Richard Wilson
Page,WV
Summary
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning all fields inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Successful Owner/Operator with expertise in welding and fabrication industry and insights on competitors and clientele. Dedicated leader maintains professional relationships and negotiates beneficial deals. Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating [Type] trucks and [Type] trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
EW Welding & Fabrication
09.1982 - 05.2016
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Welding Instructor
Salt River Project
04.1978 - 04.1982
- Trained [Number] students on various welding tasks and used diverse instructional methods to increase identifying and long-term educational success.
- Used various teaching methods to decrease learning gaps and increase student motivation for long-term educational success.
- Maximized student success by keeping up-to-date on course materials and modern curricula.
- Implemented new curricula and continuously improved industry practices during day-to-day management.
- Increased student test scores by [Number]% through effective optimization of learning plans and close monitoring of student progress.
- Increased company efficiency [Number]% through effective coworker collaboration.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
- Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
Boilermaker Journeyman
Marathon/Becthel Steel
02.1971 - 01.1975
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Cleaned and maintained boilers and associated equipment to increase efficiency and performance level.
- Studied designs, blueprints and drawings to create templates of boilers.
- Assembled and installed boilers, tanks and vats according to blueprints and specifications.
Education
No Degree - Fusion of Ferrous And Non Ferrous Metals
Phoenix School of Welding
Phoenix, AZ02.1971
Skills
- Operations Oversight
- Operational Reporting
- Personnel Management
- Print reading
- Print take offs
Timeline
Owner/Operator
EW Welding & Fabrication
09.1982 - 05.2016
Welding Instructor
Salt River Project
04.1978 - 04.1982
Boilermaker Journeyman
Marathon/Becthel Steel
02.1971 - 01.1975
No Degree - Fusion of Ferrous And Non Ferrous Metals
Phoenix School of Welding
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