding, and automotive repairs to ensure functionality and safety of facilities.
- Directed homeless client program, coordinating support services to empower individuals towards self-sufficiency..
- Help develop and currently meet with each client to help them through their personally tailored program to achieve independence.
- Manage 5-8 man work crew. Create daily jobs and inspect each job.
- Assisted in creating boys home academy program aimed at improving students' educational experiences..
- Helped counsel academy students in character building and life skills.
- Taught classes for the academy including Bible, Heavy Equipment Operations, Automotive, and Handyman.
- Certified in CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute). Use CPI to de-escalate and restrain students in crisis.
Laborer
Ellingson Excavating and Septic LLC
Cumberland
2004.07 - 2012.03
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and site preparation tasks.
- Assisted in the installation of septic systems and drainage solutions.
- Conducted site clean-up to ensure safe working conditions for the team.
- Loaded and unloaded materials to support ongoing construction activities.
- Drove dump trucks to transport material and equipment.
Campus Security Officer
Pensacola Christian College Inc.
Pensacola
2009.08 - 2011.05
- Monitored campus areas to ensure safety and security for students and staff.
- Enforced college policies, rules, and regulations to maintain a secure environment.
- Responded to emergency calls regarding illnesses, accidents and disturbances.
Food Service Worker
Pensacola Christian College Inc.
Pensacola
2007.08 - 2009.05
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Executed food preparation tasks to ensure timely meal service at the academy.
- Prepared and baked pizzas to meet college dining service standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL2011-05
Skills
- Facility oversight
- Project planning
- Heavy equipment operation
- Team leadership
- Campus management
- Student counseling
- Crisis response
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Facility maintenance
Timeline
Director
Good News Boys Home
2012.03 - Current
Campus Security Officer
Pensacola Christian College Inc.
2009.08 - 2011.05
Food Service Worker
Pensacola Christian College Inc.
2007.08 - 2009.05
Laborer
Ellingson Excavating and Septic LLC
2004.07 - 2012.03
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Pensacola Christian College