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APOLONIA BLANCO

Sulphur,LA

Summary

Experienced and skilled scaffolder with strong leadership abilities. Dedicated to maintaining a safe working environment and specializing in industrial scaffolding. Adapts seamlessly to ongoing operations, ensuring the protection of sensitive equipment and the well-being of personnel. Leveraging expertise in the chemical and gas industry, pursued additional education to transition into the challenging field of Industrial Instrumentation Technician. Committed to surpassing expectations and driven to achieve successful and fulfilling career advancement.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

I&I Insulators Inc.

Journeyman/Lead Scaffold Builder
07.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Expedited project completion through proficient use of tube-and-clamp, system, or frame scaffolds according to specific job requirements.
  • Increased project efficiency by effectively planning and organizing scaffold erection, modification, and dismantling tasks.
  • Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
  • Completed projects within deadline by prioritizing tasks, managing resources, and addressing potential issues proactively.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in responding to varied work conditions including extreme heights or tight spaces while maintaining high performance standards.
  • Built custom scaffolding structures to specifications for diverse applications.
  • Worked around live machinery and ongoing operations to complete scaffolding projects on-time and under budget.
  • Verified all scaffolding materials were stored safely and securely.
  • Inspected scaffolding for safety and structural integrity before each use.
  • Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
  • Assisted with tying off and securing scaffolding to building structures to optimize safety.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
  • Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
  • Followed OSHA regulations and safety standards when installing and working with scaffolding.
  • Worked in team-focused environment to collaboratively complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.

Apache Industrial Services

Journeyman / Lead, Carpenter
01.2024 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Improved overall job site safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Optimized workflow by assigning tasks based on individual skills, ultimately enhancing overall team performance.
  • Mentored junior carpenters, providing guidance on best practices and improving their skill sets.
  • Built and hung scaffolds to suit the requestors needs.


  • Discussed JSA's, work permits and confined space entry permits with entire crew to ensure all questions would be answered and job was complete as it should be.
  • Expedited project completion through proficient use of tube-and-clamp, system, or frame scaffolds according to specific job requirements.
  • Increased project efficiency by effectively planning and organizing scaffold erection, modification, and dismantling tasks.
  • Ensured proper load distribution across scaffolds with meticulous attention to weight capacity calculations during design phases.
  • Optimized usage of materials with accurate estimation of required scaffolding components based on project specifications.
  • Maintained a clean worksite to minimize hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Worked around live machinery and ongoing operations to complete scaffolding projects on-time and under budget.
  • Followed OSHA regulations and safety standards when installing and working with scaffolding.

Turner Industries

Journeyman/Lead Scaffold Builder
01.2022 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Expedited project completion through proficient use of tube-and-clamp, system, or frame scaffolds according to specific job requirements.
  • Increased project efficiency by effectively planning and organizing scaffold erection, modification, and dismantling tasks.
  • Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
  • Completed projects within deadline by prioritizing tasks, managing resources, and addressing potential issues proactively.
  • Ensured proper load distribution across scaffolds with meticulous attention to weight capacity calculations during design phases.
  • Maintained a clean worksite to minimize hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Reduced downtime for scaffold adjustments with efficient communication and coordination among team members.
  • Optimized usage of materials with accurate estimation of required scaffolding components based on project specifications.
  • Built custom scaffolding structures to specifications for diverse applications.
  • Verified all scaffolding materials were stored safely and securely.
  • Worked around live machinery and ongoing operations to complete scaffolding projects on-time and under budget.
  • Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
  • Inspected scaffolding for safety and structural integrity before each use.
  • Assisted with tying off and securing scaffolding to building structures to optimize safety.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.

Brock Group Services

Journeyman/Lead Scaffold Builder
03.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Expedited project completion through proficient use of tube-and-clamp, system, or frame scaffolds according to specific job requirements.
  • Increased project efficiency by effectively planning and organizing scaffold erection, modification, and dismantling tasks.
  • Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
  • Completed projects within deadline by prioritizing tasks, managing resources, and addressing potential issues proactively.
  • Ensured proper load distribution across scaffolds with meticulous attention to weight capacity calculations during design phases.
  • Optimized usage of materials with accurate estimation of required scaffolding components based on project specifications.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in responding to varied work conditions including extreme heights or tight spaces while maintaining high performance standards.
  • Maintained a clean worksite to minimize hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends and best practices in scaffolding techniques, leading to more efficient and innovative solutions.
  • Worked around live machinery and ongoing operations to complete scaffolding projects on-time and under budget.

