Richard Gordon
Twentynine Palms
Summary
Hardworking professional well-versed in handling materials, operating machinery and supporting overall team and project needs. In-depth knowledge of compliance mandates governing site and worker safety. Focused on helping complete skilled work under deadlines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Worker
Gordons handyman services
Twentynine Palms
12.2024 - Current
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Erected steel framework for buildings using welding equipment.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Maintained accurate records documenting project progress throughout duration of each job.
Cook
the happy cooker
Twentynine Palms
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
Cook
Ground Squirrel
Twentynine Palms
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Built shelfs for storage
Construction Worker
Gordon Handyman Services
Twentynine Palms
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
- Monitored progress of construction activities making sure deadlines were met.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
Maintenance Man
Gen-x
Twentynine Palms
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts on a variety of mechanical devices using hand tools or power tools.
- Painted interior walls when necessary.
- Troubleshot electrical problems with wiring systems using test equipment such as voltage meters.
- Assisted in the installation of new lighting fixtures in various areas throughout the building.
- Ordered supplies for maintenance projects as required.
- Operated heavy duty power tools such as saws, drills and grinders when necessary.
- Inspected buildings and other structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations.
- Repaired plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, water heaters and related fixtures.
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
- Prepped for paint
Fabricator
original sin serpents
Twentynine Palms
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Built reptile enclosures.
- Built snake breeding racks.
- Cleaning the shop.
- Operated a CNC machine.
Construction Worker
Gordon Handyman Services
Twentynine Palms
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
Education
Yucca Valley High School
Yucca Valley, CASkills
- Scaffold building
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Resource management
- Safety and compliance
- Physical stamina
- Insulation application
- Window installation
- Truck loading
- Drainage systems
- Power tool operation
- Manual dexterity
- Measuring and leveling
- Wooden formworks
- Spray finishing
- Quality control
- Worksite safety
- Basic carpentry
- Equipment operation
- Landscaping
- Materials loading
- Formwork design
- Attention to detail
- Drywall hanging
- Dependability and reliability
- Worksite organization
- Problem-solving
- Demolition
- Worksite preparation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Electrical installation
Timeline
Construction Worker
Gordons handyman services
12.2024 - Current
Cook
the happy cooker
03.2024 - 12.2024
Cook
Ground Squirrel
10.2022 - 03.2024
Construction Worker
Gordon Handyman Services
09.2021 - 10.2022
Maintenance Man
Gen-x
05.2021 - 08.2021
Fabricator
original sin serpents
02.2021 - 05.2021
Construction Worker
Gordon Handyman Services
07.2020 - 02.2021
Yucca Valley High School
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