Lauren Whittington
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Motivated and dependable trades-focused professional with hands-on welding, warehouse, and shop experience. Experienced with hand and power tools, material handling, safety procedures,measurements, blueprints, and maintaining an organized work environment. Strong ability to learn new products and processes, communicate effectively, and assist others in finding practical solutions. CPR, AED, First Aid, OSHA 10, and Forklift certified. Seeking a Customer Service/Sales position with The Home Depot and open to other positions where my trade, warehouse, safety, and customer-service skills can contribute.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding & Trade experience
Taft College Welding Program & ROC Welding Program
Taft, California
08.2025 - Current
- Completed extensive hands-on welding and fabrication training in a professional shop environment.
- Developed knowledge of welding processes, materials, tools, and equipment safety.
- Operated band saws, plasma cutters, presses, and welding machines effectively.
- Utilized hand power tools including angle grinders, wrenches, and layout tools.
- Read weld symbols and blueprints to execute accurate fabrications.
- Performed measurements, layouts, fit-ups, offsets, and bevels for quality outcomes.
- Followed PPE requirements and job safety analyses to ensure workplace safety.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote efficiency.
Wharehouse assistant
Blazetamer
Bakersfield, California
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Supported shipping and receiving operations while ensuring efficient product handling.
- Organized and transferred products to maintain an optimal work area.
- Acted as spotter for forklift operator, ensuring safe movement of materials and equipment.
- Assisted with maintenance, cleaning, setup, and breakdown of product processes.
- Operated commercial mixing equipment and various workplace tools effectively.
- Adhered to safety procedures during material handling and equipment operation.
- Collaborated with team members and worked independently to complete daily tasks efficiently.
Caregiving Experience
Weekend Caregiver
Bakersfield
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Exhibited patience and reliability while addressing individual needs.
- Maintained clean and organized environment to promote safety.
- Communicated respectfully, providing dependable weekend support to team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Frontier High School
Bakersfield 05-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology Program
Taft College
Taft, CA08-2026
Skills
- Welding and fabrication
- Hand and power tools
- Measurements and layout
- Material identification and handling
- Safety practices
- OSHA safety standards
- Shop equipment management
- Shipping and receiving
- Product handling
- Warehouse management
- Inventory organization
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Attention to detail
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Forklift Certification
- CPR, AED, First Aid
Accomplishments
- 2nd place - Oildorado Welding Competition
- 3rd Place - Taft College In - House Welding Competition
- Leadership Award - High School Tennis Team
Timeline
Caregiving Experience
Weekend Caregiver
01.2026 - 04.2026
Welding & Trade experience
Taft College Welding Program & ROC Welding Program
08.2025 - Current
Wharehouse assistant
Blazetamer
06.2021 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Frontier High School
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology Program
Taft College