Derrick Calhoun
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Reliable Maintenance Crew Member known for productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work. Possess strong problem-solving, time management, and communication abilities that ensure tasks are completed on schedule and to high standards. Excel in team collaboration and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Motivated construction laborer committed to learning and implementing skilled trades and meeting customer needs. Follows instructions and leads others with equal proficiency. Cultivates productive working relationships and instills confidence and trust.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Morningside Adult Day Health
Inglewood, United States
09.2023 - Current
- Engaged participants in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Transport participants via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for participant well being
- Provided safe mobility support to help participants to move around personal and public spaces
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in participants' health status to case manager
- Assisted participants with daily living needs to maintain self esteem and general wellness
- Supported participants with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
- Ensure the safe transportation of clients to and from appointments, using defensive driving techniques and maintaining a clean and well-maintained vehicle
Trucking
DTB Trucking
Los Angeles, United States
07.2002 - Current
- Planned efficient routes and routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information
- Balance materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of load to avoid safety or compliance issues
- Maintain up-to-date travel logs and delivery tracking records
- Inspected truck or trailer before and after trips; completed basic maintenance for optimal performance
- Use two-way radios to communicate any traffic accidents or adverse road conditions to head office and other drivers
- Make safe, on-time deliveries while following all traffic laws and company procedures
- Ensure the safe and efficient transportation of goods while adhering to all industry regulations and company policies
Maintenance and Construction Worker
Collins Construction
Lakewood, California
04.2018 - 11.2023
- Identify and report potential safety hazards on job sites to ensure a safe working environment for all employees
- Experienced with hand tools such as shovels, hammers, wrenches, hand tampers, hoes, rakes and pry bars.
- Experienced with specialized road equipment such as pothole patchers, street sweepers, leaf vacuums and hydro excavators.
- Performed heavy labor such as lifting, carrying, shoveling, raking and leveling asphalt.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment such as cleaning, greasing, lubricating and fueling vehicles.
- Inspecting and diagnosing problems with machines.
- Performed equipment operation such as driving and operating trucks, tractors, backhoes, and other heavy equipment.
- Repairing and replacing storm drainage pipe, electrical switches, outlets and circuit breakers.
- Worked in all weather and terrain conditions, and at all times of day and night.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on buildings and equipment to ensure they are in proper working condition
- Perform asphalt work such as raking, spreading, and grading hot mix asphalt, operating asphalt paving machines, and making small repairs.
- Experienced with measuring tools such as tape measures, levels and plumb bobs.
- Demonstrated best safety gear practices such as high-visibility clothing, safety gloves and safety glasses.
- Loading and unloading materials, setting up temporary and permanent structures, installing drywall and windows, and painting walls
- Provide assistance to contractors (i.e., craft workers, electricians, painters) as needed
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Performed digging, shoveling, and hauling materials like asphalt, cement, and gravel.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones, placing warning devices for traffic control, setting up and removing traffic safety zones, installing traffic control devices and markings, and replacing traffic control devices such as traffic cones, barrels, portable signs and paddles.
- Assisted with equipment operators to hand load debris
- Assisted with maintaining roads such as cleaning roadsides, gutters, culverts, and drainage facilities.
Custodial
Crescendo Charter School
Los Angeles, United States
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Cleaned rooms, hallways, restrooms, elevators, stairways, work areas to maintain health standard, empties waste baskets and transported trash and waste to disposal areas
- Completes daily mopping, dusting, vacuuming and cleaning of all common areas including: bathrooms and administrative offices, complete daily trash cleanup and disposal
- Washed windows, walls, ceilings and woodwork waxing and polishing as necessary
- Followed procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment, preventing damage to floors and fixtures
- Mixed water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specification
- Spray insecticide or fumigants to prevent insecticide or rodent infestation
- Ensured a clean and sanitary atmosphere for the staff, students and visitors
- Maintain inspection records, report needs for repair to site administrator or to the appropriate maintenance office and make minor repairs
- Confers with school personnel, administrators, the public, and students in regards to utilization of facilities and equipment, site security, special programs and activities
Education
Certificate of Completion - Highway Hero Have H.E.A.R.T
American Automobile Association
Inglewood, CA, United States04.2019
Certification - Technician Orientation
American Automobile Association
Los Angeles, United States03.2019
Certification - Custodial Building and Grounds Fundamentals
Crenshaw-Washington Community Adult School
Los Angeles06.2009
High School diploma -
George Washington High School
Los Angeles06.1989
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Word
- Safety management
- Driving and transportation
- Maintenance and repair
- Team building
- Equipment operation
Languages
English
chosenfewdee@gmail.com
Phone
323-392-4526, tel
Timeline
Driver
Morningside Adult Day Health
09.2023 - Current
Maintenance and Construction Worker
Collins Construction
04.2018 - 11.2023
Custodial
Crescendo Charter School
09.2010 - 09.2011
Trucking
DTB Trucking
07.2002 - Current
Certificate of Completion - Highway Hero Have H.E.A.R.T
American Automobile Association
Certification - Technician Orientation
American Automobile Association
Certification - Custodial Building and Grounds Fundamentals
Crenshaw-Washington Community Adult School
High School diploma -
George Washington High School
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