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Hanahan, South Carolina, United States

Independently performs all major repairs to material handling equipment to the customer’s satisfaction while in the field. Perform necessary service, preventative maintenance, repairs, replacements, installations, or re-building of components to restore material handling equipment to proper operation. Review the work schedule, check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Reported on quality issues, monitored and audited all operations, supervise and guided inspectors, trained and mentored employees, assured reliability, reported malfunctions, reviewed current standard operating procedures, reviewed maintenance records, kept record quality control reports, conducted on-site inspections, and reported non-compliance findings to internal and external stakeholders. Coordinated quality assurance effectiveness inspections across 34 work-centers.• Executed 1.5K inspections, identified 150 non-compliance items, developed/tracked corrective action plans, coordinated resolution with internal/external stakeholders, and ensured compliance with department of defense directives• Conducted 30 personnel technical evaluations, identified 10 training shortfalls, coordinated with external stakeholders, and facilitated training to 87 personnel• Utilized root cause analysis and investigate daily personnel safety incidents to assist in problem-solving through collaboration with multi-functional teams• Overhauled departments QA inspection standard operating procedures, reevaluated 3K inspections, identified production waste across 4 sections, created analytical reports and distributed to responsible parties. Reduced workload by 33% and saved 500 labor hours

Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

I registered and licensed vehicles, found ways to cut costs and maximize profits, decided whether to lease or buy vehicles, recruited drivers, developed strategies to control fuel usage, ensured strict servicing, and scheduled vehicle & equipment maintenance. Designed and delivered training and guidance to staff members for their technical knowledge and skill enhancement. Accessed the Defense Property Accountability System portal application that identified and tracked requisitions, maintenance orders, purchased orders, suppliers, invoices, and accounts payable• Managed vehicle and locomotive fleet worth $119M, led a team of 87 personnel across 7 cross-functional production centers that garnered a 95% Vehicle in Commission Rate• Established maintenance production goals for efficient fleet maintenance as well as operational excellence through the management of a $900K budget

Minot Afb, North Dakota, United States

Participated in the development, recommendation, and administration of policies, procedures, and processes that supported departmental operations, responded to requests and inquiries for services; scheduled, assigned, reviewed, and supervised the work of all employees in the operations facility; and participated in the design, review of engineering drawings, and new construction projects. Oversaw material procurement; tracked due-in and due-outs from vendors, validated quality of products. • Controlled 1.2K vehicles and equipment for a 1,236-fleet valued at $118M in line with requirements to improve efficiency, maintained safety, disposition, and evaluated regulatory compliance • Managed the timely completion of daily maintenance projects that for a team of 115 personnel across 10 cross-functional production centers that resulted in a 95% mission capable and readiness rating• Ensured suppliers met all vehicle and equipment supply regulation requirements. Prioritized and executed targeted spending for $2.3M annual budget • Certified 1.2K maintenance action items on $2.8M refueling fleet. Identified 5 deficiencies that thwarted a potential fuel spill and upheld OSHA and DOD environmental regulations

Minot Afb, North Dakota, United States

Reported on quality issues, assured reliability, reported malfunctions, reviewed current standard operating procedures, kept a record of quality control reports, conducted on-site inspections, and reported non-compliance findings to internal and external stakeholders. Guided validation of quality management systems, quality procedures, and policies to deliver effective products to customers. Coordinated quality assurance effectiveness inspections across 7 cross-functional work centers.• Executed 1.1K quality control inspections, identified 98 non-compliance items, developed/tracked corrective action plans, coordinated resolution with internal/external stakeholders, and ensured compliance with department of defense guidance• Conducted 17 environmental root cause analyses. Drafted, implemented, and tracked corrective action plans with stakeholders. Revitalized safety and environmental compliance for 387 personnel• Authored maintenance standard operating procedures. Increased in field repairs and support by 80% and cut the non-mission capable rate by 61%• Conducted 58 fuel tank quality assurance certification of integrity spread across 8.5K square miles. Recertified and met Secretary of Defenses refueling objectives

Various Locations

Performed necessary repairs to ensure serviceability standards are met or exceeded. Troubleshooted, repaired, adjusted, overhauled, or replaced assemblies related to electrical systems, fuel systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems on vehicles and equipment including generators and pumping systems utilizing appropriate test equipment, technical data, and interpreting schematics/engineering drawings. Utilized established safety regulations and maintained safe clean work environment.• Executed, scheduled, tracked, and calculated labor, and material costs for all repairs on 1,135 vehicles valued at $148M Maintained a 95% operational production rate • Prioritized the given workload and completed 120 delayed work orders that cut backlogged maintenance hours from 122 to 49 achieving a 56% decrease• Tasked with maintenance production process improvement. Conducted a process improvement project and streamlined maintenance procedures which increased shop efficiency by 20%• Completed 1.7K quality control inspections. Sustained nuclear certification specification for mission readiness and insured the division nuclear recertification

Associate Of Science - As, Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies

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Military And Strategic Leadership - Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy

Activities and Societies: Awarded Distinguished Graduate Award/Top 10% of ClassThe Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy.

Organizational Leadership - Non-Commissioned Officers Academy

Activities and Societies: Awarded Distinguished Graduate Award/Top 10% of ClassThe NCOA program is a substantial investment of resources.

Leadership - Airmen Leadership School

Activities and Societies: Awarded the “John L. Levitow Award” for best leadership in a class of 90 Airmen. The John Levitow Award is.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Administration And Management, General

Pursuing Degree

Mechanic Apprentice Course, 3.97

Activities and Societies: Awarded Distinguished Graduate Award/Top 10% of ClassI completed 400 training hours on vehicle maintenance.

Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies, 3.97

Activities and Societies: Awarded Distinguished Graduate Award/Top 10% of ClassI completed 272 Hours of training on Vehicle and Vehicular.