Neil Bender
Bellwood,Illinois
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. Punctual and efficient team player who can receive and distribute instructions to fellow teammates in an effort to maximize labor efficiency and minimize cost.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plumbing Apprentice
Sound Plumbing
Chicago, IL
03.2018 - Current
- Cut openings in walls for installation of new fixtures or pipes.
- Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
- Maintained cleanliness at work sites throughout the day.
- Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems for compliance with local building codes.
- Provided assistance in troubleshooting problems with existing systems.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Set up tools and equipment on job sites and kept work areas neat.
- Collaborated with contractors on various projects.
- Performed preventative maintenance on plumbing systems.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Installed water and drainage systems for buildings and homes under plumber supervision.
- Organized tools and supplies needed for each job site.
- Replaced faulty valves, faucets, washers, gaskets and seals.
- Estimated time and material costs to include in project plans.
Shift Manager
Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Des Plaines, IL
06.2012 - 01.2018
- Scheduled shifts for security personnel based on staffing needs for each shift period.
- Managed access control systems including issuing visitor passes, tracking employee attendance.
- Evaluated daily activity, incidents and irregularities and recorded equipment and property damage, theft, and presence of unauthorized persons.
- Monitored staff performance, providing guidance and direction when needed.
- Monitored and authorized employee and guest access to guard against theft.
- Maintained team compliance with professionalism guidelines and security team standards.
- Trained new security officers on safety protocols and company standards.
- Provided training sessions for new security personnel on relevant policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Oversaw highly effective security team and managed scheduling and resource allocation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Patrick College Prep
Chicago05-2002
Construction Management
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, ILSkills
- Pipe Installation
- Fixture Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Leak Detection
- Preventive Maintenance
Certification
- City of Chicago Department of Buildings Plumbers Apprentice License #: A202161
Timeline
Plumbing Apprentice
Sound Plumbing
03.2018 - Current
Shift Manager
Rivers Casino Des Plaines
06.2012 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Saint Patrick College Prep
Construction Management
Oakton Community College
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