Sheila Isidore

• Assembled and installed rigging and lifting equipment to support lifting operations.
• Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
• Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
• Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
• Developed a strong understanding of rigging principles, enabling the accurate interpretation of blueprints and diagrams related to load handling activities.
• Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by implementing safe work practices at all times during rigging operations.

• Enhanced the appearance of residential and commercial spaces by skillfully applying paint, wallpaper, and other finishes.
• Delivered high-quality painting services on time and within budget for a variety of clients.
• Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
• Increased client satisfaction by providing accurate color consultations and recommendations.

Supervised rigging evolutions including Anchor Chains, A/C Condensers, fire pumps, M&S Valves, OE antennas, CIWIS enclosures, diesel engine blocks, anchor windlass, aircraft and submarine shafts, rudders and props, motors, valves, and other pumps

Operated, leveled, and aligned heavy deck machinery daily, including winches, cranes, pallet jacks, and forklifts, to transfer merchandise and other vital cargo in an efficient and effective manner.

• Supported trades, engineers, project managers, supervisors, and zone managers, to execute various weight handling assignments.
• Employed the daily priority list (DPL) to develop process improvement strategies and supportive initiatives geared to meeting short- and long-term goals.
• Assisted the team lead and supervisor with presenting essential knowledge on diverse sizes and strengths of shipping equipment, while handling critical lifts such as, shackles, nylon straps, wire rope, CIWS guns and Mast Mounts.
• Demonstrated essential knowledge of rigging equipment load testing, operations pertaining to management, and technical expertise on conducting post-rigging inspections.

Functioned as a Rigger administering overall quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of all in-hull nuclear and nonnuclear lifting/handling tasks, per the lifting and handling administrative procedures (LHAP's)

Headed operations within the docking and undocking process of submarines and surface crafts, while securing the vessels in the dry dock or pier area.

• Directed oversight of crane and rigging policies, processes, and standards that directly relate to Corporate Lifting and Handling Manual.
• Monitored the Lifting and Handling weekly surveillance reports, to efficiently implement trend analysis on areas of concern in rigging trade
• Documented static and dynamic deficiencies via deficiency logs, deficiency reports and surveillances.  Understood and utilized the daily priority list to conduct post rigging procedures and establish process improvement strategies.
• Exhibited dynamic team leadership daily as well as interpersonal and analytical skills while displaying excellent communication to communicate technical direction and guidance to personnel, as needed, allowing accountability and responsibility to be maintained for quality of work performed.
• Displayed consistent and proven ability to thrive in challenging, fast paced, and high-pressure environments through carrying out EEO policies and reference union contracts as needed.

• Contracted as a Painter through Ameri-Force Craft Services, employing primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, while using brushes, spray guns, and rollers to varnish and enamel multifaceted structures
• Prepared all surfaces for painting through removing debris and cleaning select areas when needed.
• Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
• Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
• Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.

• Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by implementing safe work practices at all times during rigging operations.
• Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
• Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
• Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
• Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
• Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
• Assisted in the development of lift plans, considering factors such as load weights, rigging capacities, and crane positioning.

Served on the Hull Structures Painting Team as a contractor and Lead Painter aboard the USS Gerald Ford for the Newport News Shipbuilding, handling the full scope of surface preparations and coating application responsibilities through working with power coating, non-skid, and special hull treatments

Participated in the construction, overhaul, and repair of nuclear and non-nuclear naval vessels.

• Arranged the job site by setting up ladders and scaffolding as needed.
• Prepared surfaces, such as sanding, wire brushing, scraping, cleaning, and petting surface, in addition to performing sand blasting operations.
• Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and job orders for painting projects.

Directed teams of 25+ cross-functioning support personnel on properly rigging 5 replenishment stations, while handling extensive shipboard deck operations and maneuvers pertaining to rigging, spot checks, handling lines, mooring, and machinery placements on U.S

Navy Destroyers, aircraft carriers, and 2 amphibious ships with 0 incidents

Supervised the upkeep and maintenance of 77 deck department spaces and machinery, in addition to executing routine crane operating duties as needed.

• Qualified as Petty Officer of the Watch (Supervisor) and Officer of the Deck (Import Operations Manager) because of seamless productivity and shipboard deck operations.
• Trained and qualified 4 rig teams, 3 Riggers and five Rig Captains.60 Linehandlers and 3 anchor details on successfully executing rigging operations in both day and night.
• Spearheaded detailed underway replenishment operations encompassing receiving 1,000,000 gallons of diesel fuel, 33,000 gallons of JP-5 aircraft fuel, and 50 pallets of supplies.
• Provided critical leadership during deployment through supporting workups with the USS NIMITZ Carrier Strike Group and the Global War on Terror.
• Mobilized crane operations and executed rudder orders, in addition to performing general maintenance as well as manipulating rigging enhancements.
• Utilized OSHA and ASME to correctly examine rigging gear, while employing rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to support materials, as well as ship’s gangways, booms, and cargo stations.
• Liaised with the rigging team and construction team to ensure operations were flawless and materials were transported to the exact location.
• Planned loads to be moved, while overseeing the preparation and leveling of cranes as well as forklifts.
• Implemented effective rigging methods and safety practices through maintaining rigging equipment, to salvage $175,000+ in depot level expenditures.
• Initiated the installation and maintenance of chain falls, shackles, L shape beam clamps, and different types of nylon straps to lift objects with different sizes and dimensions.