Ryan Brown
Grover Beach
Summary
Dedicated and detail oriented construction professional with over six years of experience in evaluating and maintaining infrastructure, including significant work on heavy construction projects. Proven leadership abilities with a successful track record of promotions. Adept at precise measurements, accurate reporting, and team management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Port Maintenance Worker II
Port San Luis Harbor District
05.2019 - Current
- Hired as a summer temp, gained full time position and promoted through multiple crews, including utilities, heavy construction (pier), and moorings, gaining hands on experience across diverse harbor operations.
- Performed general maintenance tasks including trash removal and bathroom cleaning.
- Conducted general plumbing work.
- Maintained and serviced lift stations to ensure proper functionality.
- Conducted precise measurements and evaluations for the maintenance and construction of Avila and Harford piers, ensuring project accuracy and efficiency.
- Read and interpreted construction plans to ensure project accuracy and proper execution.
- Promoted to interim lead worker for pier crew within 2 years, demonstrating leadership and the ability to quickly adapt and excel in new roles,
- Operate heavy equipment, including a backhoe, reach lift, pile handler, man lifts, boom and dump trucks.
- Worked closely with crane and pile handler operators to set and hammer piles into ocean floor, ensuring stability and structural integrity.
- Certified crane operator supporting dredge operations, safely handling equipment, moving pipe and gear as needed, and ensuring smooth, continuous dredge season.
- Performed daily, quarterly, and annual inspections on cranes and boom trucks, verifying structural integrity, functional performance, and proper wire rope standards.
- Maintain harbor moorings aboard a 56' LCM-6, conducting inspections, repairs, and precise placement to support safe vessel operations.
- Execute annual haul out on LCM, preparing hull and deck through sanding, needle-gunning, and painting, while performing routine maintenance on two Cummins engines to ensure vessel readiness and longevity.
- Active member of local union SEIU 620, collaborating on various initiatives to improve working conditions and employee satisfaction.
Line Cook
Granada Hotel & Bistro
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Started as brunch line cook and quickly promoted to full time dinner service cook, demonstrating reliability and skill in high pressure environments.
Prep Cook
Rosa's Italian Restaurant
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Progressed from food preparation to pizza station, and eventually line cook for dinner service, showcasing a quick learning curve and versatility in a fast paced kitchen environment.
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Ember Restaurant
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Gained first job experience washing dishes and preparing food on the weekends, demonstrating early commitment and responsibility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arroyo Grande High School
Arroyo Grande, CA06-2016
Skills
- Precision in measurements and calculations
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Reliable and committed to project success
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Leadership and team management
Timeline
Port Maintenance Worker II
Port San Luis Harbor District
05.2019 - Current
Line Cook
Granada Hotel & Bistro
09.2017 - 09.2019
Prep Cook
Rosa's Italian Restaurant
02.2016 - 11.2017
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Ember Restaurant
08.2015 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Arroyo Grande High School