Michael Kelly
Bayfield,CO
Summary
Highly engaged, hard working, and committed individual with a wide variety of skills in a broad spectrum of problem solving and fabrication. Thirst for further education and expanding my professional horizon. Thrive in high stress situations and am always willing to go the extra mile to meet scheduled targets, goal execution, as well as client, stakeholder, and team satisfaction. Work well with others and am willing and able to lead, but know when to follow.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Kelly Construction LLC
Bayfield, CO
08.2019 - Current
- Experience in structural design and fabrication
- Effective in project, time, and employee management
- Competent in build plan interpretation and execution
- Proficient in trouble shooting and problem solving
- Meticulous in managing materials and budget restrictions
- Successful in client, crew, and stakeholder satisfaction
Engineering Technician
Agile Space Industries
Durango, CO
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted in development and fabrication of a rocket engine testing facility.
- Fabricated rocket propellant supply lines.
- Pressure tested hydraulic lines.
- Assembled altitude system for space simulation.
- Assisted in the design and development of pneumatic systems.
- Assisted in the installation and implementation of data acquisition networks.
- Operated heavy machinery.
- Installed and welded large steel structures.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure accuracy in specifications, tolerances, safety requirements.
- Provided technical support during the installation of new equipment.
Assistant General Contractor
Justice Builders
Durango, CO
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Scheduled subcontractors to stagger work and streamline completion of project phases.
- Ordered supplies and controlled inventory to keep overhead low and maintain supply availability.
- Trained, directed, and supervised new employees to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Solved complex problems related to repairing/remodeling existing structures.
Engineering Teaching Assistant
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Educated engineering students in proper tool application and fabrication techniques.
- Ensured safety during fabrication in workshop and the 2021 engineering design sprint.
- Assisted students in problem solving and goal execution.
- Abetted students in mechanical and structural builds in coherence with La Plata county building code.
Foreman
Bollinger Construction
Olathe, CO
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Specialized in fabrication and installation of log and timber framed structures.
- Veteran in operating heavy machinery and equipment such as; saw mill, skytrack, boom crane, and fork lift.
- Proficient in reading build plans and design specifications.
- Experienced in constructing and executing build plans for multi-million dollar log and timber framed structures.
- Skillful in fabricating glue-laminated beams and arches.
Water Technician
Brookes' Well Service
Durango, CO
05.2011 - 11.2016
- Maintained control of equipment, supplies and vehicles used in water services.
- Experience in pipe flow and pump selection/maintenance.
- Knowledgeable in electrical and mechanical applications.
- Extensive experience in time sensitive situations requiring hard labor shifts in excess of 38 hours.
- Well-versed in water system installation, filtration, sanitation, testing, data collection, and analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO12.2023
High School Diploma -
Bayfield High School
Bayfield, CO05.2015
Skills
- Project, time, material and budget management
- Detailed planning and fabrication
- Wood, metal, concrete, electrical and mechanical utilization
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Data acquisition, analysis and modeling
- Real life engineering application, including; static, dynamic and fluid mechanics
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Solidworks, MATLAB, Excel, PASCO, Ansys Fluent, Abaqus, and EES
- Written and oral communication
- Strong trouble shooting and problem solving abilities
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Project coordination
- Good work ethic
- Decision-making
- Training & development
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Fluid system design
- Finite Element Analysis
- Heavy machinery operation
- Machine repair and maintenance
- Plumbing
- Welding
- Part manufacturing
Accomplishments
- Awarded Dean's List
- Current GPA of 3.48
- Fastest deployment and execution of 2020 engineering design sprint
- Awarded best overall in 2020 engineering design sprint
Timeline
Engineering Technician
Agile Space Industries
08.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant General Contractor
Justice Builders
01.2022 - 10.2023
Engineering Teaching Assistant
Fort Lewis College
08.2021 - 12.2021
Independent Contractor
Kelly Construction LLC
08.2019 - Current
Foreman
Bollinger Construction
01.2017 - 12.2019
Water Technician
Brookes' Well Service
05.2011 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
Fort Lewis College
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Fort Lewis College
High School Diploma -
Bayfield High School
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