Ian Jackson
Colorado Springs
Summary
Seasoned senior leader with broad background in strategic planning, team development and process improvement. Notable strengths lie in effectively managing cross-functional teams, identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective solutions to enhance operational performance. Demonstrated success in driving growth initiatives across diverse industries while improving organizational culture.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Pro Ranch Welding
Parker, CO
01.2026 - Current
- Heavy duty fabrication
- Exact measurements cuts repeatedly
- Welding experience with stick and mig wilding in many environments
- Self motivated to complete any project leading to extensive solo work
- Kept a clean and organized shop to maintain effective work flow
Team Lead
PDM Steel Service Centers
Colorado Springs, Colorado
06.2025 - Current
- Pleased customer material orders
- Loaded semis with proper weight distribution
- Extensive over head crane training
- Lifting over 100lbs of steel
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Effectively bundled materials together well maintaining and clean and organized work environment.
Rail Car Mechanic
High Country Railcar
Wellington, Colorado
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Worked side by side with Rawhide power plant
- Assisted in running locomotives in the dumping process.
- Maintained a very neat and organized work environment.
- Out of town trips to make specific repairs and maintenance on rail cars
- Efficient in air brake testing on WABCO and IT technologies systems.
- Worked with the team to effectively set out cars and switch cars out weekly
Senior Leader
Road And Rail
Fort Collins, CO
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked in correspondence with the terminal manager.
- Maintained the rail yard. Roadway maintenance, dumpster control, organized parts, managed inventory
- Lead the team to achieve billable hours daily well maintaining safety regulations.
- Worked with customers on contract repairs.
- 24/7 availability
- Became more than efficient and certified in 70/18 welding. 3g
- Extensive fabrication repairs. Making new custom parts to replacing entire side sheets.
- Heavy equipment operation. Forklift, skid steer, telehandler
- Kept the office clean and clear to ensure a smooth operation.
- Managed inventory systems on excel and various railroad websites.
- Became efficient with billing cars and inputting them into the database
- Ran the whole site when the terminal manager would be absent
Lead Fence Installer
High Point Fence
Fort Collins, CO
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Assessed job sites to determine materials and labor needed for fence installation projects.
- Measured, cut, and installed various types of fencing materials such as metal, wood, vinyl, and chain link.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding the installation process including measuring, cutting, and nailing.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following safety protocols while operating power tools.
- Followed safety guidelines for using tools, equipment and heavy machinery to avoid accidents and injury.
- Removed materials and tools and cleaned up job site after project completion.
- Communicated with customers regularly to provide updates on job progress or answer questions.
Fence Installer
American Fence Line
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Measured and cut materials to specified dimensions using hand tools.
- Installed fence posts, panels, and gates according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Applied sealant and other protective treatments to finished fences.
- Leveled ground surfaces for installation of fencing structures.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations regarding placement of fences on property lines.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Pine Creek High School
Colorado Springs, CO05.2022
Skills
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Tidiness
- Strategic leadership
- Operations management
- Equipment repair
- Project management
- Customer service
- Team building
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Strategic visioning
- Quality control
- Power/Hand tools many varieties
- Ability to work in any environment
Timeline
Welder
Pro Ranch Welding
01.2026 - Current
Team Lead
PDM Steel Service Centers
06.2025 - Current
Rail Car Mechanic
High Country Railcar
03.2023 - 06.2025
Senior Leader
Road And Rail
10.2022 - 03.2023
Lead Fence Installer
High Point Fence
08.2022 - 10.2022
Fence Installer
American Fence Line
04.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Pine Creek High School