Stephen Nicosia

• Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks under high-pressure conditions without compromising quality or accuracy in work performed.
• Mitigated risk factors on-site by adhering strictly to established health and safety guidelines while promoting awareness among fellow workers.
• Maximized equipment performance through regular maintenance checks and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
• Reduced waste on-site by implementing effective material management strategies for optimal resource utilization.
• Measure and layout parking lots for new linestriping jobs.
• Extraction/Replacement of worn out thermal plastic.
• Asphalt removal and patching smaller and larger jobs.
• Flexible in assisting other teams in my department complete their tasks as well.
• Assist in removal and replacement of concrete pads, and sidewalks.
• Assist in procuring food waste for composting.
• Assist in mixing and preparing compost for use.

• Increased network reliability through meticulous fusion splicing, termination, and testing of fiber optic cables.
• Enhanced network performance by efficiently installing and maintaining fiber optic systems.
• Upheld quality standards in all completed work by strictly following established procedures for handling delicate components such as optical fibers, connectors, and hardware devices.
• Provided exceptional customer service through clear communication about project progress, timelines, and expectations throughout the process.
• Performed troubleshooting and equipment testing to identify and correct problems end to end and network-wide.
• Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale installation projects on time and within budget constraints.
• Reduced troubleshooting time with accurate identification and repair of fiber optic faults.
• Achieved minimal signal loss and enhanced data transmission by employing advanced fiber optic fusion splicing techniques.
• Performed installation of new users and relocations of existing users.

• Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
• Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
• Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
• Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
• Removal of waste in a clean manner.
• Linestriping of all parking lots, and roads on campus
• Thermal Plastic application on major roadways across campus.
• VDOT 16 Hr Intermediate Flagger Certification
• Knowledge of setting up functional and safe workzones.
• Fencing repairs and removal.
• Forklift Certified on campus.
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• Skilled in asphalt removal and patching.

Re-employed with same business.

Re-employed during Covid doing the same tasks as my first employment with Spence Construction. Taking On more resposibility than previous employment.

• Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
• Completed routine store inventories.
• Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
• Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
• Improved store sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and attractive visual merchandising.
• Submitted orders for new inventory.
• Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of products while negotiating favorable terms for payments or discounts on bulk purchases.

• Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products based on their needs, boosting satisfaction rates.
• Gained a vast knowledge of various construction fasteners.
• Completed work in allotted time limits to allow for prompt pickups or dropoffs.
• Exhibited attention to detail, while filling orders with varying quantity and types of fasteners.
• Assisted in deliveries to get the customer what was ordered in a timely manner.

• Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
• Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
• Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
• Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
• Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
• Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
• Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
• Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
• Reduced material waste by accurately calculating requirements and optimizing usage throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversaw daily site operations, ensuring all tasks were completed according to plan.
• Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
• Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
• Helped with door and window installations.
• Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.

• Applied tape to seal joints by embedding into sealing compound.
• Served as a reliable team member, regularly collaborating with other finishers and construction professionals to achieve shared goals and meet deadlines.
• Measured and marked cutting lines on drywall for lengths and heights.
• Removed damaged drywall and wallpaper to prepare for new installations.
• Increased job efficiency with mastery of various hand tools and power tools, such as trowels, joint knives, and sanders.
• Achieved smooth and consistent wall surfaces by applying drywall compound and sanding.
• Ensured long-lasting quality workmanship by consistently inspecting finished surfaces for defects or inconsistencies before final approvals.
• Streamlined the repair process for damaged walls by expertly patching holes and cracks with minimal disruption.
• Completed installation of drywall sheets on commercial and residential properties.
• Cut and hung drywall on walls and ceilings, taping and finishing joints and corners.

• Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
• Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
• Enhanced electrical system safety by assisting in the installation and maintenance of wiring, conduits, and fixtures.
• Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using various testing devices.
• Aided senior electricians in troubleshooting complex electrical issues using diagnostic tools such as multimeters or clamp meters.
• Supported project completion timelines by efficiently collaborating with lead electricians to execute tasks as per schedule.
• Collaborated with other trade professionals on site to ensure smooth progress of construction or renovation projects involving electrical works.
• Complied with safety standards and codes per National Electrical Code.
• Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
• Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
• Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
• Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
• Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
• Assisted electrician in basic tasks such as handling tools and completing maintenance work orders.
• Mounted and installed cables, outlets, switches and other electrical components.
• Connected wires to circuit breakers and other electrical components.