Results-driven professional with extensive experience in structural fabrication and carbon steel welding. Proven ability to manage projects effectively while ensuring high standards of quality in the work product.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed
N/A
Tabor
01.2015 - Current
In-home care for parents, including rehabilitation.
Managed parent's household and finances.
Completed various maintenance and repairs for household and farm equipment.
Freelance Python coding for various clients.
Construction with various individuals and groups through online networking.
Sales Manager
Permaquip, UK
Knoxville
01.2012 - 2015
Developed sales plans, goals, strategies, and objectives to achieve forecasts.
Established new clients, and maintained professional relationships with existing clients.
Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
Sales Associate
Racine Railroad Products
Racine
10.2009 - 2011
Generated new leads through targeted outreach and relationship-building efforts.
Presented product features and benefits to current and potential clients.
Performed on-site in-service on sold equipment.
Trained railroad personnel on how to operate the equipment.
Project Manager
Heckert Metal Works
Kansas City
08.2008 - 2009
Coordinated project timelines and resources to achieve production goals.
Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
Draftsman
Elliott Equipment Company
Omaha
07.2007 - 2008
Created detailed technical drawings for equipment design and modification.
Utilized Inventor 3D software to develop precise layouts and schematics for projects.
Implemented revisions as required by engineering, customer or suppliers.
Maintained records of all drawings produced including revisions and updates.
Quality Control Inspector
Elliott Equipment Company
Omaha
07.2006 - 2007
Inspected delivered, in-process, and finished weldments, small parts, hydraulic systems and parts, and completed trucks prior to customer delivery.
Created a program to train welders for AWS D1.1 certification.
Organized and oversaw a schematic and blueprint-reading course for welders and fabricators.
Tasked with installing and programming of ABB 9 axis welding arm.
Assembly Mechanic
Elliott Equipment Company
Omaha
08.2005 - 2006
Followed detailed schematics to ensure proper equipment assembly.
Assembled components for aerial lifts and other heavy equipment efficiently.
Installation of hydraulic systems.
Welding of torque bodies to torque frames, utilizing 3G and 4G positions.
Machinist Mate
United States Navy
05.2001 - 05.2005
Conducted thorough inspections and repairs on submarines and ship systems to ensure optimal functionality.
Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Project Manager
Heckert Metal Works
Kansas City
Sales Manager
Permaquip
Education
Completion of A School For Machinist Mate - Mechanics
U.S. Navy A School
Great Lakes, IL
01-2002
High School Diploma -
Fremont Mills
Tabor, IA
01-1999
Skills
Structural fabrication
Carbon steel welding
Welding inspection
Quality inspection
Structural drafting
Heavy equipment operation
Equipment maintenance
Equipment sales
Project management
Timeline
Self Employed
N/A
01.2015 - Current
Sales Manager
Permaquip, UK
01.2012 - 2015
Sales Associate
Racine Railroad Products
10.2009 - 2011
Project Manager
Heckert Metal Works
08.2008 - 2009
Draftsman
Elliott Equipment Company
07.2007 - 2008
Quality Control Inspector
Elliott Equipment Company
07.2006 - 2007
Assembly Mechanic
Elliott Equipment Company
08.2005 - 2006
Machinist Mate
United States Navy
05.2001 - 05.2005
Project Manager
Heckert Metal Works
Sales Manager
Permaquip
Completion of A School For Machinist Mate - Mechanics