Welder
Resume:
KEVIN LAWRENCE-FOSTER
Bronx, NY 10467
C: 929-***-**** H: 718-***-****
**************.*****@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Hardworking, reliable and efficient individual seeking to secure a position that will allow me to utilize my skills and experience as well as provide future opportunity for advancement within the company.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Certifications in:
Certification for Welding 900 hour Program
GMAW without backing strip; 4G Overhead
SMAW without backing strip; 4G Overhead
SMAW with and without backing strip; 4G Overhead
National Retail Federation Certification (NRF) NY – 04/2010
EMPLOYMENT/PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
03/2013-Present BRIDGE METAL INDUSTRIES MT, Vernon, NY, Welder
TIG and MIG welding on sheet metal, cutting pipes, grinding and spot welding
Machining on cutting pipes and spot welding
TIG welding on copper and aluminum
TIG and MIG welding on Carbon Steel
11/2010-04/2011 MADAME TUSSAUDS New York, NY, Porter/Maintenance
¬ Responsible for the maintaining the appearance of the building, including the entrance and property grounds.
¬ Clean and sanitize all rooms, including offices and built-in theater; easing transition for morning staff when company doors open.
¬ Perform window maintenance, mopping, stripping, and waxing of floors, and waste removal.
¬ Perform requests from direct radio calls and staff members, such as spills, repairs, restocking, or moving equipment.
06/2010-11/2010 ATTACK!, New York, NY, Promotions/Marketing Ambassador
¬ Promote events/products for various Fortune 500 companies in the New York/New Jersey area, such as New York JETS, HBO, Soap.com, and Garnier Fructis Inc.
¬ Efficiently communicated promotion information to people, increasing the exposure of the event and/or awareness of the product, also distributed handouts and promotional products as keepsakes.
¬ Assisted in the inventory, set up, broke down marketing sections/booths at venue sites and the removal of excess materials
08/2010-10/2010 THE SOURCE (C/O Barney’s Warehouse) New York, NY, Seasonal Sales Associate-Sport Apparel
¬ Assisted customers with locating desired merchandise and informed them about current sales.
¬ Maintained the appearance of sport apparel section, easing customers shopping experience.
¬ Assisted in stocking needs when inventory count was low; increasing the amount of sales executed.
¬ Monitored possible theft, by observing the flow of traffic, minimizing the number of people in a particular section, and acknowledging all customers.
10/2009-01/2010 PHILLIPS VAN-HEUSEN (C/O Macy’s) Staten Island, NY, Sales Associate
¬ Greeted customers while utilizing extensive product knowledge to assist them in their selections. Maintained Knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices. Worked with cashiers to expedite customer check out by packaging purchases and assisting with holiday wrap gifts. Observed customer actions to identify possible security risks by being attentive and visible. Assisted customers with sales purchases by recommending, selecting, and obtaining merchandise based on customer needs. Maintained the appearance of the apparel, to ease the shopping experience for potential buyers.
EDUCATION:
APEX TECHNICAL SCHOOL -New York, NY
Welding Technology – 900 Hour Certificate Program 02/2012-12/2012
Oxyacetylene Welding
Cutting and Brazing
Basic Shield Metal Arc Welding
M.I.G.
T.I.G.
Blueprint Reading and Fabrication
Advanced ARC Welding
TOURO COLLEGE – Major: Digital Media Arts, New York, NY 09/2005-06/2007
SKILLS:
Knowledge of- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW Basic/Advanced), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), in all positions, Welding and cutting, and blueprint reading.
Equipment- Oxyacetylene welding and cutting torches, welding machines, cut-off saw, hand drill, wire brush, welding helmet and Jacket, tip cleaner, chipping hammer, tape measure, adjustable wrench and drill press, hand grinder, and measuring tools.
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