Thomas Lee Willis
PO Box 454
Old Fort, NC 28762
828.273.4643
tlw@tlwillis.xyz
Certificates: Google Data Analytics Professional (August 2023)
Skills:
Current Projects: Debian Homelab running behind Zerotrust VPN, docker container services maintained using Ansible.
Computer Applications/Services: Rstudio, VSCode, Git, Docker, Ansible, Excel, Tableau, PostgreSQL,
Computer Languages: R, SQL,Python, Bash
Computer Platforms: Linux , OpenBSD, Windows
Work Experience:
WildWays Natural Equine Care
Old Fort,NC
Owner , June 2014 to present
Responsible for all aspects of a sole proprietorship service business working with horses, including barefoot hoof care and rehabilitation as well as consulting and cooperative work with client’s veterinarians. Managed and developed resources for online marketing, accounting, and scheduling and IT infrastructure.
SGL Carbon Group
Morganton, NC
Specialty Machinist, March 2014 to September 2018
Operating multiple Heavy industry Machining tools including BECO Horizontal Lathes, 54 and 46” Bullard Vertical Turret Lathes, Laidlaw and Do-All Vertical Hydraulic Feed Band-saws. Operation of multiple overhead cranes and hoists ranging from 4 to 10 Tons. Operation of 5k and 10k fork trucks for material handling. While at SGL Carbon I participated in several Lean Manufacturing Kaizen events to improve the function and productivity of machining processes I was responsible for. Personally and in team situations I was able to successfully increase output of work processes, improve ergonomic efficiency for employees, and increase safety, ensuring quality of output while reducing down time of equipment.
Heavy Industry Factory Worker, March 2010 to February 2011
Technician/Equipment Operator/Overhead Crane Operator
Tractor Supply Company
Black Mountain, NC
Team Lead, April 2013 to March 2014
Retail sales, coaching team members, restocking and resetting Merchandise. Open and closing cash register functions. As a Team Lead it was also my responsibility to act as an ambassador for the company in the local community and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Willis Home Services
Owner, 2000 to 2003, 2007 to 2013
As a self-employed Custom Remodeling Contractor my greatest duty was to instill confidence in my abilities to my customers. I did this by producing top quality work, quickly being able to develop cost-effective solutions to unforeseen situations and maintaining a safe work environment. Showing an uncompromising regard for the property of my customers. Services I offered were Rough and Finish Carpentry, Concrete, Plumbing, Electrical, Drywall, Painting, Ceramic Tile, Roofing.
Progressive Contracting Company, Asheville, NC
Site-Superintendent, 2003 to 2007
Organized and scheduled subcontractors. Oversaw all aspects of multiple municipal historic museum-quality restoration projects. Served as lead carpenter. Developed meetings between trades, architects, engineers, customers, and general contractors. Reported daily status of projects and produced scheduling reports to project managers. Maintained an efficient job site focused on OSHA standards of safety and high quality work.
EPIC Cycles, Black Mountain, NC
Owner 1998 to 2000
Conducted all aspects of operating a retail bicycle business. Developed a Point of Sale and accounting system for the business as well as organizing customer contacts for marketing purposes.
Various Retail Bicycle Shops 1991 to 1998
Discovery Wilderness Program
Montreat-Anderson College
Program Instructor/Facilitator Summer 1989
Having completed a 21-day wilderness experiential education program, similar to “Outward Bound” I worked as an intern instructor for week-long courses for youth and adults in back-country travel, rock climbing, whitewater canoeing and rafting. This work required and fostered in me an ability to solve problems due to the varied nature of working in the outdoors with limited resources. Safety was of manifold importance to maintain the peaceful enjoyment of my students.
Education
Montreat-Anderson College, Montreat, NC May 1991
2 ½ years of Liberal Arts study towards a Business Degree 90+ credit hours
High School
Duncan U, Fletcher High School, Jacksonville Beach, FL May 1988
Languages
English: Native language
Spanish: Intermediate Listener, Novice Speaker
Activities and Interests
Former Scoutmaster, Amateur radio operator (KI4JBB), Natural Horsemanship, Mountain Biking, Carpentry, Cycling, Hiking, open-source computing community development, and Information Security.
References-
James Linton, General Contractor/Missionary
Phone 828-777-9637
Mike Cloy Retired US Army; Landis Presbyterian Church Elder
Phone 803-673-4645
Paula Bruder Owner Seven Oaks Arabian Stables, Swannonoa, NC
Phone 828-691-8353