RICKQUEL MARKS
Mobile,USA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate career seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to achieve any goals set, by learning and completing the steps it takes to earning a degree or certification.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane & Heavy Equipment Rigger
Core Industries
Theodore, AL
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Optimized lifting strategies using specialized tools such as cranes, hoists, pulleys, shackles, slings, spreader bars, winches, wire rope clips for precise control over equipment movement.
- Maintained a strong safety culture by consistently adhering to OSHA guidelines and implementing company-specific protocols within the equipment rigger team.
- Assisted in rig down, disassembly and loading of crane.
- Completed and submitted daily inspection sheets for rigging equipment.
Transport Technician
Newmans Medical Inc
Mobile, Alabama
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Pickup and drop off decedents to hospitals, funeral homes and universities.
- First responder to emergency casualties such as homicides, suicides, overdoses and other death related incidents.
- Collaborated with dispatch team for seamless coordination of transport schedules and load assignments.
Deckhand
American Commercial Barge Line
Harahan, LA
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Fastened handling lines and moorings to prevent boats, barges and equipment from drifting away.
- Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
- Performed minor cleaning to maintain deck, safety equipment and machinery.
- Used lines, wires and stationary winches to build and break tow.
- Participated in drills and exercises to prepare for fire, collision or other emergency operations.
- Handled rigging, lines and tow to increase equipment longevity.
Crane Rigger/Grounds Crew Worker
Performance Personnel
Mobile, AL
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Assisted distribution of tools, materials and equipment to skilled workers.
- Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.
- Followed OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
- Mastered various knots and hitches when securing loads for transport or aerial delivery, optimizing stability and safety of the items being moved.
- Utilized hand signals, radios, and other communication methods to coordinate complex lifts involving multiple cranes or personnel on larger construction sites.
- Helped set up and rig up crane.
- Assisted with safe crane operation at rig sites and yard.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
Painter/Hydroblaster
MCG Contracting/Austal
Mobile, AL
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Followed company uniform, performance and security policies.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Operated high-pressure water cleaning equipment at industrial dock.
- Painted water tanks, company ships and dock wing walls.
Apprentice Welder
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- in various welding methods including MIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Continuously sought feedback from supervisors regarding performance improvements needed for successful progression toward journeyman status.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Education
Trade Certification - Welding
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL12.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Davidson High School
Mobile, AL05.2018
Skills
- PAINTER
- HYDROBLAST
- CRANE RIGGER
- INDUSTRIAL VESSEL CLEANING
- DECKHAND/TOWBOAT
Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified
Welding Entry Level Apprenticeship Certification
Timeline
Crane & Heavy Equipment Rigger
Core Industries
03.2024 - 04.2025
Transport Technician
Newmans Medical Inc
08.2023 - 06.2024
Deckhand
American Commercial Barge Line
12.2022 - 08.2023
Crane Rigger/Grounds Crew Worker
Performance Personnel
12.2021 - 11.2022
Painter/Hydroblaster
MCG Contracting/Austal
12.2020 - 08.2021
Apprentice Welder
Bishop State Community College
08.2018 - 06.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Davidson High School
Trade Certification - Welding
Bishop State Community College