Dennis Long Email & Phone Number

Cedar Rapids, IA, US

Des Moines, Iowa Area

• Leader/Construction Vehicle Mechanic (part-time), 12/2002 to present
• Supervised, directed, evaluated, and coached 120 personnel who performed corrective & preventative maintenance on light & heavy construction equipment, including both gas and diesel engines
• Performed HR functions: mentoring, coaching, equal opportunity issues, compiling reports, scheduling, & formal evaluations using MS Word; utilized Excel & web-based programs/databases to track performance metrics.
• Oversaw a training program for over 10,000 military personnel, including 20 civilian and military trainers providing education on convoy safety, weapons safety & cultural sensitivity; coordinated facilities maintenance
• Demonstrated initiative, creative thinking & the ability to be flexible & adaptable, due to the volatile nature of overseas military operations; wrote reports & briefs utilizing Word & PowerPoint; regularly presented.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

Analyzed, audited, and troubleshot RF gas and electric meters for Alliant Energy across the state of Iowa while collecting large amounts of data and reported my findings along with suggestions on how to remedy any issues. Initiated new process and procedure changes along with implementing and training those changes to personnel. Took the initiative to.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

• Designed and project managed over 100 new & legacy telecommunication distribution projects including underground plant, new facilities, highway relocation, and emergency damage claims in an effective manner
• Managed $15K to $250K construction budgets for company employees as well as a myriad of subcontractors; worked in accordance with telecommunications standards, codes, requirements, and guidelines
• Developed several Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on PowerPoint for integrating basic engineering functions and common day-to-day tasks that streamlined new-hire orientations and minimized duplication of effort
• Utilized AutoCAD, Fireworks accounting, Bidmaster, & Network Design System (NDS) software; compiled reports using Word & Excel; trained, mentored & coached new hires

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

• Quality Engineering Intern (contract), 05/2015 to 08/2015
• Led multiple quality improvements through observing, modifying, and documenting deficiencies; for instance, investigated root cause of damaged finishes on final product: provided 5 recommendations, reducing waste by 30%
• Using Basic Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action techniques, redesigned window & door handling carts that reduced breakage, and inventory-tracking & handling times by 25%; used PowerPoint to pitch findings

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

Installed, programmed, modified, and resolved technical abnormalities with low voltage electrical systems such as Pro Sound, TV, RF, CCTV, CATV, Fire Alarm, Security, Nurse Call, Data, and Fiber optics. I Communicated with customers and end users to develop the desired final product.