Brian Wright
Summary
I grew up on a family farm in both, southwest Colorado and the Panhandle of Texas. Upon graduating highschooI joined the United States Marine Corps as a Welder/ Metal Worker. I attained the rank of Sergeant and was the welding shop Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge and the Acting Platoon Sargent.
After the Marines I worked on my family farm in Texas until being accepted into Texas A&M University. I then started a barbecue restaurant with friend and helped operate it until Covid shut us down.
I have held various maintenance and construction jobs from welding, construction to property maintenance and in agriculture.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-Employed, Agriculture
Brian Wright
01.2022 - Current
- Worked with other agricural professionals and serve as a resource to community.
- Determined objectives, set priorities and established and met target dates.
- Maintained local garden and farm to involve community members in growing various crops.
Restaurant Owner/Manager
Good Bull BBQ
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Maintenance Technician
Ag Town Property Maintenance
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of residential, rental and commercial buildings.
- Repaired sheet rock, framing/ structural, electrical, plumbing, etc., malfunctions
Capital Construction
Construction Technician
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Worked on additions and remodels of residential, rental and commercial buildings.
- Concrete, framing/ structural, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, finish work etc.
Security Officer
Sky Ute Casino
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle.
- Checked and verified photo identification as needed.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
Agricultural Worker/ Farmer
Wrights Green Chiles And Custom Farms
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Harvested and inspected Hay. Livestock and Chili and garden crops.
- Sprayed various fertilizer and pesticide solution to prevent growth and spread of weeds, fungi and harmful insects.
- Made minor and major adjustments and repairs to agricultural equipment.
- Operated and serviced farm machinery, implements and farm vehicles.
Fence Contractor, Welder and Student
Self-Employed And Student Texas A&M
05.2013 - 01.2016
- Supervised labor, materials and equipment for large Fence and Fabrication projects with budgets.
- Assessed engineering documentation to determine order of construction operations.
- Maintained and safe and effective work environment for myself, employees, as well as, landowners.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
- Built various types of residential, commercial and agricultural fence, welding/ fabrication, and was a student of agriculture.
Welder/ Fabricator
Moore Welding
05.2011 - 01.2016
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Agricultural Worker
James T. Wright (Uncle)
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Harvested and inspected Wheat and ilo Sorghum crops.
- Sprayed various types of fertilizer and pesticide solution to prevent growth and spread of weeds, fungi and harmful insects.
- Made minor adjustments and repairs to agricultural equipment.
- Operated and serviced farm machinery, implements and farm vehicles.
Agricultural Worker
Perryton Aviation (Crop Duster)
04.2010 - 12.2010
- Harvested and inspected wheat milo, corn crops.
- Loaded the spray plains and spray rigs with various fertilizers and pesticide solutions to prevent growth and spread of weeds, fungi and harmful insects.
- Made minor adjustments and repairs to agricultural equipment.
- Operated and serviced farm machinery, implements and farm vehicles.
Welder/ Fab. Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge
United States Marine Corps
06.2004 - 12.2008
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Leadership And Development
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2015
Skills
- Maintaining Equipment
- Heavy Lifting
- Customer Service
- Cultivating Soil
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Electrical Component Replacement
- Cutting Torches
- Metal Welding
- Mechanical Repair
- Wiring Installation and Repair
- Blueprint and Schematic Understanding
Timeline
Self-Employed, Agriculture
Brian Wright
01.2022 - Current
Restaurant Owner/Manager
Good Bull BBQ
07.2021 - 01.2022
Maintenance Technician
Ag Town Property Maintenance
06.2019 - 07.2021
Capital Construction
Construction Technician
06.2018 - 06.2019
Security Officer
Sky Ute Casino
10.2017 - 06.2018
Agricultural Worker/ Farmer
Wrights Green Chiles And Custom Farms
01.2016 - 09.2017
Fence Contractor, Welder and Student
Self-Employed And Student Texas A&M
05.2013 - 01.2016
Welder/ Fabricator
Moore Welding
05.2011 - 01.2016
Agricultural Worker
Perryton Aviation (Crop Duster)
04.2010 - 12.2010
Agricultural Worker
James T. Wright (Uncle)
01.2009 - 05.2011
Welder/ Fab. Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge
United States Marine Corps
06.2004 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Leadership And Development
Texas A&M University
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