Site Safety Home Improvement

Charles DeStefano

Elkton, MD ***** 443-***-**** *****************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Perform detail-oriented and precise carpentry work with every job. Focused on outperforming customer expectations while accomplishing budget and timeline demands. Direct work of assistants while teaching common and advanced carpentry abilities. Proven to excel in challenging environments, I leveraged my expertise in finish carpentry and exceptional problem-solving abilities at G.C.P. Home Improvement Llc. to enhance structural integrity and safety. My dedication to work site safety and skillful coordination significantly improved project productivity and client satisfaction, marking me as a versatile asset in both residential and commercial renovations.

SKILLS • Finish Carpentry • Hand tool mastery

• Power tool proficiency • Structural knowledge

• Wall construction • Roof construction

• Insulation Installation • Drywall Installation

• Staircase Building • Floor installation

• Plumbing basics • Work site safety

• Manual wood cutting • Powered wood cutting

• Interior repair • Commercial Installation

• Problem-solving abilities • Flexible and Adaptable

• Multitasking Abilities • Stud Framing

• Organizational Skills • Demolition and Cleanup

• Interior Trimming Residential and Commercial

Renovations

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Power Tool Maintenance and

Care

• • Measurements and Calculations

• Hardware Installation

WORK HISTORY CARPENTER/LABORER 03/2024 to 07/2024

G.C.P. Home Improvement Llc. Elkton Maryland

Researched, purchased and inventoried equipment parts, chemicals and supplies.

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Performed demolition tasks as needed, carefully removing existing structures and materials while preserving the integrity of surrounding areas.

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Improved structural integrity by repairing or replacing damaged wooden components in residential and commercial properties.

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Implemented proper safety procedures during all tasks, including lifting heavy objects and operating power tools, reducing the risk of injury to both self and team members.

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PREPARE METAL FOR WELDER/CUT PIPE 12/2023 to 03/2024 Integrity Fabrication Joppa, MD

• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools. Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.

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Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.

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Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.

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Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.

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FORKLIFT OPERATOR/ORDER SELECTOR/TRUCK 04/2023 to 12/2023 LOADER

Northeast Beverage North East, MD

Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.

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Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.

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Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.

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Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.

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Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.

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Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.

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Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.

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Increased storage efficiency with strategic pallet stacking and goods placement.

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• Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks. VENDING MACHINE TECHNICIAN 02/2017 to 03/2020

Hepbron Vending Wilmington, DE

Optimized route scheduling for efficient daily coverage of assigned client locations, ensuring timely service delivery and excellent customer experience.

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Assisted clients with customization requests, delivering tailored solutions for their specific needs.

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Increased efficiency of service calls, prioritizing urgent repairs and preventative maintenance tasks.

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Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining clean and organized vending machine areas.

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Collaborated with sales team to identify potential opportunities for new business or expansion in existing accounts.

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Reduced downtime by performing routine maintenance checks on vending machines.

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Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.

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TREE TRIMMER /TREE CLIMBER/BUCKET TRUCK 03/2015 to 01/2017 OPERATOR

Pittman Tree Service Front Royal, VA

Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.

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• Prepped trimming tools by sharpening shears, grinders, and saw teeth.

• Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance. Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.

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Enhanced overall tree health by performing precise pruning and trimming tasks.

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Collaborated with team members to ensure optimal results while working on large-scale projects.

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Exceeded client expectations while maintaining the highest safety standards during tree trimming and removal projects.

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Followed safety regulations and company procedures to safeguard personnel and equipment.

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Pruned and trimmed trees to promote healthy growth and improve aesthetics.

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CONCRETE LABORER/FORMWORK 03/2005 to 09/2014

CARPENTER/FINISHER

SAMCO Elkton, MD

Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.

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• Trained new laborers in crew processes and safety behaviors.

• Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.

• Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to 75 pounds. Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.

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• Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.

Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.

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• Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours. Facilitated smooth transportation of ready-mix concrete from delivery trucks to designated areas using wheelbarrows or motorized buggies when necessary.

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• Inspected concrete structures for complete fills, defects, or damage.

• Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt. Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

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• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.

EDUCATION GED 07/1998

Free State Challenge Academy, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

• Awarded Governor citation for leadership

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