DAVID W SWANSON
DIANA, TX **640
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Career Objectives
Any type production or manufacturing position that I may learn and grow with a solid organization. Seeks also warehouse related work or forklift operations. Willing to work hard and easily taught.
Summary of Qualifications
Has 12 years in manufacturing steel and wood, 17 years in transportation/warehouse and 15 years in shipping and receiving.
Work History
Aug 15, 2012 - Apr 21, 2013
Trinity Rail Service - Longview, Texas
Welder
Welded railroad tank cars after refurbishment. Worked as toolroom attendant and maintained inventory. Issue tools, repaired small tools and welding leads. Ordered and kept abreast of all consignment material.
Apr 23, 2012 - Jun 21, 2012
Kellogg Brown & Root - Longview, Texas
Pipefitter’s Helper
Assisted journeyman pipefitter in connecting pipe, repairing and replacing pipe by clamping leaks, welding and patching in some cases. Assessed situations and determined the most efficient method to accomplish the job.
Mar 24, 2001 - Sep 15, 2011
Ramsey Furniture Factory - Rosharon, Texas
Shipping & Receiving Coordinator
Managed the shipping and receiving of all supplies. Operated forklift and performed inventory and all other duties as assigned to the shipping department. Prepared invoices. Loaded/unloaded merchandise as assigned according to invoice.
Sep 15, 1994 - Jan 02, 2000
Ellis Bus Repair - Huntsville, Texas
Forklift Operator
Operated electric and diesel forklifts to move and stack equipment as motors and frames on shelves and other designated areas of warehouse. Used various power tools to disassemble vehicles to prepare them for repair.
Aug 20, 1977 - May 30, 1979
Burt’s shoes - Dallas, Texas
Salesman stocker
Sales and stock shoes. Arrange display cases, and display racks in store.
Education
Sep 2002 - May 2005
University of Houston Clear Lake - Houston, Texas
Education Level: Masters Degree
Major: Literature
Minor: Philosophy
GPA: 3.4
Total Hours: 36.0
Graduated: Yes
Jan 1992 - May 1998
Sam Houston University - Huntsville, Texas
Education Level: Bachelors Degree
Major: Sociology
Minor: Psychology
GPA: 3.8
Total Hours: 64.0
Graduated: Yes
Aug 1984 - Dec 1989
Trinity Valley Cc - Palestine, Texas
Education Level: Associates Degree
Major: Sciences
Minor: Drafting
GPA: 3.4
Total Hours: 68.0
Graduated: Yes
Training
Apr 15, 2007 - Dec 21, 2007
Lee Community College
Computer Sciences
Basic computer programming data entry and general operations in Word and Excel
Status: Completed
Occupational License or Certification
Trinity Rail - Longview, Texas
Welder
Certification
Occupational License or Certification
Windham Mr. Kirk Quinn - Rosharon, Texas
Forklift Operator
Certification
Issued: Oct 15, 2003
Expires: May 15, 2014
Occupational Experience
Media and Communication Workers, All Other ( 4 yrs 0 mos )
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks ( 11 yrs 0 mos )
Stock Clerks- Stockroom, Warehouse, or Storage Yard ( 10 yrs 0 mos )
Helpers--Production Workers ( 9 yrs 0 mos )
Production Workers, All Other ( 9 yrs 0 mos )
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators ( 16 yrs 0 mos )
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand ( 5 yrs 0 mos )
Computer Skills
Data Entry Terminal (PDT, Mainframe Terminal, etc)
Personal Computers
Spreadsheet Software (Calc, Excel, etc)
Word Processing Software (Word, WordPerfect, etc)
Additional Skills
Experienced MIG welder
Language Skills
English - Excellent ( Read Write Speak)
Spanish - Fair ( Speak)
Driver's License
Class C - Standard Driver's License