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Romello Spotted Elk

Spokane,WA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Bricklayer

Spilkermasonryco
Spokane, WA
11.2022 - 08.2024
  • Laid bricks in various patterns according to specifications.
  • Checked verticality of walls using plumb bob or laser level equipment.
  • Applied sealants around windows and doors for weatherproofing purposes.
  • Assisted other tradespeople such as carpenters, electricians, when necessary.
  • Created decorative designs in stone or tile for garden pathways or fountains.
  • Measured and cut bricks to specific dimensions using a range of hand tools.
  • Installed flashing around window sills, door frames and rooflines.
  • Grouted joints between units with mortar or grout mixture.
  • Cleaned masonry surfaces before applying new coatings or treatments.
  • Mixed mortar by hand, wheelbarrow or mechanical mixer.
  • Built fireplaces, furnaces and kilns from bricks, blocks and stones.
  • Constructed retaining walls for terracing applications.
  • Removed debris from work area at the end of each day's activities.
  • Placed expansion joints in brickwork to prevent cracking due to temperature changes.
  • Repaired damaged bricks by chipping out old mortar and replacing them.
  • Provided guidance and instruction to apprentices on proper techniques.
  • Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers and straightedge.
  • Used mechanical cement-mixing equipment or hand tools to prepare cement for use.
  • Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.
  • Used trowel edges and hammers to break or cut brick and tiles to size.
  • Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work with plumb bobs and levels.

Leadership Team Member

Jobcorps
Republic, WASHINGTON
02.2021 - 10.2022
  • Engaged in problem solving activities with all levels of staff when issues arose.
  • Developed strategies to improve productivity and efficiency among team members.
  • Assisted in the development of strategic plans for the organization.
  • Identified areas of improvement within the team's processes and procedures.
  • Created and maintained an effective team environment through collaboration and communication.
  • Provided guidance to subordinates on how to improve their performance and develop new skills.
  • Encouraged, empowered and motivated team to accomplish objectives.
  • Helped employees feel valued and supported on interpersonal, customer and operational issues.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
  • Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.

Associate

Amazon
Spokane, WA
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Conducted inventory checks to ensure accuracy of shelf stock.
  • Organized backroom areas to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients and vendors.
  • Operated equipment such as scanners and scales correctly during checkout process.
  • Ensured compliance with company safety regulations at all times while on the job.
  • Processed payments using point-of-sale systems.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise and ensured product displays were neat and orderly.
  • Performed cash register functions accurately and efficiently.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Curlew Jobcorps
Republic, WA
06-2020

Skills

  • Surface Finishing
  • Inventory Control
  • Site preparation
  • Process Improvement
  • Bond patterns
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Plumb levels
  • Scaffolding Setup
  • Stone cutting
  • Team Oversight
  • Grout mixing
  • Concrete mixing
  • Angle calculation
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Waste Reduction
  • Employee Motivation
  • Staff Discipline
  • Staff Development
  • Data Entry
  • Workplace Safety
  • Management Support
  • Production Support
  • Customer Engagement
  • Forklift Operation
  • Courteous and Professional
  • Time Management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Research abilities
  • Performance Improvement
  • Strategy Development
  • Decision-Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • New Hire Training
  • Oral communication
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Flexible Schedule

Timeline

Bricklayer

Spilkermasonryco
11.2022 - 08.2024

Leadership Team Member

Jobcorps
02.2021 - 10.2022

Associate

Amazon
01.2020 - 12.2021

High School Diploma -

Curlew Jobcorps
Romello Spotted Elk