Richard Holden

Sailing and fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Welding on personal projects and executing home health tasks for my Mother. She is handicapped and needs special care from time to time.

Learning new cooking and bar b q techniques

Reading and writing

• Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase institutional customer base.
• Attended trade shows, conferences, and industry events to promote company's products and services.
• Developed proposals tailored specifically to meet the requirements of each institution.
• Implemented innovative approaches to attract new prospects within the institutional sector.
• Conducted market research and identified new opportunities for sales growth.
• Studied and passed Series 3 Commodities Brokerage License

• Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
• Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
• Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
• Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
• Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
• Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
• Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
• Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
• Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.

• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Understood and followed oral and written directions.
• Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

• Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
• Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
• Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
• Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
• Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
• Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
• Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
• Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
• Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
• Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.

• Conducted watch duties to ensure the security of the vessel while underway.
• Provided assistance in maintaining a clean and safe working environment throughout the ship.
• Assisted in navigation of the vessel by taking bearings and plotting courses on charts.
• Reported any discrepancies or malfunctions with equipment to senior officers immediately upon discovery.
• Responded to emergency situations quickly and efficiently using established protocols.
• Performed daily safety checks and inspections of ship equipment, systems, and machinery.
• Maintained and operated communications systems including radios, telephones, and message centers.
• Supervised personnel in carrying out their assigned tasks aboard the vessel.
• Wrote daily vessel reports and updated logs, detailing issues and remediation efforts.
• Swept, mopped and washed down decks to remove dirt and debris.
• Stood watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions or locate navigational aids.
• Spliced and repaired ropes, wire cables or cordage.
• Suggested equipment to use for tasks based upon mission requirements.