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Teaching skydivers how to fly in style!Coaching freefall movement in a fun, safety-focused environment. Packing sport and tandem parachutes.Completed training for FAA Senior Parachute Rigger certification.

Student Instructor for College Chemistry.Volunteer peer-tutor for Algebra, Chemistry and English.

Assembled sound attenuated generator enclosures.Promoted after two weeks to Kitting; installed industrial radiators and prepared enclosures for shipping.Temporarily left due to COVID-19, returned with added quality control responsibilities.

• Resumed position after Covid-19 pandemic, assembling and inspecting sound attenuated generator enclosures.• Additional quality control responsibilities.

When the pandemic arrived, I had an immuno-compromised family member at home. For their health and safety, and as they were able to work remotely, I made the difficult choice to leave my position at a crowded facility and found work outdoors in my community.• Mowing lawns and general landscaping• Building custom garden planters and trellises• Painting and exterior cleaning• Snow removalWhen our family was able to be vaccinated and returned to on-site work, I returned to my position as a Mechanical Assembler at E.K. Machine Co.

• Assembled and inspected sound attenuated generator enclosures.• Promoted after two weeks to Kitting; installed industrial radiators and prepared enclosures for shipping.• Temporarily left due to COVID-19, returned November 2021 with added quality control responsibilities.

Powder Coating Pretreatment Technician and Quality Inspector - May 2018 – Jan 2020• Promoted after three months to Pretreatment Technician, given sole responsibility of TTX washer system.• Reduced contamination rate from 10-40% to <0.01% through meticulous titrations and maintenance.• Identified extensive un-realized losses in chemical consumption, saving more than $10,000 per year. • Promoted to 1st Shift Paint Line Coordinator and Quality Inspector.• Worked with Engineering to identify and resolve recurring deviations, improving quality and efficiency.• Trained new employees, oversaw inventory and purchasing of chemicals, equipment, and masking.Cross-Training - Dec. 2015 – Jan. 2018• Presented with opportunities to cross-train in Assembly, Brake Press, Engraving, Material Handling, Metal Finishing, Paint and Powder Coating, Robotic Welding, Shipping, Sub-Assembly and Tube BendingCNC Programmer and Kinetic K4000xmc Plasma Operator - June 2015 – Jun. 2017• Utilized SolidWorks and PrimeCut to draft CAD files for CNC Plasma cut, drill and mill operations, creating components for construction and military applications.• Operator: Kinetic K4000xmc plasma cutter with drill and mill attachments.• Offered company scholarship to complete Technical Diploma in CNC Programming and Fabrication, enhancing production efficiency and reducing waste through advanced programming techniques.

• Programmed and operated commercial embroidery machines for retail and corporate customer bases.• Promoted after six months to Assistant Manager. Promoted after one year to Manager.• Oversaw customer service, hiring and training, inventory, payroll and purchasing.