John Derry
Milford
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in welding and logistics. At Rema LLC, I excelled in MIG welding and fabrication, ensuring high-quality standards. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance customer service, leveraging strong problem-solving skills to deliver tailored solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Rema LLC
06.2024 - 11.2025
Mover
All My Sons Moving and Storage
08.2021 - 11.2024
- Coordinated efficient loading and unloading of furniture and boxes for residential and commercial moves.
- Operated specialized equipment, including dollies and hand trucks, to ensure safe transport of items.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and best practices in packing and moving techniques.
- Assessed client needs to provide tailored moving solutions and exceptional customer service.
Apprentice Welder
Rema Dri-Vac
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Fabricated and welded components using MIG and welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure precise measurements and specifications.
- Maintained equipment for optimal performance and safety compliance
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure adherence to industry standards.
- Expanded knowledge of fabrication processes through exposure to diverse tasks throughout the apprenticeship period.
- Assisted senior welders in setting up equipment and preparing materials for each project.
- Received hands-on training on proper use and maintenance of welding tools and equipment.
Assistant Store Manager
Dunkin' Donuts
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Assisted in managing daily operations and workflow efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new team members on store policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during all store activities.
- Collaborated with management to optimize inventory levels and reduce waste.
- Responsible for daily back office duty including money management
Education
High School Diploma -
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CTSkills
- Experienced in MIG welding applications
- Packaging and shipping
- Cash management
- Conflict resolution skills
- Damage prevention
- Physical strength and stamina
- Transportation coordination
- Problem-solving
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Torch cutting
- Critical thinking
- Shaping and cutting
- Setup and calibration of wire feed machines
- Effective time management
- Experienced in utilizing safety equipment
- Health and safety
- Hand-eye coordination
- Welding machine setup
- Weld tacking
- MIG welding
- Hand and power tool operation
- Surface grinding
- Decision-making
- Customer engagement
- Retail operations
- Inventory control
- Store organization
- Team building and leadership
- Store operations management
- Staff supervision
- Team management
- Employee scheduling
- Staff selection and development
- Goals and performance
- Physical fitness
- Strong communication skills
- Heavy lifting expertise
- Materials handling and transport
- Responsive to change
- Truck loading and unloading
Timeline
Welder
Rema LLC
06.2024 - 11.2025
Apprentice Welder
Rema Dri-Vac
08.2022 - 06.2024
Mover
All My Sons Moving and Storage
08.2021 - 11.2024
Assistant Store Manager
Dunkin' Donuts
08.2017 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Gateway Community College