JAMES NEWHALL
Elk Grove Village, IL, 60007 E-mail: abic8i@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
More than twenty years of hands-on maintenance and repair experience, eight
years of welding experience, six years of home inspection experience and 3
years as a Carman. I am conscientious worker with a strong work ethic.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
. Blueprint Reading
. Inspecting
. Maintenance
. Repair
. Welding
. Building Remodeling
. Business Ownership
. Decision Making
. Prompt
. Organization
ACHEIVMENTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Owned and ran my own home inspection business
. Achieved a multi-state home inspection certification
. Earned American Welding Society certification in MIG and Stick welding
. Achieved Railroad Carman journeyman status
WORK HISTORY
2009-2010 Cypress Springs, Tulsa, Oklahoma
A Alzheimer's Support Residence
Director of Environmental Services
Supervise grounds, maintenance, housekeeping and
laundry staff. Schedule, assign
and oversee activities of work crews. Manage
all projects and bid proposals and
activities of contractors. Oversee
administrative matters including budget preparation.
Maintain department compliance with OSHA.
2008-2009 Temple Israel, Tulsa, Oklahoma
A Jewish Temple
Building Superintendent
Responsible for the daily upkeep of all Temple facilities,
including building and grounds.
Performing preventative and on going maintenance of building,
machinery and equipment. Overseeing janitorial, grounds
maintenance and all other contract services.
2004-2008 Union Pacific Railroad, Elburn, Illinois
A national freight railroad company
Carman
Conduct inspections of rolling stock. Perform scheduled
and on-demand maintenance.
Remove and replace defective appliances and components.
Work with shop machines and tools.
2004 J.P. America, Hampshire, Illinois
A national manufacturer of air silencers
Welder/Fabricator
Read blueprints and followed specifications in the
construction of air system silencers,
including the operation of MIG welder and all other shop
tools and equipment.
2004 Key Handling, Palatine, Illinois
A national conveyor installation company
Welder/Millwrights
Read blueprints and followed specifications in the
installation of conveyor systems,
Including the operation of stick welder and all other shop
tools and equipment.
2002-2003 Cornerstone Inspection Services, West Chicago, Illinois
A local home inspection company
Home Inspector
Inspected residential and commercial property for safety,
defects, and deficiencies. Wrote
status reports detailing findings and acted as liaison
between clients and realtors.
2000-2002 Haskris Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois
A national industrial water chiller manufacturer
Welder
Read blueprints and followed specifications in the
assembly of small chiller units.
Including the operation of MIG welder and all shop related
tools and equipment.
1998-2000 Cantigny Foundation, Wheaton, Illinois
A local museum and recreation park
Electrician
Installed and repaired electrical circuits (110v-480v
three phase), as well as complete
facility and ground maintenance, including repair,
plumbing, and carpentry.
1996-1998 USA Flex Inc., Bloomingdale, Illinois
A national computer system company
Building Manager
Maintained and repaired entire facility, including sole
responsibility for electrical wiring
and HVAC repair.
1992-1996 Courtesy Manufacturing Company, Elk Grove, Illinois
A national sheet metal manufacturing company
Maintenance Technician
Maintained and repaired production machinery, including
punch press, turret press,
press breaks, mills and lathes, and fork trucks. Also
responsible for HVAC units,
electrical wiring (110v-480v three phase), carpentry, and
plumbing.
EDUCATION
Midwest Inspectors Institute-Home Inspection certificate 2002
Elgin Community College-MIG and Stick Welding certificate 2000
Elgin Community College-Basic electricity and basic heating courses
completed 2000