QUADE SILAGO
Bloomfield,NM
Summary
Dedicated college student pursuing a degree in Engineering at San Juan College, maintaining a strong academic record with a 3.87 GPA and honors graduation. Possesses robust welding and construction skills, along with leadership experience as a former Skills USA carpentry competitor at state and national levels. AWS D1.1 qualification per company standards. Demonstrates the ability to interpret fabrication drawings, manage projects efficiently, and collaborate effectively within teams. Eager to embrace new challenges, showcasing adaptability and readiness to leverage technical and interpersonal skills in diverse career opportunities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
C&J Equipment Manufacturing Corp.
Bloomfield, New Mexico
03.2024 - Current
- AWS D1.1 qualified structural welder performing 3G GMAW-P (Pulse Spray Transfer) welds on 1/2" steel plate using .45 wire.
- Read and interpreted fabrication drawings and welding symbols to ensure accurate fits and tolerances.
- Maintained weld quality by following welding procedures and inspection criteria, reducing rework and scrap.
- Lincoln Electric Powerwave & Flextec machine experience.
- Collaborated with a welding partner or team to complete skids both efficiently and on schedule.
Carpenter
Quality Constructor
Farmington, NM
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Worked independently and with crews on remodels and new builds for businesses, homes, and mobile home trailers.
- Measured, cut, and installed framing, trim, and finish carpentry, ensuring accurate fits and clean finishes.
- Adapted to changing plans on site, solved practical problems, and communicated with clients to align results with expectations.
- Maintained job site safety, organized tools and materials, and helped keep projects on schedule.
Assistant store manager
Lids/Hat world company
Farmington, NM
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Performed daily store opening and closing duties, ensuring that all store policies were followed.
- Analyzed store performance trends and created action plans to improve store operations.
- Worked with the store manager to develop and execute a store budget that resulted in a X% reduction in overhead costs.
- Upsold store products to customers, resulting in a X% increase in store revenue.
- Maximized store space and visibility through effective store layout and design.
Cook/Caterer
Spare Rib BBQ Company
Farmington
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Collaborated with chefs to ensure proper portioning and presentation of dishes.
- Demonstrated a high level of commitment to quality customer service, resulting in positive feedback from customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kirtland Central High school
Kirtland05-2023
Construction 100, 101, and 103 - undefined
Navajo Technical university Bond Wilson Tech Center
Kirtland05-2023
Associate of Science - Engineering
San Juan College
Farmington, NM05-2029
Skills
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Fast Learner
- Customer Service
- Integrity
- Interpersonal Skills
- Strong Multitasking Skills
- Compassionate
- Organizational Skills
- Vertical welding
- Horizontal welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Plasma cutting
- Beam welding
- Joint preparation
- Welding standards
- Error correction
- Worker training
Accomplishments
Skills USA New Mexico
-2x State carpentry champion
-2x National competitor
Completed AWS D1.1 qualification testing using pulse spray transfer process with successful bend test results based on company and AWS standards.
Timeline
Structural Welder
C&J Equipment Manufacturing Corp.
03.2024 - Current
Carpenter
Quality Constructor
06.2023 - 03.2024
Assistant store manager
Lids/Hat world company
12.2022 - 03.2024
Cook/Caterer
Spare Rib BBQ Company
06.2021 - 03.2022
Construction 100, 101, and 103 - undefined
Navajo Technical university Bond Wilson Tech Center
High School Diploma -
Kirtland Central High school
Associate of Science - Engineering
San Juan College