Preston Gibson
Oak Ridge,TN
Summary
Experienced and efficient professional with a strong track record in completing tasks across diverse environments. Proficient in CBRNE operations, equipment use, and maintaining operational focus. Safety-conscious and adaptable with a strong work ethic. Seeking to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Ritter Ridge LLC
Knoxville, TN
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented effective hardscape maintenance strategies.
- Organized and supervised hardscape installation projects.
- Scheduled regular inspections of all hardscape features to ensure safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated with contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers for successful completion of projects.
- Installed retaining walls, walkways, patios, driveways, and other hardscaping elements.
- Laid out design plans for customers to review.
- Excavated and leveled soil in preparation for hardscape installation.
- Constructed outdoor fire pits, fireplaces, barbecues, and outdoor kitchens.
Superintendent
Apex Restoration DKI
Knoxville, TN
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Planned, managed and coordinated construction activities to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored work progress to ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations and quality standards.
- Supervised staff including subcontractors and laborers on assigned projects.
- Provided technical advice for resolving design problems and construction issues.
- Inspected construction sites regularly to detect potential safety hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Developed strategies for cost control, scheduling, quality assurance and problem solving.
- Ensured that all subcontractors are in compliance with contract documents by conducting regular inspections of their workmanship.
- Collaborated with engineers, architects and other professionals to discuss plans and resolve design issues.
- Coordinated material procurement processes with suppliers while ensuring timely delivery of materials at job sites.
Area Manager
First Call Environmental
Knoxville, TN
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Inspected hazardous materials sites to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Performed emergency response duties in the event of a hazardous material incident.
- Conducted regular maintenance and repairs of hazmat equipment.
- Coordinated with other personnel to develop and implement effective plans for safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Assisted in preparing reports on hazardous materials incidents or spills.
- Monitored environmental conditions at hazardous materials sites to detect potential health hazards.
- Reviewed documents such as manifests, labels, shipping papers, and safety data sheets to determine appropriate response measures for hazardous material incidents.
- Ensured proper packaging and labeling of hazardous materials prior to transport.
- Maintained records related to the transportation and disposal of hazardous waste streams.
- Documented all activities related to managing hazardous waste streams.
Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Specialist
United States Marine Corps
Quantico, VA
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Performed complex chemical, biological and radiological tests to detect hazardous materials.
- Ensured accurate data collection and analysis of test results.
- Developed safety protocols for handling hazardous materials.
- Monitored air quality with specialized equipment to detect contaminants.
- Inspected storage containers for potential leaks or contamination.
- Investigated incidents involving exposure to hazardous materials.
- Abstracted key environmental information to employ wide range of high-tech systems and weaponry.
- Provided precision to carry out increasingly complex missions.
- Operated, monitored and performed limited maintenance on mission-critical systems.
- Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
- Conducted training to improve troops' abilities.
- Reviewed existing safety regulations regarding the use and disposal of chemical, biological, and radiological agents.
- Implemented decontamination plans following a spill or release of hazardous material.
- Evaluated environmental conditions after an incident involving release of radioactive material.
Education
High School Diploma -
Powell High School
Powell, TN05.2018
Skills
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Decontamination procedures
- Waste Management
- Data Interpretation
- Protective Equipment Use
- Air monitoring
- Quality Control Procedures
- Environmental Monitoring
- Laboratory safety
- Threat Assessment
- First Aid administration
- Cross-functional coordination
- Equipment Maintenance
- Team Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Safety Regulations
- Crisis Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Team Leader
Ritter Ridge LLC
07.2024 - Current
Superintendent
Apex Restoration DKI
11.2023 - 06.2024
Area Manager
First Call Environmental
07.2022 - 11.2023
Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Specialist
United States Marine Corps
06.2018 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Powell High School
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