Melvin Powell Jr.
Summary
Motivated Plumbing Apprentice knowledgeable about reading diagrams, using equipment and maintaining site safety. Excellent listening, organizational and problem-solving skills. Offering 3 years of experience in similar positions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plumbing Apprentice
Eaton Plumbing
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
- Removed old sinks, toilets and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes. Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Operated ground microphones and listening discs to locate hidden water line leaks.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.
Bartender /Restaurant Server
PF Chang's Restaurant
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
Server
Hen Quarter
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Education
Apprentice - Plumbing
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH05.2025
Skills
- Piping Installation
- Power Tool Use
- Equipment Operation
- Safety Practices
- Hand Tool Use
- Blueprint Reading
- Materials Distribution
- Materials Handling
- Maintenance Understanding
- Basic Repairs Knowledge
- Physical Stamina
- Site Excavation
- Equipment Monitoring, and Operation
Certification
- OSHA - 10
- Certification of completion for APHC Apprentice Program 2022 - 2023
- Entry Level Construction - NCCER
Timeline
Plumbing Apprentice
Eaton Plumbing
01.2021 - 09.2023
Bartender /Restaurant Server
PF Chang's Restaurant
05.2020 - 03.2021
Server
Hen Quarter
05.2019 - 10.2020
Apprentice - Plumbing
Columbus State Community College
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