Journey Gates
Jackson,AL
Summary
Motivated construction laborer committed to learning and implementing skilled trades and meeting customer needs.
Follows instructions and leads others with equal proficiency. Cultivates productive working relationships and instills confidence and trust. Great at instructing others. I am very determined to learn and can accomplish anything. I have experience working with others and making sure plans go smoothly as possible. I have worked with the public from the time I was 12 years old. My grandmother manages a retirement home, so I worked with her until I was old enough to get a real job. I'm a hard worker, but my goal is to be a top welder. I just need someone to give me the opportunity to learn more.
And work. I might be a woman, but I feel I can accomplish any job put before me. I don't have any kids or ties at home, so.
Traveling isn't an issue for me.
I have enjoyed working construction for almost a year now. I want to further my knowledge and working abilities in this field.
Welding has become one of my favorite hobbies. When i'm home from work I weld MIG a couple hours a day most of the time.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Watch/hole Watch/ Helper
D and V Construction
Everywhere
06.2024 - Current
- Reduced the risk of accidents by maintaining a clean, organized work area around confined spaces.
- Safeguarded personnel from unauthorized entry into confined spaces by vigilantly enforcing strict security measures.
- Maximized operational efficiency through expert management of gas testing equipment and proper documentation of test results for each entry point.
- Maintained detailed records of hole watch activities, providing valuable data for future reference and analysis.
- Grinded and cleaned metal for the welders.
- Welded small jobs that needed to be done.
- Welded with stick and MIG mostly.
- I have welded TIG one time.
- Help the boilermakers or welders with whatever they need!
Farm Hand
Baggett Farms
Excel, AL
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, milking cows, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
- Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
Pre-Loader
UPS
Thomasville, AL
10.2022 - 02.2023
Unloaded big trucks.
Put the packages and items on the conveyor belt.
Sort the packages and items to which truck they belong.
Placed them in the correct spot on each truck.
I delivered them with my truck partner.
- Implemented time management techniques to balance competing priorities during fast-paced shifts.
Education
Jackson High School
Skills
- Permit-to-work system
- Fall protection
- Incident reporting
- Fire prevention techniques
- Confined space monitoring
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Heavy lifting
- Hand and power tool operation
- Heavy machinery operation
- Joining work
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Loading and unloading
Timeline
Fire Watch/hole Watch/ Helper
D and V Construction
06.2024 - Current
Pre-Loader
UPS
10.2022 - 02.2023
Farm Hand
Baggett Farms
08.2020 - Current
Jackson High School