Elvis Santiago
Bridgeport ,CT
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver, Warehouse Orders
Mina Foods
100 Research DR. Milford,CT. 06460
01.2023 - Current
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
Labor Foreman
Hinding Sealcoating
02.2017 - 11.2021
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Updated logs and reported on job progress.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Meticulously tracked parts and equipment used on each job site.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
Insulation Installer
Coastline Insulations
12.2016 - 02.2018
- Worked with variety of insulation material types in residential and commercial settings.
- Carefully evaluated blueprints and work plans to make accurate cuts and prepare correctly-sized pieces for specific installation requirements.
- Assessed project scope, material requirements and blueprints to gain valid understanding of project details.
- Applied and handled insulating products such as foam, fiberglass, and cloth with mud.
- Operated hand tools such as beader crimpers, brakes, and shears.
- Set up and operated fabricating equipment to cut, bend and straighten sheet metal for insulation projects.
- Cut, formed and arranged insulation to promote efficiency of materials for each project.
- Measured, cut, and laid insulating blankets for water heaters and tanks.
- Fabricated fiberglass pipe and duct materials for installation in commercial and residential projects.
- Climbed ladders, worked with hand tools, drills, pumps and other hand-held and electrical equipment necessary for installing insulation.
- Efficiently coordinated with teams of other tradesmen on large scale projects.
- Completed 50 jobs with quality and efficiency within 12 months of employment
Labor Worker
Basil Tennis
03.2013 - 11.2016
- Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Blended exterior paints and correctly matched trim colors.
- Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Offered exceptional customer service to all guests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bassick High School
Bridgeport, CT03.2003
Skills
- OSHA Compliance
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Willingness to Learn
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Risk Management
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Equipment Operation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Stress Tolerance
- Project Management
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Team Leadership
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Driver, Warehouse Orders
Mina Foods
01.2023 - Current
Labor Foreman
Hinding Sealcoating
02.2017 - 11.2021
Insulation Installer
Coastline Insulations
12.2016 - 02.2018
Labor Worker
Basil Tennis
03.2013 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Bassick High School