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Richmond, Virginia, United States

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States

packages, loads, secures, unloads, and transports a wide variety of new and used heavy equipment parts to multiple branch locations as well as customer direct deliveries. Uses a variety of transportation equipment to include forklifts from 3k to 10k capacity, straight box trucks, straight flatbed trucks and tandem axle tractor trailers with 53' dry van trailers.

Sterling, Virginia, United States

Delivers world class Heavy Equipment and customer service to clients in the construction industry.

Wahiawa, Hi

Managed all aspects of the safety program including the development and execution of health and site-specific safety plans in the workplace according to the needs of the project and designated regulation and enforcing policies that established mindfulness of health and safety in the workforce.· Inspected employee actions, daily operations, facilities, and equipment to evaluate practices and procedures, establishing assessment of risk and compliance to regulation, policies, and law.· Conducted necessary meetings, training, quarterly safety councils, and presentations on health, safety, and accident prevention to improve employee awareness of hazards and reduce the number of onsite accidents.· Investigated accidents and incidents to discover causes, establish solutions and recommend corrective actions to improve the work environment and implement new prevention measures.· Maintained records and database for employees training, testing, checking, site orientations, and safety training programs; implemented a seamless record-keeping management system through online digital software in support of 1200 personnel.· Gathered statistical data for hazard analysis to identify appropriate safety measures for future incident prevention.

Wahiawa, Hi

Responsible for the combat readiness, training, discipline, morale, welfare, safety, and operational oversight of 32 maintenance and operations personnel in an RQ-7B Shadow Unmanned Aircraft System Platoon. Mandated tactics, techniques, and procedures that focused on the shaping and sustainment of the staff and mission. Set standards and was the principal enforcer of policies, regulations, and directives. Accountable for applying lessons learned, defining roles and responsibilities, project planning and tracking, performing risk management, best practices, and communicating effectively with senior leadership. Coordinated with upper management daily on management techniques, improving initiatives, and manpower resources concerning organizational realignment to maximize operational efficiency and exceed expectations of overall company performance.· Assessed organizational climate and root out causes of discord and morale decline; advised leadership on corrective actions to increase employee satisfaction and overall job performance.· Aligned schedule development, resource scenarios, and operation complexities to improve execution capabilities and enable comparison between assigned tasks and scheduled metrics.

Sierra Vista, Az

Directed all activities involved with the analysis, design, development, and evaluation of system emplacement and operations products for the training for military personnel on the RQ-7B Shadow Unmanned Aircraft System. Administered tools necessary for students to develop adaptability, critical reasoning, creative thinking, and decision-making skills when performing maintenance functions.· Promoted accountability, safety, quality, and organizational policies leading to zero safety mishaps and increased professional growth and development of personnel· Created or updated training modules on new equipment to increase employee readiness upon completion of training; trained and certified 800 personnel on equipment setup and operation.· Set and monitored training standards, examined instruction, executed of hands-on experiences and processed tests to ensure the quality of all finished products.· Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students; utilized learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.· Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.

Fort Stewart, Ga

Responsible for the combat readiness, training, discipline, morale, welfare, safety, and operational oversight of 22 personnel within a MQ-1C Grey Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System Company. Mandated tactics, techniques, and procedures that focused on the shaping and sustainment of the staff and mission. Set standards and was the principal enforcer of policies, regulations, and directives. Accountable for applying lessons learned, defining roles and responsibilities, project planning and tracking, performing risk management, best practices, and communicating effectively with senior leadership.· Coordinated with upper management daily on management techniques, improving initiatives, and manpower resources concerning organizational realignment to maximize operational efficiency and exceed expectations of overall company performance.· Assessed organizational climate and root out causes of discord and morale decline; advised leadership on corrective actions to increase employee satisfaction and overall job performance.· Aligned schedule development, resource scenarios, and operation complexities to improve execution capabilities and enable comparison between assigned tasks and scheduled metrics.

Fort Stewart, Ga

Managed team of 3 quality control personnel responsible for performing in-progress and final inspections on articles under assembly, repair, modification, and alteration on 6 MQ-1C Grey Eagle Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Ensured all maintenance performed was following FAA regulations, and repair manuals.· Investigated accidents and equipment failures, examined aircraft, air traffic controls, navigational aids, and communications equipment, and suggest repairs when necessary.· Recommended adjustments to failed parts and inspected and approved overhauled parts for return to service.· Examined maintenance records and flight logs to determine if service and maintenance checks and overhauls were performed at prescribed intervals.· Monitored production processes to gain understanding of problematic steps and rectify issues and recommend changes or additions to maintenance procedures; reviewed and updated company manuals.· Understands and adheres to the concepts and techniques of the quality process in order to assure a quality operation.

Hohenfels, Bavaria, Germany

Managed a team of 8 military personnel and coordinated with a team of 4 Field Service Representatives to maintain 3 MQ-5B Hunter Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Examined maintenance records and flight logs to determine if service and maintenance checks and overhauls were performed at prescribed intervals.Investigated accidents and equipment failures, examined aircraft, air traffic controls, navigational aids, and communications equipment, and suggest repairs when necessary.Ensured all maintenance performed was following electronic repair manuals and regulatory guidance.

Killeen, Tx

Managed unscheduled/scheduled maintenance, testing, and servicing maintenance for a fleet of 7 MQ-5B Hunter Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Responsible for the coordination of maintenance actions by a team of 10 military maintainers and 12 civilian field service representatives. Planned and scheduled system down time to minimize or eliminate mission interruption. Reported overall operational rate to upper management.

Killeen, Tx

Responsible for Scheduled, Un-scheduled, operational checks, and servicing on the MQ-5B Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System. Performed Removal and Replacement (R&R) of Avionics components. Performed R&R of mission systems components. Performed R&R of engines. Performed minor carbon fiber composite repairs. Conducted follow on operational checks of avionics systems and engines to verify repairs and corrective actions. Documented all maintenance actions and inspections using both hard copy and electronic maintenance records and automated systems.

Wahiawa, Hi

Responsible for Scheduled/Un-scheduled maintenance, operational checks, and servicing on the OH-58D(R) Kiowa Helicopter (Bell 206A). Performed Removal and Replacement (R&R) of Avionics components. Performed R&R of weapons systems components. Performed Repairs and replacement of electrical wires, connectors, and peripheral components. Conducted follow on operational checks of avionics systems to verify repairs and corrective actions. Documented all maintenance actions and inspections using both hard copy and electronic maintenance records and automated systems. Performed weapon system loading and unloading.