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Bilingual
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Adan Garza

Port Isabel,TX

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in painting and construction. Proficient in hazardous material handling and equipment maintenance, ensuring safety and efficiency. Proven ability to meet project deadlines while contributing positively to team dynamics. Motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively while mastering new skills. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning, growth, and innovation, with over 10 years of on-and-off experience. I have experience in surface preparation, paint application, and construction site safety compliance. Proven ability to maintain organized work environments and contribute to team success.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Overnight Modular Team Associate

Walmart
Port Isabel, Texas
03.2012 - Current
  • Organized merchandise in designated areas for efficient stocking and retrieval.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of nightly tasks.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout the work environment.
  • Followed company policies for proper handling of products and materials.
  • Adapted to changing priorities while managing multiple tasks during shifts.
  • Maintained a clean, safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations.
  • Operated forklift, pallet jack and other equipment safely while loading and unloading materials.
  • Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
  • Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
  • Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
  • Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Observed strict safety measures while stocking shelves to prevent falls and mishaps.

Construction Worker

Kid's Construction
Odessa, Texas
01.2004 - 04.2004
  • Operated hand tools for construction tasks and site preparation.
  • Utilized power tools such as saws, drills, and sanders, when necessary, on projects.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project updates and needs.
  • Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
  • Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
  • Temporary job where extra laborers were needed.

Construction Worker

Schlitterbahn
South Padre Island, Texas
10.1999 - 01.2000
  • Operated hand tools for construction tasks and site preparation.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure project timelines were met.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials for efficient workflow on site.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project updates and needs.
  • Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
  • Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
  • Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
  • Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
  • Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.

Painter's Helper

First Quality Restoration Company
South Padre Island, Texas
02.1996 - 12.2000
  • Assisted lead painters in preparing surfaces for painting tasks.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools and equipment for efficient operation.
  • Supported team in applying paint to walls, ceilings, and fixtures.
  • Ensured work area remained organized and free of hazards.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines effectively.
  • Loaded and unloaded supplies for painting projects efficiently.
  • Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
  • Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
  • Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
  • Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Erected scaffolding and safely worked at heights to complete projects.
  • Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive customer feedback.

Education

Certificate - Mill & Cabinetmaking

Windham School District
Woodville, TX
02-2008

GED -

Windham School District
San Diego, TX
01-2002

Skills

  • Surface preparation
  • Paint application
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Hazardous material handling
  • Scaffolding erection
  • Site safety compliance
  • Problem solving
  • Power and hand tools
  • Safety
  • Self motivation
  • Indoor and outdoor painting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Continuous improvement

Bilingual

English and Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Overnight Modular Team Associate

Walmart
03.2012 - Current

Construction Worker

Kid's Construction
01.2004 - 04.2004

Construction Worker

Schlitterbahn
10.1999 - 01.2000

Painter's Helper

First Quality Restoration Company
02.1996 - 12.2000

Certificate - Mill & Cabinetmaking

Windham School District

GED -

Windham School District