Christopher Cook
Gowen,MI
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Laborer
VanEtten Concrete
Maple Rapids , MI
04.2021 - Current
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Operated bulldozers, excavators and cranes to facilitate precise excavation and grading.
- Assembled and disassembled formwork to facilitate correct shaping and pouring of concrete.
- Dug trenches, ditches and holes to allow for utility, water and sewer installation and proper foundation for structures.
- Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Helped with door and window installations.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
Hardscape Manager
Land Management Group
Fort Wayne , IN
04.2018 - 10.2022
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Quality Control Inspector
BLB Consulting
Fort Wayne , IN
02.2010 - 05.2015
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
Production Line Team Leader/ MiG Welder
Meridian
Ionia , MI
05.2003 - 02.2006
- Monitored and verified quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Set up machining, performed required maintenance and made adjustments to machines.
- Operated light-duty bench and floor-type machine tools and automation equipment.
- Worked on complex problems requiring independent action and high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Checked machines using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances.
- Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production levels to achieve targets.
Education
Associate Of Applied Arts - Psychology & Communication
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 04.2006 - 02.2009
Skills
Project estimation and bidding
Construction management
Drywalling
Ditch digging
Carrying heavy loads
Residential construction
Safety awareness
Project Management
Teambuilding
Training and Development
Maintenance and Repair
Problem-Solving
Timeline
Laborer
VanEtten Concrete
04.2021 - Current
Hardscape Manager
Land Management Group
04.2018 - 10.2022
Quality Control Inspector
BLB Consulting
02.2010 - 05.2015
Associate Of Applied Arts - Psychology & Communication
Ball State University
04.2006 - 02.2009
Production Line Team Leader/ MiG Welder
Meridian
05.2003 - 02.2006