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FREDERICK DEWLEH BROOKS

New Orleans

Summary

Energetic Construction Engineer genuinely interested in and respectful of young people. Passionate about STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Mathematics) and committed to maintaining up-to-date knowledge in the STEM curriculum as I learn to become an excellent teacher. We live in a changing world. The changes are the results of the present day advancement of the human race. Change is necessary for the advancement, improvement, development, achievement; or however descriptive one may call it; of our world, society, community, organization, or however you may describe it. I want to impact my next generation of humans (children) within my community by transferring the knowledge and experience that I learned and learned to them. The most objective means by accomplishing this goal is Teaching.

Professional with strong expertise in maintaining clean and safe environments. Skilled in floor care techniques, including stripping, waxing, buffing, and using industrial cleaning equipment. Team-oriented and adaptable, ensuring consistent results and high standards. Reliable and capable of adjusting to diverse needs, contributing to productive and efficient workspace.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Home Depot
03.2022 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

Maintenance Associate

Walmart
02.2021 - 04.2025
  • Achieved increased equipment lifespan through diligent care, thorough inspections, and consistent adherence to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Improved equipment reliability by conducting regular maintenance checks and implementing preventative measures.
  • Assisted in capital projects planning with evaluations of current systems'' performance data along with recommendations for upgrades or replacements.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting tools and equipment, promptly addressing potential hazards.
  • Clean and sanitize restrooms, clean floors remove trash, within the facility and outside the facility; operate various equipments including floor scrubbers, buffers, scissors lifts, forklifts. etc. to complete tasks.

Floor Technician Supervisor

East Jefferson General Hospital(EVS)
03.2020 - 10.2022
  • Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and open communication among staff members.
  • Maintained inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed to minimize downtime and guarantee work continuity.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with established cleanliness standards.
  • Improved floor maintenance quality by implementing effective cleaning techniques and procedures.
  • Improved overall facility appearance by utilizing advanced floor care techniques such as stripping, waxing, buffing, and polishing various surfaces.
  • Ensured adherence to OSHA regulations within the team''s working environments, maintaining a safe workspace at all times.
  • Worked with supervisor to design detailed floor maintenance schedules based on floor types and foot traffic.

Substitute Teacher

East Baton Rouge Parish School System
11.2016 - 01.2018
  • Performing instructional and classroom management processes for absent teacher at various schools for grades K-12 including taking attendance, explaining homeworks, and maintaining classroom cleanliness. Reporting to the Principal, and the office of human resources Substitute Teachers Coordinator.

Construction Inspector

Professional Service Industries
03.2007 - 10.2010
  • Reviewing project blueprints and specifications to determine the size of a structure or system and the quantity of materials needed. Inspecting work sites to ensure contractors meet design specifications. Creating dimensional drawing and layouts for projects and ensuring they meet specifications. Evaluating results to ensure structure is suitable for occupancy. Writing reports and documenting project activities and data. Reporting problems to a supervisor and negotiating any conflicts that arrive. Responding to public reactions to project. Responsible for inspecting and reporting on virtually every phase of the construction process: including, but not limited to, civil (site work), structural; building, electrical, mechanical, indoor air quality, safety, and hazardous material abatement. Ensure that all contract documents represented by working drawings and specifications are properly executed by the contractors. Also responsible for establishing and maintaining a professional working relationship with architects, engineers, testing labs, general contractors, subcontractors, school board personnel, and the general public.

Subdivision Building Inspector

City of El Paso
11.2005 - 03.2007
  • Conduct on the job inspections of assigned new and remodeled sites and structures at different stages of construction project. Involves: Conduct inspections of assigned building and structural portion of new and remodeled sites and structures. Review plans and specifications, materials, layouts and equipment. Perform inspections of construction projects for compliance with occupational health and safety requirements. Inform, explain and interpret code requirements for project superintendents, contractors, architects, engineers, homeowners and the public. Provide uniform conformance to building codes, standards and regulations. Investigate and respond to complaints regarding illegal construction, safety or hazardous conditions. Issue stop orders, corrective action or citation depending on the situation. Testify in court and before City boards and Commissions, as required. Issue red tags, stop work orders, correction notices or citations as required when construction does not meet Technical or Municipal codes, zoning ordinances, local ordinances or plans. Involves: Refer citations not signed by defendants to police department for service. Confer with contractors using verbal and written corrections as needed. Investigate work, as assigned and during daily inspections to assure construction is being performed by licensed contractors with a City-issued permit and in compliance with requirements. Sign permits if all construction is in compliance. Maintain applicable database, records and files. Research prior inspections for approval/disapproval. Attend training and meetings. Maintain certifications.

Construction Inspector & Certified Welding Inspector

Citywide Testing and Inspection, Inc.
05.1996 - 08.2005
  • Elaborating and coordinating the welding specifications, and codes/standards. Coordination with the field subcontractors for all welding procedure specifications and procedures qualifications reports. Review causes and effects of welding defects and take remedial actions. Coordination with the field subcontractors and the Third Party NDT Inspection Company. Review of the radiographic film and all NDT reports on a daily basis. Auditing of the approved Third Party NDT Inspection Company. Reviewing the inspection and testing methods and procedures for Radiographic, Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, and Ultrasonic inspections. Witnessing of welder qualifications testing and procedures qualification testing. Witnessing any remedial repair welding. Reviewing of the welding summary reports. Checking the hydrostatic test packages for NDT compliance prior to testing. Advising the site subcontractors with regards to welding and testing. Monitor any Post Weld Heat Treatment on site and review the completed test reporting. Selection of welds for nondestructive testing. Recording and listing of defective welds. Monitor the control and use of welding electrodes. Control the QC site welding inspectors. Actively monitor site radiation safety. Review day to day applications for x-raying of welds. Coordinate the issue of non-conformance reports through the site QC manager. Complete site quality instructions to subcontractors when required.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Technology

Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Associate of Science - Industrial Engineering

Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
01.1976

Skills

  • Good Listener; Good Communicator; Attentive to detail; Great with people; Excellent supervisory skills; Good Trainer; Good Leader; Fast Learner
  • Listening skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Goal oriented
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Outgoing personality
  • Cash handling
  • Money handling
  • Verbal/written communication
  • Cash register operation
  • Stocking and receiving
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Client service
  • Conflict resolution
  • Store opening and closing

Certification

Licensed Contractor for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction; Certified Structural Concrete Technician; Certified Asphalt Concrete Technician; Certified Welding Inspector.

Affiliations

Member of the following organizations just to name a few: The Society of Manufacturing Engineers; The American Welding Society; The International Code Council.

Timeline

Sales Associate

Home Depot
03.2022 - Current

Maintenance Associate

Walmart
02.2021 - 04.2025

Floor Technician Supervisor

East Jefferson General Hospital(EVS)
03.2020 - 10.2022

Substitute Teacher

East Baton Rouge Parish School System
11.2016 - 01.2018

Construction Inspector

Professional Service Industries
03.2007 - 10.2010

Subdivision Building Inspector

City of El Paso
11.2005 - 03.2007

Construction Inspector & Certified Welding Inspector

Citywide Testing and Inspection, Inc.
05.1996 - 08.2005

Associate of Science - Industrial Engineering

Delgado Community College

Bachelor of Science - Technology

Southern University At New Orleans

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