- Lover of learning about history, traveling, wood-relief carving, snowboarding, and building things by hand
Nicholas Long
Reno,NV
Summary
Exceptional at project planning, teamwork, and operating under time constraints, I measurably enhanced quality, production and customer satisfaction in the last nine years. WIth a uniquely varied expertise in disciplines such as structural welding, heavy equipment operating, project management, verbal skills, team-based production, workflow efficiency, and innovative problem-solving, I saved around 10% of project personnel hours on average. My strong negotiation skills and ability to work and thrive under pressure underscore my commitment to excellence and teamwork. I look forward to working hard, applying my skills and team experience, and love of challenges to a new organization and opportunity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
Crosno Construction
California - Traveing
05.2024 - Current
- Accomplished critical daily tasks in planning, staging, erecting, constructing, and welding steel water reservoir projects as a skilled welder, NCCCO crane operator, and respected problem-solver.
- Improved overall project efficiency by consistently meeting welding deadlines and maintaining high-quality workmanship.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by contributing to the timely delivery of top-quality structural steel products within established deadlines.
- Ensured accurate documentation of completed work according to company standards and client specifications.
- Advised clients and co-workers on potential issues, change orders, and advisable courses of action/correction.
Lead Welder
Paso Robles Tank Inc.
All Western United States - Traveling
07.2016 - 05.2024
- Won two prestigious national industry awards from the Steel Tank Institute - "Tank of the Year".
- Consistently saved between 5-10% of hours and finished designated work weeks ahead of schedule.
- Traveled year-round for several years working 50+ hour weeks to ensure maximum quality and productivity goals were met according to company and client standards.
- Proficient in interpreting blue prints and providing complicated analysis for relay to office personnel, clients, and co-workers.
- Contributed to a positive team culture by acting as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking assistance or advice in their own work-related tasks.
- Was selected to be trained and licensed as a NCCCO-certified crane operator.
- Streamlined workflow processes through the development of optimized routines tailored to specific goals or objectives within each project phase.
- Solved complex technical issues with innovative solutions that improved overall project outcomes.
Field Sales Representative/Technician Specialist
Allen Auto Glass
Hemet, CA
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Increased sales revenue by developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients in the assigned territory.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of competitors' offerings enabling effective communication of unique selling points during client interactions.
- Maintained responsibility almost twenty large accounts within assigned territory, consistently providing quality personal business service over the phone and in person.
Sales Agent
Vivint Home Security and Automation
Davie, FL
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Successfully closed dozens of on-the-spot deals in door-to-door sales job.
- Developed unique and creative sales pitches to overcome the challenges of selling in the nation's most over-saturated security market.
- Managed customer accounts efficiently, ensuring timely updates on orders, payments, and delivery status.
- Leveraged excellent communication skills to present product features and benefits persuasively, driving higher conversion rates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hemet High School
Hemet06-2010
Skills
- Project planning and development
- Client relations
- Workload planning
- Exceptional writing and verbal skills
- Strong negotiation
- Fast-paced work
Interests
Certification
- NCCCO Crane Operator
- CompTIA A+
Timeline
Structural Welder
Crosno Construction
05.2024 - Current
Lead Welder
Paso Robles Tank Inc.
07.2016 - 05.2024
Field Sales Representative/Technician Specialist
Allen Auto Glass
05.2014 - 07.2016
Sales Agent
Vivint Home Security and Automation
06.2013 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Hemet High School