Callistus DOGBATSE-AKAKPO
Arlington, TX 76014
Phone: 678-***-****
E-mail: ********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Over Fifteen years of experience implementing projects in welding technology, specifically in metal pipe integrity management, and designing projects for building optimal operational facilities. These include providing design concepts, specification, selection of environmentally friendly materials and economically viable processes. Eleven of these years were experience in teaching design & technology, and art & craft at several educational settings.
Areas of Expertise:
Welding processes implementation and management
OIL/Gas pipeline installation and management
Aircraft welding and Ship building
Design and Technology
Art and Craft, with expertise in Wood and Metal carving Academic Achievements:
Education
Diploma: Drafting and Designing in AutoCAD: Drafting459*- 11/2013. Penn Forster College, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Diploma: Welding and Joining Technology, Blueprint Reading. 04/2015. Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Post Graduate Certificate, Welding Engineering, 90/2010. Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, UK.
Areas of study Include: Welding Technology, Management of Welding Operations with emphasis on Oil and Gas Pipeline installation and maintenance, Aircraft welding and Ship building
BSc. (Hons), Technology, 10/2008. Open University, Milton Keynes, UK. Areas of study include Innovation in Design and Sustainability, Management and Complexity, Design and Designing
HND Design and Technology with Education, 06/2004, Greenwich University, London, UK.
Areas of study include Resistant Materials – Metals, Wood, and Plastics Diploma, Rural Art and Industry, 06/1986. University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
Areas of study include: Technology processes in Metal, Wood, and Clay work. Professional Trainings and Memberships:
Member: American Welding Society – United States
Member: The Welding Institute – United Kingdom
City and Guilds Certificate, Training in Oxyacetylene Welding, MIG Welding, and Manual Metal Arc Welding, College of North West London, London, UK. Student member, Institute of Engineering & Technology, UK Inc. Work Experience and Major Accomplishments:
Experience in the Industry:
11/2017- Present
Detailer - Van Bortel Aircraft company
Managing and controlling of valves and relevant equipment parts for maintaining optimum pressure and water flow.
Maintaining aircraft operational parts and equipments for optimal performance.
Performing repairs and adjustments of machinery, vehicles, and equipments using handheld tools and lubricating agents
Preserving, protecting, and restoring aircraft color conditions using the appropriate agents and polishes.
Making sure an aircraft is mechanically and cosmetically in an excellent condition and ready for sale.
06/2017-11/2017 (Contract)
Cable Technician – Comcast
Installing Cables and Telephone lines in various cities in West Virginia 04/2017-06/2017 (Contract)
Cable Technician – Shantel Telephone Company
Installing Cables and Telephone lines in various cities in Florida 09/2010- 04/2017
Freelance Independent Dealer and Shipping Agent
Shipping personal and business properties worldwide, mostly to countries in Africa
Proficiently buy and sell wide range of used vehicles, all makes and models
Keep an active social media presence to reach new customers
Attend automobile auctions to look for suitable vehicles
Stay up to date on finance options
Maintained a special selection of vintage cars for sale
Utilized Microsoft Office Suites to track sales and inventory Experience in the Academia:
From 09/2008 to 09/2010
Design and Technology Teacher - St. Michael and All Angels COE Academy, London, UK. Instructed, demonstrated, and supervised High School students in design and technology courses including holding the following positions.
Cover Supervisor.
Head of students Engineering Club – organized students to win an award in a
“GO CART” competition
From 05/2008 to 05/2008 (Contract)
Design and Technology Substitute Teacher: - Global Education, London, UK Instructed, demonstrated, and supervised High School and college students in design and technology courses.
01/2001 to 06/2006 (Contract)
Design and Technology Substitute Teacher: - Protocol Teachers, London, UK Instructed, demonstrated, and supervised High School and College student in design and technology courses.
09/1988 to 12/1995
District organizer, Vocational Skills – Ghana Education Service. Coordinated and supervised the development of vocational skill programs within the Ghana Education Service at the district level.
09/1980 to 06/1984
Art & Craft Teacher – Abor Secondary School, Ghana. Instructed, demonstrated, and supervised High School students in art and craft courses. Computing/IT Skills
Prodesktop, (3-D design)
SoftTech (2-D design)
AutoCAD
SolidThinking
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point
Operating Systems: Windows NT, XP, Mac and Vista