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Independent Industrial ArtistMixed traditional wrought Iron and modern industrial art pieces ranging from sculpture to office art piecesCustom Logos and Graphics (digital or pen & ink).Portfolio available on request.

Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

Manufacturer of and Educator about Indian Clubs for fitness and health.

Manchester, Nh

Brenham, Tx

Controls Plate and Pipe inventory Accuracy while supervising 4 widespread material handler/order selectors.Increases internal customer satisfaction by streamlining and improving on time delivery of needed raw goods to primary manufacturing departments and efficient flow of finished small parts to various final manufacturing departments.

Valmont Industries, Brenham,Tx

• Supplies Fitter/Welders with parts for utility pole manufacturing according to shop orders.• Receives parts and manages inventory from internal manufacturing department.• Leading and Administrating warehouse and inventory reset as a special project outside of standard work schedule.

Brenham, Tx

• Welded: FCAW and MCAW Processes (1G certified in both)• Operated Pneumatic Angle Grinder, Needle Scaler, Pencil Grinder, Air Chisel, Plasma and Oxy/Acetylene torches.• Utilized Overhead Cranes to facilitate efficient workflow for Fitter/Welders and moving finished poles to staging areas for straddle truck removal.• Operated Hydraulic Presses and Straightening machine to ensure utility poles were square to tolerance in Cross section based on Job Specifications.• Maintained and operated Automated Plasma cutting machine to cut holes at specified locations on utility poles.• Trained with and Assisted Welder/Fitters in pole layout and reading Utility Pole Shop Prints.• Optimized workflow from seam repair to Fitter stations by streamlining square/straightening operations and efficiently staging materials.

Operations:Master Halco - San Antonio Branch December 1998 – PresentSenior Shipping Coordinator – Supervises the warehouse staff including material handlers and welder. Receives, stocks, and maintains meticulous records for $ 960,000+ inventory. Implementation and maintenance of address and location inventory control.Ships packages and maintains truck and delivery schedules.Administers monthly warehouse safety training.Oversees forklift and warehouse equipment maintenance schedules.Advises clientele on product specifications and provides effective troubleshooting.Assists as needed in all aspects of branch operations including placing special orders, pulling and loading orders, welding in the gate shop, training new employees, and front office sales. Previous positions include Night shift Supervisor, Inventory Control/Receiving Specialist, and Branch Superintendent. I was recognized in 2014 by management, for Master Halco’s Master's Circle. Master Halco - Austin Branch February 1996 – December 1998Superintendent – Maintained facilities and supervised warehouse operations. Organized and improved warehouse inventory accuracy. Assisted in Branch Sales and Customer Development. Promoted from material handler to branch superintendent. Supervised, planned, and coordinated branch consolidation for Austin and Corpus Christi branches.Master Halco - Houston Branch February 1995 – February 1996Material Handler Promoted up from floater/sweeper. Quickly learned warehouse and shipping/receiving procedures. Efficiently organized the warehouse and improved inventory management. Worked on distribution team.Assisted in Gate shop production in both “thrifty” manufacturing as well as industrial/welded gate manufacturing.

Education record

31C Ratt Operator, Communications