A proficient laminator who works diligently and efficiently with teams to deliver hand-made fiberglass products in tight deadlines, without sacrificing the quality and integrity of the work.
Work History
Laminator
Parker Boats
08.2020 - Current
Creation of fiberglass parts within a laminated mold system while following instructions and specifications
Creation of fiberglass boat hulls within a laminated mold system
Use of various hand tools, resin guns, and technical practices to properly create parts
Laminating additional core material to hulls as necessary for production
Using various kinds of fiberglass materials as technically specified
Lamination of complex stringers systems to boat hulls
Proper use of hoists to raise stringer systems into hulls
Use of tools to level up stringer systems in boats
Inserting core material into hull sterns and accompanying glassing process
Restoration and repair of damaged parts
Extraction of air from fiberglass parts via use of fiberglass tools
Analyzation of quality of parts produced on production floor
Cleaning and preventative maintenance of resin guns and hand tools
Taking apart tools to repair and replace damaged parts
Assisting and directing forklift operations on production floor
Training of multiple new employees at once to build boats
Working as part of a fast-paced and dedicated team to produce products within a given deadline
Use of safety procedures to maintain the safety of myself and others
Proper use and knowledge of safety equipment and PPE
Boatyard Technical Assistant
Carteret Community College Foundation
10.2019 - 07.2020
Assessing the value of boats for resale, including: checking the condition of hulls, decks, transoms, and determining the condition of motors by performing motor trials and compression tests
Assisting my supervisor with transfer of titles, donation checklists, and similar forms
Maintaining the integrity, cleanliness, and organization of the boatyard and outside buildings
Advertising by creating sale listings of boats in the lot and hanging marketing signs
Maintenance of boats, machines, tools, materials, and trailers used to pickup, receive, and move boats within and outside the property
Updating inventory lists for customer viewing
Answering inquiries for customers and assisting with setup and removal of boats after purchase
Following up with clients and setting up appointments for boat viewing, selling, and motor tests
Working events hosted by Carteret Community College, including the Spanish Mackerel and Dolphin fishing tournament
Loading and unloading boats onto trailers
Use of safety procedures during large events and unloading of boats
Picking up boats and bringing them to the boatyard for resale
Meeting with clients to discuss possible boat donations and the values of their boats
Performing market analyses of boats within the area to determine resale value
Creating and maintaining folders with information and proper paperwork for donated boats
Dockhand
06.2017 - 07.2019
Boathouse at Front Street Village
252, Responsibilities
Operating and docking boats in space efficient locations
Light maintenance on boats, including oil and battery changes
Maintenance on the dry stack buildings, including repairs and maintaining air pressure within the facilities
Washing, inspecting, and supervising the cleanliness of boats to make sure they meet company standards
Assisting clients with loading onto the boat and providing requested services
Operating a boom lift
Determining location of boats within the drystack facility
Trailering and unloading boats
Building shelves and moving furniture
Use of safety procedures to assist forklift and boat drivers
Shuttling and performing valet services for special events
Managing, directing traffic, and pumping gas at the facility gas dock
Assembling outriggers and similar rigging for customers
Education
Graduate - Boat Manufacturing
Carteret Community College
Morehead City
08.2018 - Current
Skills
Composites expertise
Fiberglass resins
Electric grinders
Decision Making
Multitasking Abilities
Flexible and Adaptable
Self-Motivated
Organization and Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
Consistently meeting production goals in the hull department at Parker boats offshore, by building eleven hulls a week with a small crew.
Training three new employees in 2021 in the stringer department at Parker offshore. These three employees learn to laminate composite material to hulls, laminate stringers to hulls, how to grind boat hulls and
stringers, and how to putty stringers to fiberglass hulls.
Surpassing the sales goals for the fiscal year as the Boatyard Technical Assistant at Carteret Community College. These sales goals are set by the Carteret Community College Foundation. This was achieved through transporting boats, marketing, advertising, customer service, and sales.