Jason Sparks
Rhodes,MI
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Sparks Painting
Rhodes, MI
04.2018 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs for successful business.
- Extensive customer service
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose solutions.
Insulator, Local 47
Advanced Industrial Services Inc.
Midland, MI
04.2014 - 08.2018
- Applied and handled insulating products such as foam, fiberglass and cloth with mud.
- Operated hand tools such as beader crimpers, brakes and shears.
- Installed and secured protective sheet metal.
- Measured, cut and laid insulating blankets for water heaters and tanks.
- Carefully evaluated blueprints and work plans to make accurate cuts and prepare correctly-sized pieces for specific installation requirements.
- Cut, formed and arranged insulation to promote efficiency of materials for each project.
- Fabricated materials for installation in commercial projects
- Maintained equipment according to manufacturer specifications and safety protocols.
- Protected team members and building users from harm by adhering to strict asbestos remediation procedures when locating, removing and sealing off old insulation.
Industrial Painter, Local 1803
Faulkner's Construction
Midland, MI
08.2014 - 04.2018
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues in fast-paced environment.
- Followed safety procedures and used protective gear to prevent injury and maintain safe working environment.
Pipeline, Laborer Local 355
Lunda Construction
Battle Creek, MI
11.2009 - 12.2014
- Follow Safety guidelines put in place by the union and plants
- Signaled equipment operators to align machinery.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Extensive customer service
- Punctual
- Operation of multiple lifts on construction site
- Safety training with Dow Chemical, Dow Corning, GM Truck and Bus
- Excellent organizational skills
- Self starter
- Extensive construction experience
- Mentored new employees by providing guidance on safety and proper techniques.
- Provided maintenance for construction equipment.
Pipeline, Laborer, Local 355
Precision Pipeline
Battle Creek, MI
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Pulling sheet pilling and putting in sheet pilling
- Maintenance of backhoe
- Safety of Crew
- Flagging traffic
- Drilling crew
- All varieties of weather at 12-16 hour days
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Working as a team
- Signaled equipment operators to align machinery.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
Jogger
Quad Graphics
Midland, MI
06.2006 - 05.2009
- Move paper off a running press and place it on a pile
- stay organized and neat
- fast pace work
Carpenter, Local 687
City Renovations & Trim
Detroit, MI
04.2000 - 10.2004
- Attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kearsley High School
Flint06.1994
Certification - Quality Control And Safety
Great Lakes Training
Midland, MI02.2011
Certification - Quality Control And Safety
MUST Safety Training
Midland, MI03.2011
Certification - Quality Control And Safety
OSHA 10 Training
Midland, MI03.2011
Skills
- Pipeline Sand Blasting
- Flag man
- Drilling pipeline
- Sheet pilling Pipeline
- Maintenance of Heavy equipment
- Knowledge of blueprints
- Extensive customer service
- Responsible of basic carpentry skills
- Quality control
- Team work
- Dry wall, Insulation
- Operation of construction lifts
- Safety training
- Organizational skills
- Staff Training
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Sparks Painting
04.2018 - Current
Industrial Painter, Local 1803
Faulkner's Construction
08.2014 - 04.2018
Insulator, Local 47
Advanced Industrial Services Inc.
04.2014 - 08.2018
Pipeline, Laborer, Local 355
Precision Pipeline
08.2013 - 08.2014
Pipeline, Laborer Local 355
Lunda Construction
11.2009 - 12.2014
Jogger
Quad Graphics
06.2006 - 05.2009
Carpenter, Local 687
City Renovations & Trim
04.2000 - 10.2004
High School Diploma -
Kearsley High School
Certification - Quality Control And Safety
Great Lakes Training
Certification - Quality Control And Safety
MUST Safety Training
Certification - Quality Control And Safety
OSHA 10 Training