Michael Shane Neighbors

• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
• Provided expert welding and fabrication services to the community and its citizens, assisting with all home and business projects
• Negotiated contracts with businesses and homeowners to reach an end goal

• Inspected welds for quality assurance, adhering to safety standards.
• Mentored junior welders on proper techniques and safety protocols.
• Trained staff on new welding technologies and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
• Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
• Supported new team members, sharing knowledge and skills to improve overall team performance in metal fabrication.
• Collaborated with team members on complex projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality workmanship.
• Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.

***see previous listed skills at first listed Foreman position with same company.

• Mentored junior welders, providing guidance on best practices for welding processes and equipment operation.
• Trained staff on safety protocols and proper use of welding tools, fostering a culture of workplace safety.
• Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
• Kept work area clean and organized.
• Enhanced structural integrity by executing precise welding techniques on various materials.
• Completed complex welding assignments under tight deadlines without compromising safety or workmanship standards.
• Worked correctly with materials such as steel.

• Implemented best practices for sustainable landscaping techniques, enhancing environmental impact.
• Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
• Increased efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized work environment both on job sites and at the company yard.
• Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
• Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
• Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts, and yard goats.
• Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
• Trained and mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
• Collaborated with management to develop project plans and resource allocation strategies.
• Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
• Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
• Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.