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K-Mart Corporation, Houston, Texas (1982) Summer College Job
Svortine Good Sales Person using cash register for opening/closing on daily basis, inventory receiving, storage room
stocking/inventory control, product merchandising on sales floor, ammunition and firearm sales, jig set up on drill press
for customer bowling balls orders, operating pallet liftjack. Responsible for top single day Sporting Goods sales
volume record. (At the time)
Pizza Restaurant Business. Houston, San Marcos, San Antonio, Texas (1982-88)
Cavri and Primo's Pizza worked in all aspects of family owned business, pizza making/food preparation,
vendors/suppliers, employee schedules, promotions, delivery and in store dining. Heavily involved in the store design
layout. build out (hands on), equipment bidding/selection, and initial set up.
Eauivment/Machinerv used: Hobart 60-quart mixer, commercial deli meat slicer, large "Bakers Pride" gas ovens,
commercial deep ftyer and pressurized cooker, electric grill, and electronic cash registers.
Texas State University. San Marco, Texas (1985)
We/dine Technolof!V: course in "Stick" SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), oxygen-acetylene gas welding, cutting,
fabrication set-up, pre-heating, and destructive weld testing.
Assistant Instructors Aid for both the beginning and advance sailing college PE classes. Assisted course instructor in
classroom lectures, testing, and hand on instruction on Canyon Lake. Responsible for all maintenance and repair of
entire sailboat fleet stored at Canyon Lake Marina.
New Homebuilders (1987-2004)
Employed by various NationallRegionai homebuilders such as Pulte, Centex, Brighton, and D.R. Horton.
Sales Consultant working on site in a model home park directly with new home customers. Responsibilities include the
following: Greet and qualify visitors. Demonstrate modelslhomeslhome sites. Overcome sales objections, close for the
sale. Document the transaction. Track progress of loan, options and construction. Respond to customer requests for
information. Document any cancellations. Maintenance of all lot files/sales files. Monitor models and sales office for
appropriate disclosures, supplies, repairs, etc. Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve
potential buyers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company. Worked directly with builder's construction,
purchasing, marketing, accounting, design, and warranty departments. Worked with outside mortgage and title
companies, real estate brokers, service vendors, suppliers, numerous contractors (house cleaning, lawn care, sign
placement), interior designers, architects, and structural engineers. Attended several 2-day product knowledge seminars
hosted by national and local manufactures/suppliers ofHV AC equipment. lumber/trusses, roofing, flooring, plumbing,
electrical cabinets, countertops. and all other products supplied in the construction process. Attended several 1,2 and 3
week long fast paced sales training "Boot Camps". Attending blue print reading seminars by both new homebuilders
and local builders association.
New Home BuildiDl!Proiects. Magnolia Texas
GeneralContractorformypersonalhomebuiltin2004purchasinghomesite,obtainingall constructionand
permanent financing. Responsible for all building process aspects of floor plan conception/design, survey/site
preparation, septic design/approval, lumber and material take- off estimates, and all other ordering, scheduling, and
products/materials procurement decisions in the building process. Home featured a 3 car detached garage with a 600sq.
ft. full apartment above, all finish out on this apartment was completed "hands on" by myself hanging all interior doors,
doing all finish trim carpentry, settinglhanging cabinets, shower backer board and tile work, kitchen
countertopsllaminate, flooring, and AC compressor set. Set up Ga"ett Builders, LLC in 2005 (TRCC registered) for
future home building projects. Also worked hands on for the construction of a family home in Michigan that involved a
basement dig along with many other home renovation/improvement projects over the years. Worked as a "Carpenters
Helper" in the summer of 1983 for a small contractor in San Antonio Texas (Breland Construction) who had several
historic homes under renovation in Alamo Heights and one ranch home in Borne Texas.
Oak Street Boatworks. Clear Lake Texas (]995-Present)
*United States Coat GuardlU.S. Merchant Marine Officer. Master Cavtain's license # 1117177
Small restoration business buying, restoring and selling after completion vintage autos, boats, motorcycles and
woodworking machinery (Registered Texas Tax 10#)
Eauivment/Machinerv used: table saws, surface planer, jointers, shaper/router tables, band saw, drill presses, wood and
metal lathe, air compressors/spray equipment. sandblasting equipment (pressure, siphon, cabinet), Lincoln MIG welder,
Harris and Victor gas rigs, hydraulic jacks, shoring stands, rolling cradles, trailers, lifts, hoists. Used various electric/air
hand held power tools assorted hand tools.
