Viliseni Matiaki
Kailua-Kona
Summary
Dynamic laborer with proven expertise at KUMA CONSTRUCTION, excelling in equipment operation and safety compliance. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and effective team collaboration, consistently driving project success and customer satisfaction. Adept at construction layout and material handling, ensuring high-quality results in demanding environments. Disciplined professional focused on completing the highest quality construction work. Skilled builder with manual dexterity, depth perception, and reading and math skills to add value to diverse job site roles. Committed to learning skilled trades and to a long-range career in the field.
Overview
2020
2020
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Foreman
INNOVATION CONSTRUCTION
Kailua-Kona
12.2011 - 04.2019
- Ensured that subcontractors adhered to contractual agreements, quality control standards and safety regulations.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Established relationships with suppliers to secure better pricing on materials and services needed for projects.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Inspected construction sites to ensure safety regulations are met.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Ordered supplies from vendors as required ensuring that sufficient quantities were available when needed.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Laborer
KUMA CONSTRUCTION
Kailua-Kona
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Installed insulation into walls using blow guns or similar tools while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Operated chippers, stump grinders, and other heavy machinery for tree and stump removal.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Utilized chainsaws and pruning tools to trim and shape trees according to safety standards.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Provided expert advice on the best methods of trimming branches.
- Removed dead, damaged, or unwanted trees from various properties and public areas.
- Utilized climbing gear, chainsaws, pole saws, and other tools for trimming and cutting trees.
CLEANER
Sansei Seafood And Sushi Bar
Kailua-Kona
07.2008 - 12.2010
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
- Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
- Dusted furniture, machines or equipment.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Swept and mopped floors, cleaned bathrooms, and emptied trash receptacles daily.
- Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
- Followed chemical cleaner and power equipment procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Food Expeditor
Sam Choy's Breakfast, Lunch, and Crab
Kailua-Kona
02.1996 - 08.1999
- Received orders from wait staff via POS system and relayed them back to kitchen staff.
- Coordinated service for food runners and other kitchen staff.
- Stocked customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
- Planned and managed customer orders, checked dishes before delivery for accuracy, presentation, and temperature, and coordinated delivery to tables in correct sequence.
- Plated dishes according to established presentation standards before sending them out.
- Collaborated with chefs on preparation times for various menu items based on demand levels.
- Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
Construction Foreman
SIKE AND DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
Kailua-Kona
Education
High School Diploma -
FARRINGTON
Honolulu, HI06-1998
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Construction layout
- Tool organization
- Customer service
- Quality control
- Material handling
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Site inspection
- Task prioritization
- Workplace cleanliness
- Residential construction
- Scaffolding safety
- Complex Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Truck loading and unloading
- Adaptable scheduling
- Form construction and removal
- Ladder safety
- Analytical skills
- Construction management
- Time management abilities
- Hazardous materials handling
- Punctual and reliable
- Hand-eye coordination
- Organizational skills
- Site preparation
- Caulking and sealing
- Team player
- Tile setting
- Excavation techniques
- Goal setting
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving
- Construction math
- Blueprints and specifications
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction Foreman
INNOVATION CONSTRUCTION
12.2011 - 04.2019
CLEANER
Sansei Seafood And Sushi Bar
07.2008 - 12.2010
Laborer
KUMA CONSTRUCTION
06.2008 - 06.2012
Food Expeditor
Sam Choy's Breakfast, Lunch, and Crab
02.1996 - 08.1999
Construction Foreman
SIKE AND DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
High School Diploma -
FARRINGTON
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