BENJAMIN DESTEFANO C- 631-***-****
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 ad2z6w@r.postjobfree.com
Construction / Home Improvement Specialist with applicable strengths and knowledge in various phases of construction projects seeking career change to Manufacturing / Warehouse Environment. Proficient in the use of tools and equipment across the trades. Multitasking skills enhanced by the ability to prioritize tasks and complete deadlines. Team player with technical, troubleshooting, numeracy for measurements, and mechanical aptitude
Highlights of Qualifications
Team player, organized and detail oriented with strong time management skills and excellent work ethic
Proficient in the use of forklift, electric pallet jack, and other assorted powered equipment and tools
Physically dexterous and mechanically inclined to perform various tasks and responsibilities
Effectively able to handle a wide variety of projects with a focus on safety and timeliness
Well versed in operation and safety protocols for diverse industry equipment
Excellent knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance, quality control, and project management.
EXPERIENCE
Ben’s Floor Designs- Long Island, NY 2019- Present
*Floor Designs and Installation
Responsible for high finishing work such as vinyl floors, hardwood floors, crawford ceilings, and crown moldings. Construct, install, and repair structures or fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard.
Install fixtures including windows, doors, cabinets, and attach hardware such as door knobs.
Demolition and remodeling homes specializing in kitchens, bathrooms, installing drywall, wood framing, painting, laying ceramic, light plumbing, linoleum flooring, stripping and sealing floors
Floor installation, painting, sheet rock, drywall, spackling, cleaned and prepare remodeling sites
Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools. Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges
Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs
Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern
Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints
Remodel kitchens and baths from scratch to finish- demo and rebuilt
Subcontractor for Private Companies-Long Island, NY 2003- 2019
*Subcontractor- Construction
Constructed, erected, installed, and repaired structures or fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard.
Performed construction duties in commercial and residential environments
Wood floor installation, painting, sheet rock, drywall, and spackling
Installed fixtures- sinks, toilets, faucets, hot water heater, water closet and other related items
Warehouse
*Machine Operator, Warehouse, Production, Manufacturing, Packing, Scanning, Shipping, Receiving
Performed duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, packing, production,
Responsible to replenish warehouse supply stock and other needed items
Packed products and used scanners to supply orders for shipping and proper identification
Shrink wrapped skids of merchandise for shipping and determined shipping methods
EDUCATION: NYS Department of Education- *GED