Sailboat Projects: ]961 Rhodes ]9, ]967 O'Day Yngling, 1978 O'Day Widgeon 12, 1965 Rhodes Tempest. 1961
Rhodes Chesapeake 23 (large project), 1982 Lido 14, 1981 Sea Sprite 23,1950 Bulls Eye.
Power Boats: 1968 16' Starcraft Jupiter, 1967Duo 14, 1965 15' Starcraft Jet. 1982 15' Boston Whaler.
Motorcvcles: 1969 Honda Z50 Mini Trail, 1971 Honda CT70H Trail 70, 1972 Honda CT70 Trail 70, 1973 Suzuki
TC90J Blazer, 1973 Honda SL70.
Automobiles: 1969 Buick Riveria. 1967Mercury Cougar, 1965 Ford Falcon, 1965 Chevy Corvair, 1962Chevy II Nova.
1976 Ford Granada Coupe, 1980 Pontiac Gran Prix, 1962 Chevy Corvette, 1984Mercedes 300TD, 1979 Triumph
Spitfire, 1966Mustang GT Convertible.
Vintage Woodworking Machine Restorations: 1937 Delta Mode1768 band saw, 1949 Craftsman "AA" 109 metal lathe,
1950 Craftsman Model 80 bench saw, 1950 Craftsman 100 drill press, 1950 Craftsman disklbelt sander, 1952 Delta-
Homecraft scroll saw, 1967 Rockwell-Delta scroll saw, 1953 Craftsman spindle shaper, 1953 Craftsmanjointer, 1954
Delta-Homecraft drill press, 1957Delta table saw, 1954Delta-Homecraft table saw/jointer combo machine, 1951
Craftsman scroll saw, 1941 Dunlop-Atlas wood lathe, 1954 Delta-Homecraft bench grinder, 1955Dunlop belt sander.
Above machine restorations can be viewed on Old Woodworking Machines at: www.owwm.com
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Skills & Training for C.Garrett
- 1. Skills and Trainine: for Curtis Garrett Barnum Jr. Hil!b & Groves Hil!b Scbools. Birmingham, MI (1973-79) Woodworkinf!Equipment: trained on large stationary "Delta" table saws, band saws, scroll saws, surface planers, jointers, wood lathes, drill presses, sanders and assorted hand held power and hand tools. Metalworkinf! Eauioment: trained on South Bend 12" swing geared metal lathes, end & horizontal mills, large "Pexto" sheet metal box brake and foot shears, slip roll former and die benders, oxygen-atcetlene torch set up and use for brazing-welding, foundry sand casting set up and pouring in aluminum and brass. Power Technolof!!:course covering small engine repair and rebuilding, use of valve grinding machinery, use of precision measuring with micrometers, veneer calipers, and telescope gages. Electricitv Fundamentals: course covering all the basic concepts of electric current flow, amperage, volts, ohms, AC and DC power, and the use of test equipment to measure current flow and resistance. Drafiinf!:2 years of traditional drafting classes drawing patterns, plans, objects, layouts and designs. Beaumont Standard Gas Station. Southfield, MI (1976-77) High School Job Equioment/Machinerv used: Ford F-series wrecker truck, hydraulic lift hoists I garage bays, gas pump readings and maintenance, tire changinglbalancing machines, diagnostic tune-up equipment (battery-alternator testers, timing lights, vacuum gages, tach-dwell meters), impact drivers, various hand and pneumatic air tools, cash register. Full service gas attendant and part time mechanic in service bays. Roval Oak Auto Parts. Royal Oak, MI (1977-79) High School Job Eauioment/Machinerv used: delivery trucks, Amoco brake lathes, 100-ton hydraulic press, glass bead blasting cabinet, impact drivers, and various electric power and hand tools in shop services area. Delivered part orders to local repair shops, did all inventory receiving, check-in, control recording and shelf stocking. Worked tront counter sales assisting customers looking up parts in catalogs, generating sales tickets and ringing up purchases on cash register. Gallo Construction. Southfield, MI (1979) Seasonal Work Eauioment/Machinerv used: operated a CASE 580C with tront bucket and rear box blade for finish grades, operated both a 450 and 550 CASE bull dozers with 6-way blade for rough grades, operated a F-Series dual wheel dump truck with PTO hauling construction debris to local landfills. Mercbandise Mart. Farmington Hills, MI (1980) College Job Sales-Stock Person working for a local hardware/home improvement store receiving and unloading inventory using pallet jacks, trash compactor, pricing stock and stocking of various department shelves (hardware, tools, automotive, paint, lawn/garden, electrical, plumbing, house ware, etc.), providing customer advise and assistance in locating items. Oakland