3710 WABASH AVE.

#221 • SAN DIEGO, CA 92104

PHONE 850-501-1711 • SDBRACE@LIVE.COM

SEELY D. BRACE

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a welder in a company that offers room for career advancement and growth

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
▪ 23 years of experience in the safe operation of forklifts and manual and power pallet jacks
▪ 18 years of experience in MIG, TIG, and some stick welding
▪ 10 years of experience in custom fabrication of various parts for trucks and race cars
▪ Successfully completed a 10 hour OSHA Safety class
▪ 2 years of experience in warehousing operations in the US Army
▪ Experienced in tool maintenance and in tool inventory control
▪ Possess a Certification in Diesel Mechanics from Central Texas College

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

09/07-10/09 A-1 Services Mesquite, TX

Tool Room Clerk
▪ Distributed and collected tools, maintained equipment and tools, performed inventory control,
repaired the owner’s race car, and operated a forklift
▪ Obtained and distributed materials needed to complete the job
▪ Maintained a clean and safe work environment throughout the shift

02/07-08/07 CM Truck Beds Madill, OK

Welder-Fitter
▪ Assisted in the building of custom truck beds by welding various joints on an assembly line
▪ Maintained tools and equipment and assured the work area was clean and safe

06/05-01/07 A-1 Services Mesquite, TX

Tool Room Clerk
▪ Distributed and collected tools, maintained equipment and tools, performed inventory control,
repaired the owner’s race car, and operated a forklift
▪ Obtained and distributed materials needed to complete the job and operated a forklift
▪ Maintained a clean and safe work environment throughout the shift

02/99-03/05 Smiley’s Racing Dallas, TX

Welder-Fitter
▪ Welded modified race car chassis, repaired aluminum bodies, built custom rear ends, suspensions,
and roll cages, and operated a forklift in the loading and unloading of 55 gallon drums of fuel
▪ Maintained a clean and safe work environment throughout the day
 01/96-11/98 Chrisman Manufacturing Long Beach,
MS
Welder-Fitter
▪ Laid out, positioned, aligned, and secured parts and assemblies prior to assembly using straight
edges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
▪ Fit and welded frames, roll cages, and accessories and tested forklift operation before shipping
▪ Assured that the shop was maintained in a clean and safe manner

EDUCATION

12/09-01/10 San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council San Diego, CA

Career and Apprenticeship Preparation Program
▪ Completed a 120 hour class on workplace competency training. Training included, but was not
limited to: Leadership skills, anger management, conflict resolution, construction mathematics,
resume preparation, and job search and interviewing skills. Also completed 32 hours of training
that included OSHA Safety, blue print reading, and in using a tape measure.

1980-1984 Axtell High School Axtell, TX

High School Diploma
▪ Obtained a Certificate of Completion for 80 hours of welding training through Texas State
Technical Institute