Mark Gengler
 2591 SW 24th Avenue, Owatonna, MN  ■  507. 451.4128   ■  mdgengler@hotmail.com  

BACKGROUND

Continuous employment in diverse work settings.  Experience in project management and quality assurance.  Proven ability to work in a variety of settings; lead roles, independently and as a team member.  Special knowledge in industrial coatings, metal fabrication, mechanical and electrical maintenance.   Strong work ethic and dedication that proves stability for a team.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Metal Services, Blooming Prairie, MN 							       2000 - Present
Metal Fabrication/Welder
•	Supervise daily operations and work stream of metal repair projects.
•	Perform MIG, TIG and arc welding.
•	Operate torches, sheers, saws and rollers. 

Abhe & Svoboda Inc., Prior Lake, MN						       1998-2000/1975-1987
Project Manager
•	Oversaw multi-million dollar bridge, tank and dam coating projects with state and federal agencies.
•	Promoted through the ranks; first as a sand-blaster, shift foreman to project superintendant, quality control, and finally a project manager.
•	Lead a team of up to 30 employees.
•	Planned jobs in remote international locations.

Gengler Signs, Park Rapids, MN						                    	             1987-1998
Owner-Operator
•	Established a custom sign business that quickly grew to capture the majority market share of area before selling the “turn-key” operation eleven years later.
•	Built exceptional report with local businesses and individuals by providing superior service.
•	Utilized cutting-edge sign equipment and programs to produce a wide variety of signage and graphics.
•	Increased revenue year over year.

St. Joseph’s Area Hospital, Park Rapids, MN						           1991-1996
Maintenance Technician
•	Maintained, serviced, and repaired medical equipment; preformed general building maintenance.
•	Repaired and monitored computerized telephone, fire-alarm, and nurse call systems.
•	Tested, repaired, and installed electrical equipment; conducted annual electrical survey.

HIGHLIGHTS/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Certification, Level 3 coating inspector (NACE)
License, MN 2C boiler 
License, Class A – CDL drivers permit with tankers endorsement
Apprentice Electrician

EDUCATION

Certificate of Completion, Riverland Community College, Blue Print Reading, Machine Tool Theory and Metallurgy
Bachelor of Science, Minnesota State University – Mankato, Business Administration/Finance