Experience

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  5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) - US Army

  • Armed Forces
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • 5th Group Armament Systems Maintenance Manager (913A SOF)

    • Jun 2023 - Present

  • 3rd Battalion Maintenance Officer (915A, SOF)

    • Jun 2020 - Jun 2023

    Served as the senior advisor to the Battalion Commander on ground maintenance related issues within the Battalion. Manages a fleet of more than 240 pieces of rolling stock, 24 pieces of power generation equipment, Radio and Communication devices, and just over 1200 pieces of weaponry, including thermal, optical, and visual attachments. Oversees and manages the accurate reporting in GCSS-A system, inventories, and logistical procedures of various classes of supply across the Battalion's spectrum of operations. Conduct weekly meetings on issues and provide guidance to subordinate leaders. Manage the organization and serviceability of the fleet while stored in the motor pool area.

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  2nd Cavalry Regiment

  • Germany
  • Armed Forces
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Light Armored Ground Vehicle and Support Systems Maintainer (915A, SBCT)

    • Jan 2019 - Jun 2020

    Managed and executed field maintenance of wheeled vehicles, towed artillery systems, and fire control, armament, ground support, and electronical equipment. I diagnosed, tested, and analyzed malfunctions of equipment. I directed the establishment and operation of unit shop stock lists for field repair and maintenance related operations and enforce shop fire and safety programs, as well as manage calibration requirements and the oil analysis program. I prepared readiness reports, wrote and updated internal SOPs for each maintenance area. I oversaw and directed emergency recovery and repair for all equipment and managed the overall Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) for the Squadron. I managed the scheduling of periodic maintenance and services and dispatches of all passenger, cargo, and combat vehicles for requisitioning and exchange of repair parts and oversaw the disposal of POL products. I established internal procedures to receive, issue, and store tools, parts, publications, and POL products and managed all GCSS-Army operations.

  • Armament Systems Maintenance Manager (913A, SBCT)

    • Aug 2017 - Jan 2019

    Managed several activities and dozens of personnel engaged in the maintenance and repair of small arms, artillery, and armament systems; direct the inspection, repair, replacement, and modifications of armament materiel; repair/overhaul starters, alternators, generators, fuel injectors, voltage regulators, switches, control circuits, etc on ALL armament related equipment. I supervised hundreds of lower grade Soldiers and provide technical guidance for accomplishment of their duties. I also supervised and personally engaged in activities of my section performing field or sustainment maintenance on tactical utility vehicles, precise power generation sets, internal combustion engines and/or associated equipment. We applied maintenance management and quality control procedures in everything we did, including production and quality control in maintenance activities; supervision and inspection, checkout procedures, shop operations, including planning work flow, safety, requisitioning parts and supplies, inspecting maintenance procedures, and provide technical assistance to maintenance personnel in subordinate units. I know nomenclature design, operation, and employment of the current inventory of field artillery. I spent hundreds of hours training enlisted Soldiers in the use of shop equipment and power tools, inspection and test procedures, and disassembly, repair, and adjustment of armament materials. We thoroughly navigated through technical publications to interpret specifications and use automated (GCSS-Army) and manual systems (LIW) for supply of tools, repair parts, and related maintenance supplies. I applied regulations and procedures pertaining to physical security, accountability, and shipment/storage of weapons.

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  2nd Infantry Division - Korea

  • Camp Stanley, Korea

  • Combined Service Systems Maintenance Manager (915A, SBDE)

    • Jul 2016 - Jul 2017
    • Camp Stanley, Korea

    Served as Advisor to Company and Battalion Commanders on all matters pertaining to the Area 1 Field Maintenance mission. I served as 1 of 2 Maintenance Control Officers in South Korea, serving the 194th Support Sustainment Battalion under the 61st Support Maintenance Company. I managed several systems, including the Global Combat Support System (GCSS-Army), BCS3 [Battle Command Sustainment Support System] and FBCB2 (Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below). I was also the senior person for the UMCP (Unit Maintenance Collection Point) and was solely responsible for the local security requirements and tying it in with the adjacent units throughout Area I and II, across the northern half of the South Korean Peninsula. Responsible to the commander for the management of the combined efforts of the maintenance control section, maintenance section and service and recovery section, and the maintenance system teams attached to Camp Casey, I found it extremely complex and challenging for supporting logistical operations. I managed several dozens of personnel engaged in the maintenance and repair of small arms, artillery, and armament systems; direct the inspection, repair, replacement, and modifications of armament materiel; repair/overhaul starters, alternators, generators, fuel injectors, voltage regulators, switches, control circuits, etc on ALL armament related equipment.

