Samuel Smithson
Instructor
Edmond,OK
Summary
Enthusiastic training instructor eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of instructing and training in ability to use test equipment, gauges, or tools to take measurements and/or to take measurements with electrical or electronic test equipment. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in training.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Welding Technician
Dave Miller Welding
Bakersfield, CA
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Trained customers and employees on safe and correct setup of welding systems.
- Upheld strict compliance with internal safety standards and OSHA requirements.
- Completed manual, semi-automatic and mechanized welds for different projects.
- Logged daily welding activities with associated hours, supply use and maintenance work.
- Maintained tools and equipment for welding team.
- Measured and accurately cut pieces for joining and fabrication work.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
Security Supervisor
COP Security
Las Vegas, NV
03.2010 - 01.2011
- Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
- Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and loss or misappropriation of assets.
- Developed improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness.
- Demonstrated commitment to public safety by patrolling events and well-populated establishments.
- Assigned present security workers to positions.
- Completed shift handover reports and debriefed next shift upon arrival.
- Trained security workers on site-specified procedures.
Stage Manager
Steve Wyric
Las Vegas, NV
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
- Enforced safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards.
- Coordinated rentals and purchases of supplies for productions.
- Distributed production scripts to cast members.
- Worked with director to develop effective use of rehearsal times.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Assisted in pyro technics
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, CA
10.2003 - 01.2008
- Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
- Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Briefed leaders on readiness, equipment status and enemy locations to enable sound decision making.
- Supervised and led squad of 12 marines, setting high standard of efficiency, loyalty and integrity.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $100,000.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Arranged office conferences for personnel and leaders, over 30 marines.
Education
Certified Welder - MIG, TIG, STICK, Welding
John Lopez Welding School
Bakersfield, CA 06.2012 - 08.2012
Certificate in Auto, Diesel Mechanics, And Welding - Automotive, Diesel, Mechanics, Welding
WyoTech - West Sacramento
Ventura, CA 02.2011 - 05.2012
Infantry Man - Infantry
School of Infantry
San Diego, CA 02.2004 - 04.2008
USMC - United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps Recruit Training
San Diego, CA 10.2003 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Woodland High School
Woodland, CA 08.2000 - 06.2003
Skills
Training expertise
Classroom management
Lesson Planning
Adult Education
Strategic planning
Verbal and written communication
Job inspections
Staff Management
Policies and procedures
Blueprint and diagram review
Equipment Maintenance
Data Entry
Pipe fitting
Structural welding
Precision measuring tools
Fabrication
Blueprints and schematics
Timeline
Welding Technician
Dave Miller Welding
09.2012 - 08.2013
Certified Welder - MIG, TIG, STICK, Welding
John Lopez Welding School
06.2012 - 08.2012
Certificate in Auto, Diesel Mechanics, And Welding - Automotive, Diesel, Mechanics, Welding
WyoTech - West Sacramento
02.2011 - 05.2012
Security Supervisor
COP Security
03.2010 - 01.2011
Stage Manager
Steve Wyric
03.2008 - 03.2009
Infantry Man - Infantry
School of Infantry
02.2004 - 04.2008
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
10.2003 - 01.2008
USMC - United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps Recruit Training
10.2003 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Woodland High School
08.2000 - 06.2003