James M. Cook
**** ********** **** #**, ******, CT 06340
***********@*******.***
PROFILE
An energetic and reliable individual with 26 years working in construction, repair, maintenance, landscaping and traffic safety environments. Experienced with labor crew coordination and leadership. Knowledge of power equipment operation and safety requirements. Hold Security Officer Guard card, effective through May 2016.
CORE SKILL AREAS
Building Maintenance and Repair
Labor Crew Coordination
Landscaping and Property Maintenance
Power Equipment Operation
Pneumatic Tools Operation
Heavy Construction and Installation
EXPERIENCE
Self Employed 2011-Present
Landscaper
Perform landscaping, lawn care, tree work and property maintenance on residential properties.
KFB & Associates Consulting, West Tisbury, MA 2003-2011
Safety Coordinator/Laborer
Coordinated labor in projects throughout southeastern Connecticut.
Coordinated and conducted subcontracted traffic control during road work.
Worked with various site crews to ensure on-site safety and assist as laborer.
Laborers International Union of North America, Local 547, Groton, CT 2000-2003
Laborer/Light Equipment Operator
Worked as assigned in all aspects of construction at industrial locations in Connecticut, including site preparation, concrete form work, and equipment operation.
Operated payloader and bobcat at construction locations.
Town of Groton/Public Works Department, Groton, CT 1986-1999
Laborer/Light Equipment Operator
Worked on road and street repair, installation and maintenance, including concrete work, asphalting and snow/debris removal.
Performed building maintenance on town owned property.
Experience in operation of jackhammers, chop saws and other pneumatic tools.
EDUCATION
Robert E. Fitch Senior High School, Groton, CT
General Studies and some College Prep
Graduate Diploma (1982)