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  10th Mountain Division, United States Army

  • Fort Drum, New York

  • Light Infantry Armament Systems Maintenance Manager (913A, IBCT)

    • Sep 2013 - Jun 2016
    • Fort Drum, New York

    Supervised and personally engaged in activities of my section performing field or sustainment maintenance on tactical utility vehicles, precise power generation sets, internal combustion engines and/or associated equipment. We applied maintenance management and quality control procedures in everything we did, including production and quality control in maintenance activities; supervision and inspection, checkout procedures, shop operations, including planning work flow, safety, requisitioning parts and supplies, inspecting maintenance procedures, and providing technical assistance to maintenance personnel in subordinate units. I know nomenclature design, operation, and employment of the current inventory of field artillery weapons, armor weapons, and small arms. I spent hundreds of hours training enlisted Soldiers in the use of shop equipment and power tools, inspection and test procedures, and disassembly, repair, and adjustment of armament materials. We thoroughly navigate through technical publications to interpret specifications and use automated and manual systems for supply of tools, repair parts, and related maintenance supplies. I applied regulations and procedures pertaining to physical security, accountability, and shipment/storage of weapons.

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  7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

  • United States
  • Armed Forces
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Special Operations Armament Systems Maintenance Supervisor (91F, SOF)

    • Sep 2011 - Sep 2013

    Served as an Armament Repair Supervisor for the Group Service Support Company, Group Support Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Job duties included diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions on all Army Common weapon system, Special Operation Forces-Peculiar, and foreign weapon systems within the Group. I was responsible for property in excess of over $400,000 and managed over 700 lines of Small Arms Repair parts bench stock and shop stock. I coordinated the calibration and movement of TMDE calibrated items within the Armament Shop and oversaw the Armament Shop vault operations. I oversaw two civilian gunsmiths and was responsible for the health, welfare, and development of 5 NCOs and 12 Soldiers..

  • Platoon Sergeant

    • Jul 2010 - Aug 2011

    Platoon Sergeant for support operations platoon in Headquarters Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne).

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  1st Armored Division

  • Fort Bliss, TX

  • Heavy Armored Vehicle Armament Systems Maintenance (45K, ABCT)

    • Jun 2009 - Sep 2010
    • Fort Bliss, TX

    Served as the Armament Section NCOIC for Echo Forward Support Company 5th Brigade Support Battalion, 5BCT, 1st Armor Division (TRADOC). Managed provisional testing of newly fielded X series weapons and equipment testing and evaluation of their tactical employment in the desert environment. Supported M1A1/2 Table 12 Live Fire Exercises and executed over a dozen BSA movement and establishment operations.

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  HHC, 142nd CSSB

  • United States

  • Company Operations Specialist

    • Dec 2006 - Jun 2009
    • United States

    Company Operations Supervisor, overseeing all dynamics, scheduling, and executing organizational level activity. Was responsible for maintaining a filing system of 120+ employee personnel files at any given time; executing administrative actions, pay processing, awards, and all clerical procedures. I prepared memorandums and scheduled ranges and training events, reserved land for training exercises, and additional duties included Battalion Master Driver and Unit Postal Clerk; extensively trained and experienced in both. Managed the Company Arms Room and Ammunition Vaults; inventories, ammunition life cycles, issuing, etc. Additionally, I was the Battalion Commanders Gunner for Convoy Logisitics Patrol missions across the southern region of Iraq during a deployment.

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  Christopher & Sons

  • Easton, Maryland

  • Framing (Remodel) Carpenter

    • Aug 2004 - Apr 2006
    • Easton, Maryland

    Prepared drawings for cabinetry, structal framing and other construction projects on-site; interpreted client requests and provide mock-ups for clients to approve prior to commencing work; built cabinets, vanities, tub and shower surrounds and other projects based on demand; framed room additions as needed for client; selected and evaluated materials for defects; installed cabinets, counters and molding; prepared and installed new roofing on new construction and existing projects.

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  Price's Car Wash

  • Easton, Maryland

  • Assistant Manager

    • May 2001 - Aug 2004
    • Easton, Maryland

    Supervised a crew of 16 personnel. Ensured all company policies were followed; optimized profits by controlling costs; hired, trained and developed employees; resolve customer issues; provided leadership and direction to all employees; ensured product quality and availability; Oversaw retail inventory; organized employee schedule; took disciplinary action when necessary; ensured a consistent standard of customer service; motivated employees; maintained merchandise and a visual plan by maintaining stores stockage and cleaning.

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  Brightwaters Farm, Inc.

  • Oxford, Maryland

  • Caretakers Assistant (Farmhand)

    • Mar 1999 - Mar 2001
    • Oxford, Maryland

    My first job. Lawn maintenance, Landscaping, Bailing hay, Livestock management (Beef Cows, Pigs, Chickens), Fence installation and maintenance (Split-Rail, Steel, Alternating Electric), Corn cropping, Soybean cropping, Framing, Electric wiring, Asphalt Installation, Small engine, Diesel engine maintenance, Customer Service, Assisted in live birthings of cattle and chickens.