Delmetrius Bishop
Gardendale
Summary
Experienced Mitigation Technician with comprehensive background in the field of disaster management and property restoration. Demonstrated skills in water damage mitigation, mold remediation, and fire damage cleanup procedures. Strengths include thorough knowledge of safety protocols, effective communication with clients, and advanced problem-solving abilities. Proven track record in improving efficiency of operations while maintaining high quality standards.
Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional.
Expert professional with great technical and mechanical abilities. Resolves faults by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and fixing diverse problems. Adapts easily to challenges of each work assignment.
Seasoned Installer with many years of experience working on construction job sites in full compliance with safety and quality requirements. Skilled at meeting challenging objectives and tight deadlines. Liaises with customers and contractors to accomplish projects on time.
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.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mitigation Technician
DEC Construction
Birmingham
05.2021 - 11.2025
- Conducted water extraction and drying processes for damaged properties.
- Set up dehumidifiers and air movers to manage moisture levels effectively.
- Collaborated with teams to assess damage and plan mitigation strategies.
- Communicated with clients regarding project status and next steps clearly.
- Adhered to safety protocols while performing hazardous material handling tasks.
- Coordinated resources needed for successful completion of mitigation projects including personnel, equipment, supplies.
- Performed detailed inspections of buildings to identify safety concerns and potential hazards.
- Collaborated with local agencies and organizations on disaster preparedness initiatives.
- Maintained records documenting all aspects of hazard mitigation activities.
- Ensured that all work performed met applicable regulations and industry standards.
- Assisted in the development of emergency response protocols for various types of disasters.
- Trained personnel in proper handling techniques for hazardous materials.
- Investigated incidents involving hazardous materials and provided recommendations on corrective actions.
- Responded quickly to emergencies involving hazardous material spills or releases.
- Developed and implemented plans for the safe removal, containment, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Provided restoration services for structures that have been damaged by fire, mold, water and weather.
- Placed fans and dehumidifiers in strategic room locations to remove moisture from carpet, air and upholstery.
- Cleaned carpet, upholstery, and draperies to remove effects of smoke and water damage.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using power drills, circular saws, and other power tools.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Adjusted, connected, or disconnected wiring, piping and tubing to complete repairs and installations.
- Inspected materials and equipment regularly to check for potential hazards and machine defects.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Southern Beauty Supply
Birmingham
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Operated forklifts to transport products within warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments accurately from delivery trucks.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse processes.
- Inspected equipment daily to ensure safe operational conditions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas consistently.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards effectively.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Staged goods in loading dock area.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
- Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules.
- Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
- Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding product quantity or quality to supervisors immediately.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Completed paperwork related to deliveries including bills of lading, packing slips.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and prepared reports for management.
- Checked finished products for quality assurance before loading them onto trucks for shipment.
- Cleaned up spills or debris in work areas immediately following an incident.
- Organized items according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Provided assistance in training new employees on proper operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Utilized radio frequency scanners for tracking material movement throughout the warehouse.
- Managed stock rotation ensuring that older stock is used first.
- Completed daily logs for recordkeeping.
- Conducted regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Inspected material handling equipment for defects prior to use.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
Concrete Finisher
Royal Concrete
Birmingham
02.2013 - 11.2017
- Finished concrete surfaces to ensure smoothness and durability.
- Operated finishing tools for precise application and texture.
- Mixed concrete to specifications for various projects.
- Collaborated with team members to establish project timelines and workflows.
- Inspected surfaces for quality and compliance with standards.
- Maintained equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Assisted in training new staff on best practices in concrete finishing.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
- Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Assisted in setting up formwork prior to pouring concrete.
- Operated power vibrators to compact concrete into place.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Followed instructions given by supervisors regarding job requirements such as depth and width measurements.
- Maintained safety of work areas by adhering to strict regulations.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Cleaned work area at end of each shift removing debris, unused material.
- Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
- Measured and cut reinforcing steel bars in order to reinforce the structure.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
- Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
- Ensured that proper grades were maintained throughout the project for drainage purposes.
- Repaired damaged areas of existing concrete structures using appropriate materials.
- Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Checked alignment of forms prior to pouring concrete ensuring accuracy of final product.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Installed expansion joints, sealants, coatings, and other protective treatments according to specifications.
- Upheld requirements for safe operations and reporting of incidents.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Used forklifts and other equipment to move materials and complete project work with construction team.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Provided assistance in completing projects within deadlines set by supervisor and client.
- Monitored conditions of the job site to prevent damage or accidents due to wet cement or other hazardous materials.
- Set up scaffolding, braces, and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
- Assisted in loading and unloading supplies such as bags of cement onto trucks or wheelbarrows.
- Troubleshot equipment issues and determined best courses of action for repairs.
- Maintained records related to job progress such as hours worked per day and amount of material used.
- Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
- Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
- Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
- Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
- Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
- Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
- Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
- Directed casting of concrete and supervised laborers using shovels or special tools to spread.
Education
P.D. Jackson Olin
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Water extraction
- Hazardous material handling
- Mitigation strategies
- Disaster preparedness
- Record keeping
- Equipment coordination
- Safety compliance
- Property restoration
- Team collaboration
- Client communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Emergency response
- Mold remediation techniques
- Personal protective equipment
- Demolition techniques
- Structural drying procedures
- Water damage restoration
- Containment barrier construction
- Fire damage assessment
- Company truck maintenance
- Fire damage restoration
- Debris removal
- Manual hand tools operations
- Moisture detection
- Extraction equipment
- Structural drying techniques
- OSHA compliance
- Quality assurance
- Structure tear-down
- Content cleaning
- Dehumidification equipment
- Power tools operations
- Pack-out services
- Multitasking
Timeline
Mitigation Technician
DEC Construction
05.2021 - 11.2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Southern Beauty Supply
01.2018 - 04.2021
Concrete Finisher
Royal Concrete
02.2013 - 11.2017
P.D. Jackson Olin