Matthew Avins
Bradenton
Summary
Dynamic Fabrication Welder with expertise in blueprint interpretation and MIG welding at Capstone Fabricators and Erectors. Proven ability to maintain high-quality standards and enhance team efficiency. Strong customer service skills developed as a Front Desk Receptionist, ensuring guest satisfaction and effective communication. Committed to safety and equipment maintenance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Capstone Fabricators and Erectors
Sarasota
06.2024 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications to ensure precise fabrication.
- Maintained organized workspace to uphold safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient completion of fabrication tasks.
- Inspected welds for quality and consistency prior to final assembly.
- Assisted in training new staff on welding techniques and safety protocols.
- Operated hand tools and power tools for accurate metal cutting and shaping.
- Fabricated metal components according to drawings and specifications.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Front Desk Receptionist
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites
Bradenton
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Greeted guests warmly and provided check-in assistance.
- Managed front desk operations and maintained a professional appearance.
- Handled guest inquiries and resolved issues promptly and courteously.
- Processed reservations and updated booking systems efficiently.
- Assisted in managing inventory of hotel supplies and amenities.
- Provided guests with information about hotel services and local attractions.
- Maintained confidentiality of guest information according to company policy.
- Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
Bagger/Customer Service
Publix supermarkets
Bradenton
07.2022 - 03.2023
- I helped to bag groceries for customers, helped customers to their car, helped customers find things they might need around the store, cleaned restrooms, put away floor mats at the end of the day, helped to use floor machine to polish/clean floors at the end the day, leveled drinks at the front of the store, helped level items around the store when asked to, helped clean up any spills on the sale floor, and took out garbage and recycling when needed.
- By the time I had quit Publix, I had already covered for many different employee's shifts, and also was well acquainted with many of the employees, even ones in other departments.
Education
Wielding -
Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, Florida01.2024
Lakewood Ranch Highschool -
Lakewood Ranch Highschool
Lakewood Ranch, FL05.2022
Skills
- Customer service and communication
- Computer literacy
- Equipment maintenance and management
- Blueprint interpretation and fabrication
- Gas metal arc welding
- Visual inspection and quality control
- Grinder operation
- Structural repair and assembly
- Parts fabrication and custom solutions
- MIG, TIG, and stick welding
- First aid and CPR certification
- Plasma cutting techniques
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Flux core arc welding processes
- Lockout and tagout procedures
Certification
- OSHA 10 card
- AWS certifications, stick vertical and overhead, MIG vertical and overhead, TIG carbon steel vertical and overhead, and TIG aluminum vertical 1 inch; done at MTC have been expired since November 2024 but am willing to re-certify as soon as possible
- also forklift certified through Capstone and MTC
- I got my CPR cert when I went to the job for Holliday Inn but it might need to be renewed soon
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Capstone Fabricators and Erectors
06.2024 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites
06.2023 - 10.2023
Bagger/Customer Service
Publix supermarkets
07.2022 - 03.2023
Wielding -
Manatee Technical College
Lakewood Ranch Highschool -
Lakewood Ranch Highschool
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