Ken Gionet

• Adapted guiding style to suit varying client abilities, resulting in enjoyable experiences regardless of skill level or prior knowledge.
• Educated clients on local fish species, habitats, and techniques for successful catches, leading to an enriching experience.
• Increased repeat clientele by maintaining strong relationships and ensuring memorable guided fishing trips.
• Promoted sustainable fishing practices by educating clients on catch-and-release methods and proper fish handling techniques.
• Efficiently navigated waterways using GPS technology to efficiently transport clients to optimal fishing locations within allotted timeframes.
• Ensured safety of clients during outings by regularly monitoring weather conditions, water currents, and potential hazards.
• Maintained clean and well-organized boats to provide a safe, comfortable environment for clients during trips.
• Maximized client success rate with expert guidance on proper casting techniques and lure selection.
• Collaborated with fellow guides to share information on best fishing locations and strategies for various seasons.
• Streamlined trip preparation process by organizing gear, bait, and necessary permits ahead of each excursion.
• Consistently received positive feedback from clients for excellent communication skills and thorough knowledge of the region''s fisheries.
• Enhanced client satisfaction by providing tailored fishing experiences based on individual preferences and skill levels.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills by attentively addressing client concerns before, during, and after guided excursions.
• Shared stories of past successes and failures with humor while guiding clients through their own fishing experiences, fostering a relaxed atmosphere.
• Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
• Guided groups of up to Number people on scheduled tours.
• Demonstrated superior professionalism while interacting with customers and vendors.

Building steel docks

Fitting and welding steel I-beam

Seasonal ice work

Drilling steel piles

Welding pile extensions

Installing and welding angle iron x bracing

• Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
• Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
• Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
• Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
• Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
• Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.

• Slip Form Work
• Building Grain Terminals
• Structural Steel
• Rigging
• Ironworks
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• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
• Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
• Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
• Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
• Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
• Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
• Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
• Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
• Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
• Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.

• Welder
• Construction of Pre-Engineered buildings and Structural Steel where needed in various locations

• Super B Grain trailers for Doepker Industries
• Building farm equipment for Morris Industries
• 0.35-0.45-0.60 Metal Core Mig Welding
• Fitting metal into Jigs and Welding

• Welding Galvanized Steel Rafters for Canvas Structures
• All Position Galvanized C.W.B. Tickets
• Mig Wire Welding 0.45

• Contract work in Nunavut at Alnico-Eagle Goldmine
• Service Welding
• Welder/Fabricator
• Various other jobs