Experienced professional with a strong background in maintenance, welding, and community support. Skilled in teamwork, communication, and time management, with a record of maintaining safe work practices, solving problems quickly, and supporting others in high-pressure situations.
Work History
Self Employed
20 Years 9 Months
Duncan's Place | 01.2006 - Current
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Worked with "20 Too Many" to get Veterans off Hard drugs.
Help find adequate housing.
Use interpersonal skills to de-escalate intense situations.
Use interpersonal skills to gain trust.
Use time management for scheduling.
Welder
1 Year 11 Months
Fab Products | 01.2004 - 12.2005
Performed cutting, grinding, and fitting tasks to prepare material for assembly.
Repaired defective welds and corrected fabrication issues to maintain production standards.
Maintained safe work practices while handling hot materials, tools, and shop equipment.
Mentored junior welders on fabrication techniques, shop procedures, and quality expectations.
Coordinated with production teams to prioritize workflow and meet fabrication deadlines.
Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
Lead Maintenance Technician
6 Years 7 Months
Malarkey Roofing | 05.1997 - 12.2003
Coordinated troubleshooting with operations teams to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
Diagnosed equipment failures and restored production systems to service quickly.
Performed preventive maintenance on conveyors, motors, pumps, and roofing line equipment.
Inspected machinery for wear, alignment issues, and safety defects.
Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations and ensuring proper use of protective equipment.
Adhered to established policies and standards to ensure safe completion of projects.
Laborer
3 Years
Industria | 06.1994 - 06.1997
Operated hand tools and basic equipment to complete labor tasks safely and accurately.
Assessed jobsite conditions and followed safety procedures to reduce hazards and delays.
Loaded and unloaded materials, maintaining organized work areas and supporting continuous workflow.
Assisted crew members with material handling, site cleanup, and daily operational support.
Built work trailers
Checked trailers in/out for work sites
Education
High School Diploma
Mountain View High School | Vancouver, WA | 06-1993