JACK GAUDETTE
**** ***** ** **, **** Rapids, MN 55433 H : 763-***-**** C : 763-***-**** *************@*****.***
Summary
January of 2009 the company I was with laid off all but 4 welders because of the economy. I returned to
school for an education in the IT Field where a Associates Degree was earned, but found that my heart
was still in the Welding and Fabrication field. In 2013 with years of welding experience I went back to
Welding school. A Welding Certification was earned.
Highlights
TIG welding A ir and Electrical hand tools
M ig welding Available to work extended hours
S tick welding Plasma cutter
Flux Core welding Knowledge of 0.35 to 3/32 wiring
Reading drawings, models and blueprints
Accomplishments
Awarded Army Achievement Medal in 1981
S elected from more than 6 senior Non -Commissioned Officers to serve as Platoon Sergeant.
Formally commended by the Inspector General for superb supervisory actions and management.
Awarded Army Good Conduct Medal
Awarded Certificate of Recognition for service during the Cold War
Achieved the Deans List for two Semesters at Saint Paul College
E xperience
Welder
03/2008 to 0 1/2009
Modern Tool Inc.
Coon Rapids, MN
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Solo National Tractor Trailer Driver
06/2006 to 0 1/2008
Over The Road Truck Driver
Phoenix, AZ
Maintained records required for compliance with state and federal regulations.
Operated tractor -trailer combinations, including doubles and triples.
Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner.
Welder
08/2003 to 0 3/2006
Life Fitness
Ramsey, MN
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Welder
03/1994 to 0 7/2003
Barry Blower
Fridley, MN
Set up and welded light steel and aluminum product according to blueprint and specs
Professional Wrestler
03/1987 to 0 8/1993
Pro Wrestler
Mounds View, MN
Traveled the world Wrestling. Performed many shows each year with multiple organizations.
Sargent
09/1980 to 0 9/1986
U.S. Army
Garstedt, West Germany
U.S.Army Field Artillery Self Propelled 155mm Howitzer Guns Fire Direction Center section leader.
Education
Welding Certification: Welding
2014
Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN, USA
Coursework in Mig, Tig, Flux Core and Stick Welding
Certificate for all welding types
B lueprint Reading
Deans List
Support
Services
3 .87 GPA
2013
Associate of Applied Science : Computer Technology and
Coon Rapids, MN, USA
Anoka Ramsey College
Coursework in Operating Systems and System Programming
1999
Certificate: Welding
Anoka Tech
Anoka, MN, USA
Coursework in Tig, MIG Welding
Personal Interests
Harley Rider
Fishing
F amily Time