Randal Butts
Maybee,MI
Summary
Nearly two decades of welding experience, including three years in the Washtenaw Community College welding program. I specialize in most welding processes. I bring innovation, enthusiasm, and industry engagement to classroom and lab instruction. Experienced with curriculum development, lesson planning, and student assessment. Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to foster positive learning environment. Knowledge of diverse teaching methodologies and educational technologies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Saline High School
03.2024 - Current
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Instructor courses at Saline High School (SWWC)
- Intro to welding, Welding & fabrication 1, Welding & fabrication 2, AWS SENSE
- 9 SWWC students qulaliflying for Skills USA states competition.
Instructor
Washtenaw Community College
12.2022 - Current
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Instructor courses at WCC
- Submerged arc welding, Flux core arc welding, Thermal Cutting, gouging, and weld repair, Welding safety and OSHA regulations
Repair Welder and Fabricator
Ventower Industries
04.2012 - 03.2024
- Optimized project workflow by coordinating effectively with other technicians, engineers, and supervisors. Making Ventower the leading North American steel fabracator currently specializing in wind turbine towers.
- Repair welder and fabricator.
- (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW)
Co-owner
D&R Landscape and Design
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Specialized in hardscape patios and walkways. Rebuilt and repaired garden beds and retaining walls.
Education
Associate in applied science - welding
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI04.2012
Advance Certificate - welding mechanics
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI04.2012
Skills
- Advanced Stills
GMAW, FCAW-G, FCAW-S, SMAW, GTAW, SAW, OFC, OFW, CAG, PAC
- Techenal Skills
Power tools, Hand tools, Drill press, Sheer cutting, Brake bending, Iron worker, Shop maintenance, Machine troubleshooting
- Soft Skills
Team leader, Good attitude, Work well with others, Problem solver, Communicate well with students, Compassionate, Empathetic
Certification
- High low driver certified
- Crane certified
- Sky track certified
- Scissor jack certified
- Man lifts certified
- First aid adult and child certified
- Bloodborne pathogens/biohazard clean up certified
- Basic blueprint reading certified
- Confined space certified
- 5S training and application certified
Timeline
Instructor
Saline High School
03.2024 - Current
Instructor
Washtenaw Community College
12.2022 - Current
Co-owner
D&R Landscape and Design
03.2019 - 09.2022
Repair Welder and Fabricator
Ventower Industries
04.2012 - 03.2024
Advance Certificate - welding mechanics
Washtenaw Community College
Associate in applied science - welding
Washtenaw Community College
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