Derek Ventura
Kula,HI
Summary
Plumbing Apprentice knowledgeable about reading diagrams, using equipment and maintaining site safety. Excellent listening, organizational and problem-solving skills. Offering 23 years of experience in similar positions.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumbing Apprentice
Upcountry Plumbing & Repairs
10.2000 - 12.2023
- Gained valuable experience through hands-on training under the guidance of skilled master plumbers.
- Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
- Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
- Removed old sinks, toilets and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Assisted master plumbers with complex projects, resulting in successful completion within deadlines.
- Improved client satisfaction by efficiently diagnosing and repairing plumbing issues in a timely manner.
- Mastered various types of piping materials and their appropriate applications, improving overall project outcomes.
- Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
- Safely handled tools and equipment in large-scale projects.
- Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
- Increased efficiency of pipe installations by accurately measuring, cutting, threading, and assembling materials as needed.
Butcher/Meat Cutter
DeCoite Slaughter House
03.1986 - 10.2001
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to strict sanitation regulations within the butcher shop.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maui High School
Kahului, HI06.1980
Skills
- Hand tool use
- Pipe threading
- Gas Line Installation
- Soldering Pipes
- Piping installation
- Basic Welding
- Site excavation
- Waste Disposal Systems
- Backflow Prevention
- Drain Cleaning
- Equipment safety
Timeline
Plumbing Apprentice
Upcountry Plumbing & Repairs
10.2000 - 12.2023
Butcher/Meat Cutter
DeCoite Slaughter House
03.1986 - 10.2001
High School Diploma -
Maui High School
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