Diego Gallegos
Bellflower
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Technician
HCI Systems
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted training sessions for building occupants on emergency evacuation procedures, increasing overall preparedness for potential threats.
- Collaborated with local fire departments during emergency situations, providing technical support and expertise to enhance overall response efforts.
- Enhanced fire safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards in various properties.
- Reduced risk of fire incidents by performing routine maintenance on fire alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations through meticulous documentation and timely reporting of inspection results.
- Improved emergency response times with regular testing and calibration of fire detection systems.
Construction Laborer
Platinum Construction Design
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Removed and replaced damaged drywall to complete repair and restoration projects.
- Installed drywall for residential and commercial projects with consistent attention to quality and safety.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Worked with variety of insulation material types in residential and commercial settings.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Concrete Finisher
Largo Concrete Inc
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Handled repairs on concrete finishing equipment, keeping tools operational.
Field Crew Member
Apex Imaging Services
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Monitored schedules to verify project completion on schedule and within approved cost limitations.
- Participated in on-site meetings with engineers, contractors and property owners to resolve and discuss various issues.
- Reviewed and approved change orders, requests for payments and proposals.
- Inspected depths of footings, pourings of foundations and conditions of soil.
- Cleaned and disposed of debris to maintain safe and clean working environment.
- Built and installed cabinets, countertops and shelving to provide additional storage and working spaces.
- Checked for plumbing issues to replace or repair faucets and pipes.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
General Construction Laborer
Loza Build
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Cleaned and prepared worksites, dug trenches, erected scaffolding, and set braces to support excavations.
- Worked safely in all weather conditions, adhering closely to OSHA and company requirements
- Regularly maintained construction job site cement mixers, jackhammers and air compressors.
- Followed written design instructions to construct concrete, masonry, wood-framed and steel-framed structures.
- Met all code requirements by closely following blueprints and specifications.
- Achieved desired finishes in poured cement or concrete with correct use of trowels and other tools.
- Minimized delays with well-organized supplies and open team communication.
- Satisfied clients consistently with high-quality construction work.
General Construction Laborer
Grandmaison Inc
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Installed drywall, flooring and other interior finishes to create finished and functional living and work spaces.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Dug trenches and set up forms to specified requirements for concrete pours.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Helped with door and window installations.
Warehouse-Shipping/Receiving Associate & Forklift
JCPenny Distribution
06.2012 - 12.2014
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by accurately processing incoming shipments and promptly updating inventory records.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Polytechnic High School
Long Beach, CA06.2011
Southeast Academy Military/Law Enforcement School
Norwalk, CA2010
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Project Deadlines
- Operational Safety
- Time Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Fire Technician
HCI Systems
11.2023 - Current
Construction Laborer
Platinum Construction Design
08.2021 - 11.2023
Concrete Finisher
Largo Concrete Inc
06.2020 - 08.2021
Field Crew Member
Apex Imaging Services
04.2019 - 05.2020
General Construction Laborer
Loza Build
03.2017 - 04.2019
General Construction Laborer
Grandmaison Inc
01.2015 - 03.2017
Warehouse-Shipping/Receiving Associate & Forklift
JCPenny Distribution
06.2012 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Polytechnic High School
Southeast Academy Military/Law Enforcement School
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