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Gerrid J. Holcomb

Kissimmee,FL

Summary

To obtain a challenging position with a professional environment utilizing organizational, managerial and people skills providing an opportunity for continued growth and career development. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Service Plumber

ProTech AC/Plumbing
01.2014 - Current
  • Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
  • Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
  • Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
  • Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
  • Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
  • Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
  • Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
  • Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
  • Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
  • Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with handsaw, saws all and multi tool.
  • Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
  • Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
  • Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
  • Kept detailed job records using Service Titan to maintain up-to-date filing system.
  • Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
  • Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
  • Completed quality assurance inspections and corrections to maintain integrity of each job
  • Trained incoming plumbing techs and helpers to insure company knowledge, procedures and quality workmanship
  • Managed large jobs and delegated responsibility to complete job ontime and according to budget
  • Maintained truck inventory
  • Estimating jobs to address customers needs and potential future issues
  • Prepared budgets and estimated costs for potential work on piping systems.
  • Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
  • Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
  • Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
  • Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
  • Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.

Professional Musician

Self-employed
03.1998 - Current
  • Toured with successful bands, providing professional, punctual backing support.
  • Built networks with local musicians to provide session support for gigs and events.
  • Taught private music lessons, adapting tuition to ages and skill levels.
  • Played various instruments professionally, including guitar, piano and drums.
  • Wrote and arranged original compositions for live music performances.
  • Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
  • Produced and recorded studio albums for various musical acts and genres.
  • Conducted ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances.
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
  • Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
  • Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre, and cabarets.
  • Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
  • Composed and arranged music and recorded music in studios for radio, film, or television.
  • Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.

Service Plumber

RJ Kielty Plumbing
06.2012 - 11.2013
  • Selected type and size of piping required for each project. Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
  • Independently worked on all residential plumbing aspects
  • Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
  • Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
  • Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.

Plumber

Heichel Plumbing
03.2012 - 06.2012
  • Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
  • Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
  • Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.

Plumber

Shreve - McGonegal
05.2011 - 02.2012
  • Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
  • Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
  • Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
  • Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
  • Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
  • Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with hand saw and saws all.
  • Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other team members

Logistics Team Member

Target
12.2006 - 03.2008

Overnight Restock Team Member

Plumber

Magnolia Plumbing
02.2003 - 03.2005

Residential and Light Commercial Service Plumber

General Manager

U-Haul
04.2002 - 02.2003
    • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
    • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
    • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
    • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
    • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
    • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
    • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
    • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
    • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
    • Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
    • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
    • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
    • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
    • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
    • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
    • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
    • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
    • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

Paralegal Assistant

Affiliates Legal Staffing
08.2000 - 11.2001
    • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
    • Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
    • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.

Data Entry Clerk

Davis & Associates
04.1999 - 08.2000
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
  • Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.

Distribution Manager

Booz, Allen
12.1996 - 04.1999
  • Controlled inventory transactions to reconcile ordering processes with demand forecasts.
  • Built and maintained relationships with key suppliers and customers to support seamless operations.
  • Developed standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping and salvaging products.
  • Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.

Personnel Clerk

USMC
01.1993 - 10.1996
  • Cross-trained to cover other personnel staff duties to facilitate office management.
  • Initiated and maintained personnel and employee-related files and records and established archives to support internal audits.
  • Facilitated employee termination process and performed employee exit interviews to relay pertinent information to appropriate personnel.
  • Developed disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions, nuclear accidents and terrorist attacks.

Education

No Degree - Graphic Design

Corcoran College of Art And Design
Washington, DC

No Degree - Business Communication, Graphic Design

Axia College of University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Professional Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • Service Titan
  • Management Skills
  • Customer Service Skills
  • 30 Years of Service Plumbing Experience
  • Creative Solutions
  • System Testing
  • Power Saws
  • Burning Torch
  • Communications Strategies
  • Repairing Pipes and Fixtures
  • Plumbing
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Profit Margins
  • Water Closets
  • Building Materials
  • Active Learning
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Water Pressure Assessment
  • Critical Thinking
  • Pipeline Layout Design
  • Plumbing Repairs
  • Piping Installation
  • Machine Operations
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Solvent Application
  • Inventory Reports
  • Project Cost Estimation
  • Residential Construction
  • Sewer and Domestic Water Lines
  • Locating Underground Utilities
  • Client Support
  • Giving Presentations
  • Estimate Preparation
  • Systems Assessment
  • Emergency Response
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • Remodels and New Construction
  • Water Heater Installation
  • Cooperative Team Member
  • Safety Techniques
  • Project Specifications
  • Drain Cleaning
  • Residential Plumbing
  • Project Deadlines
  • Sanitary Systems
  • Piping Fabrication and Installation
  • Maintain Records

Timeline

Senior Service Plumber

ProTech AC/Plumbing
01.2014 - Current

Service Plumber

RJ Kielty Plumbing
06.2012 - 11.2013

Plumber

Heichel Plumbing
03.2012 - 06.2012

Plumber

Shreve - McGonegal
05.2011 - 02.2012

Logistics Team Member

Target
12.2006 - 03.2008

Plumber

Magnolia Plumbing
02.2003 - 03.2005

General Manager

U-Haul
04.2002 - 02.2003

Paralegal Assistant

Affiliates Legal Staffing
08.2000 - 11.2001

Data Entry Clerk

Davis & Associates
04.1999 - 08.2000

Professional Musician

Self-employed
03.1998 - Current

Distribution Manager

Booz, Allen
12.1996 - 04.1999

Personnel Clerk

USMC
01.1993 - 10.1996

No Degree - Graphic Design

Corcoran College of Art And Design

No Degree - Business Communication, Graphic Design

Axia College of University of Phoenix
Gerrid J. Holcomb