Abraham Chavez
Lacey,Washington
Summary
I am a proud 26 Year member of the UBC, 17 years of service as an instructor, with a Level 3 Penn State credential. I am recognized for engaging with students and delivering lectures/content inspiring not just to educate, but connecting with apprentices. Being organized and a focused professional, with the emphasis on safety, I go extra mile to help apprentices.
The multiple credentials on my training verification card emphasize my dedication to our organization, as well as making myself versatile.
I am a subject matter expert in Rigging since 2014. I have Strived to be involved in my local as far as E-Board, holding positions of Warden and executive board member/alternate delegate in Local 770(Yakima), as well as recording secretary and trustee for Local 59 (Spokane). I also served as a delegate to the Yakima South Central Counties Central Labor Council from 3/2007 - 2011. I am a versatile instructor, who can make adjustments to change "on the fly" as needed.
I am looking forward to instructing for the Southwest Apprenticeship.
I would be remiss if I did not mention, if there is a possibility for advancement, I would be grateful for the opportunity to advance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor Level III
NWCI
DuPont, WA
05.2007 - 08.2024
- Implementing UBC curriculum, assigning tasks/projects Per UBC , and monitored progress of UBC apprentices.
- Ensuring procedural paperwork is kept and followed, with safety being at the forefront.
- Maintaining credentials for employablity
- 55 credentials
- Have taught in remote areas, and have no problem with travel to cover other areas (please ask)
- typing skills
- conversationally bilingual
- flexible in teaching styles
- adaptable to new teaching strategies
- Carpentry Instructor NWCI 10/1/2021 - current
- Carpentry Instructor Yakima Valley Skills Center- 1/14/2020 - 10/1/2021
- Carpentry Instructor CEAT 4/23/2007 - (part time) 5/27/2009 (fulltime) - 1/13/2020
- VK Powell - 3/7/2008 - 5/14/2009 Tilt-up construction, wood framing, concrete slabs (3 months of becoming foreman)
- ISEC - Suncadia Lodge 5/2007- 12/2007 finish trim, print reading, punch list (lead man)
- Levernier Construction - Moxee School Elementary School 10/24/2006 - 5/2007 wood framing, exterior finish, drywall installation, roof joists, concrete slabs,
- Max J Kuney - 5/4/2006 - 9/29/2006 State Route 24, I-82 bridge to Keys Road Yakima, print reading, Bridge formwork
- GH Moen 9/22/ 2005 - 12/23/2005 Hilton Gardens Inn Hotel, Yakima WA wood framing, drywall installation, window installation, backing for features, layout, backing for accessories
- Pease Construction - 1/24/2005 - 9/1/2005 Sue Lombard Renovation, Ellensburg WA 134 metal door jambs, print reading, concrete pan stairs, roof joists,
- Ceco Construction - 8/9/2004 - 10/26/2004 Prospector Inn, Suncadia Lodge, Roslyn WA(golf cart storage, and caddy) concrete foundations
- Craig Shultz Construction 11/20/2003 - 6/25/2004 Chesterly Park Meadows, Yakima WA, residential construction, print reading, wood framing, exterior finish (densglass), hold downs, roof sheathing, soffit, drywall installation, Timely metal door frames, door hardware
- Red Earth Construction 9/19/2003 - 11/5/2003 Walmart Distribution Center Grandview WA, metal door jamb installation, metal stud framing,
- JE Dunn 9/12/2003 - 9/18/2003 Walmart Distribution center Grandview WA, plywood sheathing of roof
- Apollo inc. - 6/24/2002 - 8/16/2002 Water treatment plant, Cowiche WA concrete formwork, concrete stairs,
- Integrity Installation 5/22/2002 - 6/1/2002 Bon Marche Yakima WA, installation of glass cabinet jewelry cabinets
- Huylar Construction 5/24/99 - 5/2002 Granger WA High school, Granger WA Middle school renovation, Cowiche WA Highland high school remodel, concrete foundations, wood framing, metal stud framing, print reading, backing for features, sidewalk forms, installation of ADA compliant bars, demolition, metal door frames in various applications, layout, drywall installation, fire taping, finish trim installation, (more than I remember)
- Lynn J Harris Construction 1/8/1999 - 1/15/1999 pole barn construction
- Moen/ GH construction 12/23/1998 - 12/23/9998 Yakima WA, 1 days work tying rebar cages for column forms in -23 degree weather
- Zygotech Construction 11/23/1998 - 12/4/1998 Yakima WA firing center (military) pier pads for water tanks - no power
- GES Exposition Services 10/8/1998 - 10/9/1998 Yakima Convention Center, tradeshow
- RP Lewis 8/23/1998 - 9/25/1998 Yakima WA, converting a library into a liquor store
Education
Level III - Carpentry
Penn State
UBC09-2020
Level II - Carpentry
Penn State
UBC12-2013
Level I - Carpentry Training Center
Penn State
Carpenters International09-2012
Journeyman - Carpentry
Journeyman Certificate
WA State/UBC01-2012
High School Diploma -
East Valley High School
Yakima, WA06-1990
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- maintaining proper paperwork for organization
- Class Instruction - UBC curriculum
- Academic instruction - following UBC train the trainer to assure curriculum
- Technology Integration utilizing internet to advance topics
- Classroom Management/milestones
- typing skills
- personable
Affiliations
- Hiking, kayaking,4x4 off roads, Jeep Wrangler) collector- movie knives, swords, shields, authors- Ian Fleming, Stephen King, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Neil Gaiman,Frank Miller, Mario Puzo, games (board, and role play)
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- 2015 - Man in the Arena award- Outstanding performance- Dr. Tome Barrett
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructor Level III
NWCI
05.2007 - 08.2024
Level III - Carpentry
Penn State
Level II - Carpentry
Penn State
Level I - Carpentry Training Center
Penn State
Journeyman - Carpentry
Journeyman Certificate
High School Diploma -
East Valley High School
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