Krystal Swalinkavich
Goochland,VA
Summary
Going back to 2006, I have demonstrated a vast display of knowledge in welding and fitting, Starting out, I gained experience as a helper at a car restoration and fabrication shop welding on thin metals, working on various projects at home using gasless flux core wiring on a home hobbyist machine welded, and completing all courses required for both basic and advanced certifications at the J. Sergeant Reynolds welding program from 2020-2022. Currently I am employed with a fabrication shop making rails, stairs, and miscellaneous commercial and residential projects.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fitter/Driver
South Anna Stair & Rail Co.
Ashland, VA
03.2023 - Current
- Experienced in MIG, TIG, SMAW, FCAW on carbon steel, aluminum, stainless and bronze
- AWS certified in SMAW 3G
- Ability to fabricate based on blueprints and shop drawings
- Ability to measure and cut parts according to blueprints
- Experienced in vertical, flat, horizontal, or overhead welding positions
- Inspected work pieces for defects, ensuring conformance with specifications and maintaining quality standards.
- Prepared and finished metal components through grinding and sanding to meet project specifications.
- Experienced in torch and plasma cutter applications in standard/non- standard positions following engineering drawings
- Skilled in using bending machines, saw, brake press, punch press, shear saw, drill press, etc...
- Understand AWS weld symbols
- Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial work environment
- Ability to safely operate overhead crane/hoist
- OSHA-10 certified
- Experienced in various types of metals (stainless, aluminum, brass, bronze)
- Shop certified on aluminum
- Field weld experience and fall-protection certified
Wares Productions Associate
Goodwill Industries
Manakin Sabot, VA
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Evaluated items for resale suitability across sales floor, auction, and e-commerce channels.
- Price the product according to value and demand.
- Determined pricing for products to maximize resale opportunities and align with customer expectations.
- Sorted through bins and "gaylords" to identify valuable items for resale.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation to ensure efficient workflow and safety.
Stocker, cashier, part-time assistant manager
Dollar Tree
Bradenton, FL
08.2009 - 09.2014
- Handle cash, credit cards, processed various payment methods and provided a welcoming experience to the store
- Unload trucks for delivery, rotating new and old products
- Handle potential customer disputes while following company policies
- Monitor and record loss prevention data
- Organized employee schedules to meet operational needs.
- Resolved customer disputes by adhering to company policies, ensuring positive customer experiences
- Monitored and recorded loss prevention data to identify trends and mitigate theft risks
Cashier, stocker, assistant to the owner
Gunn's Pharmacy
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Handle cash, credit cards, and provide a welcoming experience to the store.
- Counted cash drawer at shift start, ensured sufficient change, and balanced drawer at shift end.
- Performed cashier duties, stocked shelves, and assisted the owner
- Received, unpacked, and stocked merchandise on the sales floor to enhance product availability.
- Assisted in developing employee schedules for optimal coverage. and ensure that all positions were filled for the shifts managed
- Worked at Gunn's Pharmacy from 2006 to 2009
Education
Welding (Trade)
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Goochland, VA 09.2018 - 01.2022
Certificate of completion - Physical Therapy Aide through Chesterfield County Adult Continuing
Chesterfield Career and Technical Center
Goochland High School
Skills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- SMAW techniques
- FCAW applications
- Welding blueprints interpretation
- Welding standards comprehension
- Quality control
- Metal fabrication
- Structural fabrication
- Weld joint preparation
- Able to assist therapists in setting up and breaking down modalities
- Crane operation
- Equipment operation
- On-site welding techniques
- Equipment calibration
- Hand tool usage
- Measurement tools usage
- Component alignment
- Component fabrication
- Metal surface treatment
- Welding distortion management
- Metallurgical principles
- Shop safety
- Safety gear compliance
- 50WPM typing speed
- Office software proficiency
- Patient care knowledge
- Patient safety knowledge
- Able to perform ROM and stretching exercises
- Understanding of post-surgical guidelines
- Anatomy knowledge
- Material logistics
- Team collaboration
- Work area management
- Work area management
Personal Information
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
Driver's License, AWS certified in SMAW 3G, August 2022 to August 2023
Timeline
Welder/Fitter/Driver
South Anna Stair & Rail Co.
03.2023 - Current
Wares Productions Associate
Goodwill Industries
04.2019 - 06.2021
Welding (Trade)
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
09.2018 - 01.2022
Stocker, cashier, part-time assistant manager
Dollar Tree
08.2009 - 09.2014
Cashier, stocker, assistant to the owner
Gunn's Pharmacy
01.2006 - 01.2009
Certificate of completion - Physical Therapy Aide through Chesterfield County Adult Continuing
Chesterfield Career and Technical Center
Goochland High School