Resume

Kevin Lane
508 Washington Ave. N.W., Russellville, AL.  35653
256-398-8642 (Residence)
256-324-7986 (Mobile)
www.kevlane.net
2kevlane@gmail.com

I am talented, focused, experienced, and believe hard work builds character and success for all parties involved.  Excel at maintaining and improving exceptional safety standards. Believe in success through strict adherence to superior standards and quality. I also continue to better myself through instruction, education, self studies, and from others that have much to pass on.

SKILLS:

I have experience in Welding (TIG, MIG, and Stick in carbon and stainless with certifications), Rigging (high and low), Metal Fabrication, Foreman and Management Training with extensive experience, Safety Management and Enforcement (training and practical experience), OSHA Training and Knowledge, Trained in Pneumatic and Electrical Technology, Blueprint (field welding and other), Organizational Skills, Creative Thinking, Metal Cutting using Acetylene Torch, Arc Gouging, and Plasma Cutter, Fork Lifts, Scissor Lifts, JLG's, Metal & Wood Saws, Carpentry, Painting, Conceptual Design, Concrete Cutting and Removal, Equipment Maintenance, Grinding, Staging, Tubing, Gasket Making, Confined Spaced Trained, and Asbestos Training.

I am Computer Literate in Macintosh (9-X+), Windows (7-8+), Unix, and Linux (Ubuntu & Mint) operating systems, and hardware.  I am fluent in Microsoft Office (Suite), Open Office, Photoshop, Freehand, Streamline, Flash, Fireworks, and much more.  I also have skills in Computer Training, Consulting, Customer Service, Problem Solving, and much more.

Fabricator/Welder
Fab Masters
Metal Fabrication - Builders & Contractors
Russellville, AL.
June 2011 – February 2013

Fabmasters built burners for fossil fuel plants, elevating platforms for the unloading of semi trailer cargo, and various other projects.  I was hired as welder but a good deal of my time was spent cutting, fitting, rigging, grinding, as well as welding (MIG, and Stick).  Fab Masters was having a hard time generating the necessary amount of contracts to stay in business.

Supervisor: “Doc”

Fabricator/Welder
Lakota Homes (Parent company:  Franklin Homes)
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
Russellville, AL.
June 2007 – January 2011

Lakota Homes was a new plant/project for Franklin homes of Russellville, AL.  The owner (Jerry James) decided to open Lakota Homes and wanted to use the most advanced ideas and equipment possible.  However, most ideas and systems were constructed by starting at the most basic point then brain storming, identifying needs, and creating a system or process that would be most efficient and productive for the operator, plant, and or section.    

The building was not designed to take such wieght so that is when they contracted me.  My first objective was to reinforce the structural integrity of the plant.  Once completed I moved on to building/fabricating an air lifted assembly line that took the modular home from start to finish through the air on tracks by lifting agents, electric trolley systems, and other traveling systems throughout the plant.  I also created the equipment and processes necessary in the individual sections such as wall tables with pneumatic and electrical engines, floor tables with pneumatic and electrical engines, catwalks, stairs, docking stations, water and gas lines (piping), insulation systems, rolling systems, machinery, tools, shelving, safety barriers, frame/weld shop, , lighting, and much more.  Communicated with owner, Jerry James, regarding project and process through meetings at Franklin Homes, Lakota Homes, and by phone.  I was extremely proud of the responsibility and trust shown to me (after earning it) by Jerry James and everyone involved with the Lakota effort.

SKILLS:

Skills included conceptual design, creative thinking, organizational skills, welding (TIG, MIG, & Stick), fabrication, cutting/acetylene torch, rigging, painting, fork lifts, scissor lifts, JLG’s, metal & wood saws, carpentry, electrical work, concrete cutting and removal, also maintaining equipment such as forklifts, JLG’s, hydraulics, tools, installing gas and water lines, and more. 

