Arjun Sidhu
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience in environmental safety and hospitality, notably as an Asbestos Technician at Integrity Environmental Testing. Demonstrated expertise in network security management and technical problem solving, alongside a proven ability to educate and ensure safety. Achieved significant improvements in hazardous material handling and customer satisfaction, showcasing strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Asbestos Technician
Integrity Environmental Testing
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Complied with environmental laws and regulations concerning asbestos and hazardous waste removal.
- Identified materials requiring removal or special handling.
- Constructed and placed containment corridors between worksites to properly contain asbestos and hazardous materials.
- Assembled and positioned decontamination areas at exits of job sites to prevent harm to bystanders and unprotected persons.
- Utilized personal protective equipment during building demolition and asbestos removal.
- Prepared work areas with proper containment procedures and filtration systems.
- Tested air quality to check for complete removal of all asbestos.
- Educated bystanders and coworkers on short- and long-term hazards of asbestos.
- Adhered to all defined safety protocols, company requirements and federal and local laws to maintain safe and controlled environments.
- Located and removed radioactive materials, contaminated soil and fuel.
- Monitored contaminated area to determine scope of hazard and progress of cleaning efforts against targets.
- Cleaned contaminated equipment or areas for reuse using detergents or solvents, sandblasters or steam cleaners.
- Recorded numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
- Utilized power tools during asbestos removal to completely remove hazardous materials.
- Softened and removed asbestos by spraying then scraping asbestos off surfaces.
- Collected waste in approved disposal bags and sealed with correct procedures.
- Removed asbestos using hand and power tools or specialty equipment.
Asbestos Technician
ProTest Asbestos
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Complied with environmental laws and regulations concerning asbestos and hazardous waste removal.
- Identified materials requiring removal or special handling.
- Responded to building collapses and emergency situations where hazardous materials may be involved.
- Constructed and placed containment corridors between worksites to properly contain asbestos and hazardous materials.
- Assembled and positioned decontamination areas at exits of job sites to prevent harm to bystanders and unprotected persons.
- Prepared work areas with proper containment procedures and filtration systems.
- Tested air quality to check for complete removal of all asbestos.
- Educated bystanders and coworkers on short- and long-term hazards of asbestos.
- Utilized diagnostic and identification tools to identify hazardous materials and differentiate between materials.
- Evaluated hazardous conditions to develop successful mitigation strategy and maintain public safety throughout procedures.
- Operated power tools, industrial cleaning equipment and sprayers to remove harmful substances from surfaces.
Waiter/Bartender Trainer
Maggiano's Little Italy
02.2010 - 07.2017
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to enable accurate food preparation.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Barista
Migas Coffee
01.2006 - 10.2009
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
- Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.
- Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
- Followed exact recipes for mixing and preparing beverage and food items.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
- Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
- Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
- Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Weymouth High School
1 Wildcat Way, Weymouth, MA 0219006-2005
Skills
- Hardware installation
- Network security management
- Software installation
- Network troubleshooting
- System diagnostics
- Operating system configuration
- Virtualization technologies
- Firewall management
- Network architecture design
- Technical problem solving
- Hardware design
- Electronics troubleshooting
- Computer maintenance
- Operating system management
Languages
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Timeline
Asbestos Technician
Integrity Environmental Testing
08.2021 - 10.2023
Asbestos Technician
ProTest Asbestos
03.2018 - 08.2021
Waiter/Bartender Trainer
Maggiano's Little Italy
02.2010 - 07.2017
Barista
Migas Coffee
01.2006 - 10.2009
High School Diploma -
Weymouth High School
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