Gerardo (Jerry) Martinez
Hubbard,OR
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Flexible individual qualified to assess projects for issues and the implementation of corrective measures. An experienced Ironworker offering expertise in reading blueprints and sketches.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Agent/Organizer
Ironworkers Local 29
2023.11 - Current
- Coordinated events such as trade shows or conferences on behalf of the company, showcasing products and services to drive new business opportunities.
- Resolved caller issues quickly and thoroughly.
- Informed clients of policies and procedures.
- De-escalated and resolved customer complaints with punctual, polite and professional service.
- Obtained client information by answering telephone calls.
- Established strong customer relationships, building recommendations and loyalty.
- Strengthened union membership by executing effective outreach strategies to potential members.
- Enhanced member engagement by organizing regular meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
- Increased awareness of workers'' rights through educational campaigns and presentations.
- Improved working conditions by advocating for health and safety measures in the workplace.
- Fostered a positive work environment conducive to teamwork among organizing staff through encouragement of open communication channels.
Ironworker General Foreman
Sowles Steel Erectors
2018.05 - 2023.11
- Cut and fabricated steel components in field
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
Structural Ironworker
Carr Construction So
2016.06 - 2018.04
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
Rod Buster
R2m2
2016.04 - 2016.05
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
Automotive Technician
Damerow Ford
2013.01 - 2016.05
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
Education
Associate Of Science - Automotive Technology
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06.2011
Skills
- Structure Erection
- Erection Drawing Assessments
- Specification Interpretation
- Component Inspection
- Welding and Bolting
- Video Conferencing
- Project Support
- Blueprint Reading
- Active Listening
- Column Connecting
- Structural Positioning
- Sketch Drawings
- Project Deadlines
- Inventory Reviews
- Company Guidelines
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Production Standards
- Administration and Management
- Company Quality Standards
- Project Scope Evaluation
- Effective Customer Communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Business Agent/Organizer
Ironworkers Local 29
2023.11 - Current
Ironworker General Foreman
Sowles Steel Erectors
2018.05 - 2023.11
Structural Ironworker
Carr Construction So
2016.06 - 2018.04
Rod Buster
R2m2
2016.04 - 2016.05
Automotive Technician
Damerow Ford
2013.01 - 2016.05
Associate Of Science - Automotive Technology
Portland Community College
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