Mason Grate
Kunkletown
Summary
Resourceful professional with expertise in industrial manufacturing, automotive sales, and construction. Skilled in machine operation, blueprint interpretation, and quality control. Founded and expanded a custom jewelry business, managing projects from design to production and building strong client relationships. Committed to delivering high-quality results across diverse endeavors.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Sales Manager
1100 ICE Jewelry
07.2025 - 07.2026
- Averaged $2,500+ per custom order with projects exceeding $10,000.
- Increased Instagram following through targeted engagement strategies to over 5,000 followers, generating over 300,000 organic video views through strategic marketing.
- Built referral-based customer network by delivering exceptional service and maintaining clear communication.
- Facilitated customer consultations, pricing, CAD revisions, production quality control, and final delivery to enhance overall client satisfaction.
- Coordinated manufacturing schedules to ensure quality standards and deadlines were consistently met.
Machine Operator
Martin Sprocket & Gear
Danielsville
12.2024 - 09.2025
- Set up and operated industrial lathes, ensuring precision in manufacturing steel components.
- Read engineering blueprints and maintained tight machining tolerances.
- Conducted quality inspections with precision measuring equipment to maintain product standards.
- Completed priority and rush orders while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and implement process enhancements.
Sales Representative / Mechanic
GSN Autos
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Sold over 50 vehicles by utilizing consultative sales techniques and exceptional customer service.
- Negotiated sales agreements to secure customer satisfaction and enhance client experience.
- Cultivated customer relationships that drove repeat business and generated referrals.
- Diagnosed, repaired, and inspected vehicles prior to sale to ensure quality standards.
- Managed vehicle reconditioning processes to uphold quality standards and optimize inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palmerton Area High School
Palmerton, PA06-2024
Skills
- Sales Strategy
- Client Engagement
- Contract Negotiation
- Market Expansion
- Project coordination
- Content Creation
- Production Scheduling
- Deadline management
- Quality assurance
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Blueprint interpretation
- Machine operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Manufacturing Coordination
- Equipment Maintenance
- Hand & Power Tools
- Material Handling
- OSHA safety
- Office software
- Process Improvement
Professional Strengths - Core Expertise
Industrial Machine Operation & Setup, Blueprint & Technical Drawing Interpretation, Precision Measuring Instruments, Quality Assurance & Inspection, Process Improvement, Preventive Maintenance, Production Scheduling, Rush Order & Deadline Management, Industrial Safety & OSHA Awareness, Automotive Diagnostics & Repair, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Equipment Maintenance, Hand & Power Tools, CAD Design Coordination, Manufacturing Coordination, Material Handling, High-Ticket Sales, Customer Relationship Management, Business Development, Negotiation & Closing, Marketing Strategy, Brand Growth, Social Media Marketing, Project Management, Microsoft Office (Excel & Word)
Timeline
Founder & Sales Manager
1100 ICE Jewelry
07.2025 - 07.2026
Machine Operator
Martin Sprocket & Gear
12.2024 - 09.2025
Sales Representative / Mechanic
GSN Autos
03.2022 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Palmerton Area High School