Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure, adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CAD Draftsman
Global Values International
06.2019 - Current
Created designs using computer programs such as Gerber and Cochran's Monument Design to complete shop drawings.
Developed precise drawings from scratch based on written and verbal specifications supplied by customer, engineering or sales.
Received and reviewed details from design professionals to determine precise measurements for drawing preparation.
Implemented revisions as required by engineering, customer or suppliers.
Assisted drafters in developing structural and mechanical design of products using computer-assisted design (CAD) software.
Mentored new drafters to maximize performance and accuracy.
Spearheaded development of modernized drafting standards, resulting in reduced drawing completion time.
Kept to tight deadlines and forged strong team bonds to accomplish challenging objectives.
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
08.2022 - 02.2024
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
CNC Programmer/Operations Supervisor
Granite Industries of Vermont
02.2012 - 06.2019
Trained, mentored and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.
Engaged employees to create safe, energetic work environment through feedback and recognition.
Oversaw implementation of procedures, goals and objectives within operations.
Identified areas for improvement and implemented new processes to enhance overall company quality and performance.
Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
Executed and optimized operational responsibilities to promote seamless delivery of services.
Reduced process lags and trained team members on best practices and protocols.
Evaluated and reported on department metrics to upper management.
Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage to reduce parts breakdown.
Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues.
Provided expert coaching and training for new team members.
Set controls to regulate speed, feed and coolant flow.
Achieved safety, quality and performance standards to meet production schedules.
Used devices, templates and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance.
Monitored and adjusted processes as needed to improve quality and productivity.
Troubleshoot machinery and programming issues to exceed production goals.
Dispatcher & Sales
Allen Lumber Company
08.2008 - 02.2012
Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 4 fleet vehicles.
Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless delivers between multiple store locations.
Laborer
Mobile Sandblast
10.2006 - 08.2008
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Operated skid steer and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
Sandblasted, primed and painted a verity of materials.
Laberor
NICOM Coatings
06.2005 - 10.2006
Worked on variety of job sites: crack filling roads, installing expansion joints on bridges, waterproofing foundations and more.
Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
Driving truck and trailer from shop to job sites locally and long distances.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northfield Highschool
Northfield, VT
06.2005
Skills
Problem-Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Product Recommendations
Time Management
Flexible Schedule
Customer Needs Assessment
Customer Service
Verbal and Written Communication
Relationship Selling
Listening Skills
Outgoing Personality
Friendly and Outgoing
Architectural drafting
Detail-oriented
Deadline oriented
CAD software proficiency
Hobbies and Interests
USA Hockey certified youth coach. Spent multiple weeknights and weekends teaching and mentoring young boys and girls with the physical and life skills I have leaned throughout life., "Backyard Mechanic" spend some of my spare time restoring my old truck. Built mud trucks. Perform general maintenance on our newer vehicles. I know my way around a welder and most tools.