Dwayne Cotten
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Dependable and hardworking team player with career advancement aspirations. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and works to complete projects quickly and efficiently. Expertise in concrete finishing, installing steel, setting structures, installing crane rails and railroad tracks. Able to coordinate multiple projects with various time schedule restraints. Fully trained in use of crafting tools and other equipment.
Stower with extensive knowledge of sorting, storage and handling procedures. Quick and safe in managing loads and reliable in following directions. Works well with no supervision and takes initiative.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Inbound Stower
Amazon
Suffolk, VA
09.2023 - Current
- Receive and inspect products before scanning into system.
- Perform all duties in a timely and efficient manner.
- Adhere to all safety rules and wear all the proper PPE
Temp Worker
Reliance Staffing & Recruiting
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Perform duties for company the staffing agency assign me to
Rideshare
Lyft
09.2016 - 04.2023
- Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
- Drove passengers from pick-up points to deliver to destination.
Assembler
STIHL INC
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2016 - 01.2022
- Discern quality of parts and materials used in production
- Inventory parts and tools used in the assembling process
- Follow company procedures and directives
- Maintain the tools used to create products
- Keep a clean and well-maintained workspace.
Assembler
STIHL INC through RELIANCE
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Discern quality of parts and materials used in production
- Inventory parts and tools used in the assembling process
- Follow company procedures and directives
- Maintain the tools used to create products
- Keep a clean and well-maintained workspace.
Carpenter / Railroad Track worker
H & B RAILROAD
Portsmouth, VA
11.2008 - 09.2013
- Responsible for the repair and rebuilding of railroad tracks, using hand tools to do so, according to specifications and guidelines
- Set elevations, measure and lay out, and performed job according to safety regulations
- Served as crew leader on various projects
- Removed and replaced tiers, pulled and drove spikes, shoveled rock ballast, loaded and unloaded equipment and material
- Performed asphalt surface repair
- Observed the condition of the track, trackbed and track right-of-way for problems or defects
- Performed track maintenance, repair and installation
- Safely and effectively operated the following: a jack hammer; air or gas-powered wrenches; rail drill; and portable abrasive rail saw and an oxy-acetylene torch
- Operated various work vehicles and equipment which included pickup trucks, excavator, and fork lifts.
Carpenter
TRADESMEN INTERNATIONAL
Chesapeake, VA
04.2006 - 11.2008
- Part of a labor team responsible for construction of commercial buildings from foundation to roof
- Used expertise in framing, drywall, painting, and interior finishing
- Developed blueprint reading skills
- Forming, pouring and finishing concrete walls, curbs and walks
- Layout, forming and pouring footers, grade beams and walls
- Hanging doors and Installation door hardware.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Technology Engineering
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VASkills
- Skilled carpenter 10 years
- Skilled factory worker 10 years
- Customer Service experience
- Fast food experience
- Understand safety and the requirements needed to perform task
- Data entry, etc
- Barcode scanning
Timeline
Inbound Stower
Amazon
09.2023 - Current
Temp Worker
Reliance Staffing & Recruiting
06.2023 - 09.2023
Rideshare
Lyft
09.2016 - 04.2023
Assembler
STIHL INC
02.2016 - 01.2022
Assembler
STIHL INC through RELIANCE
03.2014 - 02.2016
Carpenter / Railroad Track worker
H & B RAILROAD
11.2008 - 09.2013
Carpenter
TRADESMEN INTERNATIONAL
04.2006 - 11.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Technology Engineering
Virginia State University