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Loch Sorenson

DesMoines,WA

Summary

Passionate graphic artist student seeking a creative fit to apply finely honed artistic skills in dream job. Proven self starter with established background of artistic skills breaking from an unsatisfactory welding career in order to pursue their true calling.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Student

Graphic Design Student

Southern New Hampshire University - Online
09.2023 - Current
  • Familiarizing myself with industry software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
  • Practicing the fundamentals of graphic design
  • Completing weekly assignments on time with a high attention to detail
  • Communicating with faculty
  • Maintaining a high GPA

Business Owner

Ragnaloch LLC
10.2021 - Current

President/founder of Ragnaloch LLC. I create a range products from costumes to props to sculptures. I am involved in the creative process from start to finish and solely responsible for transportation and sales. I do it all.

Welder/Welding Fabricator

Architerra
05.2021 - 01.2022

Job responsibilities include cutting parts, bending, drilling, welding, grinding, sanding, heavy lifting, reading blueprints, using hand tools.

Weld processes include M.I.G. Stainless, mild, and aluminum.

Welder/Metal Fabricator

Metalwerks, Inc.
05.2020 - 05.2021

Welding both M.I.G. and T.I.G. processes for stainless, steel, and aluminum.

Cutting and fabricating parts using a variety of shop tools including press brake, drill press, tap and die, cold saw, and chop saw within .010 variant.

Looks for ways to improve daily workflow for efficiency and quality.

Able to operate a forklift in a safely (informal training only).

Keeping own work area clean and tidy, maintains both company and personal equipment.

Uses variety of hand held air and electrical tools to grind, sand, and polish products.

Standing/stooping for long periods.

Lifting heavy objects and helping coworkers lift heavy objects safely.

Welder/Metal Fabricator

Square Peg Fabrication
03.2020 - 05.2020

Aluminum M.I.G. and T.I.G. welding small structure frames for disaster relief and temporary homeless shelters.

Communicated to the team lead on a daily basis to determine work flow and recording production numbers for various products. I setup parts in various product jigs with a critical eye for quality control.

Responsible for cutting more parts to make sure the next shift had enough to attain daily product goals.

Exceeded required production numbers to obtain and improve work standards during the ramp-up process.

Costumer

A Masquerade Costume
09.2019 - 11.2019

Communicated directly with customers and helped them select or create a customized shopping experience.

Repaired costumes using my experience fabricating and sewing.

Processed new products and costumes.

Helped keep the store clean.

Welder/Fabricator

Naimor
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • MIG welding stainless, and mild steel materials.
  • TIG welding stainless, mild, and aluminum materials.
  • Reading daily build instructions and interpreting blueprints.
  • Using fixtures to build different products.
  • Using overhead cranes to lift materials for fabrication.
  • Cutting materials with chop saws and band saws.
  • Using air-powered power tools to cut, grind, and sand off excess weld, slag.
  • Moving products using a pallet jack for final preparation/shipping.

Welder/Fitter

Cutwater Boats
04.2018 - 01.2019
  • TIG welding aluminum window and door frames for boats.
  • Using air tools to sand aluminum surfaces flat for final preparation.
  • Interpreting blueprints for new products.

Welder

Sportworks NW
06.2015 - 04.2018
  • MIG welding stainless, mild, and aluminum materials.TIG welding stainless, mild, and aluminum materials.
  • Reading daily build instructions and interpreting blueprints.
  • Using fixtures to build different products.
  • Lifting 50+lb.
  • Using air-powered power tools to cut, grind, and sand off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.

Welder

Aerotek
10.2013 - 06.2015
  • MIG welding.
  • Meeting strict production deadlines.
  • Interpreting blueprints.
  • Repeatedly lifting 50+lbs.
  • Training new team members.
  • Constantly improving standard working procedures to work efficiently.
  • Chipping or grinding off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.

Assistant Site Director

South Sound YMCA
07.2010 - 09.2012
  • 2 years customer service.
  • Writing monthly schedules to maintain daily routines.
  • Organizing group games and activities to further social growth.
  • Working with the site director to maintain a daily schedule.
  • Regular communication to parents regarding positive/negative behavior.
  • Metal shop aid.

The Evergreen State College
09.2007 - 06.2008
  • MIG and TIG welding experience.
  • Supervising students using machinery.
  • Extensive manual dexterity and repetitive lifting.
  • Worked with limited supervision.
  • Maintained shop equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Southern New Hampshire University
Online
09.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Art

The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA
2008

Skills

  • Currently working on bachelor's degree in graphic design from SNHU online
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Using Adobe suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
  • Exceptional design and layout skills
  • Proficient in Word (Microsoft)
  • Proficient in Procreate (Apple)
  • Able to work with a team and collaborate with others
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • TIG welding 4 years (mild, stainless, aluminum)
  • MIG welding 5 years (mild, stainless, aluminum)
  • Reading blueprints and setting up fixtures
  • Using air tools

Timeline

Graphic Design Student

Southern New Hampshire University - Online
09.2023 - Current

Business Owner

Ragnaloch LLC
10.2021 - Current

Welder/Welding Fabricator

Architerra
05.2021 - 01.2022

Welder/Metal Fabricator

Metalwerks, Inc.
05.2020 - 05.2021

Welder/Metal Fabricator

Square Peg Fabrication
03.2020 - 05.2020

Costumer

A Masquerade Costume
09.2019 - 11.2019

Welder/Fabricator

Naimor
01.2019 - 09.2019

Welder/Fitter

Cutwater Boats
04.2018 - 01.2019

Welder

Sportworks NW
06.2015 - 04.2018

Welder

Aerotek
10.2013 - 06.2015

Assistant Site Director

South Sound YMCA
07.2010 - 09.2012

The Evergreen State College
09.2007 - 06.2008

Student

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Art

The Evergreen State College
Loch Sorenson