Dakota Shipman
Lavaca,AR
Summary
Dedicated professional skilled in continuous physical work across diverse environments, consistently exceeding performance standards. Demonstrates expertise in using a wide array of power tools and equipment, alongside proficient troubleshooting capabilities for repairs and parts replacement. Holds two welding certifications with proficiency in three welding processes, complemented by over 500 hours of specialized training. Aims to leverage technical skills and experience to contribute effectively in a challenging role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Insurance Sales Consultant
Platinum Supplemental Insurance Inc.
, AR
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Assessed customer needs through detailed questioning and presented products to fill those requirements.
- Finalized paperwork for sales and service policies to lock in new customers.
- Achieved repeat business and referrals through personalized services.
- Developed lists of potential areas and buyers to increase success rates.
- Maintained records of customer interactions, purchases, and follow-ups.
- Developed relationships with clients through door-to-door sales visits.
- Visited different towns to educate and support farmers in obtaining insurance coverage for chronic illnesses.
Welder
Hytrol Conveyor Company
Fort Smith, AR
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Recovery and Refub Technician
Umarexusa
Fort Smith, AR
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Documented incoming returned items from logistics partners.
- Evaluated and refurbished returned goods, preparing them for resale.
- Handled inventory control for items totaling up to $150,000.
- Utilized forklifts to transfer items to workstations, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to ensure efficient recovery and refurbishment processes.
- Resolved discrepancies in item counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
Team Member
Target
Fort Smith, AR
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Tracked inventory levels throughout the day and restocked items as needed.
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Promoted special offers and discounts to encourage additional purchases.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Loaded and unloaded packages from loading dock to trucks.
- Corrected pallets of damaged or mislabeled products to reduce errors and losses.
- Assisted in organizing the warehouse to optimize space and expedite the retrieval of goods.
Education
Welding Certifications - GMAW, FCAW, GTAW
American Welding Laboratories
Fort Smith, AR03-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Mechanics / Automotive HVAC
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Fort Smith, ARSkills
- Fuel systems
- Suspension systems
- Troubleshooting
- Alignments experience
- Chemical disposal
- Brake system repair
- Oil change services
- Parts replacement
- Fluid exchanges
- Roadside repair
- Heating and air conditioning
- Diagnosis and repairs
- Electrical experience
- Refurbishing skills
- Quality assurance
- Customer service
- Time management
- Battery services
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Reweld application
- Structural welding
- Blueprint reading
- Flux-cored arc welding
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Equipment operation
- Welding safety
- Heavy equipment operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Pallet stacking
- Inventory staging
- Workplace cleanliness
- Warehouse safety
- Vehicle inspection
- Business planning
- Upselling
- Negotiation
- Policy renewals
- Policy adjustment
- Insurance sales strategy
- Health insurance
- Policy writing
- Licensed insurance agent
Timeline
Insurance Sales Consultant
Platinum Supplemental Insurance Inc.
12.2024 - 01.2025
Welder
Hytrol Conveyor Company
03.2024 - 10.2024
Recovery and Refub Technician
Umarexusa
10.2022 - 03.2024
Team Member
Target
10.2020 - 10.2022
Welding Certifications - GMAW, FCAW, GTAW
American Welding Laboratories
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Mechanics / Automotive HVAC
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
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