Ira Hays
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Motivated Civil Engineer with expertise in land surveying and practical construction experience. Seeking a summer internship to apply academic knowledge to real-world projects. Proficient in utilizing surveying equipment, interpreting blueprints, and collaborating effectively on construction sites. Demonstrated ability to assist in project planning, conduct site inspections, and ensure adherence to safety standards. Committed to contributing to innovative engineering solutions while gaining valuable industry experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Volunteer
Jehovah's Witnesses LDC Group
New Orleans, LA
08.2023 - Current
- Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
- Install reinforcement rods in order to add strength to the structure.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Assisted in the construction of a new building by measuring, cutting, and hammering materials.
- Provided support to skilled laborers by operating hand tools such as saws, drills, and sanders.
- Read blueprints and plans to understand scope of work required for each project.
- Installed forms for pouring concrete according to plans and specifications.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
Feight Associate
Home Depot
New Orleans, LA
06.2020 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from trucks utilizing pallet jacks.
- Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping and organizing the warehouse.
- Collaborated with other team members to ensure efficient operation of the warehouse operations department.
- Picked and packed required merchandise from storage areas and delivered to sales floors.
- Created appropriate storage space within assigned areas, transporting and stacking received items safely.
Survey Technician
Mckay And Associates
Arabi, LA
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted surveys of land parcels and associated structures for county tax assessment purposes.
- Assisted in the development of survey plans, maps, skhes, and other documents.
- Maintained records of survey data and related information according to established protocols.
- Performed field measurements using total station instruments, GPS receivers, and other tools.
- Prepared topographic maps from survey data collected in the field.
- Compiled reports on survey results including recommendations for changes or improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA12-2026
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Electrician Resedential
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA05-2020
Skills
- Construction
- AutoCAD
- Land surveying
- Team building
- Precision measurement
- Field surveying
- GPS Navigation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Drafting abilities
- Surveying equipment
- Site surveying
- Concrete mixing
- Site preparation
- Planning and scheduling
Timeline
Survey Technician
Mckay And Associates
05.2024 - 07.2024
Construction Volunteer
Jehovah's Witnesses LDC Group
08.2023 - Current
Feight Associate
Home Depot
06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of New Orleans
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Electrician Resedential
Delgado Community College
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