Dedicated team player with extensive construction knowledge and understanding of how to operate within a Health Care environment safely and effectively. Willing to learn and advance knowledge and skills to become better at my job for my coworkers and to better patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic / Construction
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg , Virginia
12.2010 - Current
Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for projects.
Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
Monitored, coached and supervised team when supverisor was away, or off.
Designed and installed Unistrut frames/ brackets for various projects around the hospital
Knowledge on how to run different types of baseboard, trim, crown molding, ect.
Supervised additional subcontractors and craftsmen.
Delivered high level of service to projects and effectively resolved any issues.
Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
Utilized all types of hand tools/ power tools to complete projects.
Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
General Knowledge of framing with wood, and metal
Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
Gathered waste and trash from job sites to keep job sites safe, clean and organized.
Prepared and cleaned surfaces for rebuilding purposes by removing damaged tiles, bricks and mortar.
Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
Prepared job sites for work plans by measuring and marking different distances.
Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
Operated equipment such as fork trucks, tractors, and ect.
Communicated with equipment operators to effectively assign equipment and manage smooth materials movements. ( Cranes, and other lifts)
Erected and removed temporary structures such as caffolding to meet team needs.
Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
Attended safety trainings and workshops offered by employer, bolstering overall knowledge of appropriate measures and determining areas requiring improvement.
Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.
Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Used nail guns, saws and grinders
Worked on the Habitat For Humanity house Centra sponsored ( frameing/ ran all the trim and baseboar/ set trusses for roof)
Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
Mixed, spread and patched concrete to specifications
Measured precise amounts of concrete
Completed physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 100 pounds to move job materials.
Wrote and led safety talks/ powerpoint presentations for our construction team safety meetings
ASHE trained/ certified
Assisted with floor x-ray services and locating potential hazards for floor and wall cutting or drilling
Worked 3 years as Manpower employee before being hired full time.
Snow removal for 12 years
Photo Lab Technician
Ritz Camera
Lynchburg, VA
01.2007 - 03.2008
Calculated and mixed chemical developer, stop bath and fixer chemicals to develop reels.
Developed and processed film
Restored old photos from 35mm film, vintages slides, and scans
Maintained chemical levels and solution integrity for automatic processors and hand development systems.
Changed water and air filters on photo equipment to keep equipment in optimum working condition.
Performed opening and closing procedures on equipment
Managed photo lab inventory, placing orders for toner, ink and paper when supplies were low.
Accepted and completed in-person and online orders for photographs and photo merchandise.
Trained employees on proper procedures for handling money, printing photographs and restocking supplies.
Maintained lab printers and processing equipment, ensuring proper functioning for each shift.
Calibrated both film proccesor and photo printer with graph charts and chemical test
Counted cash registers before and after hours, and took cash depostit to bank after closing
Sold and serviced 35mm and Digital cameras
Changed out light sensitive paper in a dark room
Color corrected each individual photo from film or digital camera
Education
High School Diploma -
Gretna High School
Gretna, VA
06.2006
Skills
Safety on/off jobsites
Good communication
Problem solver
General Housekeeping
Basic Equipment Operation
Hand and Power Tool Operation
Cement/ mortar Mixing
Proper waste disposal for a healthcare environment