Walker T. Sumner III
**** **** ******* ***** • Columbia, MO 65202
phone: 573-***-**** • email: ********.**@*****.***
Objective -- to obtain employment in the fire protection industry in a position commensurate with my abilities and experience.
Abilities
Selecting type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications, knowledge of system operation, and study of buildings/working drawings
Planning sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and cutting pipe
Threading and ending pipe by hand or with bending machine
Assembling and joining piping by means of threaded, chalked, wiped, soldered, brazed fused, or cemented joints
Securing pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, hangers, using hand tools
Testing piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges
Coordinating with general contractor and subcontractor/other trades
Operating forklift, backhoe, and skid loader
Certified by US Department of Labor in Mine Safety and Health Administration
Class B Missouri Commercial Driver License with endorsements in air brakes and school/passenger bus
Fire Protection Experience
Apr 2013 -
June 2013,
Sprinkler Fitter
Grus Construction
Tampa, FL
Worked on a temporary construction job installing sprinkler systems in Manhattan, Kansas
Aug.2012 -Apr. 2012
Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter
Woods Plumbing
Ashland, MO
Install sprinkler systems for fire protection in new construction.
Sep. 2011 -Feb 2008
Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter
Simplex Grinnell
Earth City, MO
Install, repair and inspect sprinkler systems for fire protection
Dec. 06 - Jan. 07
Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter
Ozark Fire Prection
Warson, MO
Install sprinkler systems for fire protection in new construction.
Dec. 2006 –
Nov.2006
Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter
National Fire Suppression
Kansas City, MO
Install sprinkler systems for fire protection.
May 2004 –May 1996
Foreman
Tri-Lakes Sprinkler
Forsyth, MO 65653
Install and repair sprinkler systems for fire protection
Other Experience
Jan. 2014 - present
Tire Technician
Cross Midwest Tires
Columbia, MO
Provide tire service on semis and heavy equipment.
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June 2013
Jan. 2014
Express Personnel
Columbia, MO
On temporary assignment with Cross Midwest Tire, Columbia, MO.
Oct 2012
Apr 2013
Guard/Driver
Garda Cash
Columbia, MO
Drive an armored truck and protect financial cargo.
Sept. 2011 - Apr. 2012
School Bus Driver
First Student
Columbia, MO
Transport students to and from school
Feb. 2008 -
Feb. 2007
Customer Service
Hoods
Columbia, MO
Wait on customers, fill orders, receive merchandise, and stock shelves.
Jan. 07 - Feb. 07
Unemployed
Nov. 2006 - May 2004
Tire Technician
Cross Midwest Tires
Columbia, MO
Provide tire service on semis and heavy equipment.
Aug. 1996 – Apr. 1995
Tire and Battery Installer
Sears
Columbia, MO 65201
Install tires and batteries.
July 1995 – July 1987
Customer Service
Hood’s
Columbia, MO 65201
Wait on customers, fill orders, receive merchandise, and stock shelves.
Education
June 1990
High School Diploma
Hickman High School
Columbia, MO 65201
References
Jesse Cockrell
Marvin Cockrell
Terry Stiles