Melvin L. Dickson
Richmond, VA 23228
Phone: 804-***-****
Work History
Securitas 2010-2010
Security Officer
Duties included providing security to clients in office buildings in the downtown Metro Richmond Area.
• Monitored lobby activity of people entering and exiting the premises
• Monitored CCTV’s for suspicious activity
• Patrolled premises, checked all floors to maintain safety and security
• Foot patrolled clients parking deck
• Kept a log of daily activities
Hill Phoenix 2009 - Present
Production Supervisor
Duties include interviewing new-hire candidates for possible employment, supervising eighty employees on
a daily basis in a fast paced work environment and logging all efficiency rates.
• Perform daily quality assurance reviews on products being produced
• Conduct and prepared quarterly evaluations for employees
• Process, calculate and track all incoming and outgoing inventory
• Enforce all safety rules and regulations on a daily basis
ETI / Johnson Controls 2007 - 2009
Commercial Services & Residential Plumbing
Duties included commercial plumbing installation, renovated large apartment complexes over 500
units servicing Richmond’s most historical and popular buildings.
• Supervised employee to achieve target goals and deadlines
• Performed new commercial building plumbing
• Operated machinery to perform all underground plumbing
• Improved service performance
• Motivated team to provide superior customer service to clients
• Responsible for blueprint layout, purchasing materials, rental equipment, company tools and truck
Daniels Realty 2005 - 2007
Building Engineer
Duties included maintenance and understanding the functions of fire alarm, elevator control panels,
emergency generator back up system, computer-based air conditioning controls, cooling towers and
plumbing systems.
• Addressed all warranty-related issues with contractors
• Maintained the interior and exterior of 15th floor law firm
• Assisted all tradesman in all building repairs
• Coordinated time for major work to be performed with tenants and contractors
Work History - Continued
Colonial Webb Contractors 2003 - 2005
Plumbing Foreman
Accountable for company truck, tools, all materials purchased and building layouts.
• Lead foreman over high-rise buildings and medical center to completion
• Enforced and ensured all plumbing building and safety codes were met
• Managed employees timesheets daily
Trade Staff 2000 - 2003
Plumber
Ensured plumbing installation procedures were being followed in compliance with OSHA standards and
building plumbing codes.
• Responsible for the plumbing installation of Short Pump Mall and Mercedes Benz of
Richmond
• Maintained an excellent working relationship with the builders and inspectors
Training and Certifications
• Heart Saver/ First Aid 2010
VA PSI Master Plumber, 2009 Pending
ABC Associated Builders and Contractors, Completion of International Plumbing Code update
2008
• Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Security Officer 2003 and
2010
• OSHA 10 certification from Commonwealth of VA Department of Labor and Industry 2001
• Plumbing II and Plumbing III and Gas Code Training, Richmond Technical Center 2000
• Heart Saver CPR Training 1999
Education
Degree: journeyman plumber
School: Richmond Technical Center I, II, III and gas pipe code
Date: 1997-2000
Degree: Plumbing Apprenticeship
School: Woodrow Wilson Community College
Date: 1990
Degree: High School Diploma
School: Potomac Job Corps Washington, DC
Date: June 1988
Community Service
Basketball coach for Chesterfield County, 2003 – 2007
Motivational Speaker at Nottaway High School, 2002