Alvin Hughes
Clearlake,CA
Summary
To obtain a challenging position that would allow me the opportunity to exercise my skills and abilities acquired through employment to benefit my employer.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Site Coordinator
Ore Construction
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of [Number]-person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Coordinated plans and specifications and mitigated risks through [Task] and [Task].
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete.
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement or repair.
- Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
- Increased job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical and regulation publications.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with [Tool] and [Tool].
- Located and repaired or replaced worn and broken components to enhance system functionality and durability.
- Drilled holed into parts of existing structures to complete piping meeting applicable [Type] and [Type] codes.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage and sewer lines, using [Tool] and [Tool].
Laborer
Labor Ready Temp Services
08.2011 - 02.2019
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
- Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
- Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available.
- Offered exceptional customer service to all guests.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Used shovels or heavy equipment to move different materials based on job needs.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
- Dug holes, trenches and ditches at desired locations and backfilled completed excavations.
Assistant Manager
Hayward Rentals & Sales
03.2014 - 04.2018
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Walked through store areas every [Timeframe] to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
Laborer
AIGA Construction
01.2010 - 07.2011
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Read work orders or received oral instructions to determine work assignments and equipment and materials needed.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Performed thorough quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
- Participated in safety seminars.
- Transported heavy materials using tugs, hand trucks and pallet jacks throughout work zone.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Operated [Type] and [Type] machines to safely move and transport [Type] materials.
Apprentice Roofer & Waterproofer
Western Roofing Service
09.2007 - 04.2009
- Safely used all tools and equipment to prevent worksite injuries.
- Installed, repaired, and replaced single-ply roofing systems.
- Installed high-quality roofing systems, paying careful attention to hazards and other safety concerns.
- Precisely cut felt, shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents and intersecting roof surfaces.
- Inspected problem roofs to determine best repair procedures.
- Removed snow, water and debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.
- Fastened composition shingles and sheets to roof with asphalt, cement and nails.
- Managed inventory of roofing supplies and materials.
- Repaired and restored roofing of [Type] and [Type] buildings.
- Trained and oversaw individuals in roofing system installations.
- Conducted regular inspections and troubleshot building roofing systems for commercial and residential customers.
- Applied gravel and pebbles over top layer, using rake and stiff-bristled broom.
Yard Person
Empire Lumber Company
08.2005 - 12.2006
- Operated yard truck to move empty and loaded trailers safely throughout yard.
- Completed daily equipment checks of fluid levels and monitored equipment for damage or leaks.
- Loaded trailers to support government regulations for volume, weight, and transportation safety.
- Informed supervisor and shipping lead about shipping concerns to avoid backups.
- Performed preventive care and maintenance for machine and vehicle operations.
- Placed forklifts under units, pallets, and products for transportation to designated areas.
- Unloaded and stacked [Type] and [Type] material with lifting devices.
- Complied with [Type] instructions for fair loading assignment.
- Conducted shipping functions to perform accurate loading from production lines.
- Operated yard machinery, hydraulic trailer and forklift to move materials and maintain organization.
- Increased storage capacity of distribution center with planned loading strategies to increase output with cross-docking.
- Maintained optimal pressure levels for [Type] locomotives by monitoring and adjusting fuel and water levels.
Freight Associate
Home Depot
08.2000 - 07.2004
- Scanned all incoming merchandise to identify damaged or inconsistent products.
- Checked readiness of delivery docks and alerted management of incoming shipments.
- Communicated proactively with customers to meet deadlines and minimize escalations.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Checked aisles for spills to complete quick clean-up.
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated and spoiled items.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Met incoming trucks and used forklifts to move pallets to staging areas.
- Delivered assistance and service by carrying packages and bags and securing customer purchases in vehicles.
- Completed regular cycle counts and inventory audits.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Operated [Type] and [Type] equipment to manage incoming orders, organize deliveries and transfer packages to other departments.
Education
GED -
Bakerfield Adult School
Bakerfield02.2010
Skills
- Customer Service
- Forklift Operation
- TakeLeader
- Take initiative
- Reliable
- Independent
- Well mannered
- Fast Learner
- Hard worker
- Work well in a team
- Take pride in a job well done
- Adapt easily to environment
Timeline
Assistant Site Coordinator
Ore Construction
04.2019 - 02.2022
Assistant Manager
Hayward Rentals & Sales
03.2014 - 04.2018
Laborer
Labor Ready Temp Services
08.2011 - 02.2019
Laborer
AIGA Construction
01.2010 - 07.2011
Apprentice Roofer & Waterproofer
Western Roofing Service
09.2007 - 04.2009
Yard Person
Empire Lumber Company
08.2005 - 12.2006
Freight Associate
Home Depot
08.2000 - 07.2004
GED -
Bakerfield Adult School