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KEITH PHELPS

Forest Grove,OR
KEITH PHELPS

Summary

A truly unique combination of highly technical trades and skills, mixed with people and sales skills; add in the entrepreneur spirit of starting a few businesses from scratch (one is still thriving today), and there-in lies the value of these experiences. Continuous improvement has never stopped, in fact, I am currently a few classes away from finishing the second degree within a few years.

From shift work at manufacturing facilities using troubleshooting skills, to the completed buildings I've designed and built with PM skills, to a successful mortgage career using interpersonal skills, all the way to the fields of the Middle East in conflict where fear is not an option, I am a proven, well-rounded and talented professional that can bring a lot to any position I employ. I bring years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives no matter what the task. You can count on me.

Overview

35
years of professional experience

Work History

PASCOR
Forest Grove, OR

Welder
08.2022 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • MIG and TIG Welding, forklift certified, read shop plans/blueprints, measure and assemble via welding process
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
  • Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.

Red Sky Solar, LLC
San Tan Valley, AZ

Owner-Operator
01.2018 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Started, owned and operated residential and commercial solar installation company
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Oversaw the hiring process, selecting highly skilled candidates who contributed significantly to company success.

AmeriFirst Financial And Peoples Mortgage
Queen Creek, AZ

Mortgage Loan Officer
01.2015 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Provided financing for home purchasers, builders and developers
  • Utilized CRM software proficiently for tracking leads, organizing client information, and planning follow-up communications.

SI International LLC (aka Steel Innovations INC)
Mesa, AZ

Owner-Operator
01.2011 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Started, owned and operated a residential and commercial steel building company. Company is still operating currently.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Managed large-scale construction projects within cost, quality and time constraints,
  • Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
  • Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.

Great Southwest Mortgage And AmeriFirst Financial
Mesa, AZ

Mortgage Loan Officer
01.2004 - 01.2011

Job overview

  • Provided financing for home purchasers, builders and developers
  • Developed extensive network of referral partners to source new mortgage loan opportunities.
  • Analyzed loan applications and credit reports to determine loan eligibility and risk level.

Intel Corp

Technician/Team Leader
01.2000 - 01.2003

Job overview

  • Diagnosed, maintained and repaired microprocessor test equipment, lead troubleshooting teams, responded to fab emergencies as ERT member

Motorola

Wafer Processor
01.1996 - 01.2000

Job overview

  • Ensured the production of microprocessors by the use of equipment in the photolithography process.

US Air Force

Air Base Ground Defenseman/Law Enforcement/Security
01.1989 - 01.1993

Job overview

  • Served Desert Shield/Storm 1990-1991, highly mobile and worked with many agencies around the world from NASA to Foreign Nationals in particular countries with security and combat operations.

Education

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Bachelor of Science from Industrial Management
12.2024

University Overview

Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ

Associate of Applied Science from Welding Technology
12.2022

University Overview

Skills

  • Technical Proficiency Among Multiple Platforms
  • Problem Resolution using Emotional Intelligence
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Business Development
  • Relationship and Team Building
  • Project Management
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
  • Hard Working and Reliable
  • Active Listening
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Quote

Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill

Timeline

Welder
PASCOR
08.2022 - 10.2023
Owner-Operator
Red Sky Solar, LLC
01.2018 - 12.2019
Mortgage Loan Officer
AmeriFirst Financial And Peoples Mortgage
01.2015 - 01.2018
Owner-Operator
SI International LLC (aka Steel Innovations INC)
01.2011 - 01.2015
Mortgage Loan Officer
Great Southwest Mortgage And AmeriFirst Financial
01.2004 - 01.2011
Technician/Team Leader
Intel Corp
01.2000 - 01.2003
Wafer Processor
Motorola
01.1996 - 01.2000
Air Base Ground Defenseman/Law Enforcement/Security
US Air Force
01.1989 - 01.1993
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science from Industrial Management
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Welding Technology
KEITH PHELPS