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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Brent Reaves

Brent Reaves

Welder fabricator
Anniston,AL

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Maintenance position. Mechanically incline and ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fabrication Welder

Fabarc Steel
11.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced productivity by implementing efficient welding techniques and processes.
  • Reduced material waste for improved cost savings with precise fabrication measurements.
  • Ensured safety compliance by adhering to industry standards and company guidelines in all tasks performed.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and increase overall project efficiency.
  • Optimized equipment performance by performing routine maintenance checks and promptly addressing issues as they arose.
  • Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.


Landscaping Crew Leader

Yards 180, LLC
02.2023 - 11.2023
  • Enhanced curb appeal for residential properties by designing and implementing landscaping projects.
  • Improved client satisfaction by effectively managing landscaping crews and ensuring timely project completion.
  • Streamlined crew operations by creating efficient daily work schedules and assigning tasks based on individual strengths.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by performing routine maintenance on tools and machinery, resulting in uninterrupted productivity.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication, understanding their needs, and delivering high-quality results within budget constraints.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.

Sub-Contractor

Brent Reaves Do It All Sub-Contracting Work
04.2019 - 08.2021
  • Enhanced project efficiency by managing and coordinating subcontractor activities on job sites.
  • Improved communication between employees, ensuring timely completion of projects.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms with suppliers, reducing material costs without compromising quality.
  • Worked closely with homeowners to ascertain specifics of project.
  • Delivered high level of service to all customers and effectively resolved issues.

Forklift Operator

KTH Leesburg Products
09.2007 - 07.2009
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
  • Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.

Education

No Degree - Welding Technology

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL

No Degree - Industrial Automation Technology

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL

No Degree - Welding Technology

Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL

GED -

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
11.2005

Skills

  • Parts Fabrication
  • Power tool safety
  • Forklift Operator
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Flux Core Arc Welding
  • Shop drawings
  • Production
  • Electrical Safety
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Hand tool safety
  • Fire Prevention and Protection

Certification

AIDT Certification

ACT WorkKeys Certification


Timeline

Fabrication Welder

Fabarc Steel
11.2023 - Current

Landscaping Crew Leader

Yards 180, LLC
02.2023 - 11.2023

Sub-Contractor

Brent Reaves Do It All Sub-Contracting Work
04.2019 - 08.2021

Forklift Operator

KTH Leesburg Products
09.2007 - 07.2009

No Degree - Welding Technology

Gadsden State Community College

No Degree - Industrial Automation Technology

Gadsden State Community College

No Degree - Welding Technology

Wallace State Community College - Hanceville

GED -

Gadsden State Community College
Brent ReavesWelder fabricator