VIRGIL SMART

1317 Peninsula Trace. Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (770)598-3946 - Email: vs524e84@we

stpost.net
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as a Pipe Fitter/Welder/Fabricator.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFCATIONS:
Diverse background and experience in Construction Management, Fabrication, Weldi
ng, Pipe Fitting, Carpentry, Cost and Inventory Control, Operations Management,
Codes and Specifications. Highly committed with proven leadership and management
experience. Proven ability to work on diverse jobs such as railings, gates, and
security treatment using aluminum, steel, brass, copper, and wood. Adaptable to
both job specific problems and environmental challenges that are part of the jo
bs. With proven ability to work closely with architect or builder provide comple
tion of the job on time and within budget constraints. Prepared to design and cr
eate custom tools to specific jobs to enhance functionality and performance. Uti
lized Windows XP, 2000, Word, Internet and Email. Available to travel to Southea
stern U.S., ideally in the Birmingham, Al area.
CORPORATE TRAINING:
Inventory Systems, Safery & Awareness Skills, Equipment Materials & Parts Manage
ment, Administration, Financial Management, Budgets, Teambuilding, Quality Assur
ance, Project Management, and Forklift Driving. Utilized: Stand Up/Reach Cherry
Picker, Hanging Scaffolds, Pallet Jack, Scissor Lift, Clamp Truck. Machinery /Eq
uipment Skills: TIG Welding, MIG Welding, Fluxcore welding, soldering, brazing,
machine lathe, wood lathe, milling machine, mechanical layout, mechanical drawin
gs and blueprints.
CERTIFICATIONS: Certified for Pipefitting UA12W and OSHA 10 Certified 2009
Joined Local72(pipefitter local) 2007, Overhead/Vertical Fluxcore plate test
RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Project/ Construction Management:
Directed management and building personnel including Managers, contract help, an
d crews in a
labor- intensive environment. Contracted and built custom work on property value
d up to $600,000 in subdivisions communities and commercial sites. Bid jobs, pro
vided estimates, and assisted in the generation of financial and cost analysis r
eports. Delegated work assignments to appropriate individuals and consistently r
eassigning job duties as needed. Utilized problem solving skills for clients and
employee retention. Ensured staff presented a professional appearance and deliv
ered quality service. Monitored performance goals, cost controls, quality, build
ing codes on a consistent basis to increase overall results. Ability to visualiz
e innovations and. make adjustments to floor plans. Designed and crafted own too
ls and trained subcontractors on how to use them.
Pulled permits for City of Atlanta for restaurant projects. Participated in safe
ty training and awareness, quality assurance measures and productions meeting. U
sed time management to prioritize job completions, while supervising multiple lo
cations. Organized and maintained inventory and customer parts at the site. Secu
red inventory at site to reduce employee or outside theft by auditing inventory
daily. Coordinated walkthroughs with customers to ensure all punch out items wer
e completed and ready for inspection and closings. Constructed pools, fences and
new construction of office buildings from pre-designed drawings or my own custo
m designs based on clients specifications.
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Strong Operations Management:

Identified revenue goals and budget planning for construction/ specialty custom
projects and defined the resources needed and time constraints to achieve them.
Demonstrated strategic decision making with the vision to drive business by cont
rolling expenses, achieving monthly and annual revenue, and building a team with
impact.
Directed full operations, management, security, budgets, inventory, sales and ma
rketing and created expected sales projections. Recruited, interviewed, hired an
d new contractors.
Directed responsibilities of 10 employees and 20 subcontractors
Fabrication, Pipe Fitting and Welding skills:
Evaluated and resolved maintenance issues to customer satisfaction by troublesho
oting equipment. Identified problems, diagnosed causes and determined corrective
actions using hand tools, soldering and various test equipment.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics. Experienced in roll welding and posit
ion welding. Repaired and provided restoration of antique brass beds, metal furn
iture, racks and stonework for custom fireplaces, counter top, signage and floor
ing. Worked with steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, cast iron, and bronze.
Fabricated and installed a bronze spiral staircase for a large law firm in which
the work was featured in a national interior design magazine and local business
publication.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Fluor Maintenance, Atlanta, GA, Welder/Pip fitter 2009
McKinney's, Atlanta, GA, Welder /Pipe Fitter 2008
Aircond. Services, Smyrna, GA, Welder /Pipe Fitter 2009
Bachelor & Kimball, Lithonia, GA Welder /Pipe Fitter 2007 to Present
Smart Manufacturing, Inc. , Owner/Operator, Duluth, GA 1995-2006 Premier Brass,
Atlanta, GA, Welder 1993-1995
Intelligent Enclosures, Atlanta, GA, Welder! Fabricator/ Machinist 1993
Tech Expo, Atlanta, GA Independent Contractor, 1992
Leggett & Platt, Masterack Division, Atlanta, GA, Fabricator 1991-1992 Andree St
udios, Atlanta, GA, Foreman Fabricator 1990-1991
Kinnane Woodworking, Atlanta, GA, Contractor 1990
Textile Warehouse, Chamblee, GA, Contractor 1989-1990
Arrow Graphics, Chamblee, GA, Contractor 1988-1989
Masonry Arts, Bessemer, AL, Stone Cutter/Finisher 1988
Renaissance Bronze, Birmingham, AL, Owner/Operator 1979-1988