Gabriela Cesena
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dependable general laborer with a strong focus on safety awareness and workflow efficiency. Proven ability to improve job site organization and maintain high-quality standards in shipyard operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GENERAL LABOR
VENTURE GROUP
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Supported shipyard operations by performing general labor tasks cleaning equipment, sanding, painting.
- Utilized hand / power tools effectively for various general labor tasks, ensuring high-quality results, to ensure Osha and supervisor standards.
- Increased overall job site efficiency by assisting with general labor tasks,
- Meet P.P.E standards
- Performed general labor tasks on ship using multiple power tools and specialized hand tools like; deckcrawler, sander, grinder, air tools, p grinder, needle gun.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Painting
- Sanding to meet ship standards.
- Firewatch if needed.
- Operated heavy machinery and tools to complete various construction and maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents through proactive hazard identification.
- Trained new hires on equipment operation, safety practices, and company standards for quality work.
- Improved overall job site organization by implementing systematic storage solutions for tools, materials, and equipment.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
PAINTER
BAY CITY MARINE
01.2018 - 11.2024
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, cleaning, and applying primer for optimal paint adhesion.
- Applied various paint techniques using sprayers, brushes, and rollers to achieve desired finishes.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and proper handling of hazardous materials during painting processes.
- Conducted inspections to identify surface imperfections and recommended appropriate repair solutions.
- Improved workflow efficiency by implementing standardized processes for paint mixing and equipment maintenance.
- Led team efforts in completing projects on time while maintaining high-quality standards and ships satisfaction.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional sprayer methods.
- Consistently met safety regulations while working
- Improved customer relations through strong communication skills and attention to detail in all projects.
- Worked with varies power tools and air tools like grinder, p grinder, sander, saw saw, needle gun, deckcrawler, paint brush, sanding sheets
- P.P.E
- OSHA
Education
High School Diploma -
Sweetwater High
National City, CA01-2010
Skills
- General labor
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Heavy lifting
- Power tools and Air tools operator
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Job site cleanup
- Punctual and reliable
- Safety awareness
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Surface preparation
- Hand and power tools
- Painting restoration
Certification
OSHA
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
GENERAL LABOR
VENTURE GROUP
01.2023 - 11.2025
PAINTER
BAY CITY MARINE
01.2018 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Sweetwater High
PHONE NUMBER
6197598205