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Kevin Smith

Newnan,GA

Summary

  • Experienced welder providing a background in manufacturing. Talented at using welding equipment to produce quality results. Skilled at reading specifications, calculating measurements, and checking finished products to provide accurate work.
  • Successful Gas station manager with 10 years of experience addressing customer requests and concerns. Expert at providing relevant information and options to successfully resolve issues. Upbeat and energetic handling difficult situations through resourcefulness and adaptability.

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Welding Techniques
  • Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Straightedge Measurements
  • Attention to Detail

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Manager

Marathon Oil
Stockbridge, GA
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Utilized interpersonal communication skills to enhance customer experience and add value to each interaction.
  • Observed and monitored store's security cameras to reduce retail crimes.
  • Ran nightly reports closing out various accounts and detailing daily activities.
  • Oversaw restocking of supplies and other functions to prepare for daytime business.
  • Provided first-rate service to all customers regardless of time or concern.

Stocker/Cashier

Stockbridge Bottle Shoppe
Stockbridge, GA
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Collected and authorized payments of guests.
  • Greeted over 300 customers per day.
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

Maintenance Welder

PalletOne
Smarr, GA
02.2019 - 09.2019
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.

Welder Fabricator

Gencor Industries Inc
Orlando, FL
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.

Commercial Door Technician

Beaver Door And Trim
Lockhart, FL
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Diagnosed problems and completed timely repairs.
  • Adjusted doors to open or close with correct amount of effort and made simple adjustments to electric openers.
  • Installed door frames, steel rolling curtains or electric door openers using power tools, hand tools and electronic test equipment.
  • Completed required paperwork such as work orders according to services performed or required.
  • Updated daily logs with hours and materials used.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Education

Welding/Fabrication - Welding

Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL
01.2009

Additional Information

From a welding/fabrication standpoint, I am very particular about any work leaving my section . I've been out of the welding trade for a couple years but i have been doing it since 2009. Coronavirus brought me to the customer service aspect of the job industry.

From a customer service standpoint, ive been told that i belong in the frontline of the industry. I'd like to further my life in customer relations and if the opportunity arises, I would not hesitate to join the right team. I'm a HUGE team player and enjoy challenges.

Timeline

Shift Manager

Marathon Oil
01.2021 - 08.2021

Stocker/Cashier

Stockbridge Bottle Shoppe
07.2020 - 01.2021

Maintenance Welder

PalletOne
02.2019 - 09.2019

Welder Fabricator

Gencor Industries Inc
02.2018 - 03.2019

Commercial Door Technician

Beaver Door And Trim
02.2018 - 02.2019

Welding/Fabrication - Welding

Seminole State College of Florida
Kevin Smith