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Brannon Wright

Cheney,WA

Summary

I have been in the trades my entire career. I am looking for a new challenge and the next step in my career. I have a passion for the development of people, instructors, and students alike.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Instructor

Western States Equipment Company
10.2017 - Current

Rebuilt all technical curriculum to meet the ever changing advancements in the heavy equipment industry.

Delivered technical training to both outside organizations, as well as, internal technicians. Train apprentice through master level technicians.

Constructed Western States Technician Career Development Program that was not only recognized by Caterpillar, but adopted for their own use.

Work with New-Tech and K-Tech students with recruitment and career opportunities.

Work with our technician academy and keep the curriculum current with AED certifications.

Currently working on a Reuse program in accordance with Caterpillar's Assurance Program.

Technical Instructor

Spokane Community College
09.2015 - 06.2016

Built the Hydraulics Systems Program for the College that included both class technical instruction and hands-on lab work.

Instructed students in career development and real-world shop practices. This job paved the way into my career at Western States Caterpillar

Heavy Equipment Technician/Welder Fabricator

Rowand Machinery John Deere
04.2005 - 07.2012

Heavy equipment technician/Welder fabricator. Field Service

Heavy Equipment Technician

Holt Of California, Terex, US Rentals
07.1997 - 07.2004

Various responsibilities as a heavy equipment technician

Special Purpose Equipment Mechanic

United States Air Force
07.1992 - 07.1996

Trained to work on all heavy equipment utilized by the Air Force.

Desert Storm veteran.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Management

Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA
06.2014

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Team collaboration capabilities
  • Adaptability to Technology
  • Classroom Management Strategies
  • Training material development
  • Interpersonal relationship building

Timeline

Technical Instructor

Western States Equipment Company
10.2017 - Current

Technical Instructor

Spokane Community College
09.2015 - 06.2016

Heavy Equipment Technician/Welder Fabricator

Rowand Machinery John Deere
04.2005 - 07.2012

Heavy Equipment Technician

Holt Of California, Terex, US Rentals
07.1997 - 07.2004

Special Purpose Equipment Mechanic

United States Air Force
07.1992 - 07.1996

Associate of Science - Business Management

Spokane Falls Community College
Brannon Wright