Ryan Gallagher
Huntley,IL
Summary
Friendly and reliable, bringing practical problem-solving skills and strong work ethic to support daily shop operations. Understands importance of maintaining clean and organized workspace and capable of using basic hand tools effectively. Aims to contribute positively to shop efficiency and productivity. I am experienced with maintaining shop equipment and tools. Uses practical skills to support operations and ensure smooth workflow. Knowledge of safety procedures and teamwork essential for productive shop environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant/ Shop Hand Welder
McHenry County College
10.2024 - Current
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized shop floor, ensuring safety standards were upheld at all times.
- Performed routine equipment maintenance, prolonging the lifespan of tools and machinery.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.
- Supported junior welders through mentorship, enhancing team capabilities with shared knowledge and experience.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Online Personal Shopper
Walmart
12.2022 - 02.2025
- Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
- Reviews orders prior to pick up for accuracy and purchase-by dates.
- Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
- Worked productively with customers to meet order requirements and service expectations.
- Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
- Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.
- Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
High School Diploma -
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL10-2025
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Computer skills
- Relationship building
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Mentoring students
- Storage organization
- Hand assembly
- Equipment setup
- Strong work ethic
- Lots of hands on experience
- Hard worker
- Visual inspection
- Attention to detail
- Heavy lifting
Timeline
Teaching Assistant/ Shop Hand Welder
McHenry County College
10.2024 - Current
Online Personal Shopper
Walmart
12.2022 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
McHenry County College
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