Michael Russell
Laguna Woods
Summary
Dedicated laborer skilled in grading, compaction, and pipe laying. Committed to maintaining a safe and clean work environment while operating heavy machinery.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sandblaster Painter
Crosno Construction
Arroyo Grande
02.2024 - Current
- Operated sandblasting equipment to prepare surfaces for painting and coating.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during all sandblasting operations.
- Collaborated with team members to support project timelines and quality standards.
- Assisted in material handling and site cleanup after sandblasting tasks were completed.
- Followed instructions from supervisors to meet specific project requirements efficiently.
- Set up and operated sandblasting equipment according to safety protocols.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on machinery before use in order to identify potential issues.
- Prepared surfaces for sandblasting by removing rust, dirt, paint, and other debris.
- Provided assistance in the loading and unloading of materials into the sandblast hopper using forklift.
- Followed established environmental regulations when disposing of waste generated from projects.
- Used hand tools such as chisels, hammers, scrapers, wire brushes for more detailed cleaning tasks.
- Monitored air pressure levels throughout the duration of the project to ensure consistent results.
- Ensured that proper protective clothing was worn during any operation involving hazardous materials such as silica-based media or chemicals.
- Assisted with training new employees in safe operating procedures for sandblasters.
- Maintained endurance while applying strength and using hand-eye coordination to increase productivity and quality.
- Mixed paints and coatings to achieve desired colors and finishes.
- Ensured proper ventilation and safety measures during painting tasks.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines effectively.
- Conducted final inspections to ensure quality standards were met consistently.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
Laborer
Everlevel
Chino
04.2021 - 02.2024
- Prep for paint and painted concrete
- Used 5000 psi hot pressure washer
- Worked on steep grade conditions
- Worked in high elevation and rough weather conditions
- Used shovels, picks, rakes, and digbars to grade soil.
- Used jumping jacks, rollers and vibe plates to compact soil and base
- Setup and used lasers to check grade
- Read plans to help with accomplishing daily tasks
- Pipe laying and repair
- Shoring installation and removal
- Used jackhammers and rotohammers for concrete demolition
- Built forms, mixed and poured concrete
- Operated skid steers, skip loaders, forklift / gradall, boom lift, water truck, dump trucks
- Poured and raked asphalt
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment
Laborer
Rockforce
Lake Forest
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Used picks, digbars, grade rakes and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and base.
- Performed heavy labor such as ditch digging, paving and hauling.
- Worked in confined spaces requiring tripod harness setup.
- Worked in hazardous conditions requiring respirator and tyvek suits.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Measured, cut and laid out materials based on individual job requirements.
- Coordinated communication between equipment operators via two-way radios and hand signals.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion.
- Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
- Operated water truck, rock truck, skid steer, skip loader, forklift, boom lift, roller, jumping jack tamper, remote compactor (bomag), concrete vibration backpack
Laborer
Dogmode
North Salt Lake
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Operated industrial remote control floor sanitizing machine.
- Operated industrial artificial turf sanitizing machine
- Used landscaping tools to clear large areas of overgrowth.
- Cleaned / maintained swimming pool and surrounding area
- Cleaned / maintained grounds inside and outside.
- Assisted management of employees during technician shifts.
Sales Representative
Family Home Improvement
Whittier
02.2016 - 06.2018
- Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions for home improvements and meet target budgets.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and enhance loyalty and retention.
- Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
- Improved profitability, developing pipeline utilizing multiple marketing channels and sales strategies.
- Maximized efficiency and time management by effectively planning and organizing client routes within territory.
- Followed-up with clients after installations to assess quality service and customer satisfaction.
- Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
Sales Representative
Guitar Center
Fountain Valley
10.2009 - 12.2015
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and enhance loyalty and retention.
- Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
- Improved profitability, developing pipeline utilizing multiple marketing channels and sales strategies.
- Merchandising and pricing items on the sales floor.
- Stayed current with new product knowledge.
- Cleaned and maintained sales floor.
Laborer
Four Seasons Landscaping and Snow Removal
Chicago
02.2007 - 09.2009
- Operated snow plow truck and Gator plow.
- Operated excavator to load salt trucks.
- Used shovels and salters to remove snow from large commercial and government properties
- Hand loaded trucks with 50lbs bags of salt
- Worked through intense weather conditions for long hours.
- Maintained machines and yard in preparations for storm cleanup
Education
High School Diploma -
Upland High School
Upland, CA05.2001
Recording Arts -
Citrus College
Glendora, CA05.2005
Skills
- Grading
- Compaction
- Tamper
- Roller
- Vibe Plate
- Pipe Laying
- Pipe Repair
- Pressure Washer
- Paint Prep
- Painting
- Mixing Concrete
- Pouring Concrete
- Basic Carpentry
- Building Forms
- Stripping Forms
- Debris and Litter Control
- Loading and Unloading Proficiency
- Carrying Heavy Loads
- Ditch Digging
- Grinders
- Chop Saw
- Skill Saw
- Jackhammer
- Skid Steer
- Skip Loader
- Water Truck
- Rock Truck
- Dump Truck
- Boom Lift
- Forklift
- Building Scaffolding
- Sand Blasting
- Painting
Timeline
Sandblaster Painter
Crosno Construction
02.2024 - Current
Laborer
Everlevel
04.2021 - 02.2024
Laborer
Rockforce
02.2019 - 04.2021
Laborer
Dogmode
08.2018 - 01.2019
Sales Representative
Family Home Improvement
02.2016 - 06.2018
Sales Representative
Guitar Center
10.2009 - 12.2015
Laborer
Four Seasons Landscaping and Snow Removal
02.2007 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
Upland High School
Recording Arts -
Citrus College