Keyonta Simms
Addis
Summary
Accomplished Scaffolding Foreman with a proven track record at BrandSafway, adept in OSHA compliance and scaffolding erection. Expert in mentoring over 200 employees, enhancing safety practices, and completing 1000+ projects under budget. Skilled in load calculations and fostering team collaboration, consistently achieving optimal project outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Scaffolding Foreman
BrandSafway
02.2023 - Current
- Worked in team-focused environment to collaboratively complete projects on time and within budget.
- Verified all scaffolding materials were stored safely and securely.
- Inspected scaffolding for safety and structural integrity before each use.
- Assembled and disassembled tiered seating for public events.
- Trained over 200 newly hired employees on safest ways to erect and take down scaffolding.
- Followed OSHA regulations and safety standards when installing and working with scaffolding.
- Safely installed and dismantled scaffolding from aerial lifts and larger lifts.
- Trained new employees on proper safety procedures for working on scaffolding.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues with scaffolding structures.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
- Built custom scaffolding structures to specifications for diverse applications.
- Trained over 200 newly hired employees on safest ways to erect and take down scaffolding.
- Worked around live machinery and ongoing operations to complete 1000 scaffolding projects on-time and under budget.
Scaffolding Foreman
Brace Industrial Group
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked in team-focused environment to collaboratively complete projects on time and within budget.
- Assisted with tying off and securing scaffolding to building structures to optimize safety.
- Built custom scaffolding structures to specifications for diverse applications.
- Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
- Verified all scaffolding materials were stored safely and securely.
- Utilized ladders, small lifts and rope access systems to safely access hard-to-reach areas.
- Inspected scaffolding for safety and structural integrity before each use.
- Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
- Assembled and disassembled tiered seating for public events.
- Followed OSHA regulations and safety standards when installing and working with scaffolding.
- Worked around live machinery and ongoing operations to complete over 1000+ scaffolding projects on-time and under budget.
- Trained new employees on proper safety procedures for working on scaffolding.
- Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
Journeyman Carpenter
UNION LOCAL 70 SCAFFOLDING
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
Journeyman Carpenter
UNION LOCAL 70 SCAFFOLDING
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
- Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
Journeyman Carpenter
UNION LOCAL 70 SCAFFOLDING
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
- Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
Lead Scaffold Builder
Turner Construction
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Trained over 200 newly hired employees on safest ways to erect and take down scaffolding.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues with scaffolding structures.
- Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
- Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
- Built custom scaffolding structures to specifications for diverse applications.
- Verified all scaffolding materials were stored safely and securely.
- Utilized ladders, small lifts and rope access systems to safely access hard-to-reach areas.
- Trained new employees on proper safety procedures for working on scaffolding.
- Worked around live machinery and ongoing operations to complete multiple scaffolding projects on-time and under budget.
Scaffold Builder
Brock Scaffolding
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Assisted with tying off and securing scaffolding to building structures to optimize safety.
- Followed OSHA regulations and safety standards when installing and working with scaffolding.
- Worked in team-focused environment to collaboratively complete projects on time and within budget.
- Utilized ladders, small lifts and rope access systems to safely access hard-to-reach areas.
Education
Carpentry Trade
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Baton Rouge, LA05.2014
Skills
- Task Delegation
- Load Calculations
- OSHA Compliance
- CAD Software
- Confined spaces expertise
- Mentoring and training
- Scaffolding erecting
- Hazard Identification
- Health and safety practices
- Confined Space Entry
- Heavy Lifting
- Blueprint Analysis
- Permitting requirements
- Structural analysiss
- Coaching and training
- Operation Monitoring
Timeline
Scaffolding Foreman
BrandSafway
02.2023 - Current
Scaffolding Foreman
Brace Industrial Group
02.2022 - 01.2023
Journeyman Carpenter
UNION LOCAL 70 SCAFFOLDING
04.2020 - 01.2022
Journeyman Carpenter
UNION LOCAL 70 SCAFFOLDING
10.2019 - 04.2020
Journeyman Carpenter
UNION LOCAL 70 SCAFFOLDING
01.2019 - 10.2019
Lead Scaffold Builder
Turner Construction
01.2017 - 01.2019
Scaffold Builder
Brock Scaffolding
01.2014 - 01.2016
Carpentry Trade
Scotlandville Magnet High School
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