Nondestructive Testing Technician - Certified Level II Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Ultrasonic Thickness, Positive Material Identification (PMI) and Assistant Radiographer

1. Richard L. Tousignant
70 Tribute Ave, Hudson, WI 54016 |612.702.7989 | richtousi@gmail.com
CARER OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a permanent full time Nondestructive Testing Position within a reputable company with opportunities to
advance in; Visual, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic, Radiographic Testing.
Certified Level II in Liquid Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Ultrasonic Thickness Testing,
Positive Material Identification and Assistant Radiographer.
Nondestructive Testing Education:
American Institute for Nondestructive Testing - Baxter, MN. NDT Technician Program, Completed January
2016. Two months of online training, as well as, Twenty-four day of hands on training in the NDT methods listed
below.
• Introduction to NDT
• Introduction to Discontinuities
• Liquid Penetrant (Level I & II)
• Magnetic Particle Testing (Level I &II)
• Ultrasonic Testing (Lever I & II)
• Radiographic Testing (Level I & II)
• Advanced Visual Testing (Level I & II
• Radiation Safety (40 Hours)
• Codes and Specifications
• NDT Report and Form Documentation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Team Industrial Services Inc. – St. Paul, MN 3/2016 – Present
Team Industrial Services provides clients with leak valve repair, field machining, technical bolting, field heat-treating,
and nondestructive testing evaluation.
Certified Level II Nondestructive Testing Technician in Liquid Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing,
Ultrasonic Thickness Testing, and Assistant Radiographer.
• Perform nondestructive evaluation of welds in piping, spools, tanks, valves, and vessels.
• Work with API’s and CWI’s to perform and evaluate clients equipment utilizing proper NDE approved methods
and procedures.
• Assist Certified Level II Technicians in Radiography, Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant and Visual
Inspection to customer’s specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Currently hold and have completed training/background checks of the following: 10 Hour OSHA Hazard
Recognition Training, Iowa Department of Health Industrial Radiographer Training Card, Transportation
Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card), and valid United States Passport.
Demo Unlimited – St. Paul, MN 4/2015 – 3/2016
Demo Unlimited is a leading selective demolition company in the Upper Midwest.
General Carpentry
As a general carpenter I am responsible for the controlled demolition of office buildings, cement work, residential
homes, and private businesses. Assisting general contractors in large, intermediate and small remodeling projects.
Continental Merchandisers, Inc. - St. Paul, MN 4/2012 – 4/2015
CMI is a manufacturing representative company for over 50 manufacturers worldwide. As independent sales
representatvies for both international and national manufacturers, CMI helps place manufactuerers products with
national retailers such as; Target, Supervalu, CVS, Meijer, Sports Authority, Dick’s, and Kohls.
Sales and Marketing Executive
As a manufacturing representative I was responsible for prospecting national retailers, maintaining current business,
recruiting new manufacturers and networking with current retail buyers to build relationships and grow sales.
• Achieved $2 million in new sales growth in fiscal year 2013.
• Successfully prospected and managed 21 national retailers across the United States.

2. • Recruited new manufacturers through attending multiple trade shows nationally and networking with current
vendors to help find new products to represent.
• Developed presentations and strategies with manufacturers to present to buyers at national retail accounts.
• Participated in retailer bids for imported goods to secure new business through direct import and OEM
strategies to reduce cost for retailers and manufacturers alike.
US Foods - Plymouth, MN 7/2011 – 4/2012
US Foods is one of America’s leading foodservice distributers to restaurants, healthcare, hospitality, and educational
institutions.
Marketing Associate
Responsible for daily prospecting and cold calling, placing orders for current accounts, developing account
penetration strategies, collection of accounts receivable, and sampling customers weekly on new products.
• Managed a $2 million dollar territory in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
• Returned route to profitability through prospecting 20 accounts weekly and focusing on targeting 10 existing
accounts to grow sales monthly.
• Presented new products and equipment to current customers and prospects daily to increase sales by 20 percent.
• Consulted with restaurateurs to help their independent restaurants become more profitable through correct product and inventory control.
• Networked with current customer base to produce new prospects with the highest potential.
Roma Foods - Rice, MN. 7/2009 – 7/2011
Roma Foods is a national foodservice distributer focusing on Italian, Mexican, and ethnic cuisine.
Area Manager
Responsible for managing current territory throughout the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin, prospecting daily,
developing relationships with current customer base, collecting accounts receivable weekly, and presenting new
products to current customers and prospects weekly.
• Grew overall profitability of $2.5 million territory by over $500 thousand for fiscal year 2010.
• Managed over 50 independent restaurants throughout the twin cites and western Wisconsin.
• Presented and Conducted demonstrations of new and unique products to customers and prospects daily on
scheduled calls.
• Prospect weekly with at least twenty new accounts to achieve twenty percent sales growth and acquire new
business.
• Roll Off Promotions winner Spring 2010, Fall 2010 and Spring 2011.
Indianhead Foodservice – Eau Claire, WI 9/2008 – 7/2009
Indianhead Foodservice is a regional wholesale foodservice distributer focusing on educational institutions and
independent restaurants.
District Sales Representative
Responsible for developing and prospecting a new territory in western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota.
• Weekly prospecting with 20-30 new customers weekly.
• Developed current relationships with a customer base through new item presentations and utilizing weekly
promotions.
• Covered other territories when sales territories were vacant and in need of development.
• Obtained new contracts with customers by offering menu engineering and consulting on their current
inventory.
EDUCATION:
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Sales Associate Training 2005, Advanced Marketing Associate Training 2006, SYSCO
Marketing Consultant Training 2007, DEX Media
Marketing Associate Training 2011, Advanced Marketing Associate Training 2012, US Foods

3. TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.