Jedidiah Graham
Oak Grove,MO
Summary
History of working hard to learn new processes, optimize procedures and increase customer satisfaction. Knowledgeable about multiple industry operations, best practices and regulatory requirements. Eager to put skills, enthusiasm and understanding of the field to work in a growth-oriented position. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Draftsman/Project Manager
Db2 Services
4141 Fairbanks Ave Kansas City, Ks 66106
01.2022 - Current
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions and site visits.
- Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.
- Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.
- Consulted with project managers, design consultants and sub-contractors to produce and alter drawings.
- Modified designs to correct operating deficiencies and reduce production problems.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Translated work orders and blueprints into machining parameters and plans.
- Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste.
- Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD.
- Designed mechanical drawings and machine designs using AutoCAD.
Sheet Metal Foreman
JR And CO
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Built relationships with customers and managed accounts to drive revenue and profit.
- Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
Sandblaster
Marlen International
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained abrasive blasting equipment and performed minor repairs.
- Set up portable sandblasters and maintained clean and safe work zone.
- Masked, grit blasted or chemically rinsed surfaces to prepare for sandblasting.
- Selected surfaces for blasting and masked specific parts.
- Determined accurate mixtures and times for sandblasting to meet desired finish.
- Used personal protective gear to eliminate exposure to harmful dust, fumes and materials.
- Boosted quality and effectiveness by maintaining stamina and hand dexterity to handle any challenge.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
Shipping Supervisor/Inventory Specialist
EXLTUBE
11.2010 - 03.2020
- Supervised shipping team of 22 employees.
- Inspected loading operations for improvements in efficiency and safety.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Performed freight processing functions, assisting associates with irregularities in steel tubing freight.
- Conducted inventory audits with 98.5% accuracy following company procedures.
- Managed over $24,000,000 in inventory and 21 employees in 500,000 square-foot warehouse for steel company.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 28 trucks (on average) per day.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors to obtain replacements or refunds.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Fabricator/Installer
Dean The Granite Guy
11.2009 - 11.2010
- Prepared wet saws, routers, and grinders for use and verified presence of sufficient parts to complete operations.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Transported tile and stone countertops to customer locations weekly.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Used gauges, templates and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
Sheet Metal Installer/Foreman
Abell Sheet Metal & Roofing, LLC
03.2006 - 11.2008
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
- Broke down complex mechanical information into simpler parts for individuals with little or no understanding of system operations.
- Effectively ran machinery and equipment in the shop, in order to fabricate materials for specific jobs.
- Design and install fabricated metals as a way to improve cosmetic appearance and functionality.
- Able to read and understand blueprints, and implement processes on the job, to produce the desired outcome
Education
Associate of Arts - CAD Technology/Project Management
ITT Technical Institute
Kansas City, MO05.2012
Skills
- Project Specifications
- Engineering Activities
- Team Bonding
- Staff Training
- Program Improvements
- Construction Documentation
- Design Management
- 2D Drawings
- OSHA Standards and Codes
- Strategic Problem-Solving
- Staff Management
- Workflow Coordination
- Field Support
- AutoDesk AutoCAD
- Product Installation
- Decision-making strength
- Design development
- Project support
- Process improvements
- Customer Relations
- Employee training
- Schematic Development
- Supervision
- Team building
- Supply chain distribution
- P&L comprehension
- Logistics Oversight
- Technical skills
- Inventory auditing
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation
- Logistics Management
- Schematics understanding
- Construction standards
- Manual drafting expertise
- Architectural knowledge
- Electrical
- Deadline-oriented
- Project Management
- CAD software proficiency
- Operations oversight
- Staffing requirements
- Strategic Planning
- Mechanical engineering
- First Aid/CPR
- Problem resolution
Timeline
Draftsman/Project Manager
Db2 Services
01.2022 - Current
Sheet Metal Foreman
JR And CO
02.2021 - 01.2022
Sandblaster
Marlen International
08.2020 - 01.2021
Shipping Supervisor/Inventory Specialist
EXLTUBE
11.2010 - 03.2020
Fabricator/Installer
Dean The Granite Guy
11.2009 - 11.2010
Sheet Metal Installer/Foreman
Abell Sheet Metal & Roofing, LLC
03.2006 - 11.2008
Associate of Arts - CAD Technology/Project Management
ITT Technical Institute