Gerhard Osswald
Louisville,United States
Summary
Diligent diving professional experienced handling various construction and repair tasks with great skill and professionalism. Adaptable to quickly changing situations and known for remaining composed in stressful environments. Certified in Commercial diving and NDT inspections.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Picker/Forklift Operator
PepsiCo
Louisville, KY
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Organized goods within the warehouse according to item categories, size or weight.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations when operating machinery or working near hazardous materials.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved operational efficiency measures.
- Followed safety protocols at all times when handling heavy equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding order status updates.
- Reported any damaged or defective items immediately to supervisor for further investigation.
- Performed cycle counts on inventory items as needed to maintain accurate records of stock levels in the system.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move large orders.
Owner
Osswald's Lawn care
Louisville, KY
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Managed sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
Commercial Diver
Blackwater Diving
Amelia, LA
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Recovered items by placing rigging around sunken objects and operating winches.
- Cut and welded steel using underwater welding equipment and jigs.
- Listened carefully to dive plan details and asked appropriate questions to explore concerns and devise corrective actions.
- Operated underwater video, sonar and recording equipment.
- Maintained logbook of dive locations and times.
Commercial Diver
Chet Morrison Contractors
Houma, LA
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Assessed diving equipment for proper functionality before dive to minimize mishaps.
- Maintained logbook of dive locations and times.
- Assessed dive area for potential hazards.
- Inspected and tested buoyage systems, underwater pipelines and cables.
- Reported dive issues, equipment malfunctions and medical problems to supervisor after dives.
Education
Commercial Diving
The Ocean Corporation
Houston, TX07.1999
High School Diploma -
Moore High School
Louisville, KY05.1987
Skills
- Equipment Setup
- Underwater Inspection
- Good Work Ethic
- Reliable & Trustworthy
Timeline
Picker/Forklift Operator
PepsiCo
08.2023 - 11.2025
Owner
Osswald's Lawn care
06.2021 - 08.2022
Commercial Diver
Blackwater Diving
05.2020 - 06.2021
Commercial Diver
Chet Morrison Contractors
08.2018 - 05.2020
Commercial Diving
The Ocean Corporation
High School Diploma -
Moore High School
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