Tera Kocar
Tavares,FL
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
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
JMcKinnon Development
Orlando, Florida
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Operated wheel loaders and drum rollers to prepare sites and handle materials efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded materials on job sites, ensuring timely project execution.
- Collaborated with project managers to assess equipment needs and provide status updates.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure safety and functionality.
- Coordinated with crew members to execute construction tasks efficiently.
Water Restoration Technician
United Water Restoration Group
Orlando, Florida
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Conducted water extraction and drying processes for residential and commercial properties.
- Inspected properties for water damage and assessed restoration needs.
- Operated dehumidifiers and air movers to facilitate effective drying.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Maintained safety standards while handling hazardous materials during restoration.
- Documented restoration progress and communicated findings to clients.
- Coordinated with insurance adjusters to provide necessary documentation for claims.
- Performed demolition of affected materials, such as drywall, flooring, and insulation.
- Installed drying equipment to restore humidity levels within the home.
- Sanitized surfaces with antimicrobial solutions to prevent further contamination.
- Tested for mold using a variety of methods including swabbing and air sampling.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Mathematics
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Equipment operation
- Routine inspection
- Site preparation
- Material handling
- Documentation skills
- Activity logging
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Customer interaction
- Heavy machinery maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Following directions
Certification
- Water certified IICRC # 66936983 exp. 05/31/2023
Affiliations
- Motorcycle endorsement
- AFJROTC 4 years
- Mud volleyball 3rd place winner
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
JMcKinnon Development
09.2023 - 08.2025
Water Restoration Technician
United Water Restoration Group
08.2021 - 08.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Mathematics
Pensacola State College