Richard Newman
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Class Fitter/welder
Colonna Shipyard
Norfolk, VA
03.2024 - Current
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
Owner /operator
Allways Contracting
Chesapeake, VA
10.2022 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
- Developed and implemented successful marketing strategies, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer base.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements.
- Optimized workflow processes through careful analysis of operational needs and resource allocation.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering high-quality workmanship consistently, following up on feedback, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
- Consistently met or exceeded building codes and regulations, resulting in successful inspections upon project completion.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing terms that contributed to overall project savings without sacrificing quality materials or service levels.
Lead Plumber
Newman's Plumbing
Portsmouth, VA
11.2017 - 10.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently diagnosing and repairing complex plumbing issues.
- Optimized workflow for project completion by effectively delegating tasks to team members.
- Reduced callbacks by consistently providing high-quality workmanship on all plumbing installations and repairs.
- Collaborated with general contractors to ensure seamless integration of plumbing systems in new construction projects.
- Maintained a safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
- Increased client retention through exceptional communication skills and timely resolution of concerns.
- Conducted thorough inspections of plumbing systems, identifying potential issues before they became costly problems.
- Mentored junior plumbers, sharing valuable knowledge and techniques to enhance their professional development.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs for clients, prolonging the lifespan of their plumbing systems.
- Achieved cost savings by accurately estimating labor hours and materials needed for job proposals.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing on materials without compromising quality.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes through diligent adherence to industry standards and best practices in every project undertaken.
- Established a solid reputation as a trusted lead plumber in the community through consistent delivery of top-notch services.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies within the trade, staying up-to-date on advances in tools and materials to provide clients with cutting-edge solutions.
- Upheld company''s high standards of professionalism through courteous interactions with clients, contractors, and vendors.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
Combo Welder
Colonnas Shipyard
Norfolk, VA
02.2012 - 10.2017
- Enhanced welding quality by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines.
- Reduced project completion time with efficient planning and execution of assigned welding tasks.
- Improved overall team productivity by providing guidance and mentorship to junior welders.
- Streamlined workflow for the team by maintaining clean, organized workspaces and ensuring proper equipment maintenance.
- Assisted in completing large-scale projects on time by effectively collaborating with other trades professionals such as electricians, pipefitters, and millwrights.
- Safeguarded a safe working environment for all team members through strict compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
- Expedited project completion timescales without compromising quality through effective multitasking when working on multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Continuously honed technical skills through ongoing professional development via training programs, seminars, workshops, certifications courses offered within the industry or provided internally within the organization itself.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration by actively participating in daily team meetings, sharing insights, and offering constructive feedback on the work of fellow welders.
- Increased efficiency by performing routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance during projects.
- Delivered consistent quality results under challenging conditions such as working at heights or in confined spaces, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.
- Created secure joints by properly preparing materials and components before welding.
- Performed flat, vertical, overhead and horizontal welds depending on needs of particular jobs.
- Selected, set up and staged equipment to complete jobs according to project specifications.
- Worked effectively from verbal directions, blueprints and specifications to complete highly accurate work.
- Completed work with proper alignment and allowances for shrinkage to produce durable welds.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Education
Wilso. High School
Portsmouth, VASkills
- Mechanical Recoveries
- Operations Oversight
- Personnel Management
- Time Management
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Regulatory Compliance
- Problem Solving
- Technical Proficiency
- Attention to Detail
- Equipment Operation
- Safe Driving
- Dependable and Reliable
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Following directions to complete a task
Timeline
1st Class Fitter/welder
Colonna Shipyard
03.2024 - Current
Owner /operator
Allways Contracting
10.2022 - Current
Lead Plumber
Newman's Plumbing
11.2017 - 10.2023
Combo Welder
Colonnas Shipyard
02.2012 - 10.2017
Wilso. High School