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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hunting, motorsports, art, cooking.
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Teacher

Cord Moss

Teacher
Fowler,KS

Summary

Staying focused on keeping teams on-task and exceeding quality, performance and safety standards. Gets most out of every resource and team member using creativity and excellent problem-solving abilities. Proven record of accomplishment in classroom leadership.


Proactive with background protecting components from distortion and producing high-quality work. Dependable, safety-oriented and diligent about accomplishing deadlines by applying excellent welding and fitting abilities. Highly experienced in GMAW, SMAW, oxy-acetylene welding.


Talented Welder with 13 years and extensive background in MIG, flux, stick welding, oxy-acetylene welding and forge welding on ferrous metals, aluminum, and precious metals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Goldsmith Jeweler

Riddles Jewelry
Dodge City, KS
11.2021 - Current
  • Asked open-ended questions to determine exactly what customers required, available budgets and target recipient for each purchase.
  • Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
  • Conducted in-depth research to identify sourcing for high-quality materials and stones at attainable pricing.
  • Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipment such as torches, ultrasonics, buffers, electro-platers, and hand tools.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order, completing adjustments and repairs to promote longevity.
  • Upsold warranties and purchase add-ons to customers to drive sales revenues and achieve sales goals.
  • Worked with twisted and damaged metal items to restore appearance by correcting damages.
  • Verified worker skill and technical accuracy during processing by closely examining in-progress work.
  • Constructed high-quality precious metal pieces by carefully heating and shaping metals.
  • Sized, selected and cut individual gemstones to fit new and existing pieces.
  • Applied knowledge of clarity, symmetry and other factors to assign quality grades to stones.
  • Constructed both one-off and mass-produced items with skilled finishing work such as engravings and two-tone finishes.
  • Estimated repair costs based on expected labor and materials requirements.
  • Completed accurate retail and wholesale valuations of metals, gemstones and completed works.
  • Examined completed products and unmounted gemstones to produce appraisals based on pricing guidelines, market knowledge, stone grades and rarity.
  • Developed innovative and attractive jewelry designs and updated current designs by hand.
  • Completed accurate measures of customers to produce well-sized pieces proportional to individual dimensions.
  • Returned older pieces to lustrous shine by cleaning, polishing and electroplating.
  • Maintained customer jewelry pieces by making repairs and modifications.
  • Constructed preliminary models of metal, clay or plaster and formed sample castings in molds.
  • Created jewelry from materials such as gold or platinum and precious or semiprecious stones.
  • Conferred with customers about jewelry preferences and sizing requirements to understand needs.
  • Heated, shaped and molded gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals to create exceptional pieces.
  • Delivered fully repaired, resized and polished pieces according to customer requirements while maintaining high satisfaction.
  • Conducted thorough inspections and cleanings of jewelry items to evaluate expected durability and construction quality.
  • Managed and strengthened operations at Riddles Inc. jewelry operation bringing in more than $80,000 in sales per year.
  • Selected and acquired metals and gems for designs.
  • Offered clients and employees expertise on repair needs, educating about feasible repairs and potential problems.
  • Supported sales team with accurate service pricing and work descriptions.
  • Performed over 100 skilled sizings, solderings and general repairs each week.
  • Met with customers throughout jewelry making processes to define needs and expectations, discuss budgets, showcase designs and assess satisfaction.
  • Produced models for jewelry runs using wax, metal, clay and plaster.
  • Checked completed jewelry pieces to evaluate quality and made adjustments to align with customer demands.
  • Evaluated every incoming piece to document dimensions and existing flaws.
  • Completed work with metals such as gold, platinum and silver, as well as wide range of stone types.

Teacher

USD225
Fowler, KS
08.2019 - Current
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
  • Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
  • Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.

