Experience

North Carolina National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Squad Leader

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  Teach classes to soldiers on how to operate Heavy Wheeled Vehicles, Loading and Unloading procedures, Cargo transporting procedures, off road operating procedures including flood water navigation. Teach classes on operating weapons: M9, M4, M249, 240B, .50Cal to ensure my units readiness success and safety of all personnel. Operating heavy wheeled vehicles on and off road under extreme conditions with zero issues. Counsel soldiers on performance, discipline, financial issues, family issues, and anything affecting a soldiers well being. I look out for them and offer aid to what ever their needs may be. Work in a team oriented environment to accomplish tasks, goals, and missions. Coordinate with other supervisory staff members on organizing effective ways to accomplish our goals. Operate Heavy Wheeled Vehicles weighing at most around 109,000lbs empty. I deployed to Kuwait and received the chance to deploy into Iraq. While in Iraq, I worked attached to the 1INF Divisions command team. My job was to coordinate with soldiers, contractors, and Nato forces to load and/or deliver their cargo safely. I have had extensive drivers training, tactical movement drills, weapons training, medical first aid care, radio communication and advanced leadership classes. I have had training in Convoy Live Fire drills. I have had extensive hands on training with the M2(.50cal), M240, M249, M4, and M9. My jobs requires me to contact the customer and coordinate delivery times. I served my state by volunteering with two hurricane details serving directly under FEMA, NC Highway Patrol, DOT Personnel, and local municipal governments. While there we led missions to the coastal communities checking roadways for wash outs, observing for stranded citizens, delivering food and water, conducting rescue operations, additional security at local airports, and assisting with the cleanups. Show less



Shurtape

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Multicraft Maintenance Technician

  • Sep 2020 - Apr 2021

  Answer maintenance calls in a timely manner. When not answering calls I'm conducting preventative maintenance on equipment not currently being utilized for production to ensure minimal downtime. Create and complete work orders by the use of SAP. Coordinate with supervisors, engineers, and coworkers of the best solution for repairs of the current issue. Obey all lock out, safety, and arc flash procedures. Perform daily checks and record readings for boilers, toluene tanks, resin tanks, emission systems, hydrogen tanks, and natural gas meters around the plant. Complete monthly safety training classes online and self educational courses by utilizing TPC through the plants training program. Show less



Tyson Foods

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Maintenance Mechanic

  • Sep 2020 - Apr 2021

  Maintained 3 production lines in the food manufacturing industry frequently making repairs when called. Conducted preventative maintenance checks and repairs to all regarding electrical (0-460v) AC/DC systems, hydraulic, pnuematic, and mechanical systems. Performed Daily safety inspections of production lines to ensure safety and to ensure minimal downtime. Maintained 3 production lines in the food manufacturing industry frequently making repairs when called. Conducted preventative maintenance checks and repairs to all regarding electrical (0-460v) AC/DC systems, hydraulic, pnuematic, and mechanical systems. Performed Daily safety inspections of production lines to ensure safety and to ensure minimal downtime.



International PaperBox

• United States
• Packaging & Containers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

  • Nov 2017 - Nov 2019

  Troubleshoot and make electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs in a timely manner. Complete daily work orders and create work orders for equipment waiting on parts to be repaired. Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment not currently being utilized during production to allow minimal downtime during operation. Conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly inspections on all fire prevention equipment. Troubleshoot and make electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs in a timely manner. Complete daily work orders and create work orders for equipment waiting on parts to be repaired. Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment not currently being utilized during production to allow minimal downtime during operation. Conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly inspections on all fire prevention equipment.



HICKORY CHAIR CO

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Industrial Equipment Operator

  • Sep 2016 - Nov 2017

  Perform preventative maintenance procedures on saws, routers, planers, belt sanders, and hand tools. Operated industrial equipment with no incidents. Worked in a production style setting and when my work was completed for the day, I would assist fellow coworkers with the completion of their work. I made custom made furniture and special frame components completing constant work orders in a timely fashion. Follow lock out and tag out procedures on all equipment. Perform preventative maintenance procedures on saws, routers, planers, belt sanders, and hand tools. Operated industrial equipment with no incidents. Worked in a production style setting and when my work was completed for the day, I would assist fellow coworkers with the completion of their work. I made custom made furniture and special frame components completing constant work orders in a timely fashion. Follow lock out and tag out procedures on all equipment.



Mr. Tire Auto Service Centers/ Clark Tire

• Service Technician

  • Apr 2016 - Sep 2016

  Daily Completion of work orders dealing with vehicles. I performed preventative maintenance checks on vehicles to ensure their safety and to notify customers of possible issues. I worked with all sorts of hand tools, power drills, pneumatic tools and lifting equipment. I coordinated urgent mechanical faults needing immediate attention to ensure the vehicle wouldn't fail. I answered phone calls and set appointments when short handed in the front office. I was often trusted to operate the heavy equipment when delievering back to the customers. Followed all policies and procedures to ensure success of the company and safety of everyone involved. Show less

• Maintenance

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2015


US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Operator

  • Apr 2009 - Sep 2012

  I was highly trained in weapons specifically the M249, 240B, and .50cal crew served weapons. I was instilled with the US Armies morals and ethics of Honor, Integrity, Respect, Leadership, Selfless Service, and Personal Courage. I received Combat First Aid classes monthly so that my responses in high stress situations would be flawless. I also trained extensively on the operations, inspections, and preventative maintenance of US Army Wheeled Vehicles. I represented my country, state, and community by serving in a 12 month deployment to Afghanistan. While there I served as an HLZ Clerk, loading and unloading cargo being distributed to multiple sources throughout our region. I rigged up cargo and sling loads to be hooked under helicopters while hovering. I served as a gunner on convoys within my unit and served under the truck master. I often was on his security detail to find trucks, drivers, and cargo outside of our base. I maintained my readiness by being accountable for all of my 500k dollars worth of equipment and remaining physically fit for service. I obeyed orders, questioned orders when I needed too, and served a great team member. Show less