Handyman/Painter

Rene K. Charles

Bronx, NY *****丨 (***) ***-****丨 ************@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications:

● Extensive skilled trade background - over 10 years experience working on large industrial sites as well as commercial and residential projects in the role of painter, tile installer, mason, and laborer

● Highly skilled in working with industrial and construction equipment

● Refined eye for design, color, and color mixing; experienced in project planning and management

● Creative technical skill - Computer skills including graphic design software, Google Workspace, Cloud, professional email usage, Internet, and virtual work

● Safety-oriented: focusing on detail, procedure, workplace maintenance, and safe equipment operation

● Certified in Site Safety Training/SST (OSHA 30, 2 Hour Drug & Alcohol and 8 Hour Fall Prevention), First Aid/CPR, 4 Hour Flagger, and 4 Hour Scaffolding

Experience:

Fed-Ex Metuchen, NJ

Package Handler/Trainer 07/2022- Present

● Load packages from floor to ceiling of trailers while utilizing my experience as a mover.

● Assist New-hires with safety procedures and loading/lifting techniques.

● Ability to lift 100+ lbs. Safely and securely.

NYC CoolRoofs Program (Seasonal) Bronx, NY

Crew Member 04/2021- 07/2021

● Prime and clean roof tops in preparation for painting

● Coat roof tops with elastomeric white reflective paint

● Apply education and training regarding the reduction of building energy usage and CO2 output Kenai Graphix Studios Bronx, NY/St. Croix, USVI

Creative Director 12/2015-Present

● Hand draw and paint signs and/or murals for businesses and preschools

● Airbrush logos and stage props for numerous events and pageants

● Prep, prime, and paint both exterior and interior of residential homes and industrial establishments

● Repair and remodel decks and execute minor masonry projects

● Develop client base through social media marketing - currently building company website Mega Contractors LLC Bronx, NY

Skilled Laborer 06/2020-01/2021

● Safely operated personal tools to build temporary safety handrails and ramps

● Painted standpipes and electrical room; waterproofed and sealed all floor and wall junctions throughout site

● Maintained a clean and safe workplace by clearing and removing debris, scaffolding, tools and equipment

● Secured post to check temperatures for all trade workers in the early morning, and sanitized all areas of contact to meet all Covid guidelines and safeguard all workers’ health Throggs Neck Ceramic & Tile Bronx, NY

Warehouse Worker 04/2019-04/2020

● Managed and organized tile and ceramic inventory in the warehouse, and maintained a clean showroom for all professional and retail customers

● Safely operated forklift while loading and unloading for both client purchases and distributor deliveries

● Assisted customers as needed with specific layouts and create designs to ensure clients satisfaction VI Paving St. Croix, USVI

Concrete Mason 07/2014-12/2015

● Constructed forms and steel footing while cutting and bending rebar to specific measurements

● Mixed cement and mortar manually or by mixer; laid cinder blocks, bricks and pavers

● Assisted with asphalt crew on overnight projects when short staffed Self-Employed - FreeLance Construction St. Croix, USVI Skilled Trade and Construction Labor (Contract) 08/2010-11/2017

● Hired for significant government projects and construction contracts as skilled trade laborer - contracted by notable companies such as GEC LLC and BetteRoads Asphalt

● Operated single and double drum rollers, as well as Bobcat machine to prepare roads to lay concrete and asphalt for historic St. Croix highway/byway project

● Prepped floors and laid tile for industrial, government, commercial, and residential projects Education:

The HOPE Program - CoolRoofs Bronx, NY

Training in Workforce Development & Construction Trades 04/2021-Present Earle C. Clements Job Corps Morganfield, KY

● GED Recipient 1996

● Certified in Brick Masonry, Press Printing, and Tile Installation

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