Christopher Marek
Buffalo,NY
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.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Waterproofing Foreman
Franks Basement Systems
Tonawanda, NY
05.2012 - 11.2023
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
- Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
Forklift Operator
Steuben Foods
Elma, NY
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
Education
G.E.D -
Lakeshore Central
Angola, NY07.2006
Skills
- Crew Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Machine Operation
- Critical Thinking
- Workplace Safety
- Heavy Lifting
- Worksite safety
- OSHA Compliance
- Construction supervision
- Quality Control
- Job Planning
- Daily Reporting
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Safety oversight
- Safety policies and procedures
- Equipment Oversight
Timeline
Waterproofing Foreman
Franks Basement Systems
05.2012 - 11.2023
Forklift Operator
Steuben Foods
01.2010 - 05.2011
G.E.D -
Lakeshore Central