Bryan Keith Gibbs
Cadiz, KY ****1
October 1, 2010
Dear Sir
Please accept this letter and resume as application for the production
position you have available within your company. As you can see from my
resume, I have several years of experience as a welder/fabricator and
supervisor. My last employment was a contractor in Iraq, where I served as
a supervisor of several employees providing support to the Department of
Defense. My time in the United States Air Force and my recent employment
overseas, prepared me for a disciplined work environment and the challenges
associated with unexpected events.
As you can see from my resume, I would bring to your company a broad range
of skills including: communication, leadership, teamwork, self-motivated,
responsible, problem solving, prioritizing tasks, management, enforcing
rules and policies, organizing, assembly, implementing new policy and
procedures, performing inspections and evaluating employees.
I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you to discuss this position
with you and how I would be an asset to your company. I have attached my
resume for your review. Please call me at 270-***-**** or 270-***-****. I
look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Bryan Keith Gibbs
Enclosure: Resume'
BRYAN KEITH GIBBS
Email: ********@*****.*** 122 Candy Drive
Phone: 270-***-**** Cadiz, KY 42211
An experienced MIG, Arc and Robotic welder/fabricator and supervisor.
Organized, able to prioritize and meet deadlines. Good at communicating
with people at all levels, approachable and able to build relationships
quickly. Able to read/work from detailed drawings.
WORK HISTORY
Welder/Fabricator - Overseas Contractor
Lear Siegler, Inc.
November 2006 to May 2010
Welder/Fabricator and Supervisor of weld and machine shop for Middle East
contract working in extreme danger, stress and physical hardships within a
desert camp complex in extreme seasonal temperature. Responsible for
receiving assignments, instructions, and direction from the U. S. Military
or In-Country Foreman. Read and interpret instructions and documentation
and plans work activities. Moves materials and equipment to work locations
and set up work site. Lays out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and
forged components to assemble structural forms such as military equipment,
machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, and building and
bridge parts. Install structural parts, components, and assemblies.
Monitors and/or perform activities at all stages of projects. Complete
records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up
activities. Implement and maintain safety rules and procedures providing
training to others as and when required. Tow Motor Operator Certified.
Large Equipment Operator Certified.
Welder/Fabricator and Quality Control
Dana Corporation Parish Frame Division
November 1998 to November 2006
Operate Press (front and back sides), Finish, Inspect, and Pack Parts.
Record all defects and scrap. Record pieces produced. Complete all
required paperwork. Perform special instructions/request as determined by
the supervisor. Implement quality initiatives across the division.
Quality Control: Responsible for internal supplier focus, including
preventative and corrective actions. Develop and manage projects to reduce
quality related costs to plant in Alabama. Served as liaison between local
plant and division departments as required. Assisted with problem solving
and quality concern resolution for internal and external customers. Visit
Alabama manufacturer, periodically on a variety of quality issues.
CPR/First Aid Certified, Certified MIG Welder, Two Motor Operator
Certified.
Lead Press Operator and Supervisor
International Paper
September 1992 to November 1998
Responsible for supervising 12 employees. Responsible for examining job
order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, printing
instructions. Responsible for setting up and maintaining production
schedules to meet customer requests. Made ready and operated offset
printing press. Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening
solutions to plate cylinder. Examined printed copy for ink density,
position on paper and register adjustments to press throughout production
run to maintain specific registration. Performed proper and required
maintenance.
First Mate
Walker Towing
August 1989 to September 1992
Supervised and coordinated activities of the crew aboard the ship.
Inspected cargo holds during loading to ensure that the load is stowed
according to specifications and regulations. Supervised crew members
engaged in maintenance and the vessel. Assisted captain and pilot in boat
maintenance and assisted with piloting vessel.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Air Force
Tinker Air Force Base
E-4 Sergeant
Air Craft Mechanic for AWACS. Responsible for performing inspections and
maintenance. Flew with crew to temporary duty stations. Secret Clearance in
1983. Engine Run Certified. Obtained training ribbon, Air Force Longevity
Service Award Ribbon, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and Air Force Good
Conduct Medal. Completed several military education courses for Aircraft
Mechanic Specialist, Tactical, Airlift and Bombardment, Advanced Technical
Order Specialist, NCO Preparatory Class and General Military Air Craft
Mechanical Training Courses.
EDUCATION
Murray High School
1979 to 1981
Diploma received in 1981
Murray Vocational School
Auto Mechanics
Completed 714 hours of training
OTHER INFORMATION
Marital Status: Married
Language: English
Health: Excellent
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