Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
ROTC Program & Military Mini Boot Camp
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Manuel Woods

Pflugerville

Summary

Supported client in implementing respiratory techniques for improved breathing efficiency

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

In-Home Caregiver

Brandi Cosby
Twentynine Palms
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
  • Administered medication following prescribed schedules and guidelines.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients within the home.
  • Documented daily care activities and changes in client conditions accurately.
  • Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social outings for clients.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting and vacuuming.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Provided emotional support by listening attentively to concerns expressed by clients.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations in a calm manner.

Basic Welder

Mago Salazar
Jurupa Valley
11.2020 - 01.2023
  • Operated welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule.
  • Reported equipment malfunctions to management for timely repairs.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.

General Labor Construction Worker

People Ready
Corona
10.2019 - 01.2023
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Assisted skilled tradespeople in completing construction tasks efficiently.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials for multiple job sites daily.
  • Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure project timelines were met.
  • Cleared debris and prepared sites for new construction activities.
  • Conducted routine inspections of work areas to uphold cleanliness standards.
  • Operated power tools such as saws, drills, and grinders safely.
  • Worked with a team of laborers to complete projects efficiently.
  • Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks such as painting, sanding, staining.
  • Cleaned up construction debris and hazardous materials from work sites.
  • Installed insulation into walls using hand tools or staple guns.
  • Repaired damaged structures including roofs, floors, walls.
  • Loaded and unloaded building supplies from delivery trucks onto job sites.
  • Reported any issues or problems encountered during the course of work.
  • Set up scaffolding for workers to access higher levels of buildings.
  • Lifted and transported heavy materials to designated areas on construction sites.
  • Measured and cut lumber according to job specifications.
  • Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times during work hours.
  • Inspected completed work to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Monitored the progress of projects to ensure completion within deadlines.
  • Assisted in the installation of drywall, doors, and windows.
  • Removed old fixtures or appliances prior to installing new ones.
  • Troubleshot problems encountered during construction process quickly.
  • Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
  • Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
  • Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
  • Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
  • Completed general carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and plumbing installations and repairs.
  • Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
  • Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lee V. Pollard
Corona, CA
05-2019

Skills

  • Personal hygiene
  • Medication administration
  • Emergency response
  • Safety protocols
  • Compassionate listening
  • Meal preparation
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Cleaning and sanitizing

ROTC Program & Military Mini Boot Camp

ROTC Program (High School) Developed discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills. Completed a 7 day training program at Camp Pendleton emphasizing physical fitness, discipline and teamwork. Received numerous ribbons for completing tasks in the ROTC Program and graduation of mini bootcamp.

Certification

Successfully passed a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) background check

Affiliations

Enjoys fitness and regular strength training, supporting physical stamina for labor-intensive work.

Trains family dog in obedience and service tasks to assist with mobility and respiratory health needs, showing patience, consistency, and responsibility.

Outdoor enthusiast with experience in fishing and hunting, emphasizing focus, safety, and self-reliance.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

In-Home Caregiver

Brandi Cosby
01.2023 - Current

Basic Welder

Mago Salazar
11.2020 - 01.2023

General Labor Construction Worker

People Ready
10.2019 - 01.2023

High School Diploma -

Lee V. Pollard