Contact Person:  Jerry James, Owner
Project Coordinator:  Greg Dill

Boilermaker – Journeyman Welder/Mechanic
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
Active:  August 1994

As member of The Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, and Forgers I was trained with many skills that apply to many construction applications but specialized in boiler technology, construction, and repair.  Built, altered, and repaired fossil (coal and natural gas) and nuclear power plants.  I primarily woorked for Tennessee Valley Authority but also Alabama Power, Georgia Power, and many other power systems across the country).

In 1994 I was accepted into the Boilermakers National Apprenticeship Program.  Finished 7th out of 636. Attended school in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and at the Boilermakers National Apprenticeship College in Kansas City, KS (accredited).  Worked 7000 hours as apprentice.  After completing the apprenticeship I became a craftsman/journeyman and spent many years in the field.

SKILLS:

My skills include blue print, fabrication, design, welding (TIG, MIG, Stick), safety, grinding, cutting metal (torch and other), gouging, rigging, tubing, mathematics (math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry), pneumatic and electrical tools, staging, heavy metals, gasket making, confined space training and safety, asbestos training, management and foreman training, and much more. I also learned valuable information and training from the experienced journeymen I worked with on the job.

Consultant/Manager
Graphix Laser Systems
Computerized In-House Art Departments for the Imprinted Sportswear Industry
Florence, AL.
August 1990 – May 1994

At Graphix Laser Systems we consulted with business owners regarding computerized in-house art departments (Macintosh and PC computer graphic systems).  We worked with the imprinted sportswear industry, which included, screen printers, offset printers, embroidery digitizers, freelance artists, and signage industries.  I hired as a consultant but was promoted to consulting manager soon after my first year.  My clients included Nike, Jansport, Chalkline Sports, and many other well known companies as well as regular “mom and pop” shops.

My duties included evaluating the customers needs,  proposing the correct system and equipment needed, then incorporating the system into the business.  I did this with as little confusion, trouble, and “down time” as possible through training of the artist(s) as well as the owners.  I personally overseen all customer and technical support 24/7.

I hired, fired, trained and managed up to 15 consultants at a time.  I started with a territory of 3 states and ended with 15 states.  I traveled, set up, displayed, and consulted at industry trade shows all over the United States.  I worked closely with, and reported to, the owner and national coordinator through meetings, productivity reports, personnel evaluations, and financial reports weekly, monthly, and quarterly.

Owner/Manager
Dockside Cafe
St. Joseph, MI.
Sept. 1987 – April 1990

I opened a small restaurant in the business district of St. Joseph, Michigan near the beach.  I successfully ran it for 3 years and then sold the business to a attorney from Chicago for a significant profit.

My duties included managing, advertising and marketing the business.  Ordering, organizing, and planning food preparation.  Giving customer service, meeting with food and restaurant reps, and handling the restaurants finances.  I did everything from cook, wash dishes, to clean bathrooms.  Being young when opening the restaurant has given me an unusual perspective in my life in understanding how important it is to have employee’s who are self motivated, trust worthy, and understand that we are all in this to succeed.

EDUCATION:

National Boilermakers Apprenticeship Program
Kansas City, Kansas (Accredited).

- College course work completed.
- In order to complete the Apprenticeship I was required to complete 8,000 hours of on the job training as well as college level classroom studies and training at the school in Muscle Shoals and the school in Kansas City, KS. When we were working we had “on the job” training modules to complete in order to access the level of our skills, weekly correspondence lessons (sent to Kansas City), and full apprenticeship reports of performance, safety, and conduct filled out by the current foreman and Superintendent every month.
- Graduated the program 7th out of 1,636 students.

West Ottawa High School
Holland, MI.

- Graduated in 1987 with full diploma

- General Studies with an emphasis on business.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Welding Certifications:

I have held certifications in MIG (carbon), TIG (carbon/stainless/high pressure), and Stick (carbon/stainless/high pressure) from 1994 – 2014.

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