Erik Shicotte
Middleton
Summary
Driven individual, ready and willing to go the extra mile to get it done but far from afraid to ask for help and advice. Highly diversified skillset, always yearning for more knowledge and know-how.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer/Fireman/Manager
Camp 5 Museum/Laona & Northern Railway
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Operated vintage railroad equipment including steam locomotive.
- Inspected locomotive/train before and after runs.
- Climbed on and off train cars to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars and remove and replace broken knuckles.
- Performed preventive maintenance on steam locomotive/rolling stock, preventing malfunctions.
- Orchestrated a running gear renewal and re-timing of valve gear.
- Planned and executed shipment out/in of large pieces of machinery/railroad equipment/raw material.
- Conducted and orchestrated safe operation of railroad and crew.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
Laborer
Berriochoa Construction
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for buildings and other structures.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
Laborer
Corgiat Building Company
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
Associate
Steins Garden & Gifts
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Assisted customers with large/bulky items.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
- Maintained/cared for live goods.
- Loaded/Unloaded incoming/outgoing shipments.
Picker Packer
Penzeys Spices
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
Clerk
Gilbert's Liquor
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Accepted and handled delivery and stocking of product.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in store/storeroom.
Shuttle Driver
Arrow Hyundai
11.2013 - 05.2015
- Transported customers to and from desired locations.
- Maintained clean and neat shuttle for passenger comfort.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Greeted customers with friendliness and professionalism, engaging in conversation to build rapport.
- Performed test drives on customer vehicles to verify proper completion of repair orders.
- Transported auto parts to and from dealerships/suppliers.
Utility Clerk
Metro Market
09.2012 - 10.2013
- Removed trash, swept, and mopped floors for professional appearance.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Collected shopping carts from parking lot and returned to stand to keep lot organized.
Education
High School Equivalency Diploma -
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI04-2013
Skills
- Safe oversight and operation of tourist railroad
- Boiler operation
- Procurement of pertinent supplies and equipment
- Structural Steel Erection
- Foundation/Concrete
- General Carpentry/Roofing/Siding
- Equipment Operation
- Palletization/Packing
- Live Goods Management
- Musician
- Customer Facing Positions/PoS Operations
Timeline
Engineer/Fireman/Manager
Camp 5 Museum/Laona & Northern Railway
06.2022 - 10.2024
Laborer
Berriochoa Construction
02.2019 - 07.2021
Laborer
Corgiat Building Company
04.2018 - 12.2018
Associate
Steins Garden & Gifts
03.2017 - 04.2018
Picker Packer
Penzeys Spices
10.2016 - 01.2017
Clerk
Gilbert's Liquor
08.2015 - 09.2016
Shuttle Driver
Arrow Hyundai
11.2013 - 05.2015
Utility Clerk
Metro Market
09.2012 - 10.2013
High School Equivalency Diploma -
Waukesha County Technical College
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