John Brown III
Merryville,LA
Summary
Dynamic Lumber Grader with Southern Forestry Products, skilled in defect analysis and quality control. Recognized for enhancing client satisfaction through exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities. Proven track record in evaluating log characteristics and ensuring compliance with grading standards, contributing to efficient operations and sustainable forestry practices.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Lumber Grader
Southern Forestry Products
09.2024 - Current
- Tended to conveyor chain to move up to 300 logs daily to and from scaling station.
- Identified logs of substandard or special grade to return to shippers to be regraded, recut or transferred for other processing.
- Evaluated up to characteristics to determine grades.
- Utilized measuring devices and conversion tables to measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions and marketable value.
- Inspected logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and curves.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
General Farm Hand
Local Farmer
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Cleared acres of land and prepared soil for planting by tilling, grading and adding organic matter.
- Cared for over 15 horses by cleaning and disinfecting pens and facilities.
- Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
- Trimmed and removed unwanted plant growth to improve health and yield of crops.
- Constructed and maintained farm buildings, fences and other structures to protect livestock.
Education
High School Diploma -
Merryville High School
Merryville, LA05.2024
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Sowella Technical College
Lake Charles, LASkills
- Grade marking
- Defect analysis
- Quality control procedures
- Heavy lifting
- Order fulfillment
- Yard organization
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Grading rules and standards
- Log inspection
- Sustainable forestry practices
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Lumber Grader
Southern Forestry Products
09.2024 - Current
General Farm Hand
Local Farmer
06.2024 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Merryville High School
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Sowella Technical College
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