Kendall Taylor

adzbh6@r.postjobfree.com 718-***-**** Charlotte, NC

Lift Director / Superintendent

A highly skilled construction Lift Director / Superintendent who thrives both independently and as a team member. Proactive in maintaining a safe and productive environment while overseeing all activities and phases of a project. Physically fit and effective at completing difficult projects and tasks on schedule with consistent follow through. I possess superb communication skills that allows me to provide information in a clear, concise manner with an appropriate level of detail that allows me to work well with my team and others. I demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, time management, follow up, and people skills. Furthermore, I am a self –starter, and resourceful with a strong ability to lead and inspire people. I have great multi tasking skills with a desire to learn with a think outside the box attitude to get the job done. Areas of Expertise:

Blueprint Reading

Detailed oriented

Exceptional Problem Solver

People Management

Analytical and Critical Thinking

Accurate measurements and assessments

Documentation and Control Management

Technical Proficiencies

Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel. Power Point, and Outlook), Adobe Reader & Acrobat Certifications: OSHA Certified, 32 hour Rigging Supervisor, NYS Work Zone Traffic Control Certification and NYC DOB Supported Scaffold Certificate, Lift Director license.

Professional Experience

Structure Tech, New York, NY 2018 to 2022

Lift Director / Rigging Supervisor (2018 to 2022)

Confirmed cranes operated properly at jobsite during lifting operations.

Made certain the area needed for crane operations was prepared before operations commenced.

Ensured personnel involved understand their responsibilities, assigned duties, and associated hazards.

Addressed safety concerns and direct daily operations.

Appointed the signal person(s) by vetting their qualifications.

Maintained compliance when working near power lines or lifting personnel.

Ensured load rigging performed is within compliance with a competent rigger.

Implemented safety and rigging precautions for special lifting operations.

Implemented quality, health, and safety standards onsite ACS Construction, New York, NY 2016 to 2017

Laborer/Foreman (2016 to 2017)

Demolition commercial and residential buildings.

Lifted excessive weight of materials and equipment of one hundred pounds and more.

Aligned, leveled, and anchored machinery as well as dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.

Maintained facility and systems and monitored performance for any modification requirement.

Operated heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment to conduct work with proper safety restraints.

Attached pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.

Signaled verbally to direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, to ensure safety of workers and materials.

Performed setup and cleanup and general maintenance of construction equipment and vehicles.

Implemented Incident log to track incidents and mitigate risks of number or safety incidents that result in 911 calls. GCG Construction, New York, NY 2015 to 2016

Laborer/Foreman (2015 to 2016)

Demolition of commercial and residential buildings.

Build and disassembled scaffolds, bracing, and barricades.

Excessive lifting of materials and equipment of one hundred pounds and more.

Ensured compliance to plans and specifications for individual construction projects.

Reported and prepared written incident reports and handle staff issues on site.

Maintained facility and systems and monitored performance for any modification requirement. Kendall Taylor Page 2

GCG Construction, New York, NY (Cont’d) 2015 to 2016 Laborer/Foreman (2015 to 2016)

Prepared and set up objectives for construction activities and ensured compliance to ensure onsite safety and reduce accidents.

Administered demolition of activities for both interior and exterior environment.

Implemented Incident log to track incidents and mitigate risks of number or safety incidents that result in 911 calls.

Performed masonry repairs and installation activities such as installing and replacing tile and carpets, as necessary.

Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.

Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.

Duprat Construction, New York, NY 2011 to 2015

Project Engineer/ Laborer (2011 to 2015)

Demolition and rebuild commercial buildings and houses.

Erected traffic control signs, concrete forms, and scaffolding.

Mixed and poured concrete and asphalt.

Cleaned up spills and removed hazardous material.

Operated pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers, power drills, power saws and other power tools.

Performed heavy laborer which included excessive bending, stooping, and working in tight spaces and as extreme weather conditions.

Performed masonry repairs and installation activities such as installing and replacing tile and carpets, as necessary.

Assisted with the renovation/remodeling of commercial and residential buildings.

Mopped, brushed, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to provide protection.

Operate jackhammers and drills to break up concrete or pavement. Education

Dutchess County Community College, 30 Credits earned

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