Shayne Graham
Newport News,VA
Summary
Adept TIG Welder and seasoned leader, demonstrated excellence in enhancing productivity and quality at BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair through expert aluminum and stainless steel welding, and proactive team collaboration. Skilled in crisis intervention, ensuring safety and well-being in high-stress environments. Achieved significant improvements in project completion rates and product quality, showcasing strong joint preparation and empathetic communication abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
TIG Welder
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
04.2023 - Current
- Supported team members in troubleshooting technical issues during the welding process, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent production rates.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth workflow, resulting in increased productivity and timely project completion.
- Enhanced product quality by performing precise TIG welding on various materials.
- Resolved any identified defects or inconsistencies promptly during the welding process to minimize rework time spent on corrections later on in production stages.
- Improved overall weld quality with thorough pre-weld preparations, including grinding, cutting, and positioning materials accurately.
Restaurant Manager
Smoothie Queen Cafe
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
Mental Health Technician
Newport News Behavioral Health Center
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Psychiatric Technician
Eastern State Hospital
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff members involved.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
Material Handler
AAFES
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
Education
Combination Welding Certificate - Welding
Tidewater Tech
Norfolk, VA03.2023
High School Diploma -
Hampton High School
Hampton, VA06.2016
Skills
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Aluminum Welding
- Stainless Steel Welding
- Joint Preparation
- Pipe welding
- Quality Assurance
- AWS D11 Structural Welding Code-Steel, SMAW process, E7018 electrode, 3G position, plate thickness range 1/8” to 3/4” (vertical stick; pending)
- AWS D11 Structural Welding Code-Steel, SMAW process, E7018 electrode, 4G position, plate thickness range 1/8” to 3/4” (overhead stick)
- AWS D11 Structural Welding Code-Steel, FCAW process, E71T-1 filler material, 3G position, plate thickness range 1/8” to 3/4” (Vertical flux core)
- AWS D11 Structural Welding Code-Steel, FCAW process, E71T-1 filler material, 4G position, plate thickness range 1/8” to 3/4” (Overhead flux core)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)/TIG
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)/MIG
- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW
- AWS D11, Structural Welding Code-Steel, SMAW process, E7018 electrode, 3G position, plate thickness range 1/8” to unlimited
- AWS D15, Bridge Welding Code, SMAW process E7018 electrode, 2G position, plate thickness range 1/8” to unlimited
- AWS B21, Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification, GTAW process, ER70S-2 filler material, pipe diameter range 2 7/8” to unlimited and pipe wall thickness range 00062” to 0560”
- Blueprint Reading and Fabrication
- Cutting and Brazing
- Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Oxyacetylene Welding
- Plasma Arc Welding
- AWS D11 Structural Welding Code-Steel, SMAW process, E7018 electrode, 3G position, plate thickness range 1/8” to 3/4” (vertical stick; pending)
- AWS D11 Structural Welding Code-Steel, SMAW process, E7018 electrode, 4G position, plate thickness range 1/8” to 3/4” (overhead stick)
- AWS D11 Structural Welding Code-Steel, FCAW process, E71T-1 filler material, 3G position, plate thickness range 1/8” to 3/4” (Vertical flux core)
- AWS D11 Structural Welding Code-Steel, FCAW process, E71T-1 filler material, 4G position, plate thickness range 1/8” to 3/4” (Overhead flux core)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)/TIG
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)/MIG
- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW
- AWS D11, Structural Welding Code-Steel, SMAW process, E7018 electrode, 3G position, plate thickness range 1/8” to unlimited
- AWS D15, Bridge Welding Code, SMAW process E7018 electrode, 2G position, plate thickness range 1/8” to unlimited
- AWS B21, Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification, GTAW process, ER70S-2 filler material, pipe diameter range 2 7/8” to unlimited and pipe wall thickness range 00062” to 0560”
Blueprint Reading and Fabrication
Cutting and Brazing
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Oxyacetylene Welding
Plasma Arc Welding
- TIG copper nickle 4f, 5f & 6g
- TIG stainless steel 4f, 5f, & 6g
- TIG carbon steel 4f, 5f & 6g
- Flux core stainless steel 2g, 3g & 4g
Timeline
TIG Welder
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
04.2023 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Smoothie Queen Cafe
03.2021 - 12.2022
Mental Health Technician
Newport News Behavioral Health Center
02.2019 - 03.2021
Psychiatric Technician
Eastern State Hospital
05.2017 - 02.2019
Material Handler
AAFES
07.2016 - 05.2017
Combination Welding Certificate - Welding
Tidewater Tech
High School Diploma -
Hampton High School
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