Charles Barksdale
Sutherlin
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Welding and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Instructor
Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
04.2022 - Current
- Trained students on various welding tasks and used diverse instructional methods to increase their skills and knowledge.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Maintained laboratory equipment, tools and supplies to meet course needs.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
- Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
- Prepared materials for classes
Welder
ABB
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Complete GMAW & SMAW welds in different positions
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Welding Helper
Fluor
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Helped my assigned welder with his daily duties.
- Go get tools, consumables, and equipment when needed.
- Set up ladders and other access equipment.
- Cleared work sites of hazardous items.
- Unloaded and stored construction materials.
Education
Certification - Welding
Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
South Boston, VA06-2018
High School Diploma -
Halifax County High School
South Boston, VA12-2016
Skills
- SMAW Welding
- GMAW Welding
- GTAW Welding
- FCAW Welding
- Oxyfuel cutting
- Plasma Cutting
- Industry expertise
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Curriculum development
- Organize tools
- Progress reporting
- Professional development
- Professional demeanor
Timeline
Welding Instructor
Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
04.2022 - Current
Welder
ABB
04.2018 - 06.2021
Welding Helper
Fluor
05.2017 - 04.2018
Certification - Welding
Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
High School Diploma -
Halifax County High School
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