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Perry Graham

Chicago,IL

Summary

Motivated building maintenance professional with hands-on experience in carpentry, facilities upkeep, and project support. Completed a Building automation shop Internship at the University of Chicago and a graduate of Revolution Workshop’s Trades Pathways Program, with a strong foundation in the skilled trades. Demonstrates consistent proficiency in quality control, safety compliance, time management, and efficient execution of tasks. Adept at supporting diverse maintenance operations with attention to detail and a strong work ethic.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Facilities & Services Intern

University Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
04.2025 - Current

Building Automation Shop

  • Electrical and Controls Understanding
  • Industry Knowledge

Laborer / Demolition (Laid Off)

Pit Stop Demolition
Chicago, IL
10.2024 - Current
  • Demolition, deconstruction, site preparation and cleanup.

Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program

Revolution Workshop
Chicago, IL
08.2025 - 11.2025
  • 12-week pre-apprenticeship training program.
  • OSHA-10, Adult CPR and NCCER certifications.
  • Built and installed a modular room/bathroom with a door, window and roof.
  • Installed electrical equipment in modular walls, cutting and bending conduits to size.
  • Installed lights, switches, wiring and hung electrical panels.
  • Demolished and framed metal and wooden walls, drywall hanging and finishing, priming and painting, installed laminate flooring and setting ceramic tile.
  • Communication and technical skills training.
  • Assisted in workshop setup and organization of materials for daily sessions.
  • Supported instructors by preparing tools and equipment for hands-on projects.

Construction Projects

Revolution Workshop
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Built a wooden shed: Framed walls, door, windows and roof with 2x4's and 2x6's.
  • Installed electrical equipment in modular walls. Cut and bent conduit to size, installed light switches, pulled wire, and hung electrical panel. Framed metal and wooden walls.

Warehouse Associate & Trainer

RJW
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials throughout the warehouse.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading shipments efficiently.
  • Organized inventory and maintained accurate stock records.

Warehouse Associate & Lead Trainer

Synnex
Romeoville, IL
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Operated forklifts to move and organize inventory within the warehouse.
  • Received and inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality.
  • Packed products securely for shipping to ensure safe delivery.

Package Handler

UPS
Hodgkins, IL
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Sorted packages for efficient delivery to designated areas.
  • Operated handheld scanners to track package movement accurately.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with care and attention to safety.

Education

University of Dubuque - Business Administration

University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA

High School Diploma -

Johnson College Prep
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Safety awareness
  • Hand power tools
  • Demolition
  • Window installation
  • Glazing
  • Basic plumbing
  • General labor
  • Deconstruction
  • Site/Project Cleanup
  • Tape measuring
  • Mudding, taping
  • Drywall
  • Roofing
  • Stairs
  • Basic electric
  • High Discipline
  • Team Player
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Problem solving
  • OSHA compliance
  • Building automation
  • Electrical installation

Certification

  • NCCER Core Curriculum I
  • OSHA 10
  • First Aid / CPR
  • Fall Protection
  • Confined Spaces
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Fire Protection
  • Fire Safety & Evacuation
  • Electrical Safety
  • Asbestos Awareness
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures
  • Back Safety
  • Ladder Safety

Training

  • Revolution Workshop: Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program, Chicago, IL, 12-week pre-apprenticeship training program., OSHA-10, Adult CPR and NCCER certifications., Built and installed a modular room/bathroom with a door, window and roof., Installed electrical equipment in modular walls, cutting and bending conduits to size., Installed lights, switches, wiring and hung electrical panels., Demolished and framed metal and wooden walls, drywall hanging and finishing, priming and painting, installed laminate flooring and setting ceramic tile., Communication and technical skills training.
  • Revolution Workshop: Construction Projects, Built a wooden shed: Framed walls, door, windows and roof with 2x4's and 2x6's., Installed electrical equipment in modular walls. Cut and bent conduit to size, installed light switches, pulled wire, and hung electrical panel. Framed metal and wooden walls.

Timeline

Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program

Revolution Workshop
08.2025 - 11.2025

Facilities & Services Intern

University Of Chicago
04.2025 - Current

Laborer / Demolition (Laid Off)

Pit Stop Demolition
10.2024 - Current

Construction Projects

Revolution Workshop
08.2024 - 11.2024

Warehouse Associate & Trainer

RJW
01.2020 - 12.2022

Warehouse Associate & Lead Trainer

Synnex
01.2018 - 12.2020

Package Handler

UPS
01.2017 - 12.2019

University of Dubuque - Business Administration

University of Dubuque

High School Diploma -

Johnson College Prep