Valentin Mejia

Military Service:

• Rank: Private

  Branch/Position: Navy

  Period: June 2001 - July 2006

  Occupation: Steelworker

  Security Clearance: None

  Duties Description:
  U.S. Navy Steel shop supervisor in charge of work orders and trouble calls for 500 man battalion camp and off base projects. Oversaw 5 personnel as well as maintained, order, repair, inventory all shop equipment, tools and materials. Weld in flat and vertical planes (all position welding). Maintain length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead. Attend work on the schedule established by the employer and without excessive absenteeism. Follow all safe work practices. Obtain parts and materials. Access area to be welded by climbing ladder if needed. Use disc grinder to smooth out, weld, or grind parts prior to welding. Operate manual and automated welding units and equipment by depositing metal from electrode to work piece and joins edges of work piece. Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment. Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications, using tools such as cutting torches, pipe threaders and benders. Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications. Trained shop personnel in up to date safety standards as well as new methods of performing the job in a safe and effective manner as per O.S.H.A standards. Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas. Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities. Plan, develop, and implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities. Issue shipping instructions and provide routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated.

Work history:

• Job Title: Sales Associate/Donations (Volunteer)

  Company: Goodwill Industries

  Period: June 2012 - August 2012

  Role Description:
  Responsible for customer assistance, cash register operation, sales/monetary transactions, opening/closing procedures. Maintained positive customer and employee relations reporting any problems/complaints immediately to the store manager. Assisted with inventory, display, merchandising and placement of stock on sales floor, stock rotation and mark-downs. Assisted with picking/straightening up or arranging merchandise and housekeeping tasks to ensure neat, clean and safe working environment. Became familiar with and used proper handling techniques and equipment to ensure safe handling of merchandise as well as became familiar with and followed store policies and procedures as well as general company policies. Had to be aware of possible damage, theft or potential safety hazards, reporting observations immediately to store manager. Followed and enforced all company procedures.

• Job Title: Custodial Engineer

  Company: Cleannet USA

  Period: August 2008

  Role Description:
  Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other work areas so that health standards are met. Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas. Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary. Service, clean, or supply restrooms. Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers. Clean and polish furniture and fixtures. Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures. Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems. Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications. Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines. . Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks. Steam clean or shampoo carpets. Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties. Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created. Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.

• Job Title: Machine Operator

  Company: Casillas Lath & Plastering

  Period: July 2007 - August 2008

  Role Description:
  In charge of mixing and distributing material for an 8 man crew as well as maintaining and operating the material mixer. Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary. Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or adding coolant to machine reservoirs. Safely Operated Machine and made adjustments according to O.S.H.A standards. Inspect work pieces for defects, and measure work pieces to determine accuracy of machine operation. Adjusting the operating speed and controlling the load of the machines Monitoring to see that the finished products obtained from the machines are matching the quality and quantity constraints of the company Providing minor specifications to upgrade the systems and upgrading them if required Maintaining a report of the total amount of goods manufactured in a day from the machine Checking the newly bought machines by the company for their efficiency and delivering a report to the senior managers and officials

Education:

• North High School

  Diploma John W

  Period: October 2026

• Naval Construction Training Center

  General Education

  Period: October 2026

• Riverside City College, A.S

  Physical Education w/ Emphasis on Fitness Professions

  Period: October 2026