GAZZARA STEWARD
Ocean Springs
Summary
Dynamic Ramp Agent with extensive experience at Alliance Ground International, skilled in cargo loading and safety procedures. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective team coordination and meticulous record keeping. Recognized for reliability and problem-solving skills, ensuring smooth airport operations while maintaining high safety standards. Forklift certified and committed to excellence.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Ramp Agent
Alliance Ground International
Kenner
02.2020 - 03.2025
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Maintained accurate records of all GSE used throughout shift.
- Assisted passengers with special needs or requests regarding their baggage.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Loaded and unloaded aircrafts with baggage, cargo, and mail safely and efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded aircraft cargo, passenger baggage and freight.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss performance, safety, and operational improvements.
- Coordinated day-to-day schedules, tasks and positions for ground crew.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Performed pre-flight maintenance checks such as tire pressure and fuel levels on ground service equipment.
- Communicated effectively with ground crew members to ensure smooth operation of flights.
Ramp Agent
WFS Worldwide Flight Services
Kenner
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Loaded and unloaded aircrafts with baggage, cargo, and mail safely and efficiently.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Loaded and unloaded aircraft cargo, passenger baggage and freight.
- Followed safety procedures such as using reflective gear while working on the ramp.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss performance, safety, and operational improvements.
- Coordinated day-to-day schedules, tasks and positions for ground crew.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Communicated effectively with ground crew members to ensure smooth operation of flights.
- Maintained on-time connections by guiding aircraft to and from gate positions.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Worked in various weather conditions to ensure continuous airport operations.
- Ensured safe and efficient loading and unloading of aircraft luggage and cargo.
- Conducted daily safety inspections of ramps and runways ensuring no debris or foreign objects were present before takeoff.
- Monitored and reported any irregularities in baggage or cargo, such as damaged goods.
Painter
Enola Painting and Wall Coverings
Biloxi
06.1997 - 08.2008
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Selected and purchased tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare bare wood or metal for finish coats.
- Maintained and organized painting supplies such as brushes, rollers, drop cloths, ladders, caulking guns, tape measures and sanders.
- Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.
- Completed diverse repairs on commercial and residential buildings and equipment.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive customer feedback.
- Applied coats of primer or sealer prior to finish coats.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Performed minor plaster repair, blending newly renovated wall surfaces with existing plaster.
- Erected scaffolding or swing gates or set up ladders to work above ground level.
- Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Removed pictures, door knobs or electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching imperfections.
- Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
- Mixed and matched paint, stain or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Repaired cracks and holes in surfaces with putty or spackle.
- Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Mixed paints to achieve desired colors and textures.
Maintenance Groundskeeper
Biloxi Public Schools
Biloxi
05.1986 - 12.2000
- Built or maintained greenhouses, fences or benches,
- Tracked and reported on grounds maintenance activities and expenses.
- Operated a variety of power and hand tools in the maintenance of green spaces.
- Monitored health of plants and trees, treating issues such as pests or disease to prevent spread.
- Ordered supplies needed for grounds keeping activities.
- Performed seasonal landscaping tasks including planting flowers, bushes, and trees.
- Maintained and repaired fences, benches and other hardscape structures.
- Transported mulch, soil and sand using shovel and rake.
- Pruned trees and trimmed bushes and hedges to keep grounds neat and inviting.
- Performed regular maintenance of grounds, including mowing, edging, trimming and pruning shrubs and trees.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Removed debris and trash from surrounding areas and disposed of recyclable materials properly.
- Used heavy equipment, mowers and trimmers safely to prevent accidents.
- Moved leaves and grass clippings using leaf blower.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
- Lifted and removed fallen or damaged branches using hand and power tools.
- Assisted with special events held outdoors by setting up tents and tables if needed.
- Applied pesticides to control weeds, insects, diseases and other pests.
- Removed debris from sidewalks, driveways and parking lots using rakes, brooms or leaf blowers.
- Operated power equipment such as blowers, trimmers and mowers in a safe manner.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Biloxi High School
Biloxi, MS06-1981
Skills
- Baggage handling
- Cargo loading
- Ground service equipment
- Safety procedures
- Record keeping
- Team coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Warehouse safety
- Weather adaptability
- Stacking and staging
- Hazardous materials handling
- Shipment preparation
- Reliability
- Warehouse logistics
- Multitasking Abilities
- Ramp operation expertise
- Arrival/departure procedures
- Forklift certified
- Self motivation
- Load lifting
- Forklift and pallet jack use
- Team leadership
- Visual inspection
- Professionalism
Affiliations
- Helping others
Timeline
Ramp Agent
Alliance Ground International
02.2020 - 03.2025
Ramp Agent
WFS Worldwide Flight Services
01.2014 - 01.2020
Painter
Enola Painting and Wall Coverings
06.1997 - 08.2008
Maintenance Groundskeeper
Biloxi Public Schools
05.1986 - 12.2000
High School Diploma -
Biloxi High School
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