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Stephen Pettit

Schroon Lake,NY

Summary

Adept at crew management and equipment maintenance, my tenure at Barton Mines Inc. honed my ability to lead with precision, ensuring project completion while upholding the highest safety standards. Leveraging teamwork and heavy machinery operation skills, I boosted team productivity and safety, achieving significant milestones in challenging environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Crew Leader

Barton Mines Inc.
05.2017 - 06.2024
  • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
  • Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
  • Provided ongoing training and support for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to perform their duties effectively.
  • Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
  • Communicated effectively with upper management, and team members to keep everyone informed.
  • Developed a strong sense of teamwork among crew members through regular communication and team building activities.
  • Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
  • Motivated team members by setting high expectations, recognizing achievements, and providing ongoing encouragement throughout challenging projects.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and providing clear guidance for crew members.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.
  • Repaired and maintained equipment.
  • Troubleshooting equipment and failures.
  • Unloaded and loaded chemicals that I would later mix into the process. Experiences with sulfuric acid, collector, and caustic.
  • Operated and maintained heavy equipment such as a bobcat, loader, and man-lift.
  • Completed routine safety inspections at the start of every shift and communicated and unsafe issues or resolved them.
  • Tested material routinely to assure quality utilizing a Canty machine.
  • Trained in chemical spill and how to contain them
  • Planned with my crew all scheduled maintenance.

Bench Jeweler

Self Employed Web
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Processed product purchases and payments, coordinating packaging, inventory management and varying customer requests simultaneously.
  • Formed, joined or assembled metal pieces, articles or wires, using soldering irons, gas torches and hand tools.
  • Set stones in center and channel layouts.
  • Soldered pieces of jewelry together.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring safety and efficiency in daily tasks.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate materials and styles for their desired jewelry pieces.
  • Meticulously inspected finished products, guaranteeing the highest level of craftsmanship for each piece.
  • Cleaned and polished gemstones and finished pieces.
  • Cut, trimmed, shaped and smoothed jewelry stones, pearls and metals pieces, using abrasives, grinding stones and power and hand tools.
  • Collected and filed invoices and payment receipts.
  • Boosted overall store reputation through consistent delivery of outstanding workmanship in all completed projects.
  • Educated customers on proper jewelry care, extending the lifespan of their treasured pieces.
  • Mastered various techniques including soldering, polishing, casting, and wax carving to produce exquisite creations.
  • Continuously honed skills through ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops and industry conferences.
  • Increased store profits by upselling additional services such as engraving and stone setting.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and precise jewelry repairs.
  • Contributed to inventory management by accurately tracking supplies and reordering as needed.
  • Made new jewelry molds.
  • Consistently met deadlines, completing complex repair projects on time without sacrificing quality.
  • Utilized specialized tools and equipment to expertly resize rings, replace stones, and adjust clasps.
  • Streamlined production processes through effective communication with colleagues and suppliers.
  • Resolved customer concerns and questions promptly.
  • Demonstrated a keen eye for detail while performing quality control checks on incoming shipments of raw materials.
  • Performed final buffing with polishing wheels buffing wire.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to resolve challenging technical issues during the fabrication process.
  • Plated articles such as jewelry pieces and clock and watch dials with nickel, gold, silver or other metals.

Combat Engineer

Army
08.2010 - 06.2013
  • Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
  • Increased unit proficiency by leading rigorous training exercises in demolitions, mine warfare, and obstacle construction.
  • Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $Amount.
  • Located mines through both visual means and use of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps.
  • Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
  • Supported infrastructure development projects, contributing to the stability of local communities in conflict zones.
  • Assured mission success with accurate reconnaissance reports on enemy positions, terrain features, and obstacles.
  • Expedited troop mobility with well-executed breaching techniques for natural or man-made obstacles during missions.
  • Improved safety measures by conducting risk assessments and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Established secure perimeters around base camps to enhance force protection measures against potential threats.
  • Performed quality control by creating rosters, spreadsheets and other documentation to identify company inventory.
  • Employed, fired and recovered anti-personnel and anti-tank mines.
  • Conducted vital demolition operations to neutralize enemy assets while minimizing collateral damage.
  • Ensured optimal performance of communication systems during operations, enabling effective command and control processes.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by developing and implementing tactical plans for combat engineering tasks.
  • Enabled successful missions through expert planning and execution of route clearance operations.
  • Prepared teams for combat operations by bringing in and effectively training top talent.
  • Optimized resource allocation by conducting thorough logistical analyses for engineering projects within budget constraints.

Education

Associate Of General Studies -

Sunny Adirondacks
Queensbury, NY

Skills

  • Crew oversight
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Crew Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Crew Coordination
  • New Hire Training
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Safety protocols and procedures
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Issue Troubleshooting
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Proactive Problem Solving
  • Team Management
  • Delegating Work
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Employee Management
  • Task Prioritization
  • Schedule Planning
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Quality Control
  • Rational Decision-Making

Timeline

Crew Leader

Barton Mines Inc.
05.2017 - 06.2024

Bench Jeweler

Self Employed Web
01.2014 - 01.2017

Combat Engineer

Army
08.2010 - 06.2013

Associate Of General Studies -

Sunny Adirondacks

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