Barry Knights
BROOKLYN
Summary
Dedicated employee with strong customer service skills, adept at multitasking and effective time management. Committed to delivering positive and memorable experiences for every customer. Proven ability to handle high-pressure situations while maintaining service quality.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SIGN INSTALLER / DRIVER
GSA DESIGN U.S.A
CORONA
10.2004 - Current
- Conducted site surveys to optimize sign placement and enhance visibility.
- Collaborated with clients to assess signage requirements and preferences.
- Installed signs on walls, buildings, poles, windows, and other structures per specifications.
- Resolved installation challenges through effective on-site troubleshooting.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure efficient installation operations.
- Operated hand tools for adjustments of functional parts and control instruments.
- Performed routine maintenance checks and serviced company vehicles.
- Utilized power tools and equipment for installing various types of signs.
STACKER/PACKER
GOLDS PURE FOODS LLC
HEMPSTEAD
07.2020 - 02.2021
- STACKED BOXES OF MULTIPLE SIZES ON PALLETS 4/6 ROWS HIGH, AMOUNT VARIED BETWEEN 1 TO 37 PALLETS PER DAY, SOMETIMES STACKED LESS PALLETS
- ALSO PACKED A VARIETY OF BOTTLED FOOD ITEMS IN VARIOUS SIZE BOXES ON A FAST PACED CONVEYOR DISTRIBUTION LINE WITH MULTIPLE WORKERS.
INSTALLER / DRIVER
A&A INDUSTRIAL LLC
QUEENS VILLAGE
10.2017 - 03.2020
- DROVE AND OPERATED A 40' BUCKET TRUCK.
- Performed timely and reliable service in shops and outdoors in variable weather conditions.
- INSTALLATION AND SERVICE OF FLAGS / ALUMINIUM FLAG POLES
- SERVICED, INSTALLED, REMOVED AND FABRICATED SIGNS'.
- CHANNEL LETTERS, ALUNIMIUM LETTERS / ALUMINIUM SIGNS / VINYL STICKERS
- Maintenance of electrical signs includes Basic Electrical knowledge.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, materials and tools to complete work on job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
SIGN INSTALLER/ DRIVER
SIGN ART SIGN CO.
CORONA
08.2010 - 12.2017
- Installed, Removed, and Serviced Signs
- Operated lift equipment safely to access high installation areas effectively.
- Conducted site assessments to determine best installation practices and safety requirements.
- Transferred tools, parts, equipment and supplies to and from the workplace.
- Installed signs using precise measurements and tools for optimal placement.
- Operated a variety of tools including saws, drills, grinders, routers, sanders, ladders and lifts.
INSTALLER / FABRICATOR
GS Signs co.
QUEENS
09.2004 - 11.2009
- Maintained Company Equipment and Inventory.
- Removed systems and fixtures to prepare for replacements.
- Mounted and connected mechanical and electrical equipment according to specifications.
- Wired equipment while following safe electrical procedures to eliminate risk.
- ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
- Followed company guidelines for quality control during installations.
WELDING APPRENTICE
BJ'S ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKS
BROOKLYN
01.2000 - 01.2005
- FABRICATING AND INSTALLATION OF WROUGHT IRON GATES, DOORS, WINDOW GUARDS, FENCES AND CELLAR DOORS.
- Operated welding equipment and tools to complete assigned fabrication tasks effectively.
- Prepared materials by cutting, grinding, and cleaning metal surfaces for welding processes.
- Maintained tools and equipment by performing routine inspections and basic repairs.
- Learned different welding techniques to enhance skills in ornamental ironwork applications.
- Grind and smooth welds using grinders or other grinding equipment.
- Learn techniques for cutting metal parts with torches or plasma cutters.
- Set up and operate hand and power tools associated with welding processes.
- Prepare surfaces for welding by removing paint, rust or other foreign matter from the surface areas that require welding operations.
- Assisted skilled welders in fabricating metal components for custom ironwork projects.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - WELDING
MUCURAPO SENIOR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
CARIBBEAN01.1975
Some College (No Degree) - WELDING PRACTICAL & THEORY
DIEGO MARTIN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOSkills
- Mathematics and English
- Social studies
- Technical drawing
- Welding and machining
- Problem solving
- Pallet stacking
- Batch monitoring
- Shipping and receiving
- Labeling processes
- Loading dock operations
- Manual lifting techniques
- Packaging handling
- Stock rotation
Certification
CERTIFICATE IN WELDING PRACTICAL & THEORY
Timeline
STACKER/PACKER
GOLDS PURE FOODS LLC
07.2020 - 02.2021
INSTALLER / DRIVER
A&A INDUSTRIAL LLC
10.2017 - 03.2020
SIGN INSTALLER/ DRIVER
SIGN ART SIGN CO.
08.2010 - 12.2017
SIGN INSTALLER / DRIVER
GSA DESIGN U.S.A
10.2004 - Current
INSTALLER / FABRICATOR
GS Signs co.
09.2004 - 11.2009
WELDING APPRENTICE
BJ'S ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKS
01.2000 - 01.2005
HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - WELDING
MUCURAPO SENIOR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
Some College (No Degree) - WELDING PRACTICAL & THEORY
DIEGO MARTIN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL