Jamaal Dorsey
Newport News
Summary
Knowledgeable Maintenance technician with solid background in manual labor and hands-on construction work. Proven track record of contributing to various projects, ensuring timely completion and maintaining safety standards. Demonstrated skills in operating heavy machinery and working collaboratively within team environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer
A&W Construction
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
Welder
Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Maintenance Technician
Ivy Farms Apartments
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
House Painter
Faithfully Designed Studios LLC.
03.2016 - 02.2019
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
- Performed minor repair tasks like patching holes or sanding rough areas before painting to ensure a smooth and even final result.
- Completed interior and exterior painting for variety of residential and commercial clients.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
- Improved overall project efficiency by ensuring proper surface preparation and timely application of paint.
- Followed safety protocols and used protective equipment during painting projects to minimize risk.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient project execution and seamless communication between all parties involved.
- Maintained clean job sites by promptly disposing of debris, unused materials, and cleaning tools after each task''s completion.
Education
GED -
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VAGED -
ODU College of Continuing Education
4607 Hampton Blvd 2116 Norfolk VA. 2352905-2000
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Punctual and reliable
- Customer service
- Physical strength
- Time management
- Job site cleanup
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of a high rise building
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Achieved completing a painting project through effectively helping my team to get it done in a timely manner.
Certification
- Licensed welder - 2022
- contruction Training - 2021
Timeline
Laborer
A&W Construction
01.2023 - 05.2025
Welder
Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2021 - 01.2023
Maintenance Technician
Ivy Farms Apartments
02.2019 - 01.2021
House Painter
Faithfully Designed Studios LLC.
03.2016 - 02.2019
GED -
Thomas Nelson Community College
GED -
ODU College of Continuing Education
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