Kalayah Pendleton
Newport News,VA
Summary
Accomplished construction worker with expertise in power tool operation and heavy lifting, honed at Eastern Waterproofing & Restoration. Proven ability to enhance safety and efficiency, reducing cross-contamination risks by 30% as a sanitation technician. Strong collaborator with a keen eye for detail, ensuring high-quality standards and seamless teamwork in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Worker
Eastern Waterproofing & Restoration
03.2015 - Current
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
Sanitation Technician
Riverside Regional Medical Center
2008 - 2014
- Cleaned certain pieces daily and maintained weekly, monthly, and semi-annual procedures for less critical lines.
- Supported quality control measures by thoroughly sanitizing production equipment between product runs.
- Reduced cross-contamination risks by properly handling chemicals and maintaining designated storage areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale cleaning projects within established timeframes.
- Enhanced workplace cleanliness by diligently following sanitation protocols and procedures.
- Ensured timely completion of sanitation tasks, contributing to overall production efficiency.
- Swept, mopped and sanitized facility.
- Washed down facility walls, floors, and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
- Completed in-depth cleaning of machinery to protect consumers from contamination and illness.
- Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
- Disassembled production lines fully to avoid equipment breakdown.
- Maintained open communication lines with supervisors and peers, providing updates on progress toward daily goals while addressing any challenges encountered.
- Replaced trash bags in garbage disposal units and collected recyclable materials from receptacles, removing full bags to designated disposal areas.
- Assisted in basic maintenance and repair of cleaning equipment to reduce downtime.
- Collected, sorted, and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
- Responded to emergency sanitation needs in prompt and professional manner, alerting hazmat professionals in alignment with OSHA requirements.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
Education
No Degree - Math/science/engineering
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VANo Degree -
Norview High School
Norfolk, VAHigh School Diploma -
Kecoughtan High School
Hampton, VA06.1999
Skills
*operation of power tools
*heavy lifting
*concrete and caulk finisher
*boom and scissor lift operator
*cleaning
*factory line
Certification
*United academy boom lift certification
*United academy scissor lift certification
*OSHA 10 hour construction safety and health certification
Timeline
Construction Worker
Eastern Waterproofing & Restoration
03.2015 - Current
Sanitation Technician
Riverside Regional Medical Center
2008 - 2014
No Degree - Math/science/engineering
Virginia Union University
No Degree -
Norview High School
High School Diploma -
Kecoughtan High School