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Barry Ruark

Louisville,KY

Summary

Enthusiastic individual experienced in resolving conflicts and issues with exceptional skill and poise. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise ensuring projects meet safety regulations, policies and procedures. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help achieve company goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mail Carrier

United States Post Office
03.2018 - 01.2024
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
  • Utilized mail processing machines in weighing, stamping and processing mail items.
  • Monitored weather conditions regularly to adjust delivery routes accordingly.
  • Employed GPS and other navigational tools to find shortest routes to locations.
  • Contributed to increased postal revenue by promoting and selling USPS products and services during daily deliveries.
  • Participated in ongoing USPS training programs to stay current on postal service procedures, regulations, and best practices for efficient mail delivery.
  • Helped maintain a clean work environment in the post office facility by participating in regular cleaning tasks as needed.
  • Upheld the integrity of sensitive materials by properly handling confidential documents, registered mail, and certified packages according to USPS regulations.
  • Completed large-volume seasonal deliveries such as tax documents, holiday packages and election materials on time to meet strict deadlines.

Journeyman Painter/Industrial Sand Blaster

Local 420 Merrillville, IN
02.2005 - 02.2018
  • Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
  • Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
  • Participated in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
  • Improved safety standards by following OSHA guidelines and utilizing personal protective equipment during all tasks.
  • Collaborated closely with other trades professionals on construction sites to ensure seamless project execution without delays or conflicts.
  • JLG, Forklift certification, Scissor Lift. OSHA 10 Construction certificate, Nace Level 2, Sandblasting Certification, Confined Space Certification, Rigging Cert, OSHA 20 Class Certification. TWICC Card, British Petroleum BP Whiting, Indiana Safety Course. Coastguard Water Safety
  • Stayed current with industry advancements by attending relevant workshops, seminars, and trade shows to maintain up-to-date knowledge on new technologies and best practices in sandblasting techniques.

Fireproofing Foreman

British Protrolem
03.2011 - 03.2012
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Maintained accurate documentation for all project-related activities, including permits, inspections, change orders, and other compliance requirements.
  • Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
  • Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
  • Maintained safe working environments by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines, reducing workplace injuries.
  • Was in charge of 25 people on the biggest project. With over 28,000 thousand people at one time with every Trade onsite working at the same time.

Education

High School Diploma -

Desales High School
Louisville, KY
05.1995

Skills

  • Weather Tolerance
  • Safety awareness
  • Critical Thinking
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Attention to Detail
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Dependable and Hardworking
  • Valid KY license
  • Blueprint Reading
  • OSHA Regulations

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for the 11 Pipe still project "BP"
  • Collaborated with team of 25 journeymen in the development of the Whiting Project, IN Fireproofing BP
  • Worked in Water Treatment Plants Across 7 different states. Sandblasting the agitators & Spraying new Micro Proxy to the water treatments plants specifications. Fort Knox, Ky
  • Worked on the moderation project in the Phillip's 66 Oil Refinery in Saint Louis, Missouri lead foremen
  • Was one of three people chosen to Restore 150 year old light house inside US Steel. I was mentioned by name in a magazine for the work that was performed.

Certification

OSHA 10 Certification & 20

Aerial JLG 60-120 Footer

Scissor Lift Training

Perfect Driving Record no accidents' or tickets

Rigging Certification

TWICC Card

28 Foot Box Truck Driving Cert 'USPS'

Coast Guard Water Safety Training

BP Oil Refinery Safety Training

Extreme Heights and Fall Protection

Lock Out Tag Out

Confined Space Training


Timeline

Mail Carrier

United States Post Office
03.2018 - 01.2024

Fireproofing Foreman

British Protrolem
03.2011 - 03.2012

Journeyman Painter/Industrial Sand Blaster

Local 420 Merrillville, IN
02.2005 - 02.2018

High School Diploma -

Desales High School

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