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Overland Park, Kansas, Us

I am responsible for preventative and reactive maintenance, equipment installation, and inspections at the giant Bushnell Distribution Center.* Installed and repaired conveyor belts including tracking and splicing.* Installed and wired 480v AC motors * Maintained and replaced gearboxes* Performed troubleshooting and repairs on AC electric circuits (208v 3p, 120v 1p, 480 3p, 277 1p) wiring, contactors, connectors, plugs, switches, fixtures.* Performed preventative and reactive maintenance on the following conveyor systemsHytrol Model TR Flat Belt Conveyor, Model ProSort SC1, Powered Belt and InclineIndustrial Kinetics Carton Aligner (Descrambler)Buschman Carton Diverter* Performed preventative and reactive maintenance on the following photoeyes and cameras: Hytrol EZ Logic, Cognex, Allen-Bradley, Eaton Cutler-Hammer, SICK.* Inspected, repaired, and installed pallet racks.* Performed preventative maintenance and repair on ARPAC Scale Wrappers* Weber 4300 Print and Apply with Zebra ZE500 Print Engine (barcode printer)* Safely operated power equipment: Skyjack scizzorlift SJ111, Crown Forklift LP (propane) * Tennant T20 Rider Scrubber: periodic oil change and filter replacement.* Responsible for organization and inventory for a 5S Maintenance Shop* Facility maintenance: dock ramps, dock doors, emergency exits, security cameras.

I was responsible for repairs, upgrades, and preventative maintenance at the Legacy Technologies manufacturing facility. * Maintained industrial furnaces: installed programmable controllers, replaced heating elements, fixed conveyor belt systems, rebuilt gear boxes, replaced electric motors, replumbed gas and coolant lines.* Performed troubleshooting and repairs on AC electric circuits (120v, 277v single phase, 208v, 480v three phase) contactors, connectors, wiring, plugs, switches, fixtures.* Replaced regulators on flammable/hazardous gas lines (hydrogen and disassociated ammonia).* Wired DC electrical circuits with PID controllers, relays, and heating elements.* Rebuilt pneumatic air valves, ran new compressed air lines, installed in-line oilers.* Performed troubleshooting and repairs on hermeticity machines (helium leak detectors) including replacing valves, circuit boards, o-rings, and filaments.* Refurbished and rebuilt an industrial atmospheric furnace.* Ladders, ladders, ladders.* Other duties: HVAC maintenance, roof repair, plumbing, light fixture replacement, repairing electric hand tools, soldering, etc.My duties also include:* Management, training, and scheduling of Maintenance Helpers* Purchasing of cost-effective and mission appropriate equipment, supplies, and tools* Scheduling of Preventative Maintenance checks* Consultation with industry professionals* Authoring and updating Operational and Emergency Procedures

Roeland Park, Kansas, Us

Thousands of people have viewed and purchased my online tutorials. My website shows people how to build and improve home flight simulators.Search Engine Optimization: built company website and integrated SEO solutionsSocial Media Marketing: grew fan base over 20% on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Google+Instruction: Produced and published 18 instructional videos ranging in length from 20 to 120 minutes.Writing: Authored 18 instruction manuals, including assembly procedures, product drawings and measurements.Customer support: Provided direct customer support via phone and e-mail.Business administration: Performed ongoing analysis of the market and competitors. Invoiced via PayPal and tracked sales in Intuit Quickbooks.Intellectual property: Registered copyrights with the US Library of Congress.

Responsible for inspecting confidential government records with high accuracy. This work helped to secure the borders of the United States.* Security Clearance: maintained a MRPT security clearance with the Department of Homeland Security* Records Management: processed electronic and physical files. Harvested data to alert investigators of possible fraud and terrorism.* Proprietary government software: TECS: Treasury Enforcement Communications System, NFTS: National File Tracking System, ELIS: Electronic Immigration System, FIPS: FOIA Information Processing System.* Office software: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft OneNote.* Training: USCIS Computer Security Awareness Certification, DHS Electronic Records Management Certification.* Schedule: second shift.

Our team performed leading edge research into alternative power systems.Assembly: prototype hydrogen/methanol electricity generators including the cooling system, fuel system, electrical system and vent system.Metal Fabrication: modified components or fabricated components for use in prototypes and production units.Communication: defined requirements with company engineers and contractors, coordinated with outside vendors.Material handling: flammable gases, hazardous liquid, high amperage electricity.Safety Precautions: safety glasses, face shields, forklift usage, power tools, particulate hazards, high decibel sound levels, temperature extremes.Design and construction: designed and built workshop fixtures and jigs.

I helped people enjoy the magic of aviation with beautiful scenic flights over the Kansas City's Country Club Plaza. Safety: Exceeded all FAA safety requirements and medical certification. Exceeded all weather safety requirements. Completed all reporting requirements with the FAA.Currency: Exceeded all requirements for recent flight experience, flight reviews, night currency.Security: Completed TSA security training and required reports.Communication: Briefed customers on what to expect, answered customer questions.Scheduling: Scheduled aircraft with the Fixed Base Operator, rescheduled when necessary due to weather.Payments: Built online website scheduling and payment system for customers.Fun: Made it a fun holiday event! Awarded completion certificates, posted pictures on my website, awarded commemorative pins.

This was a great company. I was the Contract Administrator and "other duties as assigned"* Prepared bid proposals for Federal and State government RFP's and RFQ's, and assisted in negotiating and winning several profitable multi-year contracts* Negotiated contract modifications as the needs of our customers changed* Monitored adherence to the contracted Statement of Work* Performed as the headquarters point of contact and provided support for our Government customers* Processed required reports for multiple Federal, State and local Government agencies* Referenced the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Service Contract Act (SCA) as needed* Accomplished goals using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Outlook) as needed* Purchased supplies and OTR trucking services for a large scale multi-year, multi-location shipping contract* Created multi-year, cascading, price spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel to determine our rates.* Developed a records management system from scratch with MS Access.* Background checks held – DoD Secret Level Security Clearance and passed background checks with the IRS, SSA and FDIC.

Taught Private Pilot students to safely fly airplanes.Taught ground school classes.Conducted scenic flights for the general public.Customer relations and invoicing.Scheduled aircraft charters and dispatched rental aircraft.

Kansas City, Missouri, Us

Provided primary flight instruction to Private Pilot studentsTaught a 10 week Private Pilot ground school class Provided advanced flight instruction to Instrument and Commercial studentsConducted aerial photography flights for real estate developers

Postgraduate Certification, Plc Technician

Certified Federal Contracts Manager, Federal Contracting

Internet Marketing Certificate

Fasttrac Program For Entrepreneurs

Bs, Aeronautics / Professional Pilot