Courtney Branch
Laplace,LA
Summary
Seasoned Combo Pipe Welder and Industrial Welding Instructor with a proven track record at Excel Contractors. Elevated student test scores by over 20% through innovative teaching strategies and welding inspection expertise. Demonstrates exceptional skill in gas metal arc welding and fostering student engagement, ensuring both educational and practical success in the welding industry.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NCCER Industrial Welding Instructor
St. John The Baptist School Board
11.2019 - Current
- Implemented new curricula and continuously improved industry practices during day-to-day management.
- Used various teaching methods to decrease learning gaps and increase student motivation for long-term educational success.
- Maximized student success by keeping up-to-date on course materials and modern curricula.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
Lead Welding Instructor
ABC NEW ORLEANS BAYOU CHAPTER
08.2008 - Current
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
Combo Pipe Welder
Excel Contractors
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Combo Pipe Welder
Turner Industries
04.2016 - 10.2017
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Combo Pipe Welder
Excel Contractors
03.2013 - 02.2015
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Combo Pipe Welder
REPCON
03.2012 - 10.2013
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Combo Pipe Welder
Turner Industries
03.2009 - 10.2011
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Combo Pipe Welder
Performace Contractors
07.2006 - 11.2008
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Education
No Degree -
ABC New Orleans Bayou Chapter
St. Rose, La.05-2007
Skills
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding inspection
- Teaching strategies
- Gas metal arc welding
- Student engagement
Certification
- NCCER INDUSTRIAL WELDING INSTRUCTOR/NCCER#6192185
Timeline
NCCER Industrial Welding Instructor
St. John The Baptist School Board
11.2019 - Current
Combo Pipe Welder
Excel Contractors
03.2017 - 07.2019
Combo Pipe Welder
Turner Industries
04.2016 - 10.2017
Combo Pipe Welder
Excel Contractors
03.2013 - 02.2015
Combo Pipe Welder
REPCON
03.2012 - 10.2013
Combo Pipe Welder
Turner Industries
03.2009 - 10.2011
Lead Welding Instructor
ABC NEW ORLEANS BAYOU CHAPTER
08.2008 - Current
Combo Pipe Welder
Performace Contractors
07.2006 - 11.2008
- NCCER INDUSTRIAL WELDING INSTRUCTOR/NCCER#6192185
No Degree -
ABC New Orleans Bayou Chapter
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