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Raymond Keough

Newark,CA

Summary

37+ years experience in all aspects of metal fabrication. Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Ray Keough Metal Works
2014.11 - Current

Start to finish jobs in the metalwork industry advertising, biding, ordering materials, manage accounts, maintenance of machinery and everything that goes with running a metal shop.

Welding, Machining and sheet metal manufacturing.

  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.

Metal Fabricator

Walter Mork Sheet Metal Works
2022.02 - 2023.09
  • Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely completion of custom fabrication projects, meeting client specifications.
  • Participated actively in cross-functional teams to improve overall company performance and collaborative efforts.
  • Implemented lean manufacturing principles within the workspace to reduce waste while maintaining product quality.
  • Improved work area organization by implementing efficient storage solutions for tools, materials, and finished products.
  • In all aspects of metal fabrication.

Fabricator/Manager of Operations

Artworks Foundry
2019.01 - 2022.02

Cast bronze artwork

Production Manager

Group Delphi
2016.02 - 2017.03
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

Metal Fabricator

NASA Ames Research Center
1986.06 - 1989.12

Where I started, fabrication of prototype aircraft

  • Accurately interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate high-quality metalwork according to specified dimensions.

Education

Phase Certificate Aircraft - Materials Fabrication Prototype Aircraft

De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
06.1989

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Small business operations
  • Client Service
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Consulting
  • Negotiation
  • Sales Leadership

Timeline

Metal Fabricator

Walter Mork Sheet Metal Works
2022.02 - 2023.09

Fabricator/Manager of Operations

Artworks Foundry
2019.01 - 2022.02

Production Manager

Group Delphi
2016.02 - 2017.03

Owner

Ray Keough Metal Works
2014.11 - Current

Metal Fabricator

NASA Ames Research Center
1986.06 - 1989.12

Phase Certificate Aircraft - Materials Fabrication Prototype Aircraft

De Anza College
Raymond Keough