Kelvin Locklear
Starks,LA
Summary
Focused Employee, considered expert in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Dedicated team player committed to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Pursuing role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.Professional project specialist equipped to excel in coordinating and managing project activities. Brings strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Skilled in scheduling, budget management, and stakeholder communication. Reliable and adaptable, ready to meet changing project needs and ensure successful outcomes.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Levingston Group
Hackberry, LA
04.2024 - Current
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimized for maximum project success.
- Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Elevated overall quality of completed projects by consistently monitoring progress and addressing issues proactively.
Facility Foremen
Performance Contracting
Hackberry, LA
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Operated Equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Graded and shaped land for building and finishing purposes.
- Installed interior finish items, including wall protection, doors and hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Repaired Flange leaks by tightening or replacing bolts and gaskets, utilizing different tools
- Studied designs, blueprints and drawings to create templates of boilers.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Operated several types of heavy machinery, including forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW), including lifting and rigging requirements.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Insulator/ Facility Foremen
Aptim
Sulphur, LA
04.2017 - 10.2021
- Installed and secured protective sheet metal to minimize damage and degradation.
- Maintained equipment according to manufacturer specifications and safety protocols.
- Prepared surfaces for insulation with help of adhesives, cement and other compounds.
- Cut, formed and arranged insulation to promote efficiency of materials for each project.
- Carefully evaluated blueprints and work plans to make accurate cuts and prepare correctly-sized pieces for specific installation requirements.
- Handled training for mutiple employees in proper operation and maintenance of all equipment to prevent injuries.
- Operated hand tools such as beader crimpers, brakes, and shears.
Education
Purnell Swett High School
Pembroke, NC4 2011
Electrical Engineering
University Of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC5 2012
Skills
- Drywalling
- Staff Management
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Tractor, Skid steer, manlift, excavator, Forklift, scissor lift
- Project Management
- Safety and compliance
- Plumbing
- Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Insulation cutting and measuring
- Pipe and ductwork knowledge
- First Aid/CPR (Hazwhopper Trained- Chemical Cleanup)
- Blueprint and plan experience
Leadership
- Excellent work ethic
- Teambuilding
- Multitasking abilities
- Painting
- Scaffolding construction
- Project coordination
- Time management
- Project management
- Decision-making
- Project scheduling
- Risk analysis and management
- Event planning and execution
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Organizational performance
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Levingston Group
04.2024 - Current
Facility Foremen
Performance Contracting
10.2021 - 10.2023
Insulator/ Facility Foremen
Aptim
04.2017 - 10.2021
Purnell Swett High School
Electrical Engineering
University Of North Carolina At Pembroke