Benjamin Yerdon

Benjamin Yerdon

Machinist mate

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Constituent Services Representative for Va-05 district I Event Coordinator at Student Veterans Association l Club Manager at Robokai I Mechanical & Chemical Engineer

  • Education

    • Virginia Commonwealth University

      2021 - 2024
      Bachelor's degree MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

      My focus area for my Interdisciplinary Studies major combined coursework and experiences in the field of Communications, Political Science and Economics. This combination aims to gain a better understanding of how policy affects Business and how these policies are communicated in a way for businesses to better adapt differene political climates.

    • Central Texas College

      2018 - 2021
      Associate of Arts - AA
  • Experience

    • US Navy

      Aug 2012 - May 2021
      Machinist mate

      Maintain and operate hydraulic, steam and heat, air conditioning, refrigeration, and boiler systems.

    • Virginia Commonwealth University

      Jan 2022 - Jun 2024
      Event Coordinator
    • RoboKai

      Apr 2022 - Jan 2025
      Club Manager
    • House of Representatives

      Jun 2024 - Jan 2025
      Veteran caseworker
    • U.S. House of Representatives

      Jan 2025 - now
      Constituent Services Representative
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Boilerwater/feedwater test and treatment chelant supervisor

      US Navy
      Nov 2016
    • Power-plant operator (utilities)

      U.S. Department of Labor
      Feb 2018
    • Maintenance mechanic (any industry)

      U.S. Department of Labor
      Feb 2017
    • Outboard engine maintenance technician

      US Navy
      Apr 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Benjamin Yerdon
      Quarter 1-20 Sailor of the Quarter United States Naval Academy Feb 2020 Awarded for outstanding professional achievement and military standards while attached to the United States Naval Academy.
    • Awarded to Benjamin Yerdon
      Navy and Marine Corps achievement medal US Navy Mar 2018 Awarded for professional achievement as workcenter supervisor in the Aft Main Machinery Room onboard USS Boxer.
    • Awarded to Benjamin Yerdon
      Navy and Marine Corps achievement medal US Navy Sep 2015 Awarded for professional achievement as gauge calibration petty officer for the Aft Main Machinery Room onboard USS Boxer.