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Johnny Swinney

Johnny Swinney

Unemployed

Amarillo, TX USA

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Johnny's work combines: Food, Technology, and Accomplishing Goals

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Day In The Life

Cook

Previously have welded/assembled refrigeration units. Landscaping, mowing, has played out well in the past.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • GED

    Windham School District

  • Certification

    Welding Technology/Welder

    ATI combination welding

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Cook:

Certification: Welding Technology/Welder

Life & Career Milestones

I've taken a lot of twists and turns

  • 1.

    Went to prison.

  • 2.

    Took GED. And continued education after.

  • 3.

    Graduated from welding school.

  • 4.

    Learned different trades as well. Marketing/landscape/precious metal.

  • 5.

    Moved from Dallas back home to Amarillo.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Teachers:

    You may not be able to weld carbon pipe. But stainless, copper, cutting would be up your alley.

  • How I responded:

    I have welded copper/stainless and assembled refrigeration units for a great company. Gained great knowledge from expierenced welders.