1. David Gaston
Hard worker, goal oriented, easy to get along with, determined, leader, self-
motivated
118 Balagna Court - Hanna City, IL 61536
dgaston@creo-fit.com - 3092654443
I am a certified journeyman's welder. I look to pursue a career in Welding.
Work Experience
Fitness Trainer
CreoFit - Hanna City, IL
2009 to Present
CREO-FIT, January 2009- Present. Own and operate a full functional fitness center. Duties include
assisting clients with their personal health goals, such as weight loss, training, body composition testing,
meal planning, and etc. I also incorporate fitness programming into companies. Client’s include Mossville
Elementary School, Powerton, and Knox County.
Director of Rehab and Trainer
AlignLIfe - Peoria, IL
June 2009 to February 2012
ALIGN LIFE OF NORTH PEORIA 2009-bruary 2012
Director of Rehab: Duties include Management and treatment of chiropractic patient’s rehabilitative
orders.
Welder
Philippi Hagenbuch - Peoria, IL
January 2007 to June 2009
PHILIPPI HAGENBUCH, 2007 – June 2009. Welder/Fitter/Build heavy equipment parts from print. I left
this position because I wanted to pursue an opportunity to work in the health and fitness field.
Welder
Kress - Brimfield, IL
January 2006 to January 2007
KRESS CORPORATION, 2006-2007, Welder/Fitter/Built parts from print. I left this position for a first
shift job.
Welder/Fabricator
Morton Metal Craft - Peoria, IL
December 2004 to January 2006
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2. MORTON METAL CRAFT 2004 - January 2006
Welder/Fitter/Built parts from print. I left this position to further education as a diesel mechanic.
Stocker, CNC Operator, Sand Pit Worker
Caterpillar - Peoria, IL
June 2000 to December 2004
CATERPILLAR Morton/Mossville/Mapleton, 2000-2004
Socker, pulled and stocked parts, Certified CNC Operator. I went through a lay off and got moved to
Mapleton as a foundry worker. I left this position because shoveling sand in a foundry was not something
I was interested in.
Education
Certified Automotive Diesel Mechanic Course Complete in Diesel Mechanic
UTI - Glendale Heights, IL
2004 to 2005
Certified Journeyman’s Welder, Course Complete in Welder
Midwest School of Welding - Lincoln, IL
1998 to 1998
High School Diploma
Manual High School - Peoria, IL
1992
Certified in Haz Mat, Confined Space, CPR
Certified Through Previous Employers - Illinois
Skills
Welder: Mig, Tig, Stick. CNC Operator. Fork Lift Driver.
Additional Information
I am a hardworking goal oriented individual. I have safe work practices and have never been injured
on the job.
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