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Bret Christianson

Sequim,WA

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

UA Technician

Cedar Grove Counseling
Port Angeles , WA
2021.08 - Current
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving [Product or Service] issues.
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Owner/Operator Supervisor

Christianson Construction
Sequim , WA
2004.05 - 2015.05
  • Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • Monitored daily operations and made adjustments to production line where necessary.
  • Monitored quality of incoming materials and completed in-process quality inspections.
  • Extended life of equipment and maintained consistent performance with regular cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance.
  • Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems.
  • Founded and managed Construction business, growing revenue to $320,000 in first year

Owner/Operator Supervisor

UFO Bikes LLC
Sequim , WA
2004.03 - 2009.08
  • Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • Monitored quality of incoming materials and completed in-process quality inspections.
  • Fabricated new and repaired defective components, using lathes and 3D printers.
  • Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems.

Journeyman Pipefitter

Local 32 Pipefitters Union
Tukwila , WA
1998.01 - 2004.12
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Drilled holed into parts of existing structures to complete piping meeting applicable codes.
  • Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
  • Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage and sewer lines.
  • Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
  • Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings.
  • Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
  • Conducted thorough inspects and tests of previously installed systems to locate and correct faults.
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
  • Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
  • Supervised 5 apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality

Education

Associate of Arts - Addiction Counseling

Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WA
05.2022

Associate of Arts - Medical Assistant Program

Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WA
05.2022

Associate of Arts - CAD Technology, Engineering 1

I.T.T. Technical Institute
Portland, OR
04.1991

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Scheduling and Time-Tracking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Delegation and Supervision
  • Handling Complaints and Inquiries
  • Health and Safety Procedures
  • Team Building and Motivation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Relationship Building
  • Adaptable to Changing Demands
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Quality Control Management
  • Reliatrax
  • Electronic Medical Records

Timeline

UA Technician

Cedar Grove Counseling
2021.08 - Current

Owner/Operator Supervisor

Christianson Construction
2004.05 - 2015.05

Owner/Operator Supervisor

UFO Bikes LLC
2004.03 - 2009.08

Journeyman Pipefitter

Local 32 Pipefitters Union
1998.01 - 2004.12

Associate of Arts - Addiction Counseling

Peninsula College

Associate of Arts - Medical Assistant Program

Peninsula College

Associate of Arts - CAD Technology, Engineering 1

I.T.T. Technical Institute
Bret Christianson