Dennis Gardner Jr
Arlington,TN
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Labor Worker/Forklift Operator
Quickrete Co
04.2022 - Current
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Adhered to company policies, safety procedures, and performance standards.
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Operated equipment and machinery safely to prevent accidents.
- Maintained proper storage for raw materials and finished products to prevent spoilage and damage.
- Identified defective products or machinery and reported to supervisor.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
Laborer/Fiber Optic Splicer
CableTel Technology
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Performed repairs on severed fiber cables to restore to complete functionality.
- Tested fiber optic cables and documented results.
- Built splice cases to enclose exposed transmission lines.
- Spliced, bonded, ground and terminated cables.
- Worked at heights of up to 100 feet and frequently lifted up to 200 pounds.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Lineman
BTR-Fiber Optics, Telecommunications, Broadband
01.2001 - 06.2020
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Memphis, TN05.1999
Skills
- Project Requirements
- Crown Molding
- Customer Preferences
- Project Engineering
- Machinery Maintenance
- Regulatory Guidelines
- OSHA Safety Guidelines
- Safety Violations
Timeline
General Labor Worker/Forklift Operator
Quickrete Co
04.2022 - Current
Laborer/Fiber Optic Splicer
CableTel Technology
06.2020 - 04.2022
Lineman
BTR-Fiber Optics, Telecommunications, Broadband
01.2001 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
East High School