Ryan Meador
Decatur,IL
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Scaffold Builder
Austin
05.2022 - Current
- Adhered to strict quality control standards, guaranteeing the reliability and stability of built scaffolding structures.
- Displayed strong physical stamina, consistently fulfilling demanding labor requirements throughout long workdays onsite.
- Demonstrated versatility in scaffold construction by adapting to various architectural designs and requirements.
- Enhanced job site safety by assembling and dismantling safe, secure scaffolding structures.
- Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
Utility Worker
ADM
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Enhanced team productivity by effectively communicating with coworkers to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries. Also making sure your wearing the right ppe for the job.
Road Conductor and Yard Switchman
Norfolk Southern Railroad
04.2018 - 06.2020
- After training took only 4 months to get marked up due to good performance
- Proficient in Signal logs and territories
- Trained and followed Railroad rules
- Trained in train consist and knowledgeable in appropriate track speeds
- Completed Hazmat training
- Trained and experienced on brake tests
- Trained and experienced in coupling and uncoupling rail cars
- Trained and experienced in building trains
- Trained and experienced in making cuts down the lead
- Trained and experienced in proper communication to and from yard master and dispatch
- Trained and experienced in helping with customers
Sales Associate
Menard’s
03.2016 - 03.2018
- My position at Menards is sales associate
- My job is to make sure every guest leaves with the correct materials to get their job done right
- This has broadened my knowledge of plumbing materials and bathroom fixtures
- In the process of helping plumbers find parts, they have passed knowledge to me to better help my customers with their decisions
- I was assigned stocking shelves, constructing displays and keeping the department cleaned and organized
- This helps me with time management and holding myself to a high standard
Crew Member
McDonald’s
07.2012 - 02.2016
- I was a crew member at McDonald's
- I learned all the crew positions and was helping train new crew in all areas
- I was mostly in the service area dealing with customers
- This helped my communication skills
- When I was in the kitchen it helped with teamwork on an assembly line
- My last year and a half there, I was doing maintenance
- This helped with basic knowledge of equipment and taught me to work off a list and use time management to get my task done
Education
Welding Certificate - Welding
Richland Community College
01.2017
High School Diploma -
Maroa Forsyth High School
01.2015
Skills
- OSHA Certified
- Trained on grinder
- Trained on sander
- Trained on chop saw
- Proficient in Mig
- Carpenter
- Food handling experience
- Food safety experience
- Trained to use cutting torch
- Trained to use Air tools
- Basic woodworking skills
- Can read blue prints
- Trained in structural fitting
- Trained in pipe fitting
- Leadership
- Working well with others
- Problem solver
- Communication skills
- Reliable
Timeline
Scaffold Builder
Austin
05.2022 - Current
Utility Worker
ADM
08.2020 - 02.2022
Road Conductor and Yard Switchman
Norfolk Southern Railroad
04.2018 - 06.2020
Sales Associate
Menard’s
03.2016 - 03.2018
Crew Member
McDonald’s
07.2012 - 02.2016
Welding Certificate - Welding
Richland Community College
High School Diploma -
Maroa Forsyth High School