Apache Industrials

Scaffold Carpenter
04.2019 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Consistently met deadlines through effective time management strategies while balancing multiple tasks associated with preparing site locations for upcoming installations.
  • Reduced worksite accidents through diligent maintenance of scaffolding systems, replacing damaged or worn parts as needed.
  • Optimized work processes through regular collaboration with supervisors to discuss project progress and address any challenges.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working on various types of scaffolds such as tube-and-clamp, systems, or frame scaffolds as required for each project.
  • Upheld quality standards throughout the duration of projects with meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of scaffold assembly.
  • Utilized ladders, small lifts and rope access systems to safely access hard-to-reach areas.
  • Carried materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more onto job sites in various climates and weather conditions.
  • Built custom scaffolding structures to specifications for diverse applications.
  • Followed OSHA regulations and safety standards when installing and working with scaffolding.
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.

Tele-Pro Communications

Accounting Clerk / Project Manager
01.2015 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
  • Assisted in annual budget preparation, ensuring accurate data entry and analysis for informed decisionmaking.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries related to invoices, payments, or account balances.
  • Identified and resolved internal accounting variances, promoting data accuracy.
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Improved cash flow management with diligent monitoring of incoming payments and timely collections followups.
  • Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.

Affordable Homes of South Texas

Accounts Payable Clerk
01.2011 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
  • Reviewed employee expense reports against company policies, safeguarding corporate funds from misuse.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
  • Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
  • Maintained high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in the system accurately.
  • Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
  • Prepared comprehensive monthly reports detailing outstanding payables, providing valuable insights for decision-making processes.
  • Evaluated financial records to detect errors and discrepancies.
  • Improved vendor relationships through diligent communication and prompt issue resolution.
  • Aided audit preparation efforts by maintaining organized records and promptly addressing auditor inquiries.
  • Increased accuracy in expense reporting by thoroughly reviewing submitted claims and verifying supporting documentation.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions.
  • Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.

Education

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
, McAllen, TEXAS

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE from Psychology Major

University Overview

GPA: 3.25/3.75

Sowela Technical Community College
, Lake Charles, LA

Associate of Applied Science from Industrial Instrumentation & Electrician
01.2026

psja bears high school
, SAN JUAN, TEXAS

High School Diploma
01.2005

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Report Preparation
  • Written Correspondence
  • General Office Skills
  • Computer Savvy
  • Customer Service
  • Scheduling
  • Reception Duties
  • Payroll Processor
  • Accounting/Bookkeeping
  • Front-Office Operations
  • Professional Presentations
  • Data Entry
  • Telephone Operating Sys
  • Strong leadership abilities
  • Adaptable Work Approach
  • Efficient material handling
  • OSHA Safety Regulations
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset
  • Fall protection knowledge
  • Scaffold Erection Techniques
  • Industrial Construction Experience
  • Expert Scaffold Design
  • Scaffolding erecting
  • Construction safety
  • Hazard Identification
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Managing materials
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Health and safety practices
  • Confined Space Entry
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Safety Regulations
  • Team Oversight
  • Coaching and training
  • Scaffolding Set Up
  • Permitting understanding
  • Fall protection
  • Scaffold erection
  • Comfortable at heights
  • Material Assessment
  • Able to lift more than 50 pounds
  • Scaffolding disassembly

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Journeyman/Lead Scaffold Builder

I&I Insulators Inc.
07.2024 - Current

Journeyman / Lead, Carpenter

Apache Industrial Services
01.2024 - 06.2024

Journeyman/Lead Scaffold Builder

Turner Industries
01.2022 - 11.2023

Journeyman/Lead Scaffold Builder

Brock Group Services
03.2021 - 01.2022

Scaffold Carpenter

Apache Industrials
04.2019 - 01.2021

Accounting Clerk / Project Manager

Tele-Pro Communications
01.2015 - 01.2016

Accounts Payable Clerk

Affordable Homes of South Texas
01.2011 - 08.2015

psja bears high school

High School Diploma

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE from Psychology Major

Sowela Technical Community College

Associate of Applied Science from Industrial Instrumentation & Electrician
APOLONIA BLANCO