David Valentine
San Francisco,US
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 8 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
2
2
Language
Work History
Foreman
Precision Concrete Cutting
03.2021 - Current
- Supervise all 30 Technicians
- Conducted monthly meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Face of the company, high volume interactions with customers and clients.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Maintain a direct line of communication with the Director of Production and Production Managers.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. Fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations for prevailing wage.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
Senior Lead Concrete Technician
Precision Concrete Cutting
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Interview potential concrete technicians.
- Supervise Lead Technicians as well as a team of 8-16
- High volume interactions with customers and clients.
- Handle all customer and clients needs and complaints.
- Ensure that leads are enforcing OSHA required standards.
- Enforced correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Provide guidance and support to Lead Concrete technicians.
- Organize an effective plan for completing projects before sending a team to a location.
- Highlight and utilize an individual's strengths to help the team.
- Organize and provide equipment to the team.
- Maintain a clear line of communication with upper management and operations team.
- Ensured that all data is clear and organized for operations team.
Lead Concrete Technician
Precision Concrete Cutting
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Supervise a team of 2-8 in the field, while providing clear directions and expectations.
- Managing projects and keeping a direct line of communication with upper management from the field.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Oversee quality standards, and audited and inspected finished work.
- Inspected concrete structures for complete fills, defects, or damage.
- Provide guidance and support to team and Junior technicians.
Concrete Cutting Technician / Concrete Inspector
Precision Concrete Cutting
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Travel to various locations and major cities using company vehicle.
- Locate unleveled concrete and cut trip hazards to a safe level.
- Analyze and record data of trip hazards using before and after photos for operations team.
- Performed all tasks safely and with OSHA Compliance
- Carry heavy loads of debris weighing 50 lbs or more, while walking long distances.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.
Lead Ramp Service Agent
Alaska Airlines / Virgin America
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials..
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and recognizing exceptional work when warranted.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Tracked flight schedules to promote on-time landings and avoid loading delays.
- Coordinated with ramp agents to verify baggage was placed on correct outgoing flight.
- Established an effective communication system between the captain and different teams on the ramp, improving coordination efforts and response time during critical situations.
- Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
- Would ensure wing walkers were in proper position prior to pushing the plane out onto the Airway.
- Inspect ramp agents ensuring they are using proper PPE on the ramp.
- In charge of towing and organizing aircrafts into the tow yard at the end of the night.
Ramp Service Agent
Alaska Airlines / Virgin America
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Loaded and unloaded luggage and freight and assisted crew and travelers with bags for over 8 daily flights.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for immediate repair attention to avoid creating flight departure delays.
- Coordinated ground crew activities to complete objectives on schedule.
- Connected electrical power unit and hoses to aircraft.
- Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
- Guided aircraft into and out of parking positions using wands.
Produce Clerk
Safeway
02.2014 - 07.2015
- Sorted and packaged produce items to prepare for shipments.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Collaborated with store management to align with objectives and provide quality produce.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Maintained a clean and organized produce section by promptly removing damaged or expired items, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking shelves.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by adhering to proper handling, storage, and temperature guidelines for all produce items.
- Provided exceptional customer service through active listening skills when addressing concerns or answering questions about specific products or preparation methods.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Sales Associate
Shoe Palace
07.2013 - 02.2014
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
Clerk
Lafayette Skilled Nursing Facility
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
- Edited documents to keep company materials free of grammar errors.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
- Discarding client information after they have been removed from care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Balboa High School
San Francisco Skills
- Project milestones
- Crew Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- OSHA Compliance
- Construction supervision
- Stress Tolerance
- Maintenance Management
- Customer Relations
- Subcontractor Management
- Site Inspection
- Project Leadership
- Tagalog Fluency
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 30 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of our biggest contract with the City Of San Francisco.
- Field Employee of the month 8 times in 2022
- Employee of the year in 2022
Certification
Osha Certified
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Foreman
Precision Concrete Cutting
03.2021 - Current
Senior Lead Concrete Technician
Precision Concrete Cutting
05.2020 - 03.2021
Lead Concrete Technician
Precision Concrete Cutting
04.2019 - 05.2020
Concrete Cutting Technician / Concrete Inspector
Precision Concrete Cutting
07.2018 - 04.2019
Lead Ramp Service Agent
Alaska Airlines / Virgin America
08.2016 - 05.2018
Ramp Service Agent
Alaska Airlines / Virgin America
07.2015 - 09.2016
Produce Clerk
Safeway
02.2014 - 07.2015
Sales Associate
Shoe Palace
07.2013 - 02.2014
Clerk
Lafayette Skilled Nursing Facility
01.2013 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Balboa High School
Osha Certified
Quote
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancement4-day work week401k matchPaid time offHealthcare benefitsInterests
Investing, Reading, Muay Thai and Sports.
Languages
English & Tagalog
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