Kamal Kennedy
Leland
Summary
Responsible Laborer with more than 10 years of experience in construction. Motivated and capable of getting along well with others and completing difficult tasks in timely manner. In-depth knowledge of forklift and any equipment operations. Skilled in laying or installing brick, block, stone, tile or other related materials and mixing cement, sand and water to produce concrete, grout and slurry.
Dedicated to helping team succeed by working hard and fast to complete any job task. Capable of understanding and following orders, reading technical manuals and using hand and power tools. Excellent physical stamina with flexible schedule and horticulture certificate.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cement Loader
Metro Ports
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Loaded and unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help the team meet work demands.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes and secured material for transport to designated areas.
- Read and attached appropriate labels and tags to products and packages for identification purposes.
- Safely drove and positioned forklifts at shipping and receiving docks.
- Assisted 2 employees by loading trucks with 22-25 assigned trucks for routes.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Reduced load times for trucks by streamlining the packing process and utilizing space effectively.
- Improved efficiency in the loading process by implementing effective organizational and prioritization strategies.
Pole Inspector & Treater
Osmose
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Improved inspection efficiency by implementing advanced data analysis tools and techniques.
- Enhanced company safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and facilities.
- Streamlined inspection processes for faster turnaround times, resulting in increased productivity.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
Laborer
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06.2020 - 12.2021
- Measured, cut and laid out materials based on individual job requirements.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
- Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
Construction Laborer
L&A Contracting Co
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Retrieved materials, tools, and equipment from trucks and delivered to skilled workers.
- Set up and tended to machinery to keep site work efficiently moving.
- Installed pre-fabricated concrete blocks or poured and finished concrete to assemble sturdy structures.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials, and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
Scaffolder & Hydro Mobile Assembler
Carolina Masonry United
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Unloaded equipment and materials and moved supplies around on job sites in all weather conditions.
- Managed a team of scaffolders for few weeks without safety incidents.
- Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
- Went numerous days without safety accidents while operating according to strict schedules and safety guidelines.
- Operated machinery in busy environments and maintained safety around equipment, people and other projects.
- Safely assembled scaffolding in and around buildings for a few different projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Hanover High School
Wilmington, NCHorticulture -
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NCSkills
- Hand tool operations
- Basic welding skills
- Safety behaviors expertise
- Standard operating procedures understanding
- Payloaders experience 8 months
- Materials handling
- Equipment maintenance
- Recordkeeping abilities
- Friendly and hardworking
- Construction management
- Solid communication skills
- Timely project completion
Certification
Forklift Certified
Payload certified
Skid steer certified
Man basket lift certified
Lull Lift Certification
Tico Truck Certification
Railcar Certification
Timeline
Cement Loader
Metro Ports
04.2022 - 01.2024
Pole Inspector & Treater
Osmose
02.2021 - 06.2022
Laborer
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06.2020 - 12.2021
Construction Laborer
L&A Contracting Co
02.2020 - 04.2020
Scaffolder & Hydro Mobile Assembler
Carolina Masonry United
09.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
New Hanover High School
Horticulture -
Cape Fear Community College
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