Kevin Reed
Covington,KY
Summary
Detail-oriented and skilled Union Bricklayer with hands-on experience in electrical engineering, currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on maintenance. Successfully completed certifications in Circuits I & II, Electrical Construction I & II, and Maintaining Industrial Equipment. Adept at applying practical and theoretical knowledge to troubleshoot and maintain industrial systems. Seeking to leverage a strong foundation in electrical engineering and proven technical skills to transition into a maintenance role within a dynamic and growth-oriented organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Union Bricklayer
Houston Brothers Waterproofing
04.2022 - Current
- Utilizes hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects
- Works with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards
- Demonstrates safe and proper operation of heavy equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members
- Gathers waste and trash from job sites for proper placement in designated containers to keep job sites clean and organized
- Prepared and cleaned surfaces for rebuilding purposes by removing damaged tiles, bricks and mortar
- Interprets job sites Supervisors orders to complete accurate work
- Operate equipment such as boom lifts and swing stages
- Attended safety training and workshops offered by employer, bolstering overall knowledge of appropriate measures and determining areas for improvement
- Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers
Machine Operater
Storopack
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs
- Monitored machinery during operation to detect sounds of malfunction
- Adjusted machines to eliminate problems
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventative maintenance to keep machines running smoothly
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components.
Forklift Operator
Club Chef
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Correctly positioned forklifts over/under/around loaded pallets, skids
- Use RF scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventory and immediately report inventory discrepancies
- Perform 30+ daily quality checks per shift in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
- Consistently followed excellent manufacturing practices to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance
- Organized and stocked merchandise in accordance with warehouse layout
- Received, checked and inspected incoming materials and supplies
- Accurately loaded and unloaded merchandise from trucks, shelves, and containers.
Order Picker/Forklift Operator
Arvin Meritor
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Pick and sort orders
- Maintain a daily log of fulfilled orders
- Clean and inspect workstations for safety standards
- Prepare packing list for deliveries.
Education
Associate's degree - Industrial Maintenance
Gateway Technical College
Florence, KY08.2025
GED -
GateWay Community College
Covington, KY08.2003
Skills
- Time management
- Safety protocols
- Conflict resolution
- First Aid/CPR
- Training & Development
- Collaboration
- Resource Allocation
- Organizational skills
- PPE use
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Masonry
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Order Picker
- RF Scanner
- Pallet Jack
- Electrical wiring
- Electric pallet jack
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Maintaining Industrial Equipment
- Warehouse Experience
- Motor Control
- Facilities Maintenance
- Electrical experience
- Preventive Maintenance
- Schematics
- Equipment Maintenance
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Lockout and tagout procedures
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- First Aid Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Driver's License
- Electrical Motor Control 1 & 2 Certification
Awards
Deans List, 12/01/23, Recognized for academic excellence by being named to the Dean's List for the Fall Semester of 2023 and Spring Semester of 2024. Achieved this honor by maintaining a GPA of 3.7 or higher while working a full time job as a Union Bricklayer.
Timeline
Union Bricklayer
Houston Brothers Waterproofing
04.2022 - Current
Machine Operater
Storopack
01.2016 - 12.2021
Forklift Operator
Club Chef
01.2013 - 12.2016
Order Picker/Forklift Operator
Arvin Meritor
01.2008 - 12.2011
Associate's degree - Industrial Maintenance
Gateway Technical College
GED -
GateWay Community College
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