Professional Summary
Skilled and experienced manual labor professional with 10+ years in a variety of industries. Expertise in construction and product management duties especially machine operation, assembly, quality control, and safety and compliance. Formerly incarcerated with a proven ability to lead, work independently or part of a team, and able to handle multiple projects with accuracy. Seeking opportunities as a new welding graduate.
Certifications & Licenses
Welding Training Certificate / Richard J. Daley College / 2023
●Trained in all major welding techniques including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and TIG
●Reading and interpretation of blueprints and safety procedures
Lift Truck Operator Certificate / National Safety Council / 2023
Commercial Driver’s License / 2012
Skills
Experience
Production Line Worker / GraysHill / Lagrange, IL 2018 - 2020
●Adhere to company safety protocols and guidelines including proper use of PPE, handling hazardous materials, and maintaining health and safety compliance, recognized for outstanding dedication to safety protocols 100% of the time.
●Conducted quality control inspections on production parts, ensuring production meets established specifications and reporting defections and deviations, resulting in an 8% reduction in product defect outputs.
●Programmed measurement programs using the Vision system to manage inventory.
●Solid track record working in a team-based environment.
●Required to perform preventative maintenance on automated machinery.
●Required to read work orders, routing sheets, bills of materials, and sample assemblies.
●Create measurement programs using the Vision system for use in daily production.
Uber/Blue Cab Chicago, IL
Taxi/Cab Driver 2013 – 2018
●Processed passenger payments ensuring correct fares are charged.
●Provide high-level customer service and professionalism to a diverse range of clients.
●Maintained the taxi in a clean, tidy, and safe condition at all times.
●Provided regular communication with the dispatcher before, during and after each trip.
Midway Moving Company Chicago, IL
Driver/Loader/Unloader/Mover 2011 - 2013
●Responsible for moving and hauling household furniture for residential and office furniture for businesses.
●Reviewed all inventory before and after the move to ensure all items are in good condition.
●Provided excellent customer service to clients and team members, promoted to shift crew lead.
●Responsible for driving crew members to and from work locations.
Education
Lake Land College
March 2010
Certificate in Job Preparedness
Regional Office of Education
2006
General Education Development (GED) Diploma