Derek Powell
Muscatine
Summary
I am ambitious, fast learner and I like to work hard you won't regret your decision to hire me
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6031
6031
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
Union Tank Car Co
Muscatine
10.2018 - Current
- Maintained quality standards.
- Trained and supervised a team of welders.
- Improved product quality.
- Maintained collaborative working relationships with cross-functional teams.
- Taught welding best practices.
- Fabricated custom components.
- Conducted final quality assurance checks on welded parts.
- Maintained collaborative working relationships with cross-functional teams.
Farmhand
Iowa State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Monitored crops daily.
- Adjusted fertilization plans.
- Achieved [Goal].
- Increased profitability.
- Improved pasture vitality.
- Determined efficient planting schedules.
- Led daily care of [Number]+ livestock.
- Worked under supervision.
- Built a greenhouse to extend the growing season.
- Sold organically grown produce at a premium price.
- Trained junior farmhands in safe equipment operation.
Landscaper/Groundskeeper
ABC landscape and construction
Nantucket
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Successfully pruned and treated over [Number] trees.
- Completed comprehensive soil analysis using [Tool].
- Developed a garden irrigation plan.
- Improved overall aesthetic by [Percentage]%.
- Prevented standing water.
- Instituted a yearly maintenance schedule.
- Integrated native plant species.
- Stabilized soil.
- Trained and supervised a groundskeeping team of [Number] employees.
- Created custom lawn designs.
- Applied expert pruning techniques.
- Managed mulching and fertilization.
- Maintained aesthetically pleasing lawns.
- Conducted weekly lawn upkeep.
- Removed invasive plants.
Construction Worker
Hagerty Construction LLC
Muscatine
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Successfully installed HVAC systems.
- Installed drywall, windows, and doors.
- Contributed to finishing stages of constructing [Type] buildings.
- Completed full demolition of [Type] buildings.
- Installed breakers, fixtures, and wiring.
- Handled power tools safely and efficiently.
- Assisted with electrical work.
- Avoided injury incidents.
- Achieved [Award] recognition.
- Used jackhammers, drills, and saws.
- Assisted in organizing tools, machinery, and materials on-site.
- Troubleshot equipment issues.
Education
Plumbing and HVAC technology - Plumbing and HVAC
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IAWelding Technology - Advanced welding
Muscatine Community College
Muscatine, IAHigh School -
Muscatine High School
Muscatine, IASkills
- Welding quality assurance
- Problem-solving in fabrication processes
- Client specifications alignment
- Welding Equipment Calibration
- Blueprint interpretation and reading
- Post-weld inspection and fault identification
- Custom Jig and Fixture Design
- Multi-material welding (eg, aluminum, steel)
- Measuring tolerance and fitment precision
- Manual and CNC plasma cutting
- Zero-accident safety record maintenance
- Structural steel welding and fitting
- Hand and power tool expertise
- Fabrication of stainless steel components
Certification
- Advanced welding from Muscatine Community College
- Plumbing/HVAC technology from Kirkwood Community College
Additional Information
I have experience operating heavy equipment and power tools. Good work record and experience.
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
Union Tank Car Co
10.2018 - Current
Farmhand
Iowa State Penitentiary
02.2016 - 07.2018
Landscaper/Groundskeeper
ABC landscape and construction
01.2011 - 01.2014
Construction Worker
Hagerty Construction LLC
01.2009 - 01.2011
Plumbing and HVAC technology - Plumbing and HVAC
Kirkwood Community College
Welding Technology - Advanced welding
Muscatine Community College
High School -
Muscatine High School