Geronimo Sotelo
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished Journeyman Carpenter specializing in team supervision, warehouse logistics, and operational management. Known for optimizing workflows and achieving measurable improvements in productivity. Eager to bring expertise to a vibrant company focused on growth and innovation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Carpenter
Exhibit Technology
Chicago, IL
04.2016 - Current
- Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
- Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
- Managed and tracked materials and supplies needed for projects and expedited additional materials to avoid project delay.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
- Assessed blueprints and specifications to determine aspects of project before work started.
Landscaping Crew Member
salazar landscaping
Cicero, IL
05.2015 - 02.2016
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Utilized automatic sprayers to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto grass and trees.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gage Park High School
Chicago, IL06.2012
Skills
- Safety standards adherence
- Job site readiness
- Blueprint analysis skills
- Management of projects and tasks
- Communication proficiency (verbal and written)
- Repairing structures effectively
- Knowledge of OSHA guidelines
- Leadership abilities in teams
- Documentation accuracy and reporting skills
- Customer engagement strategies
- Deadline-oriented mindset
- Forklift operation expertise
- Warehouse logistics
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
Carpenters Union Local 10
Timeline
Journeyman Carpenter
Exhibit Technology
04.2016 - Current
Landscaping Crew Member
salazar landscaping
05.2015 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Gage Park High School