Luke Calella
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator
Estes Equipment company
Chattanooga, TN
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Measured and marked material for cutting or shaping using measuring tools.
- Loaded, unloaded components onto, from pallets utilizing overhead crane system where applicable.
- Assembled components into subassemblies or complete units prior to installation.
- Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
- Installed fabricated items in accordance with drawings and specifications.
- Used hand tools to position, align and secure product components.
- Marked cutting lines and measurements on materials.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to fabricate products according to necessary specifications.
Project Manager
NTR Renovations
Knoxville, TN
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
Forman
KMF3
Karns , TN
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Supervised crews of Landscaping teams in multiple locations.
Landscape Foreman
Volunteer Lawn Inc.
Knoxville, TN
04.2015 - 02.2017
- Supervised crews during all phases of construction activities related to landscaping projects.
- Managed planting, mulching, and edging of all landscape areas.
- Assisted in the selection of plants, shrubs, trees, and other materials for landscaping projects.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Utilized automatic sprayers to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto grass and trees.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Engineering
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN05-2020
Skills
- Measurements
- Machinery Operation
- Material prepping
- Quality Inspections
- Welding equipment
- Repair work
- Troubleshooting
- Stick Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Organizational Skills
- Project Documentation
- Measurement and Calibration
- Plasma cutting
- Painting and Coating
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Specification Reading
- Power Tool Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Fabricator
Estes Equipment company
05.2024 - 06.2024
Project Manager
NTR Renovations
10.2019 - 01.2024
Forman
KMF3
03.2017 - 09.2019
Landscape Foreman
Volunteer Lawn Inc.
04.2015 - 02.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Engineering
Pellissippi State Community College