Donald Clapper

3800 North El Mirage Road, Avondale, AZ 85323

Cell (785) 462-5872 Email: dcc63e98@westpost.net

OBJECTIVE
I am a highly motivated individual with a proven ability to learn quickly and I
further possess the ability to meet heavy work assignments and deadlines under s
trict time constraints. I am able to work independently or as a team member. My
ambition is to utilize my skills, knowledge, abilities and education to allow me
to advance in any organization.

EDUCATION
Presently Attending: Universal Technical Institute (UTI) - Avondale, Arizona
Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Automotive / Diesel Technology with
Ford Accelerated Credential Training. Projected Graduated May 4th, 2012. Traini
ng included 2,520 hours in the following subjects:
* Automotive Engines & Repair * Electronic Fundamentals * Diesel Engines
* Power & Performance IA * Electronic Technology * Diesel Fuel Systems
* Power & Performance IB * Electronic Diagnostic * Diesel Engine Accessories
* Power & Performance II * Professional Applications * Truck Preventative Mainte
nance
* Fuel & Ignition Systems * Advanced Diagnostic Systems * Ford Systems 1
* Drivability and Emissions * Automotive Undercar * Ford Systems 2
* Automotive Power Trains * Professional Service Writing * Ford Systems 3
* Brakes * Truck Brakes and Chassis * Ford Systems 4
* Climate Control * Truck Power Trains * Ford Systems 5
* Automatic Transmissions
Success Track Emphasis - 24 hours UTI Specific Training Program that teaches stu
dents Life Skills, Professionalism, Dealership Simulation, Team Building, Commun
ication and Life Long Learning.
Colby Community College Adult Education
GED 2010

SKILLS & TRAINING

Welding: MIG, ARC, Oxy
Operated Forklift, skidsteer and payloader
Computer Literate
Irrigation: all areas of pivot installation removal
Maintenance: custodial, mowing, painting, minor plumbing and building upkeep

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
12/08 - 08/10 Central Stated Irrigation, Colby, KS
Assembly Technician Laborer
* Preventative Maintenance, repairs and services on trucks and trailers
* LOF, brakes and front end repairs and services
* Installed and repaired underground sprinklers
* Installed and removed pivots and wiring

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY - continued
08/08 - 10/08 Butch's Body Shop, Colby, KS
Collision Repair Technician
* Wet/dry sanding and sandblasting truck frames and trailers
* Collision repairs
08/07 - 05/08 Red River Commodities, Colby, KS
Mill Operator
* Operated forklift
* Repaired pipes, buckets, leg bearing and belts
* Cleaned mill, screens and shakers
08/06 - 08/07 Northern Sun ADM, Goodland KS
Operator
* Loaded and unloaded rail cars
* Operated skidsteer, payloader and locomotive
* Moved inventory in storage area
* Operated silo, prep mill and boiler room

REFERENCES
Jim Emanizer - 4 years Owner - Central Stated Irrigation 785-462-4139
Aaron Janousek - 7 years Rough Necker 785-443-5159
Nance Munderloh - 1 year Instructors - GED 785-462-6007