Nicholas Ratliff
Friendsville,TN
Summary
Motivated construction laborer committed to learning and implementing skilled trades and meeting customer needs. Follows instructions and leads others with equal proficiency. Cultivates productive working relationships and instills confidence and trust.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
0311 Infantry Rifleman
USMC Camp Lejuene
Maryville, TN
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Performed guard duty and maintained security of assigned areas.
- Maintained and operated infantry weapons systems such as M4 carbine rifles, M203 grenade launchers, and M249 Squad Automatic Weapons.
- Assisted in the preparation of defensive positions for combat operations.
- Utilized night vision devices to conduct surveillance operations at night.
- Organized ammunition supply points; distributed ammunition in accordance with established procedures.
- Communicated effectively with team members using hand signals, radio communications equipment, and other methods as necessary.
- Took part in training exercises designed to improve individual skillsets and collective unit capabilities.
- Interpreted maps accurately for navigation purposes during long marches or patrol movements.
- Followed orders from superiors promptly without hesitation; completed tasks within specified deadlines.
- Operated and mounted night vision devices to zero in and engage targets.
- Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations.
- Practiced hand-to-hand combat techniques to prepare for close-quarters combat situations.
- Conducted daily physical fitness training to maintain combat readiness.
- Engaged in marksmanship training with various weapons systems to ensure accuracy and proficiency.
- Engaged in vehicle maintenance and operation for tactical mobility.
- Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
- Conducted regular war games without live ammunition to practice scouting, attacks and counteroffensive movements.
- Maintained peak physical condition to stay ready for challenging missions.
Warehouse Worker
Factory Parts
Maryville, TN
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Investigated any reported problems regarding shipping errors or damages.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
Builder's Laborer
AMS
Rockford, TN
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Carried out tasks as instructed by supervisors such as digging trenches, mixing cement and operating power tools.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials from delivery trucks to construction sites.
- Cleared debris from construction sites and disposed of it according to regulations.
- Provided support during demolition activities, including breaking down walls and tearing up floors.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, saws and drills for various tasks related to building projects.
- Cleaned up after work was completed each day, ensuring all tools were put away safely.
- Assisted with carpentry duties such as measuring, cutting and fitting timber components.
- Worked collaboratively with other tradespeople onsite in order to complete tasks efficiently.
- Followed instructions given by supervisors regarding the use of specialist equipment or machinery.
- Reported any issues or concerns immediately upon discovery while working onsite.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Completed general carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and plumbing installations and repairs.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to improve deficient areas and meet code.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
Glass Cutter
Guilded Mirrors
Maryville, TN
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Accurately measured and cut glass to specific dimensions using a hand-held cutting tool.
- Maintained the sharpness of cutting tools by replacing worn blades and grinding wheels.
- Assisted in creating custom stained glass designs for clients.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Performed daily maintenance on equipment such as saws, grinders, drills.
- Operated machinery safely and efficiently according to company protocols.
- Followed all safety regulations while operating power tools and handling materials.
- Cleaned up debris from cutting processes to ensure a safe work environment.
- Utilized specialized techniques such as sandblasting and beveling when necessary.
- Recorded measurements accurately on job tickets for production tracking purposes.
- Collaborated with team members to discuss project objectives and timeline expectations.
- Loaded and unloaded pieces of glass onto delivery vehicles as needed.
- Trained entry-level employees on proper use of equipment and procedures.
- Developed cost estimates based on time required for each job assignment.
- Maintained tidy, organized, and safe work environments.
- Performed physical and visual quality control inspections at different stages in process to quickly identify issues.
- Used hand, power, and pneumatic tools to efficiently and accurately complete projects.
- Prepared glass for cutting by applying oil to cutting lines and smoothed cut edges through polishing and grinding.
- Offered project management support by overseeing deadlines and promptly reporting potential obstacles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pennfoster
Chandler, AZ12-2023
High School Diploma -
William Blount High School
Maryville, TN04-2017
Skills
- Target detection
- Land Navigation
- Language skills
- Survival skills
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Explosives handling
- Managing PPE
- Hand tools operation
- Flooring Installation
- Painting techniques
- Concrete mixing
- Site cleanup
- Demolition Techniques
- Tile setting
- Drywall Installation
- Construction
- Framing
- Team Collaboration
- Material Handling
- Warehouse Organization
- Loading and unloading
- Order Fulfillment
- Basic Mathematics
- Forklift Operation
- Punctual and Dependable
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Able to lift and carry 60 lbs
- Packaging and Labeling
- Stacking and Staging
- Pallet Jacks
- Inventory Management
- Health and Safety Regulations
Affiliations
- I keep my truck running on my off time
- Maintain my yard
- Taking care of my wife
Accomplishments
- Graduated boot camp
- Honor algebra credits
Custom
- volunteered for multiple food drives while in the service
- trying to volunteer for a hot line
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Factory Parts
05.2024 - 10.2024
0311 Infantry Rifleman
USMC Camp Lejuene
02.2023 - 11.2024
Builder's Laborer
AMS
03.2022 - 12.2022
Glass Cutter
Guilded Mirrors
09.2019 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Pennfoster
High School Diploma -
William Blount High School
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