Andrew Ryan

• Gained valuable experience through hands-on training under the guidance of skilled master plumber.
• Learned to listen to instructions under the guidance of master plumber
• Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
• Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
• Learned to pick up skills quickly by watching tasks being performed in high pressure situations.

In the type of construction I do there is no cap on what we do meaning that there isn’t anything we don’t do and anytime we do a job the primary goal is quality. Working in construction has given me a mindset of what it takes to get any given job done properly and efficiently. For example in the time I have worked for Jason(my boss) he has tried many different projects where I have had to watch him problem solve in order to find a reasonable solution giving me a new perspective and appreciation on how much work and time it takes to make something look good while also doing it properly. While I could see myself doing construction for the rest of my life my body does not work well in the heat and a lot of the time construction requires being outside at all times of the year.

Working as a lifeguard gave me skills I still have to this day regarding time management, CPR, vigilance, and social skills. As a lifeguard at Truxten my job was to supervise different pools and talk to various patrons. This job vastly increased my social skills as before I was very introverted and shy but after 2 years of lifeguarding I was forced to develop social skills and become better at getting my purpose of what I’m trying to say across to people. Of all the skills I have developed socialization is one I am most great full for.