Objectives
To obtain a position wherein I can utilize my past knowledge and experience of construction
Experience
Trident Seafood’s Inc.
Seattle, WA
Construction Foreman
Responsible for remodeling, repairing, and constructing new facilities at various Seafood Processing Plants
Regularly traveled on an as-needed basis to various cities in Alaska
Monitored employees to ensure that work was done efficiently and within quality standards
Able to read blueprints and building codes to ensure the project was done correctly
Reported to customers and managers of job progress
Clauson Homes Inc.
2001 - 2006
Bremerton, WA
Vice President / Construction Foreman
Responsible for managing crew in new construction, second story additions, and remodeling
Participated in all phases of construction
Oversaw employees and company relations
Able to read blueprints and building codes to ensure the project was done correctly
Apex Construction
1996 - 2001
Bremerton, WA
Owner and Operator
Responsible for daily business operations
Participated in all phases of construction as a general contractor
Completed projects in remodeling and new construction of residential and light commercial
Responsible for design and layout of foundations; as well as footing, wall, stair, floor, and roof systems
Installed on a regular basis roof truss systems and architectural facades/affectations
Constructed decks, patios, breezeways, carports, sunrooms, and second story additions
Installed kitchen cabinets/countertops, siding, and trim work
Applied roof shingles
Advanced Food Equipment
2009 - 2022
Ridgway, PA
Field Service Foreman
Responsible for maintaining mechanical knowledge of multimillion dollar machinery and related control systems for installations
Builds, repairs, and installs commercial freezers on a regular basis
Holds lead role for service work, machine modifications, and trouble shooting
Assures work is completed by team members in a timely, professional, and expeditious manner
Supervises the AFE Field Technicians and sub-contracted labor crews
Oversees safety operations to ensure they uphold to company and client guidelines
Regularly reviews electrical control systems for equipment and build prior to installation
Able to read blueprints and manuals to perform necessary troubleshooting
Repair/replace necessary components
Meet with clients on a regular basis to guarantee complete satisfaction
Monitors vehicle maintenance used for field work services
Retired from U.S. Navy
1980 - 1996
Aviation Machinist (Structures)
Held position of non-destructive inspector utilizing ionizing radiation (x-ray), ultrasound, eddy current, magnetic particle, and dye penetrant
Manufactured and repaired Aircraft parts per blueprints and samples
Quality insurance inspector
Rigged flight control system
Removed, repaired, and replaced hydraulic actuator servos
Used tungsten inert gas welding technique on air frame structural parts, panel, and aircraft components; certified to weld aluminum, stainless, 4130 mild steel, and Inconel
Participated in leadership and management skills training
Attended additional training for helicopter blade repair, aviation tungsten inert gas, and nuclear weapons loading schools
Responsible for inspection of aircraft structures and components for defects and stress cracks
Managed intermediate maintenance repair facility manufacturing and repairing structural components for Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, CA
Attended S-3A Framp School, Aviation Structural Repair School, Aviation Fiberglass/Honeycomb Repair School, and Aviation Paint and Final Finish School
Education
1993 – Non- Destructive Testing School, Naval Air Station (NAS): Millington, TN
1987 – Composite Repair School Sykorski Aircraft Corporation: Bridgeport, CT
1986 – Tungsten Inert Gas Welding School, Naval Air Rework Facility (NARF): San Diego, CA
1985 – Radome Repair School, Naval Air Rework Facility, (NARF): San Diego, CA
1985 – Helicopter Blade Repair School: Tustin, CA
1984 – Aviation Corrosion Control School: North Island, San Diego, CA
1981 – Graduated Naval Aviation Aircrew Candidate School, Pensacola, FL
1980 – Class A School Aviation Machinist (Structures): Millington, TN
1980 – Elk County Christian High School: Ridgway, PA
Licenses as a State Farm Catastrophic Independent Claims Adjuster
Florida License: Non-Res Designated Home State #W886207
Alabama License: pending approval
Mississippi License: #10880642
Texas License: #2883947
Oklahoma License: #300-***-****
Minnesota License: #40821712
South Carolina License: 20426451
Louisiana License: pending approval
References
Krysta Wright
CAD Design Engineer
Advanced Food Equipment, LLC
14816 Boot Jack Road
Ridgway, PA 15853
Curt Catalone
Electrical/Engineering Project Management Division Supervisor
Advanced Food Equipment, LLC
14816 Boot Jack Road
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ben Brechtel
President/CEO
Advanced Food Equipment, LLC
14816 Boot Jack Road
Ridgway, PA 15853