Quality Assurance Commercial Construction

Christopher Jay Burreson

*** ** ***** ***** **, Redmond, OR 97756 503-***-**** ********@*****.***

Objective

To obtain a position in which I can contribute my skills and interest in fabrication of parts and assemblies, and be part of a committed team working to produce high quality aerospace products.

Summary of Qualifications

Skills and Experience

·Obtained extensive experience with lamination of fiber reinforced composite primary structure for high performance sailboat construction

·Reviewed drawings and specifications for material and process compliance to Engineering design requirements

·Worked with raw material receiving/inspection, material preparation, tool preparation, lamination processes, bagging and cure

·Performed assembly of major components

·Performed verification, rework and repair as needed to ensure quality assurance requirements

·Performed finishing work to meet customized client design

Teamwork and Management

·Trained and inspired teams to exceed company performance goals

·Audited processes to ensure teams met quality assurance requirements

·Worked to ensure company safety goals were met by team-mates

·Worked directly for the company owner to understand business goals and objectives and unique customer needs

·Helped motivate teams to meet strict deadlines under pressure, while maintaining high morale and camaraderie

Work Ethic and Personal Development

·Commitment to company demonstrated by 100% attendance record

·Volunteered to work overtime and holidays when needed to meet deadlines

·Performed off-hours research to enhance personal technological development goals

·Company experience served as inspiration to pursue world-class sailing experience that was met with international recognition

Work Experience

Carpenter (2023-present)

Litefoot Construction, Bend, Oregon

Work on build of single-family custom home in Sisters, Oregon. Performed multiple construction jobs to meet engineering requirements within schedule. Interfaced with customer to ensure project needs were met.

Construction Project Manage (2021-2023)

SEED Construction, Portland, Oregon

Performed various roles including carpenter, foreman and project manager

Helped construction of 32-unit zero carbon footprint apartment building

Gained experience in multiple aspects of commercial construction, ensured compliance to city codes and regulations, managed numerous projects to demanding schedule

Shipright (2018-2021)

Schooner Creek Boat Works, Portland, Oregon

Worked on production crew for building 60 ft fiberglass catamarans

Commercial Construction Worker (2016-2017)

Walsh Construction, Bend, Oregon

Worked on all aspects of commercial construction

Experience with major structural build, plumbing, electrical wiring, carpentry, and finishing

Bend, Oregon

Shipright (2006-2010)

Berkeley Marine Center. Berkeley, CA

Worked with a small team building high performance sailboats. Lead boat building team, managed production work to meet schedule, trained production crew and performed part and assembly inspection. Worked closely with the naval architect, clients and suppliers.

Sales Associate (2006)

Sloat Garden Center, San Francisco, CA

Worked in customer service and plant maintenance. Responsibilities also included opening and closing the garden center.

Sole Proprietor and Operator (2004 - 2006)

Creative Tree and Landscape Services, Portland, OR

Founded and managed own private tree and landscape company specializing in fine pruning, as well as large tree removals. Hired and managed team to meet client and schedule needs.

Landscape Crew Leader (1994 - 2006)

NW Ornamentals Landscape, Portland, OR

Supported company’s general landscape duties, garden design, plant selection and installation, rock and path work, irrigation, and fine pruning. Additional assistance with seasonal plant sales.

Volunteer Work

•The Smith Rock Group, Terrebonne, OR

•The Mazama’s Mountaineering Club, Portland, OR

•The Audubon Society of Oregon

•Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco, CA

•Portland Japanese Garden

•UC Berkeley Botanical Garden

Education

Merritt College, Oakland, CA – Landscape Horticulture Program (2009 –2011)

Pacific NW College of Art Portland, OR – Fine Arts Certificate Program (2004 - 2006)

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