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Christopher Stockton
Construction Management
Richmond,MO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
Work History
WalmartRichmond, MO
OGP Associate
08.2022 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Handled incoming calls from customers regarding orders or other inquiries.
- Ensured compliance with company safety regulations at all times while on the job.
- Helped customers locate items within the store using the inventory system.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise and ensured product displays were neat and orderly.
- Built relationships with customers by providing friendly customer service.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement and cost savings initiatives.
- Organized backroom areas to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Assisted customers with selecting items and answering questions about products.
- Processed payments using point-of-sale systems.
- Operated equipment such as scanners and scales correctly during checkout process.
- Trained new associates on store operations, policies, and procedures.
- Performed cash register functions accurately and efficiently.
- Provided customer service support for inquiries, complaints, and returns.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Built fireplaces, chimneys, retaining walls, arches, garden walls, patios and walkways.
- Measured building materials accurately using measuring tapes or levels.
- Maintained knowledge of local building codes related to masonry work.
Shell Gas StationRichmond, MO
Cashier
06.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
Smith Bros. MasonryRichmond, MO
Journeyman Bricklayer
05.2020 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Loaded and unloaded material from delivery trucks onto job site locations.
- Assisted in setting up forms prior to pouring concrete foundations.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes.
- Cut and positioned pavers according to site plan and design specifications.
- Participated in professional development classes and workshops to advance abilities.
- Fabricated modified and repaired various structure such as walls, sidewalks, curbs, floors and other surfaces.
Midwest MasonryLawrence, KS
Journeyman Bricklayer
10.2018 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Repaired and replaced damaged bricks, tiles, and other masonry units.
- Instructed apprentices in proper techniques for laying brick and block.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes.
- Applied sealants to finished structures to protect against weathering.
5 Star MasonryMeriden, Kansas
Journeyman Bricklayer
12.2016 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Laid brick in various patterns such as running bond, herringbone, basket weave.
- Operated trowels and other tools used in the application of mortar between joints of brickwork or stonework.
- Acquired and maintained high skill level in construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of masonry structures and surfaces.
- Repaired and replaced damaged bricks, tiles, and other masonry units.
- Installed stone veneers on interior walls and floors.
Stockton MasonryRichmond, MO
Construction Subcontractor
06.2004 - 11.2016
Job overview
- Resolved disputes between workers regarding wages or working conditions in a timely manner.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms and maintain project budget.
- Reviewed blueprints and drawings to determine level of assistance required to complete projects.
- Managed and partnered with contractors to monitor performance and meet tight project deadlines.
- Promoted high level of customer service to maintain client satisfaction.
- Managed procurement of materials and equipment necessary for project execution, ensuring high-quality standards and cost-effectiveness.
- Reviewed and analyzed project plans and blueprints to estimate time, cost, materials, and labor required.
- Assessed team members' skills and delegated tasks based upon knowledge and expertise.
- Developed strong understanding of residential and commercial building codes and verified proper permitting.
- Estimated costs for projects and delivered bids to general contractors.
- Interacted with homeowners to understand the job specifics and expectations.
- Assessed job site safety and provided guidance to crew members on necessary safety protocols.
- Maintained records of all project documents such as permits, inspections, contracts and invoices.
- Negotiated terms of contracts with clients, ensuring that all parties were in agreement.
Boan MasonrySpring Hill, KS
Journeyman Bricklayer
01.1997 - 12.2004
Job overview
- Set up scaffolding and ladders for access to elevated working surfaces.
- Cut bricks with a power saw or hammer and chisel to fit specific measurements or shapes.
- Measured building materials accurately using measuring tapes or levels.
- Built fireplaces, chimneys, retaining walls, arches, garden walls, patios and walkways.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations related to workplace safety standards.
- Maintained knowledge of local building codes related to masonry work.
- Prepared mortar mix according to specified proportions of cement, sand, and water.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy equipment at job sites.
- Resolved problems that arose during construction due to incorrect measurements or designs.
- Analyzed job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
- Used mechanical cement-mixing equipment or hand tools to prepare cement for use.
- Determined required materials, job requirements and task priorities according to work orders.
- Calculated angles and courses and determined vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
- Prepared for each job by accurately laying out wall patterns and foundation plans.
- Guided large stones onto foundation locations using truck cranes, hoists and skids.
- Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work with plumb bobs and levels.
Education
Builder Association Training CenterNorth Kansas City, MO
Journeyman Bricklayer B.A.C. Local 15 from Bricklayer And Allied Craftsman
05-2003
Richmond RXVIRichmond, MO
High School Diploma
05-1996
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas CityKansas City, MO
Some College (No Degree) from General Education
Wentworth Military Academy and CollegeLexington, MO
Skills
- OSHA safety requirements
- Reading Blueprints
- Subcontractor Management
- Power and hand tool operation
- Team Building and Leadership
- Concrete estimation
- Organized and detail-oriented
Timeline
OGP Associate
Walmart
08.2022 - 06.2024
Cashier
Shell Gas Station
06.2021 - 08.2022
Journeyman Bricklayer
Smith Bros. Masonry
05.2020 - 05.2021
Journeyman Bricklayer
Midwest Masonry
10.2018 - 05.2020
Journeyman Bricklayer
5 Star Masonry
12.2016 - 07.2018
Construction Subcontractor
Stockton Masonry
06.2004 - 11.2016
Journeyman Bricklayer
Boan Masonry
01.1997 - 12.2004
Builder Association Training Center
Journeyman Bricklayer B.A.C. Local 15 from Bricklayer And Allied Craftsman
Richmond RXVI
High School Diploma
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Some College (No Degree) from General Education
Wentworth Military Academy and College
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