KENNETH HAWKINS
Jasper,TX
Summary
Motivated and dependable professional seeking an opportunity to utilize strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills in a dynamic work environment. Committed to providing excellent service, building positive relationships, and contributing to the success of the organization while continuing to grow professionally.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Painter, Window Specialist, and Scissor Lift
Gated Rentals
Jasper, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised painting projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines.
- Trained and mentored junior painters on techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed color schemes and solutions, enhancing aesthetic appeal of properties.
- Collaborated with property management to assess painting needs and prioritize tasks.
Prep Cook/BR
Cardinal Culinary Services
Alvin, TX
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies
- Label and store ingredients properly
- Sanitize all surfaces, cutting boards, and utensils
- Keep logs or checklists for prep tasks
- Perform necessary prep cooking for all meals
Firewatch
Georgia Pacific
Pineland, TX
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Start as strap operator, strapping loads of lumber
- Load trucks with ordered product
- Move up into firewatch position
- Observe welders and cutters for stray sparks, slag or holes in gas lines
- Maintain clean and safe work area making sure there was no debris to catch fire
Distribution Center Operations Manager
Ricky Enterprise
Woodville, TX
07.2016 - 04.2021
- Plan, direct, or coordinate the storage.
- Distribution operations within an organization
- Engaged in storing or distributing materials or products.
- Recommend merchandise or services that will meet customers' needs.
- Confer with production, sales, shipping, warehouse, or common carrier personnel to expedite or trace shipments
- Direct specified departments or units to prepare and ship orders to designated locations
- Inspect outgoing work for compliance with customers' specification
Stocker
Kellog
Beaumont, TX
08.2016 - 08.2018
Welder
Golden Dragon
Silsbee, TX
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Welded trailers for 18-Wheelers
Welder
Personnel Staffing
Beaumont, TX
12.2011 - 01.2012
- Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
- Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges.
Welder
Safe Haven LLC
Jennings, LA
11.2010 - 12.2010
- Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys
- Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
- Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates
Labor
Port Agg Inc
Jennings, LA
09.2010 - 10.2010
- Use daily production sheets or work tickets to determine work assignments, and identify production equipment.
- Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers
- Connect hoses and operate equipment to move liquid materials into and out of storage tanks on vessels.
Labor
Jeff Davis Police Jury
Jennings, LA
11.2008 - 05.2009
- Use daily production sheets or work tickets to determine work assignments, and identify production equipment.
- Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers
- Connect hoses and operate equipment to move liquid materials into and out of storage tanks on vessels.
Production Helper
Spun Gold Mgt Ltd
Jennings, LA
04.2008 - 08.2008
- Help production workers by performing duties of lesser skill, such as supplying or holding materials or tools.
- Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators; and observe equipment to detect any malfunctions.
- Record information such as the number of products tested, meter readings, and dates and times of product production.
Welder Helper, Welder, Cutter, and Welder Fitter
LeeVac Shipyard
Jennings, LA
01.2008 - 04.2008
- Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components, fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
Production Laborer/Helper
Hawkeye Electric Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
10.2007 - 12.2007
- Performed a variety of routine tasks to assist in production activities.
Production/Laborer Helper
Port Agg Inc.
Jennings, TX
04.2005 - 05.2005
- Help production workers by performing duties of lesser skill, such as supplying or holding materials or tools
- Operate machinery used in the production process, assist machine operators; and to detect any malfunctions.
- Record information such as the number of products tested, meter readings, and dates and times of product production.
Chipper/Grinder
Lufkin Industries
Lufkin, TX
03.2004 - 07.2004
- Chipping and grinding of metal materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Arthur High School
Lake Arthur, LASkills
- Worked in merchandising and customer service for product brands
- Experienced lumber mill worker and welder
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Certification
- 07/2025 Merchant Mariner Credential United States Coast Guard
- 08/2024 TWIC Transportation Workers Identification Credentials
Timeline
Lead Painter, Window Specialist, and Scissor Lift
Gated Rentals
08.2025 - Current
Prep Cook/BR
Cardinal Culinary Services
10.2024 - 04.2025
Firewatch
Georgia Pacific
04.2024 - 04.2024
Stocker
Kellog
08.2016 - 08.2018
Distribution Center Operations Manager
Ricky Enterprise
07.2016 - 04.2021
Welder
Golden Dragon
06.2012 - 08.2013
Welder
Personnel Staffing
12.2011 - 01.2012
Welder
Safe Haven LLC
11.2010 - 12.2010
Labor
Port Agg Inc
09.2010 - 10.2010
Labor
Jeff Davis Police Jury
11.2008 - 05.2009
Production Helper
Spun Gold Mgt Ltd
04.2008 - 08.2008
Welder Helper, Welder, Cutter, and Welder Fitter
LeeVac Shipyard
01.2008 - 04.2008
Production Laborer/Helper
Hawkeye Electric Inc.
10.2007 - 12.2007
Production/Laborer Helper
Port Agg Inc.
04.2005 - 05.2005
Chipper/Grinder
Lufkin Industries
03.2004 - 07.2004
High School Diploma -
Lake Arthur High School