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Cole Kestner

Streator,IL

Summary

Hardworking and reliable Constellation Nuclear Security Officer with a strong focus on safety and protection at LaSalle Station. Collaborative and effective in working with coworkers and supervisors. Exceptional work ethic and quick learning abilities make me an ideal candidate to contribute to a growth-oriented team.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nuclear Security Officer

Constellation
06.2022 - Current
  • Conduct patrols of different areas of the plant, as well as inspections of vehicles and plant equipment
  • Monitor access to security areas and perform different testing to make sure security equipment is functional
  • Operate gate controls for access into the protected area
  • Access control and authorization
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of the plant systems to adequately initiate and maintain the sites defensive strategy
  • Responsible for accurate documentation and record keeping, as required by federal and corporate guidelines

Cleaner (Prepper/Blaster)

Vactor Manufacturing
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Prepared metal surfaces for painting, which included cleaning, filling, blasting, and sanding
  • Maintained a safe and clean work environment, where Iwas required to know which materials were hazardous waste because I labeled, stored, and handled the material daily
  • Utilized power hand tools to prepare the finished product for paint
  • Used the forklift daily to move parts to and from different departments

Lathe Specialist

Caterpillar
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Read blueprints and set spec limits on a CNC Lathe to perform various combinations of machining operations on fuel injectors
  • Responsible for numeric micrometer tool changes
  • Marked material tags to ensure fuel injectors were sent to correct department

Teacher/Aide

Streator Child Development Center
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for students to learn and grow
  • Provided help with homework assignments and projects

Farm Hand

Senko Farms
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Operated tractors, skid loaders, ATVs, and power tools to maintain property, outbuildings, barns, and caring for livestock

Education

Associates of Science Degree -

Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL
05-2024

Associates Degree of Arts -

Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL
05-2021

Streator Township High School Graduate -

Streator Township High School
Streator, IL
05-2019

Skills

  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Professionalism & Excellent Work Ethic
  • Adaptable & Flexible
  • Honest & Dependable
  • Reliable & Responsible
  • Organized
  • Forklift Operation
  • Successful Completion of the CAST Test
  • Commercial Driver's License Permit
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Teams
  • Illuminate
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Supply Chain Sourcing, Rutgers University, 12/20/24
  • Supply Chain Planning, Rutgers University, 11/22/24
  • Supply Chain Operations, Rutgers University, 11/07/24
  • Supply Chain Logistics, Rutgers University, 10/27/24
  • OSHA Forklift Certified, 11/12/27
  • First Aid CPR AED Certified, American Heart Association, 05/01/25

Timeline

Nuclear Security Officer

Constellation
06.2022 - Current

Cleaner (Prepper/Blaster)

Vactor Manufacturing
03.2022 - 05.2022

Lathe Specialist

Caterpillar
08.2021 - 03.2022

Teacher/Aide

Streator Child Development Center
09.2019 - 12.2020

Farm Hand

Senko Farms
03.2017 - 03.2019

Associates of Science Degree -

Illinois Valley Community College

Associates Degree of Arts -

Illinois Valley Community College

Streator Township High School Graduate -

Streator Township High School
Cole Kestner