Brooklyn Bennett
Lucedale,MS
Summary
Skilled Maintenance Technician adept at interpreting blueprints, developing schedules and overseeing team operations. Well-versed in managing workflow and delegating tasks to meet objectives. Offering 10 years of repair and maintenance expertise with proven history or hard work and dependability. Organized welder, laborer, boilermaker with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level maintrance position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Red Creek Baptist Church
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
Welder
Universal Blastco
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
Brick Mason Tender
Universal Blastco
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Constructed and repaired brick, concrete block and stone structures for commercial and residential customers.
- Utilized common power and hand tools to complete each masonry project.
- Performed building foundation layout with proper use of measuring tools.
- Examined existing brick buildings to gauge need for repairs.
- Inspected subordinates' work to confirm compliance with accepted masonry construction practices.
- Determined masonry project materials' quantities and costs.
- Cut bricks and concrete using approved tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools.
- Worked safely on scaffolding and swing stages at various heights.
- Laid brick for block walls and adhered to local codes and project restrictions.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of industry tools, techniques, equipment and materials.
- Identified potential safety hazards and reported incidents and hazards to management.
- Created holes for footings and tie rebar.
- Repaired and replaced damaged bricks, blocks and pavers.
- Installed brick and block walls in residential, commercial and industrial settings.
Safety Attentant
C S T Management
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
- Created and maintained compliant work environment.
Loan Officer
All American Check Cashing
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Developed strong relationships with customers through high levels of customer service.
- Assisted customers in understanding loan terms and conditions to make informed decisions.
- Originated, reviewed, processed, closed, and administered customer loan proposals.
- Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendations.
- Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials.
- Negotiated loan terms to provide favorable outcomes for both customers and lenders.
- Processed loan applications and monitored progress from start to finish.
Assistant Manager
Freds
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
- Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
- Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Landscape Laborer
Yard Candy Plants
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
- Landscaped yards by planting flowers, grass, trees, and bushes.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Edged and mowed lawns, flowerbeds and landscape features.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Performed weekly groundskeeping and building maintenance for multiple satisfied customers.
- Collected and removed debris at job sites.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
Education
Welding - Welding
Mgccc
Lucedale, MS05.2016
Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Mechanical Expertise
- Power and Hand Tool Use
- Concrete and Metal Assessment
- Air Hammers
- Drywall Painting
- Equipment Installation
- Construction Management
- Plumbing Repairs
- Residential Construction
- Daily Cleaning and Sanitation
- Apartment Painting
- Facility Upkeep
- Groundskeeping and Landscaping
- Building and Wall Bricklaying
- Performing Finishing Work
- Concrete Pouring and Finishing
- Wooden Structure Building and Repair
- Planting Procedures
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Cutting Torches
- Facilities Painting and Repair
- Valve Grinding and Reseating
- Removing Trash
- Safety Monitoring and Compliance
- Construction Carpentry
- Metal Cutting and Shaping
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Roofing
- Documentation
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Red Creek Baptist Church
10.2022 - 08.2023
Landscape Laborer
Yard Candy Plants
08.2022 - 09.2023
Brick Mason Tender
Universal Blastco
10.2019 - 11.2020
Welder
Universal Blastco
08.2018 - 12.2022
Safety Attentant
C S T Management
09.2016 - 09.2017
Loan Officer
All American Check Cashing
07.2013 - 09.2015
Assistant Manager
Freds
04.2012 - 04.2013
Welding - Welding
Mgccc
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