Loads ships trains and planes. Utilizing and operating cranes, rough terrain forklifts and container handlers. This includes but not limited to lashing down and securing of vehicles and various cargo.

Stocked, stored and issued tools, parts and equipment used by vessel mechanics. Items include watercraft tools such as reamers, die sets, jigs, chucks, face plates and tool kits. On a daily basis, I perform necessary documentation, tagging, and binning along with minor maintenance such as cleaning of tools, parts, and equipment after turn-in. Determine if tools and equipment function properly and that all necessary tests, calibration and repairs are made based upon visual, operational, and dimensional checks along with reports from users. On a monthly basis perform inventories by physically counting items on hand and entering on inventory counting sheets; search bins for misplaced items or item recounts; and relocates stock based upon space available, turnover, convenience of handling and to consolidate like items

Served as a Seaman on board multiple U.S. Army watercraft. Served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Maintained focus and awareness while working in a sometimes stressful environment which included noise from alarms, machinery, time and pressure, in order to preserve mission success.Controlling entry and exit points while interacting with the public. Conducted cargo movements throughout the Persian Gulf while maintaining vessel, weapons, emergency equipment and training and leading soldiers. Skilled and responsible for the underway checks, ensuring vessel operational readiness, vessel restoration, and Primary Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on all navigational, docking, cargo handling, life saving, and firefighting equipment; assisted in the loading and unloading of cargo, ensuring all safety measures were met, and prevented damage to equipment. Assisted in all aspects of deck-hand work, such as docking and undocking the vessels, and dropping and weighing the vessel’s anchor. As I stood lookout and helm watches, identified other vessels and hazards and navigational aids. Sent and received messages with radios. Assisted in operating and maintaining lifeboats and vessels equipment. Properly trained in marlinespike seamanship, Worked with others securing all type of cargo using shipboard machinery such as capstans, winches, hoists, and davits. Painted metal, surfaces, and cleaned compartments and decks.

Assisted customers with their automotive parts needs. Utilizing a computerized catalogue system known as Znet. Helping diagnose customers cars using various diagnostic equipment. Changing batteries and wipers for customers.

Sold and stocked car parts for the dealership. Working with both retail and commercial accounts. Utilizing both computers and microfilm for lookup and parts cross reference.