William Perry
Williston,ND
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in classroom instruction and metal fabrication. Committed to implementing effective safety protocols and quality assurance measures to ensure a secure and productive learning environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
WBSD#7
Williston, ND
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Utilized various assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt instructional strategies.
- Taught students how to properly use various tools and art mediums, including safety protocols and correct PPE.
- Showed students how to properly dispose of hazardous waste and how to handle various hazardous materials.
Intern
Elemental Design Company
Knoxville, TN
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Developed documentation for project specifications, enhancing clarity and communication within teams.
- Further expanded knowledge, practice, and implementation of shop protocols and safety procedures.
- Learned to read and translate blueprints into working, real-world applications.
- Applied basic CAD knowledge to run plasma tables and CNC machines.
- Expanded knowledge of MSDS, hazardous material handling & disposal, and proper shop PPE usage.
- Focused a lot of time on complex metal fabrication for commerical and private uses.
Intern
Aespyre Metals / Ironwood Studios
Knoxville, TN
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Conducted quality assurance checks to ensure adherence to specifications and operational standards.
- Implemented feedback from team members to refine design concepts and improve final outputs.
- Maintained proper maintenance routines, clean-up, and usage of shop machinery and tools.
- Implemented MSDS protocol when storing hazardous chemicals and materials.
- Trained in precise metal fabrication, blacksmithing, and general shop routines, including proper usage of PPE and correct handling of hazardous materials.
- Worked on perfecting MIG welding techniques as required by the position.
Bartender / Server
Nama Sushi Bar
Knoxville, TN
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Crafted signature cocktails and beverages according to customer preferences and seasonal ingredients.
- Managed bar inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste through effective forecasting.
- Trained new bartenders on menu offerings, cocktail preparation techniques, and customer service standards.
- Implemented streamlined processes for drink orders, reducing wait times during peak service hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sculpture, Photography, Metal Fabrication
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05-2023
Associate of Fine Arts - Sculpture
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN05-2020
Skills
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Classroom instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Technology integration
- Plasma cutting
- Blueprints and specifications
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Roll forming
- Aluminum welding
- Mig Welding
- Multitasking
- Metal fabrication
- Safety procedures
- Metal finishing
- Pneumatic tools
- Power tool proficiency
- CNC machine operation
- Tube bending
- Laser cutting
- Hand and power tools
- MSDS training
- Proper PPE usage
Timeline
Teacher
WBSD#7
08.2023 - Current
Intern
Elemental Design Company
02.2023 - 06.2023
Intern
Aespyre Metals / Ironwood Studios
01.2022 - 06.2022
Bartender / Server
Nama Sushi Bar
10.2017 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Sculpture, Photography, Metal Fabrication
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Associate of Fine Arts - Sculpture
Pellissippi State Community College