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Zachory Cooper

Contractor

Bowling Green, Oh 43402

[email protected]
419-973-5798

Summary


Seasoned Contractor with more than 5 years of experience in fast-paced Construction and Demolition environments. Excellent people communications and hands on working skills. Track record of achieving exceptional results in project design & management and hands on labor related work.

Skills


Mathematics
Coordination
Building and Construction
Installation
Economics and Accounting
Time Management
Social Perceptiveness
Complex Problem Solving

Work Experience


Contractor

Building Hands LLC, Findlay, OH

Jan 2016 – May 2016

Employ foremen to deal directly with workers when recruiting, hiring, instructing, assigning tasks, and enforcing work rules.

Supervise the work of contracted employees.

Furnish tools for employee use.

Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.

Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.

Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.

Install sewer, water, or storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.

Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.

Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.

Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.

Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, or masons.

Smooth or finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools.

Mop, brush, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to provide protection.

Measure and mark surfaces to lay out work, according to blueprints or drawings, using tape measures, straightedges or squares, and marking devices.

Read blueprints or other specifications to determine methods of installation, work procedures, or material or tool requirements.

Fit and fasten wallboard or drywall into position on wood or metal frameworks, using glue, nails, or screws.

Hang dry lines to wall moldings to guide positioning of main runners.

Measure and cut openings in panels or tiles for electrical outlets, windows, vents, plumbing, or other fixtures, using keyhole saws or other cutting tools.

Hang drywall panels on metal frameworks of walls and ceilings in offices, schools, or other large buildings, using lifts or hoists to adjust panel heights when necessary.

Remove existing plaster, drywall, or paneling, using crowbars and hammers.

Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.

Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.

Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.

Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.

Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.

General Warehouse Worker

Best Buy Distribution Center, Findlay, OH

Jul 2015 – Dec 2015

Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer.

Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.

Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.

Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.

Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.

Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, expenditures, and goods used or issued.

Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions.

Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities.

Keep records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment.

Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.

Compile, review, and maintain data from contracts, purchase orders, requisitions, and other documents in order to assess supply needs.

Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers.

Dispose of damaged or defective items, or return them to vendors.

Foreman

Gerbers Landscaping, Elyria, OH

Mar 2014 – Nov 2014

Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.

Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.

Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.

Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.

Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.

Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.

Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas.

Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.

Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.

Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.

Gather and remove litter.

Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools.

Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.

Establish and enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety.

Direct activities of workers who perform duties such as landscaping, cultivating lawns, or pruning trees and shrubs.

Negotiate with customers regarding fees for landscaping, lawn service, or groundskeeping work.

Train workers in tasks such as transplanting or pruning trees or shrubs, finishing cement, using equipment, or caring for turf.

Inventory supplies of tools, equipment, or materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available and items are in usable condition.

Provide workers with assistance in performing duties as necessary to meet deadlines.

Direct or perform mixing or application of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, or fungicides.

Review contracts or work assignments to determine service, machine, or workforce requirements for jobs.

Laborer/Contractor

Dillenburgh Brothers Tree Service and Landscaping, Liverpool, NY

Apr 2011 – Mar 2013

Establish and enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety.

Inspect completed work to ensure conformance to specifications, standards, and contract requirements.

Direct activities of workers who perform duties such as landscaping, cultivating lawns, or pruning trees and shrubs.

Schedule work for crews, depending on work priorities, crew or equipment availability, or weather conditions.

Plant or maintain vegetation through activities such as mulching, fertilizing, watering, mowing, or pruning.

Monitor project activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met, and schedules are maintained.

Answer inquiries from current or prospective customers regarding methods, materials, or price ranges.

Train workers in tasks such as transplanting or pruning trees or shrubs, finishing cement, using equipment, or caring for turf.

Inventory supplies of tools, equipment, or materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available and items are in usable condition.

Provide workers with assistance in performing duties as necessary to meet deadlines.

Confer with other supervisors to coordinate work activities with those of other departments or units.

Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.

Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.

Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.

Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.

Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.

Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.

Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.

Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, or masons.

Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.

Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.

Spray materials such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.

Smooth or finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools.

Mop, brush, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to provide protection.

Mixed Martial Artist (Cage Fighter & Trainer)

Altercation Fight Gear Clothing, Delaware, OH

Feb 2013

Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.

Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.

Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.

Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.

Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.

Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.

Maintain fitness equipment.

Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.

Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.

Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.

Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.

Plan physical education programs to promote development of participants' physical attributes and social skills.

Wrap ankles, fingers, wrists, or other body parts with synthetic skin, gauze, or adhesive tape, to support muscles and ligaments.

Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities.

Attend scheduled practice or training sessions.

Participate in athletic events or competitive sports, according to established rules and regulations.

Exercise or practice under the direction of athletic trainers or professional coaches to develop skills, improve physical condition, or prepare for competitions.

Lead teams by serving as captain.

Receive instructions from coaches and other sports staff prior to events, and discuss their performance afterwards.

Represent teams or professional sports clubs, performing such activities as meeting with members of the media, making speeches, or participating in charity events.

Education


Associates in Business, Business Management

Owens Community College, Findlay, OH

2012 – 2014

Minor in Graphic Design.

Member, Demolition Fight Team (Mixed Martial Arts)

General Education Degree

Riverdale High School, Mt. Blanchard, OH

2012
Graduated in top 10% of class. (Ohio 2012)