Laquante Bell
General Labor
Norfolk,VA
Summary
General Laborer maintaining clean, organized worksites to reduce hazards and keep daily production moving on schedule. Supports material handling, basic hand and power tools, and tool and equipment maintenance across fast-paced job sites. Brings a consistent safety mindset, steady attendance, and flexible support for changing shift demands.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
General Laborer
Earthcore
05.2025 - 08.2026
- Kept worksites clean and organized to reduce hazards and support safer daily operations.
- Assisted team members with labor tasks requiring coordination and hands-on support.
- Moved materials between storage and production areas using careful loading and unloading practices.
- Completed assigned tasks efficiently to support on-time project completion within set deadlines.
- Used a strong work ethic and willingness to learn to adapt quickly to changing labor needs.
Groundsman Helper
City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Utilities
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Collected garbage from assigned routes and assisted with waste collection during truck stops.
- Reported injuries, incidents, and property damage to supervisors, then waited for direction before taking action.
- Documented route changes and job obstacles with written notes and company camera photos.
- Worked closely with supervisors to improve route efficiency and identify better field practices.
Custodial Maintenance Worker
City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Utilities
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Maintained clean, comfortable environments through routine vacuuming, window cleaning, and dusting in commercial buildings.
- Performed floor stripping, sealing, and finishing to restore and protect surfaces during deep-cleaning assignments.
- Adapted quickly to changing schedules and priorities while maintaining steady service levels and dependable daily coverage.
Shipbuilder
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked independently and with crews to support skilled trades on specialized ship repair tasks.
- Used strong organization and time management to balance multiple projects and stay on schedule.
- Reviewed paperwork carefully, identified discrepancies, and routed them for prompt correction.
- Handled physically demanding work under changing conditions while maintaining a strong work ethic.
- Used hand and power tools safely while assisting with basic tool and equipment maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oscar Smith High School
Chesapeake, VASkills
- Tool and equipment maintenance
- Floor cleaning
- Cleaning expertise
- Preventive maintenance
- Hand and power tool use
- Loading and unloading
- Material handling
- Workplace safety
- Waste collection
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
General Laborer
Earthcore
05.2025 - 08.2026
Groundsman Helper
City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Utilities
09.2024 - 05.2025
Custodial Maintenance Worker
City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Utilities
01.2023 - 10.2024
Shipbuilder
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
04.2022 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Oscar Smith High School