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Andre C. Blake

Tacoma,WA

Summary

My objective is to secure a position with your company by applying my training, skills, and positive work ethic to achieve company goals and customer satisfaction.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC Machine Operator

Frontier Door and Cabinet
02.2022 - 01.2024

I use a BHX CNC Machine to cut parts that are used to build cabinet doors, drawers and shelves to be assembaled and installed.

Highlights

  • Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
  • Completed projects within tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks strategically and working efficiently under pressure.
  • Reduced material waste through precise programming of CNC machines for accurate cutting and milling operations.
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.

Special Services Provider

American Building Maintenance (ABM)
02.2015 - 03.2020

As Special Services Provider for ABM my role was to provide multiple service to comercial businesses to help them maintain a functionable, clean and safe work enviorment.

Main duties where to drive a company vehical and trailer to various lacations to provide landscaping, pressure washing, painting, production as well as outside and inside cleaning though the use of various tools and equipment.


Highlights:

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Welder/Fitter apprentice

Bradken/ Ideal Machine and Fabrication
  • Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.

Sales Rep.

Tacoma Dodge Chrysler Jeep
  • Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
  • Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
  • Negotiated favorable terms in contracts, ensuring both customer satisfaction and profitability.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
  • Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.

Education

No Degree - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Blueprint Reading And Advanced Welding Tech - Buliding Mantinace And Welding

Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA

CNC Robot Programing And Operatince -

Lincoln Technical Institute
Cleveland, OH

Skills

  • Manufacturing /Assembly/production: over 5 years in manufacturing, production, assembly, and basic building maintenance
  • Special Training: Robotic Welder Operation and Programming Training Course, 3 years experience operating pendent controlled Overhead, Boom and Gantry cranes4 years operating forklifts
  • Other: Able to use a wide range of tools; manual, nomadic and electric hand tools, drills, large tools such as saws, shears, and some break press experience
  • Blueprint reading
  • Fabrication
  • Attention to detail
  • Cutting techniques
  • Crane operation
  • Forklift operation
  • Loading and unloading
  • Safe driver
  • Driver's license requirements
  • Customer-oriented
  • GPS and route planning

Skills/Experience

  • Welding: 18 months of in class training shows my desire to learn. While working at Ideal Machine I Qualified in various welding and cutting
  • Manufacturing /Assembly/production: I have worked in manufacturing for over 5 years.
  • Special Training/Skills: I completed a company paid Robotic Welder programming course, received training and experience in operating pendent controlled Overhead, Boom and Gantry cranes. 4 years operating various size sit-down forklifts.
  • Other: I am an adaptive learner that’s goal orientated, dependable and a team player, able to use a wide range of tools. Additional skills/experience includes Windows apps, with two years of job tracking and job invoicing.

Timeline

CNC Machine Operator

Frontier Door and Cabinet
02.2022 - 01.2024

Special Services Provider

American Building Maintenance (ABM)
02.2015 - 03.2020

No Degree - Business Administration

University of Phoenix

Blueprint Reading And Advanced Welding Tech - Buliding Mantinace And Welding

Clover Park Technical College

CNC Robot Programing And Operatince -

Lincoln Technical Institute

Welder/Fitter apprentice

Bradken/ Ideal Machine and Fabrication

Sales Rep.

Tacoma Dodge Chrysler Jeep
Andre C. Blake