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Cornell C Forde

Richmond Hill

Summary

Experienced with surface preparation, color mixing, and application techniques essential for high-quality finishes. Utilizes precise brushwork and spray techniques to achieve desired results. Track record of maintaining clean and safe workspaces while consistently meeting project deadlines.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Aide

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur
02.2014 - 12.2023
  • Cleaning and sterilizing various areas of the facility, including patient rooms, bathrooms, corridors, and public areas.
  • Collecting, emptying, and disposing of debris and garbage in designated containers.
  • Bagging soiled linen and cleaning linen carts.
  • Assisting in loading, unloading, and storing supplies, equipment, and tools.
  • Moving furniture and equipment and assisting with bed setup and breakdown.

Foreman

Zim Construction Ltd.
01.2010 - 11.2013
  • Carry out the instructions as directed by the General Manager.
  • Plan out the preceding day’s work schedule.
  • Ensure that deadlines are met.
  • Supervise jobs done by junior employees.
  • General construction duties inclusive of painting new and existing walls & ceilings (internal & external).

Assistant Manager

Structarite Ltd
11.2005 - 01.2010
  • Liaised with General Manager to plan and execute daily activities.
  • Assigned to and supervise jobs done by junior employees based on blueprints.
  • Installation of new walls.
  • Plastered, taped, sanded, primed & painted new & existing walls.
  • Sanding, priming and paint of metal doors and surfaces.
  • Patching, taping, sanding & painting of damaged walls and ceilings.
  • Installed Vinyl, Ceramic, Carpet floor tiles along with finishing moldings.
  • Installation of wooden and metal doors & wood floors.

Carpenter / Supervisor

Mercury Nationals
11.2005 - 01.2010
  • Laid out walls and internal structures as specified on blue prints.
  • Assembled and Installed Cabinets, Shelving & Crown Moldings.
  • Plastered, taped, sanded, primed & painted new & existing walls.
  • Removed old and hung new wallpaper.
  • Clean & secure all tools & equipment after daily tasks were completed.
  • Constructed forms for concrete Installations.
  • Supervision of laborers.

Filing / Stationery Clerk (Temporary)

Excel Global Logistics
10.2003 - 09.2004
  • Maintained Inventory Levels.
  • Retrieved files when requested from clerks.
  • Issued stationery based on request from clerks.

Installer / Handyman

Fresh Direct Inc
12.2001 - 09.2004
  • Installation of internal walls (dry and cold storage).
  • Fabricate, lay-out & install both metal & wood stud walls, door bucks and window frames.
  • Painting of internal and outer walls with use of standing ladder & scaffolding.
  • Installed formica and drop ceilings.

Education

High School Diploma -

San Juan Government Secondary School
San Juan, Trinidad & Tobago
06-1987

No Degree - Handyman Certificate Program - Plumbing

York College of Continuing Education
Jamaica, NY
12-2014

Skills

  • Paint mixing
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Surface preparation
  • Hand and power tools
  • Caulking and crack filling
  • Touch-up painting
  • Power and hand tools
  • Wall repair
  • Color matching
  • Spray painting
  • Basic carpentry
  • Painting restoration
  • Finishing techniques
  • Drywall installation
  • Scaffolding erection
  • Underpainting techniques

Timeline

Service Aide

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur
02.2014 - 12.2023

Foreman

Zim Construction Ltd.
01.2010 - 11.2013

Assistant Manager

Structarite Ltd
11.2005 - 01.2010

Carpenter / Supervisor

Mercury Nationals
11.2005 - 01.2010

Filing / Stationery Clerk (Temporary)

Excel Global Logistics
10.2003 - 09.2004

Installer / Handyman

Fresh Direct Inc
12.2001 - 09.2004

High School Diploma -

San Juan Government Secondary School

No Degree - Handyman Certificate Program - Plumbing

York College of Continuing Education
Cornell C Forde