Desmond Armstrong
Aiken,SC
Summary
Seasoned Construction Associate with a proven track record at Turner Murphy Co., showcasing exceptional blueprint reading and team collaboration skills. Excelled in roles requiring critical thinking and safety program compliance, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting employer and customer needs through meticulous inspection compliance and effective site preparation. 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. Resourceful Construction Professional with experience in corporate construction and residential home projects. Team player with knowledge in tracking tasks and keeping projects on-task. Independent multi-tasker to facilitate projects through completion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Associate
Turner Murphy Co.
Batesburg, Leesville
09.2022 - 10.2024
- I was responsible for helping my team with cleaning and removing debris and hazards, moving building materials, equipment, and tools, digging trenches, backfilling holes, and mixing and pouring concrete to build structures and build and remake structure outlines
Front Door Attendant
Sage Valley
Graniteville, SC
08.2020 - 09.2022
- As a front door attendant my job duties were to assist guests with golf bags, loading and unloading onto carts, and maintaining bag drop off area
- I was also responsible for assisting all members with all outdoor service needs
Quality Inspector
Autoneum
Aiken, SC
05.2016 - 08.2020
- My job as a Quality Tech was to inspect all materials and parts for our company
- I had to keep track of production defects, enforce proper procedure/protocol handling, and ensure that our customer's needs would be met
- Part testing also came into play if any parts had a defect
- As a machine operator I had to start up/load machines based on production needs
- It was my job to operate the machine by continuously feeding it parts ensuring no defaults came into play
- This position also gave me experience with assembly line skills and forklift operations
Rodbuster (Structural Rebar)
Plant Vogtle (FLUOR)
Waynesboro, GA
01.2014 - 05.2016
- My job was to frame the building on a nuclear site such as installing rebar and or replacing the steel with the proper length and size as it said off the blueprint
- Some welding work was included as well
- Operate machinery and observe team member structuring to detect malfunctions
- I gained experience with blueprint reading, tool use, and manual dexterity
1st Part Drum Builder
Dayco
Williston, SC
08.2012 - 12.2014
- I had to be proficient in operating drums and related equipment with knowledge in drum maintenance and repair
- It was required to have the ability to read and interpret drumming diagrams and instructions
- Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy drums was essential to completing my day-to-day tasks
- I was also responsible for material handling and working with hand tools
- Familiarity with safety protocols and regulations had to be enforced and carried out daily
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Civil Engineering
Spartanburg Methodist College
SpartanburgSome College (No Degree) - Biology
Vorhees College
DenmarkSkills
- Detail oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Team player
- Forklift
- Power Tool Proficiency
- Blueprints
- Computer literacy
- Metal fabrication
- Equipment management
- Building material management
- Trench planning
- Safety program compliance
- Safety enforcement
- Labor oversight
- Permit coordination
- Inspection compliance
- Machine operation
- Site inspections
- Critical thinking
- Work site preparation
- Minor plumbing and welding
- Concrete forming
Certification
- OSHA30
Languages
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction Associate
Turner Murphy Co.
09.2022 - 10.2024
Front Door Attendant
Sage Valley
08.2020 - 09.2022
Quality Inspector
Autoneum
05.2016 - 08.2020
Rodbuster (Structural Rebar)
Plant Vogtle (FLUOR)
01.2014 - 05.2016
1st Part Drum Builder
Dayco
08.2012 - 12.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Civil Engineering
Spartanburg Methodist College
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Vorhees College
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