Preston Patterson
**** ********* **. ********, **. 66047
*.***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain more knowledge
SKILLS PROFILE
• Ability to read blueprints
• Knowledge of and experience with use of many kinds of tools and tape measure
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with roofing and the use of a ladder
• Ability to meet pressing deadlines
• Good customer-relations background
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Welder 2008-2009
Horizon Systems Inc., Lawrence, KS
• Welded light gage metals for formation of filtration systems
• Ran a brake to put bends in metal sheets
• Operated the forklift to move finished products to truck and unloaded trucks
Welder 2007-2008
Cutler Repaving, Lawrence, KS
• Welded parts for new pavement repaving machines
• Refurbished old pavement repaving machines
• Assembled parts in accordance to blueprints
Sub-contractor 2005-2006
Design Build, Lawrence, KS also Eco Studio One, Kansas City, MO
• Inventory of tools
• Prepared and cleaned worksites
• Conducted landscaping
• Built small retaining walls
• Framed houses
• Laid concrete foundation
• Tore off shingled roofs
• Completed demolition using various construction tools and machines
EDUCATION
GED 1997
Lawrence High School, Lawrence, KS
Welding Certificate 2007
Kaw Area Technical School