Mustafa Nelson
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Plumbing Excavation Lead
Done Right Today
Wilmington, DE
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Led excavation operations for residential plumbing projects, ensuring accurate trenching for water, sewer, and drainage systems
- Coordinated crew activities, equipment usage, and jobsite safety in compliance with OSHA standards
- Maintained productivity while meeting local codes, inspection requirements, and tight deadlines
- Reduced rework and utility strikes through accurate site layout, utility locating, and plan interpretation
Plumbing Excavation
TLC Drain and Sewer
Bridgeport, PA
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Performed excavation for water, sewer, and drain line installations and repairs
- Safely exposed existing utilities and plumbing systems using hand tools and machinery
- Supported efficient workflow to meet project deadlines and quality standards
Plumbing Excavation
Horizon Services
Norristown, PA
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Installed, worked on, and repaired various different types of sewer and water lines including pvc, cast iron, sdr, terracotta, galvanized and copper pipes
- Repaired and replaced sewer lines using various methods including pipe bursting, lining, and conventional replacement
- Dug various size trenches by both hand shovel and be excavator working in countless different conditions and environments to get the job done
Drain Cleaner/ Service Plumber
Horizon Services
Norristown, PA
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided general plumbing and drain cleaning services
- Performed diagnostic tests and repair faulty systems
- Installed sinks, toilets, tub fixtures and water heaters
- Repair leaks and test pipe systems
Plumbing Apprentice
Horizon Services
Norristown, PA
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Diagnosed problems and/or failures in residential plumbing systems
- Testing for leaks in new and repaired systems to ensure items were functioning and safe
- Operating equipment used in the maintenance and repair of plumbing working in various environmental conditions and elements
Lead Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Company
Philadelphia, PA
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Managed product levels across accounts to ensure availability and meet customer demands
- Meet customers service expectations through communication, problem solving, and follow ups
- Train new and existing employees in standard procedures
- Assessed product needs and supported inventory maintenance to align with sales forecasts
- Served as primary contact for merchandisers in trade during supervisor absence, facilitating communication and issue resolution
Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Company
Philadelphia, PA
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Stocked and rotated Coca-Cola products across multiple stores to ensure freshness and availability
- Maintained and organized store displays, shelves, racks, and coolers to enhance product visibility and attractiveness
- Operating jack pallets and hand trucks
- Managed and organized back room stock for efficient retrieval and inventory management
Plumbing Apprentice
IBN Master Plumbing LLC
Philadelphia, Pa
02.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted senior plumbers with installations and repairs of plumbing systems.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure safety and efficiency on job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot plumbing issues effectively.
Education
Plumbing And Heating
Orleans Technical College
Philadelphia, Pa 01.2016 - 03.2017
Penn Foster High School
Scranton, PASkills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Excavation techniques
- Utility locating
- Plumbing installation
- Trench safety
- Code compliance
- Problem solving
- Crew coordination
Timeline
Plumbing Excavation Lead
Done Right Today
02.2025 - 02.2026
Plumbing Excavation
TLC Drain and Sewer
09.2022 - 01.2025
Plumbing Excavation
Horizon Services
07.2019 - 09.2022
Drain Cleaner/ Service Plumber
Horizon Services
02.2018 - 07.2019
Plumbing Apprentice
Horizon Services
03.2017 - 02.2018
Plumbing And Heating
Orleans Technical College
01.2016 - 03.2017
Lead Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Company
05.2015 - 03.2017
Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Company
05.2014 - 05.2015
Plumbing Apprentice
IBN Master Plumbing LLC
02.2013 - 05.2014
Penn Foster High School