Community Collel!e. Auburn Hills, MI (1980) Automotive Courses EnfrineMechanical Svstems: course covering automotive engine mechanical systems diagnosis and repairs, and rebuildingfoverhauling various engine systems. Used machine shop and computerized test equipment. Advanced Auto Bodv Reoair Process: course covering panel replacement using resistance spot welding, patch panels, brazing, plastic and fiberglass filler, lead tinning and paddling, pressurized sandblasting and safety, high build primer/surfacers, lacquer, enamel, clear coat, and catalyzed urethane paints, commercial paint booth preparation and safety equipment (OSHA), spray techniques and equipment, forced drying. Used various air/electric power tools, various hand tools including hammers, dollies, and slapping spoons. Central Micbil!an University. Mt. Pleasant, MI (1981) Automotive Course Automotive Ownershio and Maintenance: course on all vehicle systems, repair, and preventive maintenance techniques. Used various equipment in a formal shop setting including lifting hoists,jacks, tire changing machine, air and hand tools, computerized diagnostic testing equipment. Moon Vallev Outdoor Furniture. Waterford, MI (1981-82) Summer College Job Eauioment/Machinerv used: large CASE gas powered forklift truck, a small Clark propane powered forklift truck moving production part racks around to next assembly process location. All!rin Lawn Service. West Bloomfield, MI (1982-83) Summer College Job Eauioment/Machinerv used: Bunton commercial walk behind 36"and 48" lawn mowers, gas powered weed trimmers, gas sidewalk edger, gas leaf blower packs, gas chain saws, and large tree limb debris shredder. TappElectric. Houston, Texas (1981) Summer College Job (2 Month Contract) Eauioment/Machinerv used: "Electrician's HeiDer"using various hand and power tools, electrical testing meters and conduit pipe bending equipment. Contract job was a new Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theater in Pasadena, TX in a new strip shopping center. Project involved all wiring runs per electrical prints with a I million volt input coming into new tenants space. Page1
- 2. -.-- K-Mart Corporation, Houston, Texas (1982) Summer College Job Svortine Good Sales Person using cash register for opening/closing on daily basis, inventory receiving, storage room stocking/inventory control, product merchandising on sales floor, ammunition and firearm sales, jig set up on drill press for customer bowling balls orders, operating pallet liftjack. Responsible for top single day Sporting Goods sales volume record. (At the time) Pizza Restaurant Business. Houston, San Marcos, San Antonio, Texas (1982-88) Cavri and Primo's Pizza worked in all aspects of family owned business, pizza making/food preparation, vendors/suppliers, employee schedules, promotions, delivery and in store dining. Heavily involved in the store design layout. build out (hands on), equipment bidding/selection, and initial set up. Eauivment/Machinerv used: Hobart 60-quart mixer, commercial deli meat slicer, large "Bakers Pride" gas ovens, commercial deep ftyer and pressurized cooker, electric grill, and electronic cash registers. Texas State University. San Marco, Texas (1985) We/dine Technolof!V: course in "Stick" SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), oxygen-acetylene gas welding, cutting, fabrication set-up, pre-heating, and destructive weld testing. Assistant Instructors Aid for both the beginning and advance sailing college PE classes. Assisted course instructor in classroom lectures, testing, and hand on instruction on Canyon Lake. Responsible for all maintenance and repair of entire sailboat fleet stored at Canyon Lake Marina. New Homebuilders (1987-2004) Employed by various NationallRegionai homebuilders such as Pulte, Centex, Brighton, and D.R. Horton. Sales Consultant working on site in a model home park directly with new home customers. Responsibilities include the following: Greet and qualify visitors. Demonstrate modelslhomeslhome sites. Overcome sales objections, close for the sale. Document the transaction. Track progress of loan, options and construction. Respond to customer requests for information. Document any cancellations. Maintenance of all lot files/sales files. Monitor models and sales office for appropriate disclosures, supplies, repairs, etc. Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve potential buyers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company. Worked directly with builder's construction, purchasing, marketing, accounting, design, and warranty departments. Worked with outside mortgage and title companies, real estate brokers, service vendors, suppliers, numerous contractors (house cleaning, lawn care, sign placement), interior designers, architects, and structural engineers. Attended several 2-day product knowledge seminars hosted by national and local manufactures/suppliers ofHV AC equipment. lumber/trusses, roofing, flooring, plumbing, electrical cabinets, countertops. and all other products supplied in the construction process. Attended several 1,2 and 3 week long fast paced sales training "Boot Camps". Attending blue print reading seminars by both new homebuilders and local builders association. New Home BuildiDl!Proiects. Magnolia Texas GeneralContractorformypersonalhomebuiltin2004purchasinghomesite,obtainingall constructionand permanent financing. Responsible for all building process aspects of floor plan conception/design, survey/site preparation, septic design/approval, lumber and material take- off estimates, and all other ordering, scheduling, and products/materials procurement decisions in the building process. Home featured a 3 car detached garage with a 600sq. ft. full apartment above, all finish out on this apartment was completed "hands on" by myself hanging all interior doors, doing all finish trim carpentry, settinglhanging cabinets, shower backer board and tile work, kitchen countertopsllaminate, flooring, and AC compressor set. Set up Ga"ett Builders, LLC in 2005 (TRCC registered) for future home building projects. Also worked hands on for the construction of a family home in Michigan that involved a basement dig along with many other home renovation/improvement projects over the years. Worked as a "Carpenters Helper" in the summer of 1983 for a small contractor in San Antonio Texas (Breland Construction) who had several historic homes under renovation in Alamo Heights and one ranch home in Borne Texas. Oak Street Boatworks. Clear Lake Texas (]995-Present) *United States Coat GuardlU.S. Merchant Marine Officer. Master Cavtain's license # 1117177 Small restoration business buying, restoring and selling after completion vintage autos, boats, motorcycles and woodworking machinery (Registered Texas Tax 10#) Eauivment/Machinerv used: table saws, surface planer, jointers, shaper/router tables, band saw, drill presses, wood and metal lathe, air compressors/spray equipment. sandblasting equipment (pressure, siphon, cabinet), Lincoln MIG welder, Harris and Victor gas rigs, hydraulic jacks, shoring stands, rolling cradles, trailers, lifts, hoists. Used various electric/air hand held power tools assorted hand tools. Sailboat Projects: ]961 Rhodes ]9, ]967 O'Day Yngling, 1978 O'Day Widgeon 12, 1965 Rhodes Tempest. 1961 Rhodes Chesapeake 23 (large project), 1982 Lido 14, 1981 Sea Sprite 23,1950 Bulls Eye. Power Boats: 1968 16' Starcraft Jupiter, 1967Duo 14, 1965 15' Starcraft Jet. 1982 15' Boston Whaler. Motorcvcles: 1969 Honda Z50 Mini Trail, 1971 Honda CT70H Trail 70, 1972 Honda CT70 Trail 70, 1973 Suzuki TC90J Blazer, 1973 Honda SL70. Automobiles: 1969 Buick Riveria. 1967Mercury Cougar, 1965 Ford Falcon, 1965 Chevy Corvair, 1962Chevy II Nova. 1976 Ford Granada Coupe, 1980 Pontiac Gran Prix, 1962 Chevy Corvette, 1984Mercedes 300TD, 1979 Triumph Spitfire, 1966Mustang GT Convertible. Vintage Woodworking Machine Restorations: 1937 Delta Mode1768 band saw, 1949 Craftsman "AA" 109 metal lathe, 1950 Craftsman Model 80 bench saw, 1950 Craftsman 100 drill press, 1950 Craftsman disklbelt sander, 1952 Delta- Homecraft scroll saw, 1967 Rockwell-Delta scroll saw, 1953 Craftsman spindle shaper, 1953 Craftsmanjointer, 1954 Delta-Homecraft drill press, 1957Delta table saw, 1954Delta-Homecraft table saw/jointer combo machine, 1951 Craftsman scroll saw, 1941 Dunlop-Atlas wood lathe, 1954 Delta-Homecraft bench grinder, 1955Dunlop belt sander. Above machine restorations can be viewed on Old Woodworking Machines at: www.owwm.com Page2