Andrew Vander Berg
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Electrician
Laws Electric
Plainwell, MI
08.2023 - Current
- Installed electrical wiring and fixtures, such as outlets, switches, circuit breakers, junction boxes and wall sockets.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Performed general maintenance on electrical systems including replacing worn parts and repairing faulty wiring.
- Installed lighting fixtures such as fluorescent bulbs or LED lights.
- Observed safety regulations while working on energized systems.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
Machine Operator
Graphic Packaging
Kalamazoo, MI
11.2015 - 08.2023
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Cut products to specific measures, carefully using cutting tools.
- Started machines and moved controls to regulate tension on pressure rolls.
Firefighter
Kalamazoo Township Fire Department
Kalamazoo, MI
11.2013 - 04.2016
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
Roofer
Lyster Exteriors
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2014 - 11.2015
Powder Coat Painter
Landscape Forms
Kalamazoo, WA
11.2012 - 01.2014
- Prepared parts that required coating and diligently followed practices for applying powder coating.
- Verified that parts had correct customer identification attached.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
Roofer
Lyster Exteriors
Kalamazoo, MI
09.2009 - 11.2012
- Cut roofing paper to size and nailed and stapled paper to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials.
- Repaired and replaced roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
- Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.
- Overlapped successive layers of roofing material, determining distance of overlap using chalk line, gauge on shingling hatchet and lines on shingles.
- Removed old windows and frames to enable installment of modern glass.
- Applied precut siding and manually cut material to size and shape at work sites.
Greenhouse Worker
Kalamazoo Specialty Plants
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2009 - 09.2009
- Adhered to watering schedule to keep greenhouse plants healthy and well-maintained.
- Assisted with crop harvesting and transplantation.
- Planted seeds and bulbs after preparing soil and fertilizer appropriately.
- Swept and picked up trash in and around greenhouse.
Kitchen Cook
Fazolis
Kalamazoo, MI
03.2006 - 09.2009
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
- Took orders, prepared foods and processed payments in full-service establishment.
- Kept drive-thru station well-stocked and organized to meet customer needs.
- Worked quickly to document orders, answer questions and process payments, keeping high-volume line moving and maintaining high customer satisfaction.
Tire Technician
Belle Tire
Portage, MI
03.2008 - 01.2009
- Identified and replaced worn tires and related components, optimizing safety.
- Used tools, parts and equipment to maintain and repair customer tires.
- Performed tire rotations, mounts and balancing on vehicles.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI to meet load requirements.
- Repaired and installed different types of automobile glass in various makes and models.
Education
Fire Academy - Sim City Fire Training Center
Kalamazoo, MI2014
High School Diploma -
Comstock High School
Kalamazoo, MI06.2008
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Work Ethic
- Good Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Power and Hand Tools
- Loading and Unloading Protocols
- Operations Support
- Dependable and Punctual
- Leadership and Coaching
Timeline
Apprentice Electrician
Laws Electric
08.2023 - Current
Machine Operator
Graphic Packaging
11.2015 - 08.2023
Roofer
Lyster Exteriors
01.2014 - 11.2015
Firefighter
Kalamazoo Township Fire Department
11.2013 - 04.2016
Powder Coat Painter
Landscape Forms
11.2012 - 01.2014
Roofer
Lyster Exteriors
09.2009 - 11.2012
Greenhouse Worker
Kalamazoo Specialty Plants
01.2009 - 09.2009
Tire Technician
Belle Tire
03.2008 - 01.2009
Kitchen Cook
Fazolis
03.2006 - 09.2009
Fire Academy - Sim City Fire Training Center
High School Diploma -
Comstock High School