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Apolinar Garcia

Pharr,TX

Summary

Dynamic Scaffold Builder with extensive experience at Bechtel, excelling in equipment inspection and OSHA compliance. Proven track record of enhancing job site safety and reducing accidents through meticulous scaffold assembly. Strong communicator and team player, consistently improving productivity and ensuring high-quality standards in complex projects. Multilingual with forklift operation expertise.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scaffold Builder

Betchel
03.2024 - Current
  • Adhered to strict quality control standards, guaranteeing the reliability and stability of built scaffolding structures.
  • Displayed strong physical stamina, consistently fulfilling demanding labor requirements throughout long workdays onsite.
  • Demonstrated versatility in scaffold construction by adapting to various architectural designs and requirements.
  • Enhanced job site safety by assembling and dismantling safe, secure scaffolding structures.
  • Reduced workplace accidents with proper inspection and maintenance of scaffold components.
  • Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
  • Improved team productivity through effective collaboration and clear communication with coworkers and supervisors.
  • Worked around live machinery and ongoing operations to complete scaffolding projects on-time and under budget.

Journeyman Scaffold Builder

Brock Scaffolding
07.2021 - 03.2024
  • Reduced construction time by working with team members on scaffold erection and maintenance tasks.
  • Open communication between team members through clear direction on project goals and expectations during scaffold builds.
  • Demonstrated expertise in assembling equipment use, ensuring safe lifting procedures during material handling processes.
  • Contributed to company reputation for excellence in service with consistent attention to detail when assembling complex scaffold configurations.
  • Used forklift to receive material in yard, unloaded, loaded flatbed, and kept scaffold yard organized.

Scaffold Builder

BrandSafway
02.2020 - 05.2021
  • Followed strict quality control standards, assuring the reliability and stability of built scaffolding structures.
  • Displayed strong physical stamina, by fulfilling demanding labor requirements throughout long workdays onsite.
  • Use of forklift equipment to maintain scaffold yard organized and keep inventory of material coming in and out of project.
  • Erect quality scaffolds and dismantle scaffolds in the safest way possible. Always putting safety as our number one goal.

Electrician Lead Hand

Triad Electric & Controls
08.2017 - 11.2019
  • Contributed to the successful completion of large-scale projects by coordinating with project supervisors, and other tradespeople.
  • Increased productivity with proficient installation of wiring systems for lighting, power distribution, for onsite lighting.
  • Operated a ditch-witch & skid steer to perform grounding installation. Cat welding, lightning protection and cathodic welding experience.
  • Installation of ground bars and floor plan knowledge.

Loss Prevention Supervisor

JCPenney
11.2013 - 05.2017
  • Provided exceptional customer service while maintaining vigilance for potential threats or suspicious activity within the store environment.
  • Installed and maintained covert security equipment.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement to report crime and suspicious activity.
  • Monitored paperwork procedures to prevent error-related losses.
  • Conducted job interviews, held weekly meetings for safety and reduce shrinkage.
  • Maintained internal office files and law enforcement affidavits reports using Microsoft software.,
  • Operated CCTV security surveillance monitors.
  • Conducted regular audits of inventory levels, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective action as needed.
  • Served as a liaison between store management and corporate leadership on matters related to loss prevention initiatives and concerns.
  • Implemented innovative technology solutions to enhance surveillance capabilities and streamline incident reporting processes.
  • Fostered a culture of integrity and accountability within the loss prevention team, emphasizing the importance of ethical conduct in all professional activities.

Education

South Texas College
McAllen, TX

Skills

  • Team Player
  • Bilingual (Oral & Written - English & Spanish)
  • Computer Skills
  • Equipment inspection
  • OSHA compliance
  • Power tools proficiency
  • Forklift Operator
  • Multilingual skills
  • Detail orientation
  • Hand tools operation

Certification

  • NCCER - National Center for Construction Education and Research (Scaffold Builder - Knowledge Verified)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Scaffold Builder

Betchel
03.2024 - Current

Journeyman Scaffold Builder

Brock Scaffolding
07.2021 - 03.2024

Scaffold Builder

BrandSafway
02.2020 - 05.2021

Electrician Lead Hand

Triad Electric & Controls
08.2017 - 11.2019

Loss Prevention Supervisor

JCPenney
11.2013 - 05.2017

South Texas College

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