Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Lonnie Coats

Excel Modular Scaffold and Leasing
Sulphur
7
years of professional experience

Results-driven Scaffold Foreman with extensive experience at Excel Modular Scaffold and Leasing, excelling in crew leadership and workplace safety. Proven track record of delivering high-quality scaffolding solutions ahead of schedule while ensuring OSHA compliance. Adept at blueprint interpretation and fostering a positive work environment through effective communication and employee training.

Work History

Foreman

1 Year
Excel Modular Scaffold and Leasing | 10.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated scaffold erection and dismantling activities to support safe jobsite operations.
  • Interpreted blueprints and work plans to organize daily scaffold installation tasks.
  • Directed crew members on modular scaffold assembly procedures and site safety requirements.
  • Inspected scaffold structures for stability, alignment, and compliance with safety standards.
  • Managed material staging and equipment handling to keep workflow organized.
  • Communicated with site supervisors to align scaffold schedules with project needs.
  • Enforced fall protection and PPE requirements during scaffold work activities.
  • Monitored work areas for hazards and corrected unsafe conditions promptly.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.

Scaffold Foreman

3 Years 5 Months
Brock Services | 05.2022 - 10.2025
  • Supervised scaffold erection and dismantling activities, ensuring safe work practices and structural stability.
  • Coordinated crew assignments to maintain efficient workflow across multiple scaffold projects.
  • Inspected scaffold components for damage, fit, and compliance with site requirements.
  • Enforced fall protection, PPE, and lockout procedures to support jobsite safety.
  • Trained crew members on scaffold assembly techniques, hazard recognition, and material handling.
  • Reviewed drawings and work scopes to plan scaffold layouts for access and maintenance needs.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by addressing conflicts quickly and fairly, leading to high employee satisfaction rates among crew members.
  • Completed projects ahead of schedule with effective time management skills and efficient resource allocation.
  • Exceeded client expectations by delivering high-quality scaffolding solutions that met specific requirements in a timely manner.
  • Managed team of [Number] employees erecting scaffolds up to [Number] feet.

Scaffold Foreman

2 Years 10 Months
Turner Industries | 07.2019 - 05.2022
  • Managed scaffold materials, tools, and inventory to prevent delays and shortages.
  • Communicated with supervisors and craft teams to resolve field issues and maintain schedule alignment.
  • Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits and fall protection.
  • Collaborated with project managers to develop detailed plans for scaffolding requirements, ensuring proper support for construction projects.
  • Inspected scaffold erections for condition and compliance with standards.
  • Enhanced worksite safety by conducting thorough inspections and addressing potential hazards.

Education

No Degree - Scaffold Erection

Scaffold Training Institute | Sulphur, LA | 04-2005

No Degree - Scaffold Building

NCCER Certified Lead Scaffold Builder | Sulphur | 12-2004

High School Diploma

Grace Baptist Christian School | Sulphur, LA | 08-1980

Skills

Crew leadership
Attention to detail
Decision-making
Effective communication
Dedicated work ethic
Critical thinking
Workplace safety
Heavy lifting
Worksite safety
OSHA compliance
Construction supervision
Job planning
Safety policies and procedures
Employee training
Site inspection
Customer relations
Blueprint interpretation
Task delegation
Schematics and blueprints

Timeline

Foreman

Excel Modular Scaffold and Leasing
10.2025 - CurrentRead More

Scaffold Foreman

Brock Services
05.2022 - 10.2025Read More

Scaffold Foreman

Turner Industries
07.2019 - 05.2022Read More

Scaffold Training Institute

No Degree from Scaffold Erection
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NCCER Certified Lead Scaffold Builder

No Degree from Scaffold Building
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Grace Baptist Christian School

High School Diploma
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Lonnie Coats