Michael Pena
Minneapolis, MN 612-***-**** ****************@*****.***
Profile
Former United States active-duty Marine Corps veteran trained in leadership and communications. Dutiful respect for company policies and willingness to carry them out. Reputable history of adaptability in resolving challenges while sustaining safe and hygienic work environments. Vested interest in company performance through increased proficiencies achieved by effective planning. Autonomous worker eager to mentor others. Experience
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, MINNEAPOLIS, MN CONTRACTOR 2024 - PRESENT · Ensure successful completion of residential projects including but not limited to flooring, garages, patios via expansive network of builders and general contractors; timely communications to clients and contractors alike · Assess and provide estimates for landscape enhancements/overhauls; plant flowers, gardens, trees in accordance with agreed upon layout; maintain outdoor spaces: edging, mowing, mulching, trimming, watering · Highly accountable to budget and deadline deliverables; strict adherence to safety standards DUPONT, MINNEAPOLIS, MN FORKLIFT OPERATOR 2023 - 2024
· Supported logistics process by transporting elements to testing area, packaging section and warehouse; ensured seamless workflow and on time delivery of finished products
· Implemented proper handling techniques to maintain product integrity and safety standards; followed protocol for timely sanitation after movement of raw materials to production floor and/or material incident; reported issues to upline as warranted
· Proactively impacted operations by minimizing downtime which was spent focused on adequate stock levels VARIOUS EMPLOYERS, MINNEAPOLIS, MN CONTRACT WORK/LABORER 2019 - 2023 · Conducted general facilities maintenance including external/internal cleaning of residential and commercial properties; collaborated with team members to sanitize building surfaces and equipment · Routine spot checking of equipment to avoid dirt build up and malfunctioning AZZ GALVANIZING, MINNEAPOLIS, MN METAL GRINDER 2018 - 2019
· Fabricated and cleaned metal parts including: dipping, grinding, coating, and processing for shipment · Prevented discrepancies and/or errors through rigorous cleaning of inventory storage areas WELLS CONCRETE, APPLE VALLEY, MN LABORER 2017
· Proficiently interpreted stadium blueprints through accurate calculations and measurements resulting in little to no errors
· Maintained tool sanitation levels for optimal performance; preventative care to increase effectiveness/longevity ASSURE QUALITY PAINTING, MINNEAPOLIS, MN LABORER 2015 - 2016
· Prepared equipment and surfaces including pre/post sanitation of painted interior and exterior walls · Focused on client satisfaction through routine updates and progress reports Education
Nebraska College of Business College-level courses in Business Administration 1990 -1992 United States Marine Corps Demolition Radio Communications 1980 - 1990