Diomedes (Dio) Penalo
Chalmette,LA
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Carpenter
Boh Brothers Construction Co
05.2022 - Current
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Supervised apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Safely operated electric corded and battery operated hammer drills, skill saws, jigsaws, zaw zall, magnet drills, table saws, miter saws, impact drills, pneumatic hammer drills and more tools as needed
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Cut, shaped and installed wooden forms, simons forms, metal forms, for industrial concrete structures
Small Business Owner
Self Employed
07.2016 - 05.2022
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Sold vehicles, parts and services by providing excellent customer service and solutions
- Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Project Manager
Ducar Construction And Ducar REI
08.2017 - 04.2022
- Developed schedules, invoices, purchase orders, change orders, and project updates using a construction software.
- Analyzed drawings to verify scope of work and client specifications.
- Order utility services before and after construction, and overall inspections from the required institutions.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing building quality , workplace safety and budget
Formulation Technician III
Archer DX
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Followed Osha specifications to handle various chemicals and biological pathogens.
- Safely operated and calibrated laboratory tools and equipments (balances, spectrometers, viscometers, fume hoods, dispensing pumps, pipettes, PH meters, large scales, etc.).
- Formulated solutions on small and large scales.
- Updated and created SDS's to maintain laboratory protocols.
- Performed inventory, material logs, and work in progress into a computer software.
- Supervised Lab personel to assure safety and lab protocols were being followed.
- Worked in a production and assembly line following QC and QA specifications.
Shift Manager
Dunkin Donuts
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Multitasked and quickly responded to meet orders timelines as needed
Customer Service Manager
Walmart
02.2012 - 01.2014
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
- Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Managed and assisted different departments as needed when there was a crew shortage
Education
No Degree - Biology
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NYAssociate of Science - Biotechnology
NorthShore Community College
Danvers, MA01.2014
Skills
- Project management and planning
- Sales and Marketing
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Client Relations
- Budget Preparation
- Microsoft office
- Laboratory Techniques
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Fast Learner, self taught
- Tools, Saws, pneumatic tools operation
- Concrete Form Construction
- Form Systems Knowledge
- Carpentry knowledge
- General construction knowledge (Framing, electric, plumbing, HVAC, Trim, Concrete, residential codes)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
Osha Certified in Rigging, confined spaces, hazardous materials handling, power tools, electrical safety, hot work, fork lift operation, blood borne pathogens, SDSs, PPE, Respirators, Engineer controls, Administrative controls, fall protection, lockout/tagout, ladder safety, excavation, trenching and shoring, Job safety analysis, Fire prevention.
Timeline
Journeyman Carpenter
Boh Brothers Construction Co
05.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Ducar Construction And Ducar REI
08.2017 - 04.2022
Small Business Owner
Self Employed
07.2016 - 05.2022
Formulation Technician III
Archer DX
01.2014 - 07.2017
Customer Service Manager
Walmart
02.2012 - 01.2014
Shift Manager
Dunkin Donuts
01.2012 - 01.2015
No Degree - Biology
Mercy College
Associate of Science - Biotechnology
NorthShore Community College
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