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Donny Aten

Springfield,MO

Summary

Dynamic Learning and Development Coordinator at Multi-Craft Contractors Inc., skilled in workforce planning and talent management. Successfully enhanced employee performance through customized training programs and streamlined onboarding, resulting in improved productivity. Known for strong communication and problem-solving abilities, fostering a culture of continuous feedback and engagement among teams.

Facilitated all safety and craft training -

*Authorized OSHA instructor (10/30 classes)

*Construction Safety Onboarding

*Construction Equipment training

*Manage all registered apprenticeships with the Department of Labor

*Missouri One Start Grant manager

*NCCER Program Manager

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Learning and Development Coordinator

Multi-Craft Contractors Inc.
10.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced employee performance by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
  • Developed competency frameworks outlining desired skills and behaviors at various levels within the organization, guiding career progression paths for employees.
  • Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, resulting in decreased time to productivity.
  • Conducted regular assessments of existing training content to ensure relevance in a rapidly changing industry landscape.
  • Provided guidance to managers on tailoring employee development plans, enabling more personalized career growth opportunities.
  • Aligned training objectives with overall business goals, ensuring that all learning activities supported strategic priorities.
  • Championed a culture of continuous feedback and ongoing performance conversations, leading to more engaged and motivated employees.
  • Contributed to talent development strategy by identifying future leaders and providing targeted leadership development opportunities.
  • Optimized budget allocation for training initiatives by conducting cost-benefit analyses on various options available.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of training activities through feedback surveys and assessment tools, leading to continuous improvement efforts.

Welding Supervisor

Multi-Craft Contractors Inc.
07.2015 - 10.2022
  • Supervised welding projects for timely completion, ensuring adherence to blueprints and specifications.
  • Enhanced welding quality by implementing and enforcing strict safety and procedural guidelines.
  • Ensured consistent weld quality through frequent visual inspections and non-destructive testing methods.
  • Mentored junior welders, sharing industry expertise to improve their skill sets and productivity levels.
  • Increased production efficiency, closely monitoring welder performance and providing timely feedback.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing material usage and minimizing welding defects.
  • Reduced workplace accidents by conducting regular safety training sessions and equipment inspections.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all welding activities, ensuring proper recordkeeping for future reference.
  • Created a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration among team members while maintaining focus on meeting project deadlines.
  • Developed customized welding procedures for specific applications, improving overall project outcomes.

Fabrication Welder

Custom Metalcraft
05.2012 - 07.2015
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
  • Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
  • Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
  • Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
  • Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.

Pressroom Supervisor

Gannett Publishing (Springfield News Leader)
08.2002 - 07.2012
  • Managed pressroom staff to ensure timely completion of tasks, maintaining high levels of productivity.
  • Established preventive maintenance schedules for key machinery, reducing unplanned downtime incidents significantly.
  • Continuously updated knowledge on industry trends and innovations, implementing new techniques and technologies into the pressroom operations as needed.
  • Streamlined production schedules for improved turnaround times and increased client satisfaction.
  • Promoted teamwork among pressroom staff by fostering a positive atmosphere and recognizing individual achievements.
  • Enhanced pressroom efficiency by implementing new workflow processes and optimizing equipment usage.

Education

Welding Certificate - Welding

Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO

Skills

  • Workforce planning
  • Career advancement strategies
  • Technical training
  • Organizational time strategies
  • Strong focus on accuracy
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building
  • New employee integration
  • Data entry
  • Strong relationship-building abilities
  • Workforce development
  • Customized training
  • Quality assurance
  • Public speaking
  • New hire training
  • Course content creation
  • Workflow process improvement
  • Engaging training facilitation
  • Talent management

Accomplishments

  • Helped Multi-Craft Contractors stay safety compliant with OSHA standards through providing OSHA 10/30 courses and construction safety onboarding. This has contributed to lowering the companies T.RI.R, E.M.R and D.A.R.T numbers. Our current Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.32.
  • I have created and managed two apprenticeship programs that are registered with the Department of Labor. This has helped our employees feel valued and invested in and has also aided in our ability to stay compliant with the Inflation Reduction Act which as brought more prevailing wage contractors to the company.
  • I have been able to increase our craft training and professional development of our employees through the use of the Missouri One Start and the Upskilling grants.


Certification

  • Authorized OSHA Instructor


Timeline

Learning and Development Coordinator

Multi-Craft Contractors Inc.
10.2022 - Current

Welding Supervisor

Multi-Craft Contractors Inc.
07.2015 - 10.2022

Fabrication Welder

Custom Metalcraft
05.2012 - 07.2015

Pressroom Supervisor

Gannett Publishing (Springfield News Leader)
08.2002 - 07.2012

Welding Certificate - Welding

Ozarks Technical Community College

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