Stephen Kimbrell
Lexington,KY
Summary
Experienced professional with extensive work in project management and client relations, honed in the trades and hospitality. Proven ability to lead teams, ensuring safety and quality standards while mentoring junior staff. Skilled in OSHA compliance and effective communication, with a strong commitment to excellence and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Contractor
Self-employed
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed client relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
- Mentored new contractors to enhance skills and improve service quality.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and consistent quality.
Welder Foreman
Ranger Steel
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Comfortable in high pressure work situations
- Supervised welding operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior welders on techniques and best practices.
- Coordinated workflow schedules to optimize resource allocation and efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of welded components for quality assurance
Front Desk at Hostel
Into The Unknown
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Greeting incoming backpackers and giving a great first impression of the facility
- Gather luggage and assist in whatever their needs are
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Sales/Trade Shows
GLC Direct
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Using strong communication and building relationships in the horse supplementation industry
- Self motivated, strong sense of personal responsibility
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Banana Farmer
North Queensland Farms
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Work and holiday in Australia
Education
High School Diploma -
Tates Creek High School
Lexington, KYTrade School/ Certifications -
Kentucky Welding Institute
Flemingsburg, KYSkills
- OSHA 30
- CPR/First aid
- Incident management
- Strong in communication and Team-work environment
- Cool head in stressful situations
- Wide Range of experience
- Over a decade of martial arts training
Languages
Hindi
Limited Working
Timeline
Private Contractor
Self-employed
02.2022 - 01.2024
Welder Foreman
Ranger Steel
08.2020 - 08.2021
Front Desk at Hostel
Into The Unknown
01.2019 - 01.2020
Sales/Trade Shows
GLC Direct
01.2016 - 07.2017
Banana Farmer
North Queensland Farms
02.2015 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Tates Creek High School
Trade School/ Certifications -
Kentucky Welding Institute