TAURUS L PATTERSON
Richmond,Virginia
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Welder/fabricator focused on keeping teams on-task and exceeding quality, performance, and safety standards. Gets most out of every resource and team member using creativity and excellent problem-solving abilities. Proven record of accomplishment in [Type] leadership.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
Excel Staffing Services
Richmond, VA
06.2008
- SMAW welding process in all positions cutting with torch
- Duties included adjusting and welding the bent plate, installing flashing, floor stop, laying decking, spot welding decking, and adjusting lentel.
Welder/Fabricator
Bleachtech LLC
Petersburg, VA
05.2008 - 08.2008
- SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW welding processes
- Duties included installing gussets, beam bracing, layout and installation of electrolyzer pads, and welding and installing pipe racks.
Team Leader - Welder/Metal Fabricator
Formex Permanent Steel Forms
Richmond, VA
01.2004 - 03.2022
- Manage and organize projects by ordering materials and delegating duties to meet deadlines, also assisted with shipping and receiving as needed to ensure on time deliveries
- Configured measurements for orders and checked accuracy prior to shipping
- Responsible for material handling, layout, fabrication of all island forms manufactured for local and national gas station companies
- Also responsible of layout and fabrication of structual steel components for pipestands, gas pump boxes,
- Welded pipe for bumper guards using GMAW process
- Set and ran pipe bending machine, rollers, press brakes, shear, punches, form presses, and numerous hand tools associated with sheet metal fabrication.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Cross-trained and provided backup support for organizational leadership.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Welder/Fabricator
East Coast Trailers
Petersburg, VA
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Completed the layout, fabrication, and assembly of utility trailers from start to finish
- Made all trailer tongues, light brackets, gates, and gate pins
- Set and balanced trailer axles.
Welder/Fabricator
Eveready Mechanical Corp
Richmond, VA
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Welded and fabricated pipe, roof curbs, exhaust systems, tables, shelves, and cabinets.
Owner/Manager
Smokin Taurus Personal Event Catering Seervices
Richmond, VA
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven.
Education
History Teacher Education
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VACertificate of Completion Tig Welding I and II -
Richmond Technical Center
2002
Diploma - undefined
Huguenot High School
1991
Skills
- SKILLS PROFILE
- GMAW-All positions, SMAW- all positions, GTAW-flat and vertical
- Positions, ox-acetylene cutting and welding, carbon arc cutting
- Knowledge of blueprint reading and some Auto Cad experience
- Proficient in sheet metal and fabrication design and layout
- Experience in fiber glass layout
- Basic soldering and brazing skills
- Forklift operating and manual truck driving experience
- Time Management
- Welding Techniques
- Hand Tools Use
- Gas Flow Adjustments
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Torch Installation
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Sales Promotion
- Training Management
- Employee Motivation
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Business Leadership
- Records Organization and Management
- Goal Setting
- Cost Reduction
- Decision Making
- Staff Scheduling
- Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Assignment Delegation
- Originality and Creativity
- Administrative Management
- Customer Service Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Budget Control
- Sales Tracking
- Supplier Monitoring
- Quality Assurance
- Team Leadership
- Human Resources Oversight
- Purchasing Leadership
- Advertising Campaign Development
- Price Structuring
- Layout Planning
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Money Handling
- Content Workflow
- Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Calendar Management
- Product Transportation
- Direct Sales
- Customer Relations
Timeline
Owner/Manager
Smokin Taurus Personal Event Catering Seervices
01.2015 - 12.2019
Welder/Fabricator
Excel Staffing Services
06.2008
Welder/Fabricator
Bleachtech LLC
05.2008 - 08.2008
Team Leader - Welder/Metal Fabricator
Formex Permanent Steel Forms
01.2004 - 03.2022
Welder/Fabricator
East Coast Trailers
01.2003 - 01.2004
Welder/Fabricator
Eveready Mechanical Corp
01.2000 - 01.2003
History Teacher Education
Norfolk State University
Certificate of Completion Tig Welding I and II -
Richmond Technical Center
Diploma - undefined
Huguenot High School