Gregory Dodd

Detail-oriented coatings foreman with 2 years of experience in industrial painting and manhole rehabilitation. Proficient in surface preparation, coating application, and quality control, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and specifications. Demonstrated ability to operate specialized equipment and effectively communicate within teams. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency in all projects.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Coating Foreman at Degan Construction, LLC (2024-06 – Present)

• Surface Preparation – Clean, sandblast, or hydroblast surfaces to ensure proper adhesion of coatings. Hand tool and power tool methods used.
• Coating Application – Apply epoxy, polyurethane, and other industrial coatings using spray, trowel, or brush/roll techniques.
• Manhole & Concrete Structure Rehabilitation – Repair, resurface, and seal cracks, seams, and deteriorated areas in manholes, wet wells, and other structures.
• Multiple Component Mixing – Properly mix and apply multiple component coatings when required.
• Confined Space Work – Safely enter and work within confined spaces like manholes, steel tanks, and underground structures.
• Equipment Operation – Use plural component pumps, airless sprayers, and other specialized coating equipment.
• Quality Control – Inspect coatings for thickness, uniformity, and adhesion to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Safety Compliance – Follow OSHA regulations and company safety protocols, including confined space entry and fall protection procedures.
• Material Handling – Properly store, transport, and dispose of coatings, chemicals, and hazardous materials.
• Manhole Frame & Cover Adjustments – Replace or adjust manhole rings, frames, and covers as needed.
• Sewer Bypass Setup – Utilize flow-through sewer plugs to maintain system operations during work as needed.
• General Maintenance & Cleanup – Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Communication: Be able to clearly communicate with the crew.
• Pipeline sandblasting and coating experience
• Powder coating experience

Electrician at hilty's electric (2024-01 – 2024-06)

• Installed, repaired, and maintained electrical systems in commercial buildings
• Collaborated with project managers and contractors to ensure timely completion of projects
• Performed electrical inspections to identify potential hazards or code violations
• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to determine wiring layouts

Expo/Food Runner/Back Server at Spago Maui (2022-04 – 2023-12)

Performed in a team environment, responsible for setting up the hot line, knowing the menu inside and out along with allergies for guests safety, and accommodating high profile diners to the best of my ability. Also acted as servers assistant, setting up and breaking down of a fine dining restaurants communicating guest requests, and attending to guests tables.

Food Expeditor at Morimoto Restaurant (2021-07 – 2022-04)

• Maintained service and food standards of restaurant
• Responsible for running the kitchen line in a timely manner
• Expedited hot and cold food to guests tables
• Manged food running and kitchen crew
• Delegated tasks to other staff members for optimal service
• Handled customer complaints nightly in an efficient manner
• Communicated FOH requests to chef flawlessly

Warehouse Manager at BLM Technologies (2019-09 – 2020-01)

• Shipped and Received Bank Orders
• Controlled Inventory
• Managed Shipments
• Prepped and Produced Orders
• Packaged and Distributed Materials

Prep Cook at Sizzler (2019-08 – 2019-09)

Stocked and Ordered Pantry Supplies followed Written instructions for recipes assisted Chef on all levels of Meal Preparation Familiarity with Cooking Utensils Followed Safety and Sanitation guidelines and /kitchen Clean Up

Diploma – Villa Park High School (2013-08 – 2017-05)