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Desmond Smith

Chickasaw,AL

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.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Cargo Handler

International Longshoremen's
Mobile, AL
04.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
  • Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
  • Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
  • Installed protective bracing, padding, and strapping to prevent shifting and damage to items during transport.

Apprentice Painter

Painters & Allied Trades Local Union Number 779
Mobile, AL
03.2024 - Current
  • Scraped loose paint from surfaces using scrapers or wire brushes.
  • Assisted with sanding, scraping, filling, taping, patching and priming walls.
  • Mixed and prepared paint according to instructions and specifications.
  • Selected appropriate types of paints and finishes for different surfaces and conditions.
  • Inspected equipment regularly to ensure it was in safe operating condition.
  • Constructed scaffolding and supports to complete work above ground-level.
  • Erected scaffolding or swing gates or set up ladders to work above ground level.

Landscaper

Best Cutz Lawn Services
Mobile, AL
03.2021 - Current
  • Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
  • Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.

Sheet Metal Worker

Thomas Roofing
Mobile, AL
10.2018 - 11.2020
  • Applied sealants to joints between sections of sheet metal ducts.
  • Checked accuracy of parts with measuring instruments such as calipers and rulers.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA standards.
  • Worked with a variety of metals including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper and brass.
  • Installed underlayment, shingles, metal roofing systems, and other materials to construct roofs.
  • Climbed ladders and scaffolding to reach roofs for inspection, repair, or installation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chickasaw High School
Chickasaw, AL
05-2016

Skills

  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Deadline Management
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Safety Protocols
  • Able to lift over 50 pounds
  • Customer Service
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Adaptive team player
  • Prioritization
  • OSHA 10 Hour Certification

Timeline

Cargo Handler

International Longshoremen's
04.2024 - Current

Apprentice Painter

Painters & Allied Trades Local Union Number 779
03.2024 - Current

Landscaper

Best Cutz Lawn Services
03.2021 - Current

Sheet Metal Worker

Thomas Roofing
10.2018 - 11.2020

High School Diploma -

Chickasaw High School

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