Stephen Garofalo
Gautier,MS
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in Navy LHA, LPD, and DDG programs. Skilled in executing structural construction projects within budgetary constraints and according to specifications. Detail-oriented and motivated individual proficient in accurate measurement calculations. Committed to maintaining a safe work environment by ensuring cleanliness, adhering to protocols, utilizing equipment and tools appropriately, and effectively communicating potential hazards to team members. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and lead teams in successfully completing diverse tasks and projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Joiner/Apprentice
Huntington Ingalls Industries
09.2015 - Current
- Fabricate, assemble, install and repair bulkheads
- Install cabin and ship foundations and accessories
- Responsible for the proper mounting off furniture, racks and bins, partition bulkheads, decorative ceilings, and false decks, as well as other outfitting items
WM Automotive
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Communicate with customers to assure their wants are met while making sure there's no other services that would be recommended to them for their safety and vehicle's logitivity
- Change oil, tires, and other general maintenance
- Become certified on and operate powered equipment needed to perform the essential functions
Shipfitter
Huntington Ingalls Industries
03.2012 - 05.2014
- Fabricate, assemble and erect of metal components at the various stages in constructing a US Navy and Coast Guard marine vessel
Education
GED -
Mississippi Youth Challenge Academy
Hattiesburg, MS12.2010
Diploma - undefined
Mississippi Youth Challenge Academy
Hattiesburg, MS12.2010
Skills
- Client Communication
- Estimating costs
- Frame and Component Building
- Layout planning
- Hardware Installation
- Fixture Installation
- Effective Communication
- Blueprint Reading
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
Completion of Huntington Ingalls Industries 5 year Joiner Apprentice Program while obtaining Academic Award and Attendance Awards
Certification
Class A Forklift
Pendant Crane
Manlift
Stick and MIG Welding
Timeline
Journeyman Joiner/Apprentice
Huntington Ingalls Industries
09.2015 - Current
WM Automotive
07.2014 - 09.2015
Shipfitter
Huntington Ingalls Industries
03.2012 - 05.2014
GED -
Mississippi Youth Challenge Academy
Diploma - undefined
Mississippi Youth Challenge Academy