John Veal
Opelousas
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with commercial construction experience at GCS Group General Contracting. Proven ability in truck loading and unloading, complemented by strong carpentry skills. Recognized for delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining composure in high-stress situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer
GCS Group General Contracting
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
Forklift Operator
Amazon
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Techinique .
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Crew Member
Wendys Restaurant
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Driver
FROGGIS FUN JUMP
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
Education
Non Destructive Testing - NDT
SLCC T.H Harris
Opelousas, LA08-2025
High School Diploma -
North West High School
Opelousas, LA05-2023
Skills
- Truck loading and unloading
- Flagging
- Commercial construction experience
- Carpentry
Certification
NDT certification
Scaffolding
Safety certification
Timeline
Laborer
GCS Group General Contracting
07.2025 - 12.2025
Forklift Operator
Amazon
08.2024 - 01.2025
Crew Member
Wendys Restaurant
11.2023 - 01.2024
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
06.2023 - 10.2023
Driver
FROGGIS FUN JUMP
06.2021 - 06.2022
Non Destructive Testing - NDT
SLCC T.H Harris
High School Diploma -
North West High School