MELANIE HOWARD
3002 Neese Commerce Road
Commerce, GA 30530
melaniehoward99[at]yahoo.com
Tel: 706-248-3187 Alt:706-335-1975
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OBJECTIVE
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Looking to increase my background in the assembly and installation of all types of piping in commercial ,industrial,and marine construction.
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MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Published writer in poetry,along with over 150 songs.Currently working on a novel that has a promising future. Enjoy working in a man's world,and being able to do it, an accomplishment in itself.
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WORK HISTORY
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6/2008 - 1/2009
Tampa Bay & Atlantic Marine Tampa Bay & Jacksonville, FL
Pipefitter
In repair and new construction. Cut out spools for targeting repair and in new construction was responsible for calculating measurements for galvanized waste systems. Prepared pipe for welder.
9/2007 - 3/2008
Condustrial Ladson & Hampton, SC
Pipefitter
Cummings Diesel Plant. With a team of 5, installed and completed test cells and associated piping for "in home" testing for their diesel engines. Ran 2"-10" stainless steel piping, and screw pipe up to 3".
Hampton Hospital. Cullum job. Tied in water lines to trunk. Silver solder copper. Ran waste lines as well.
1/2007 - 9/2007
Patton Mechanical Arnoldsville, GA
Plumber/Pipefitter
Installed heat process piping ,HVAC up to 8" victolic pipe. Pumps and various piping in mechanical room. Brand new school. Responsible for expediting and getting pipe to various locations.
9/2005 - 3/2006
Condustrial/Environmental Air Systems Charleston, SC
Piping Division Warehouse Foreman
In charge of shipping and receiving for piping department. Managed all "in house" mechanical operations. Built and shipped what we could. Had a great team that I hand picked off the job site to ultimately increase production at the new MUSC hospital .
2005 - /2006
Patton Mecanical Pendegrass, GA
Plumber/ Pipefitter
New Toyota plant. In the air running pipe before the finished floor or any floor was there! Installed 1000' up to 4" copper and all run outs. Also boiler ,heat exchanger,and chiller. At Kubota Plant, installed high pressure air system from existing pressure line.3" screw pipe.
2004 - /2005
Cowart Industrial Millwrights Athens, GA
Millwright
Oliver Rubber tire Co. Did various repairs on machines. Complete overhauls or replacement. In specific charge of color coding all piping in and outside of plant.
2000 - /2003
Patton Mechanical Athens, GA
Plumber
Navy School. Re-routed water demands in dental building. My first experience,no leaks! Installed commercial kitchen, ran gas line to new day care ,and complete demo and replacement of 100 tubs, and lavatories in dorms.
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EDUCATION
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1984
Diploma GPA: 3.5 - Cedar Shoals High, Athens, GA
During this time , I acquired College credit for 1st year in completing English 101 and Advanced U.S. History.
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SKILLS
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Skilled in troubleshooting and promptly taking corrective action and interpreting blueprints/bills of material. Adhere to safety policies, procedures,and codes. Have complete HVAC water piping hook-ups,can MiG weld and stick tack.Silver solder 1/2"-4" copper. Run all types of water lines, from domestic to chilled, high pressure steam. Can operate all power tools,threading and victolic machines,fork,genie and scissor lifts, JLG's and lull.
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ACTIVITIES
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Avid horseman. Often teach less fortunate and physically impaired children how to ride. Do volunteer work for Habitat For Humanity. Help plan church events.
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KEYWORD SUMMARY
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Take pride in my work . Dependable, well organized and efficient. If something goes through it ,and it's round, I've laid it. Have appreciated positions of authority. People-person.
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