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Brent Cook

Allendale,MI

Summary

Hard working and highly skilled profession offering proven expertise in completing and installing high quality work. Efficiently cut and fabricate pieces to finalize designs. Excellent techinical project management and decision making abilities developed over several years of experience.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sprinkler Fitter

Brigade Fire Protection
10.2018 - Current
  • Installed sprinkler systems into new and existing buildings.
  • Tested existing fire suppression systems for faults.
  • Followed installation design plan to complete accurate work.
  • Collected and removed debris from work locations.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
  • Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
  • Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
  • Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.

Painter

Innovative Painting
04.2008 - 03.2017
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
  • Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
  • Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • 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.
  • Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Kent High School
Comstock Park, MI
05.1994

Skills

  • Hand-tool proficiency
  • Safety awareness
  • Quality Inspections
  • Crew Oversite
  • Pipe installation
  • Fire protection installation
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Aerial lift operation
  • Communication
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints
  • Problem Solving
  • Flexible and adaptable

Timeline

Sprinkler Fitter

Brigade Fire Protection
10.2018 - Current

Painter

Innovative Painting
04.2008 - 03.2017

High School Diploma -

North Kent High School
Brent Cook