Thomas E. Bannister
Hampton,Virginia
Summary
To obtain a position as an active employee in a growing, reputable company where I can contribute my experience, proactive and energetic attitude, also positive atmosphere to help improve the company and myself.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CTR
Shipfitter
Newport News, Virginia
05.2025 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Shipfitter
General Dynamics
Norfolk, VA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Fabricated ship components using welding and cutting tools.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate assembly of structures.
- Installed metal frames and supports on various vessels.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area for optimal safety.
- Followed safety protocols while handling heavy materials and equipment.
- Layout templates on steel plate according to blueprint specifications.
- Fabricate, assemble, install and repair ship structures and components including bulkheads, decks, hatches, doors, ladders and railings.
Shipfitter
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Norfolk, VA
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Fabricated ship components using welding and cutting tools.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate assembly of structures.
- Installed metal frames and supports on various vessels.
X11 Fitter
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, Virginia
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Assemble fabricated pieces into huge structures utilizing blueprints
- Work with a variety of hand tools and measuring devices as well as welding and torch burning equipment
- Fit and tack welding the large sub-assemblies that formed the hull
- Build in-place all interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, etc., to complete all the steel work in the ship
- Cut, grind, shape, fit and tack welding steel plates
- Environment involving heights, confined spaces, physical labor and various weather conditions
- Use a burning torch/plasma cutting machine
Counter Tops Sales
Stone 4 Kitchen
Hampton, Virginia
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Planning future jobs and estimating cost
- Reviews timesheets, work orders, requisitions, purchase orders, and other source documents and compiles statistical, maintenance, procurement, inventory, and productivity data as directed
- Prepares cost studies of labor and equipment costs. Performs research on special projects as directed
- Effectively communicate with customers and store personnel
- Strong planning and prioritization/time management skills
- Ability to maneuver around the sales floor
- Evaluate customer account information to access current issues and determine potential solutions
- Deliver high level of service and support to each customer, paving the way for future business opportunities
- Consulted with customers to determine best methods to resolve service and billing issues
- Maintain calm friendly demeanor with upset customers to deescalate stressful situations
- Collected customer feedback and recommended procedural or product changes to enhance future service delivery
- Cultivated impactful relationships with customers by delivering product knowledge
- Installed granite and marble countertops in customer homes with no damage
- Cut and manufactured product based on design provided by estimator to suit the customers' homes comfortably
labor
Browns Renovations
Hampton, Virginia
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Maintained an excellent customer service relationship with residences, vendors and coworkers
- Documented conversations with customers to track requests, problems and solutions
- Greeted customers to facilitate service, determined service needs and accurately input orders into electronic system
- Worked with the owners to identify goals and objectives
- Promoted and taught safe work practices
- Directed efforts to implement sales and marketing plans which effectively maximized rental income and resulted in high occupancy
- Build strong professional relationships through identification of clients needs
- Negotiated closely with vendors and project contractors in an effort to obtain the best pricing
- Noted recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence
Delivery Driver
Sam Rust Seafood
Hampton, Virginia
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed quality communication, customer support and products representation for each client
- Worked under strict deadlines and responded to service requests and emergencies call outs
- Assisted customers with completing quick and efficient sales transactions to guarantee high level of customer service
- Cultivated strong value added relationships with customers daily by delivering product knowledge to drive business development
- Maintained solid connections with established customers to promote new products
Bed-Liner Installer
Rhino Linings of Hampton Roads
Hampton, Virginia
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Applied rhino lining to different types of vehicles
- Worked with dealerships on shipping and receiving new trucks/cars for coating
- Managed shift equipment and materials
- Assisted with clerical duties and documented daily work
- Continually cleaned work areas and equipment and maintained tools, equipment and work sites
- Ensured that every job was scheduled out in steps with specific milestones outlined in order to meet deadline dates
- Read through documents, drawings and blueprints to gain valuable understanding of the projects' purpose
Cook
Surf Rider Restaurant
Hampton, Virginia
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Washed and sanitized dishes after every use to protect customers
- Completed opening, closing shift change task in full to promote store efficiency
- Worked with kitchen managers to handle every customer needs
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods
Education
Bethel High School
Hampton , Virginia Skills
- Active listener
- Great problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Innovative thinking
- Flexible and adaptable
- Forklift operation
- Technologically savvy
- Results driven
- Adaptive team player
- Flexible schedule
- High energy attitude
- Safety #1
Timeline
CTR
Shipfitter
05.2025 - Current
Shipfitter
General Dynamics
01.2025 - 05.2025
Shipfitter
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
11.2023 - 12.2024
X11 Fitter
Newport News Shipbuilding
06.2021 - 10.2023
Counter Tops Sales
Stone 4 Kitchen
02.2019 - 06.2021
labor
Browns Renovations
08.2018 - 02.2019
Delivery Driver
Sam Rust Seafood
10.2017 - 08.2018
Bed-Liner Installer
Rhino Linings of Hampton Roads
11.2015 - 10.2016
Cook
Surf Rider Restaurant
08.2014 - 11.2015
Bethel High School