Work Experience
Buzz Art Sculpture and Metal Work
***** *. ****** ******** **** Newalla, OK 74857
Jan 1992 - present
Contract labor for local business and private enterprise for welding, maintenance and design of interior and exterior properties. Industries to include: landscaping, Total Environment, management resources, steel fabrications, airport structure, restaurant tables, railings, bars. Fire screens, stairways, gates to include building and entry to property, awnings, building planters and facade renovations. Additional interests and related work in art galleries, custom glass stands, bird baths, various festivals.
Norman Fire Department
401 East Main Street Norman, OK 73069
(POC: Grant Deason 301-3840)
1983-2008 Firefighter, retired.
Operated emergency equipment at the scene of fires and disasters and worked as a team member with fire, police and medical personnel. Along with an unwavering commitment to safety and positive attitude in the face of situations beyond your control. Along with the ability to adapt to any situation that may arise.
Welding Experience:
Total Environment
16301 N. Rockwell Edmond, OK 73013
(POC: Dan Kelly 285-7275)
2006-2017 (still currently working)
Custom work on corporate office and other clientele referrals
Joy and John Belt Paseo District Arts Owner (City Scope)
2810 North Walker Oklahoma City, OK 73103
(POC: 528-6336)
Custom building renovation and preservation for the Historical District
2005-2017 (still currently working when called for projects)
Laura Wariner Untitled Art Gallery
1 NE 3rd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(POC: 834-6086)
Installation of art scape and building fire escape system. Personal Sculptures in her gallery 2010 - 2017 (currently still working when called)
Claims Management Resources
Chip Fudge 726 W. Sheridan Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(POC: 820-8362)
Restaurant design and metal work for pizza eatery and bar. Design included: tables, seating, bar, back splash, external facade.
City of Oklahoma City Airport Maintenance
1982-1983 Maintained and welded buildings, equipment repair, runway lighting, signs, hand railings.
Alliance Steel Building Manufacturing
1981-1982
Energy Fabrication Designs Oilfield Parts and Rig up yard
1981-1982
Education:
US Navy, served actively
1978-1981 Active Duty
US Navy Reserve Honorable Discharge Learned welding in the Navy worked as a ship fitter on a submarine tender. USS AS Sperry AS-12 San Diego Submarine Base, CA
Oklahoma State University 1976-1978
Skills:
MIG, TIG, Stick, Torch, bending steel, brazing, soldering, read blue prints
Ability to operate Emergency Equipment and administer First Aid, CPR