Customer Service Sales Representative
Resume:
JONATHON R. LORE
Portage, MI 49024
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Objective: Seeking a position as a Certified Welding Inspector in a
positive and energetic work environment that will benefit from my
leadership capabilities and welding skills.
EDUCATION, LICENSES, MEMBERSHIPS
Kellogg Community College, Associate of Applied Science in Welding,
completed 2012
State of Michigan, Vocational Authorization to Teach Welding,
PN0000000021350, 2011
American Welding Society, Certified Welding Educator QC5 #1105005E,
competed 2011
American Welding Society, Certified Welding Inspector QC1 #10080991,
completed 2010
US Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship & Training, Kalamazoo, MI,
Certificate of Apprenticeship Training, Welding Technician, completed 2006
MTEC, Oshtemo, MI, Frontline Leadership Program, completed 2006
Certificate of Achievement, Miller Electric Mfg. Co.,Welding Processes and
Power Sources, Level & Level II, completed 1999
Kellogg Community College, Regional Manufacturing Technology Center,
Battle Creek, MI, Welding Program, completed 1999
Bay Arenac Skill Center, Bay City, MI, Welding Program, completed 1990
Calhoun Area Technology Center, Battle Creek, MI, Welding Program,
completed 1989
Garber High School, Essexville, MI, Graduated 1990
Commercial Driver's License, Class B, Air Brakes & Hazardous Material
Handling Endorsement, Kalamazoo, MI, completed 1998
American Welding Society, member since 1999
WORK EXPERIENCE
American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector and Instructor, JLore
Welding, Owner
Kalamazoo, MI, 2011 to present.
. Train and certify welders in compliance to AWS Welding Codes
. Document and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications, Procedure
Qualification Records, and Welder Procedure Qualification Records
. Provide destructive and non-destructive testing on qualified welds
. Provide continuous improvement to the quality of welding procedures
Welding Instructor
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy, Calhoun Area Career Center, Battle Creek,
MI, 2011 to present
. Train students in the proper techniques of GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW
welding processes
. Teach students proper safety and job related practices to prepare
them for future employment
. Educate students on all aspects of the welding field
. Mentor at risk teens and empower them to improve and apply positive
life skills
Welding Supervisor
Schupan Aluminum and Plastic Sales, Kalamazoo, MI, 2002 to 2011
. Develop all welding procedures
. Expedite purchasing of all welding supplies and equipment
. Train welders in GMAW / GTAW, cutting torches, saws and roller
machines
. Train staff in welder maintenance and metal finishing
. Provide cost savings analysis and quality assurance on weldments
. Supervise and direct multiple employees
. Initiated and completed Welding Technician Apprenticeship Program
. Design and fabricate weld fixtures
Welding Instructor
Loy Norrix High School, Kalamazoo, MI, 2002 - 2003
. Teach students the proper techniques of GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW welding
. Teach students proper safety and job related practices to prepare
them for future employment
. Educate students on all aspects of the welding field
. Expedite purchasing and maintenance of all welding supplies and
equipment
Outside Sales Representative
Purity Cylinder Gases, Inc., Kalamazoo, MI, 1999 - 2002
. Create business opportunities and maintain long term accounts
. Apply communication skills to coordinate and accomplish sales
. Utilize technical skills and troubleshooting abilities to enhance the
value of customer service
Inside Sales Representative
Purity Cylinder Gases, Inc., Kalamazoo, MI, 1998 - 1999
. Serve as Inside Customer Service Representative
. Coordinate all shipping and receiving
. Perform cash handling procedures for inside sales
Welder/Fabricator
Root Spring Scraper Company, Kalamazoo, MI, 1994 - 1998
. Build industrial-sized snowplows and snow removal equipment
Hull Maintenance Technician
United States Navy, Honorable Discharge: 1992 - 1994
. Served aboard U.S.S. Jason performing welding related tasks
. Designated Lead Fireman of section
SPECIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES
. Proficient in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding techniques
. Skilled in using cutting torches, grinders, metal shears, and related
equipment
. Trained in advanced firefighting and lifesaving procedures
. Highly motivated and dedicated individual
. Adaptable and flexible within changing environment
. Exceptional oral and written communication skills
. Dependable and reliable
. Eager to enhance skills and job related capabilities
REFERENCES
Mr. Warren Banaszewski Mr. Kyle Aukerman
Welding Instructor Fabrication Manager
622 E. Roosevelt 8545 S. Norris Road
Battle Creek, MI 49017 Delton, MI 49046
269-***-**** (evenings) 269-
623-4293 (evenings)
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