George Brandt
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning and expanding knowledge on the job at hand. Dedicated to customer satisfaction. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities. Reliable Construction Worker offering expertise gained over 6+ year career in diverse labor roles. Versed in completing physically-challenging jobs and working long hours under all types of weather conditions. Familiar with residential and commercial buildings with history of quickly learning new techniques and equipment operation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Cable Technician
Cox Communications
Gainesville, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers and signal level meters.
- Operated equipment, vehicles and tools with optimal safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Installed data and telephone cable lines between outside underground or pole lines and residential and commercial buildings.
- Repaired and updated equipment to conform to company-wide standards.
- Collaborated with other workers and customers to resolve issues of deficient communications connections.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics and crawl spaces.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP and CTI applications.
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
Delivery Driver
Amazon.com, Inc. Or Its Affiliates
Destin, FL
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods
Meat Cutter
Publix
Destin, FL
06.2016 - 02.2020
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment
- Increased efficiency throughout business methodology and eliminated merchandise waste by updating production procedures
Installation and Service Tech/Multi Tradesman
G & C Multiservice
Paducah, KY
03.2013 - 06.2016
- Commercial and residential Electrician, Plumbing, Welder/Fabricator, Carpenter and all Farm and Construction trades/services.
- Evaluated equipment to determine if it needed to be repaired or replaced.
- Used hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing and drilling of various types of installations.
- Maintained updated knowledge of all equipment, products and services to properly educate customers.
- Followed all company guidelines regarding safety procedures when out in field.
- Followed all company guidelines regarding safety procedures when out in field
- Maintained updated knowledge of all equipment, products and services to properly educate customers
- Maintained high level of safety when using hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing and drilling of various types of installations
Topside Welder/Fabricator
James Marine Inc.
Paducah, KY
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Inspected welded projects to verify alignment with blueprint specifications.
- Used gauges, templates and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths and painted finish discrepancies.
Carpenter's Apprentice
William Owen's Construction
Golconda, IL
05.2004 - 08.2010
- Worked with master carpenters to install decks for both residential and commercial customers.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry under supervision of master carpenter.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes.
- Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Avionics Technology
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Paducah, KY05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science And Technology
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL05.2008
High School Diploma -
Pope County High School
Golconda, IL05.2007
Skills
- Measurement and Calculation Accuracy
- Safety-First Mentality and Code Compliance
- Plumbing and Electrical Knowledge
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- New Construction and Remodeling
- Installation and Finishing
- Forklift Driving
- Physical Agility and Coordination
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Superior Work Ethic and Team Player
- Project Control and Situational Awareness
Certification
-Forklift Operators License
-CPR Certified
-Class B CDL License With Airbrakes Certifications
-Volunteer Firefighter
Hobbies:
Hobbies I Enjoy In My Free Time:
-Building and Restoring Motorcycles
-Drone Flying
-Photography
-Riding Motorcycle
-Weight Lifting
Timeline
Residential Cable Technician
Cox Communications
01.2022 - Current
Delivery Driver
Amazon.com, Inc. Or Its Affiliates
02.2020 - 01.2022
Meat Cutter
Publix
06.2016 - 02.2020
Installation and Service Tech/Multi Tradesman
G & C Multiservice
03.2013 - 06.2016
Topside Welder/Fabricator
James Marine Inc.
08.2010 - 05.2013
Carpenter's Apprentice
William Owen's Construction
05.2004 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Avionics Technology
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science And Technology
Southeastern Illinois College
High School Diploma -
Pope County High School
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