Goldsmith Jeweler

Signet Jewelers
Midland, TX
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Asked open-ended questions to determine exactly what customers required, available budgets and target recipient for each purchase.
  • Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
  • Conducted in-depth research to identify sourcing for high-quality materials and stones at attainable pricing.
  • Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipment such as torches, hand tools, buffers, ultrasonics, and electro-plating equipment.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order, completing adjustments and repairs to promote longevity.
  • Upsold warranties and purchase add-ons to customers to drive sales revenues and achieve sales goals.
  • Worked with twisted and damaged metal items to restore appearance by correcting damages.
  • Verified worker skill and technical accuracy during processing by closely examining in-progress work.
  • Constructed high-quality precious metal pieces by carefully heating and shaping metals.
  • Applied knowledge of clarity, symmetry and other factors to assign quality grades to stones.
  • Constructed both one-off and mass-produced items with skilled finishing work such as engravings and two-tone finishes.
  • Estimated repair costs based on expected labor and materials requirements.
  • Completed accurate retail and wholesale valuations of metals, gemstones and completed works.
  • Examined completed products and unmounted gemstones to produce appraisals based on pricing guidelines, market knowledge, stone grades and rarity.
  • Completed accurate measures of customers to produce well-sized pieces proportional to individual dimensions.
  • Returned older pieces to lustrous shine by cleaning, polishing and electroplating.
  • Sized, selected and cut individual gemstones to fit new and existing pieces.
  • Maintained customer jewelry pieces by making repairs and modifications.
  • Constructed preliminary models of metal, clay or plaster and formed sample castings in molds.
  • Created jewelry from materials such as gold or platinum and precious or semiprecious stones.
  • Conferred with customers about jewelry preferences and sizing requirements to understand needs.
  • Heated, shaped and molded gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals to create exceptional pieces.
  • Delivered fully repaired, resized and polished pieces according to customer requirements while maintaining high satisfaction.
  • Conducted thorough inspections and cleanings of jewelry items to evaluate expected durability and construction quality.
  • Managed and strengthened operations at Signet @ Jared's jewelry operation bringing in more than $200,000 in sales per year.
  • Offered clients and employees expertise on repair needs, educating about feasible repairs and potential problems.
  • Supported sales team with accurate service pricing and work descriptions.
  • Selected and acquired metals and gems for designs.
  • Directed team of 5 jewelers and apprentices to satisfy over 400 weekly customers.
  • Performed over 250 skilled sizings, solders and general repairs each week.
  • Met with customers throughout jewelry making processes to define needs and expectations, discuss budgets, showcase designs and assess satisfaction.
  • Produced models for jewelry runs using wax, metal, clay and plaster.
  • Checked completed jewelry pieces to evaluate quality and made adjustments to align with customer demands.
  • Evaluated every incoming piece to document dimensions and existing flaws.
  • Completed work with metals such as gold, platinum and silver, as well as wide range of stone types.
  • Designed pieces by hand and with 3D modeling software.
  • Optimized inventory, security and budget controls to keep business operating at streamlined, efficient and cost-effective levels, maintaining average of 70% profit.

Goldsmith Jeweler

Riddles Jewelry
Dodge City, KS
08.2015 - 05.2018
  • Asked open-ended questions to determine exactly what customers required, available budgets and target recipient for each purchase.
  • Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
  • Conducted in-depth research to identify sourcing for high-quality materials and stones at attainable pricing.
  • Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipment such as torches, hand tools, buffers, ultrasonics and electro-plating equipment.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order, completing adjustments and repairs to promote longevity.
  • Upsold warranties and purchase add-ons to customers to drive sales revenues and achieve sales goals.
  • Worked with twisted and damaged metal items to restore appearance by correcting damages.
  • Verified worker skill and technical accuracy during processing by closely examining in-progress work.
  • Constructed high-quality jewelry pieces by carefully heating and shaping metals.
  • Constructed both one-off and mass-produced items with skilled finishing work such as engravings and two-tone finishes.
  • Estimated repair costs based on expected labor and materials requirements.
  • Completed accurate retail and wholesale valuations of metals, gemstones and completed works.
  • Examined completed products and unmounted gemstones to produce appraisals based on pricing guidelines, market knowledge, stone grades and rarity.
  • Completed accurate measures of customers to produce well-sized pieces proportional to individual dimensions.
  • Returned older pieces to lustrous shine by cleaning, polishing and electroplating.
  • Sized, selected and cut individual gemstones to fit new and existing pieces.
  • Maintained customer jewelry pieces by making repairs and modifications.
  • Constructed preliminary models of metal, clay or plaster and formed sample castings in molds.
  • Created jewelry from materials such as gold or platinum and precious or semiprecious stones.
  • Conferred with customers about jewelry preferences and sizing requirements to understand needs.
  • Heated, shaped and molded gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals to create exceptional pieces.
  • Delivered fully repaired, resized and polished pieces according to customer requirements while maintaining high satisfaction.
  • Conducted thorough inspections and cleanings of jewelry items to evaluate expected durability and construction quality.
  • Offered clients and employees expertise on repair needs, educating about feasible repairs and potential problems.
  • Supported sales team with accurate service pricing and work descriptions.
  • Selected and acquired metals and gems for designs.
  • Met with customers throughout jewelry making processes to define needs and expectations, discuss budgets, showcase designs and assess satisfaction.
  • Produced models for jewelry runs using wax, metal, clay and plaster.
  • Checked completed jewelry pieces to evaluate quality and made adjustments to align with customer demands.
  • Evaluated every incoming piece to document dimensions and existing flaws.
  • Completed work with metals such as gold, platinum and silver, as well as wide range of stone types.
  • Designed pieces by hand and with 3D modeling software.

