James Long
Odenton,MD
Summary
Hardworking and highly skilled professional offering proven expertise in completing and installations with high-quality work. Efficiently cut and fabricate pieces to finalize designs. Excellent technical, project management and decision-making abilities developed several years of experience. Pipefitter seeking opportunity to launch career in entry-level role with growing organization. Well-versed in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints, fabricating and fitting pipes and working as part of a team to achieve project goals. Adaptable Manager offers many years of experience coordinating operations to achieve organizational goals. Communicative team leader with expertise in strategic planning and inventory management. Committed to driving improvements through innovation and leadership.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter
Altus Fire & Life safety
Lanham, MD
10.2019 - Current
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels or replacing gaskets when necessary.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
Senior Store Manager
General Nutrition Center, GNC
Odenton, MD
01.2015 - 10.2025
- Coordinated promotional events such as sales campaigns or special offers to drive business growth.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Trained new staff members on policies, procedures, product knowledge and selling techniques.
- Provided guidance and support to employees on how best to handle difficult customers or situations.
- Maintained accurate records of all daily transactions including sales receipts, discounts, returns.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing terms and secure better deals.
Education
Sprinkler
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI01-2024
High School Diploma -
Parkdale High School
Riverdale Park, MD06-2013
Skills
- cGMP compliance
- Piping diagram interpretation
- Maintenance and repair
- Pipe fabrication
- Materials selection
- Systems troubleshooting
- Work order management
- Industrial piping
- OSHA rules and regulations
- Blueprints and specifications
- Marketing
- Team leadership
- Budget control
- Resource allocation
Certification
- Nicet Water base Testing Level 1
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Pipefitter
Altus Fire & Life safety
10.2019 - Current
Senior Store Manager
General Nutrition Center, GNC
01.2015 - 10.2025
Sprinkler
Washtenaw Community College
High School Diploma -
Parkdale High School
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