Welder

Hess Industries
Hays, MT
02.2011 - 08.2015
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
  • Documented welding on specified work order.
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
  • Applied safety equipment, kill switches and pinch points to machinery.
  • Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
  • Interpreted written assembly drawings and work instructions to properly complete tasks.
  • Monitored work area and equipment functionality and reported safety issues to management for effective resolution.
  • Combined knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to choose optimal equipment and techniques.
  • Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes.
  • Welded various connections using GMAW and SMAW with high-quality final results.
  • Soldered joints by melting and applying solder along edges using soldering irons, gas torches or electric-ultrasonic equipment.
  • Completed various projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using power tools.
  • Reworked, repaired and adjusted cable assemblies and harnesses to meet safety standards.
  • Used metallurgy, GMAW, SMAW, and Sub-arc welding techniques to complete projects on time and under budget.
  • Leveraged micrometers, calipers and height gauges to prepare and record measurements.

Sandwich Artist

Subway
Hays, KS
05.2010 - 02.2011
  • Greeted guests, promoted specials and took orders.
  • Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information.
  • Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
  • Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
  • Executed sandwich artistry duties with very low occurrence of errors.
  • Operated manual and electric appliances to peel, slice and trim food.
  • Shared information with customers about menu items, preparation methods and ingredients.
  • Met sales targets by encouraging customers to buy extra food items such as drinks, desserts and sides.
  • Identified price of goods and calculated bills with optical price scanners, calculators and cash registers.
  • Interpreted food order slips per shift to prepare food according to customer orders.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
  • Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
  • Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting and measuring.
  • Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
  • Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
  • Cooked batches of food according to standard recipes.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and discarded outdated or spoiled items.
  • Reconciled receipt totals, cash and credit payments to address shortages.
  • Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.
  • Loaded dishwasher with china and thoroughly hand-washed dishes, pans and utensils to tidy up serving line.
  • Observed customer purchases in line and differentiated between standard portions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
05.2012

High School Diploma -

Meade High School
Meade, KS
08.2002 - 05.2006

No Degree - High School Teaching

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
05.2020 - 05.2022

Skills

  • Machine Operations
  • Inspections
  • Providing Feedback
  • Equipment Safety
  • Creative Solutions
  • Effective Communication
  • Professional Relationships
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension

Hunting, motorsports, art, cooking.

I enjoy getting away now and then to hunt, lately I haven't had a real chance to get back out there. I've always been a huge motorsports fan, everything from sand drags to NASCAR. I've been creating art since I was 4 years old, just moving into bigger pieces and more advanced materials throughout the years. Cooking is something fun for me. I like to experiment with spices and try new food every time I get a chance to eat something I haven't.

Timeline

Goldsmith Jeweler

Riddles Jewelry
11.2021 - Current

No Degree - High School Teaching

Fort Hays State University
05.2020 - 05.2022

Teacher

USD225
08.2019 - Current

Goldsmith Jeweler

Signet Jewelers
05.2018 - 08.2019

Goldsmith Jeweler

Riddles Jewelry
08.2015 - 05.2018

Welder

Hess Industries
02.2011 - 08.2015

Sandwich Artist

Subway
05.2010 - 02.2011

High School Diploma -

Meade High School
08.2002 - 05.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture

Fort Hays State University

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