OBJECTIVE

To work in a position and an environment where I can use my knowledge, skills, and business background, as outlined below, to make a difference.

EDUCATION

· Advanced Training – Aviation Fleet Management System (A/FLMS), Top of the Class, December 2005

· Diploma, Homeland Security Specialist, Blair College, April 2004, GPA 4.0

· Advanced Individual Training – Medical Science, Combat Medic

· Advanced Individual Training – Aircraft Technology, Blackhawk Helicopter Maintenance

· Advanced Individual Training – Aviation Life Support Equipment Technician

· Associates of Occupational Studies, Computer-Aided Drafting/Design, ITT Technical Institute, May 1991, GPA 3.8

· High School Diploma, 3.67 G.P.A.

SPECIFIC SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND TRAINING

General Management: Human resources(hire/counsel/fire); Conflict management; Opening/closing procedures; Cash control; Customer service; High dollar inventory control; Accountable with forms, records, and historical documents; Excellent skills in filing and organization. Combined 12 years experience.

Production Management: Knowledge of and experience with the various systems in place concerning the proper use and implementation of U.S. Army Work Orders, aircraft induction and continued processing of aircraft and personnel status, Critical Items List utilization and tracking, and timed release of information to Leads and their teams to maintain headway on incoming critical items to expedite the completion and release of aircraft. One year.

Information Systems: A/FLMS(Aviation FLeet Management System; by Stanley Associates), WEBVLIPS(Visual Logistics Information Processing System), and WebDesk(U.S. Army Organizational Critical Parts and Aviation Inventory); Computer Aided Drafting/Design (AutoCAD Release 10 & 11; 1993 - 4); Extensive intermediate computer skills; Typing (65-80 wpm); AS/400 trained (Order Power); Knowledge of Windows Office 2003 programs(especially Word and Excel). Combined 14 years experience.

Homeland Security: Security Principles, Planning, and Procedures; Security Operations, Training, and Business Ethics for Security Specialists; Domestic and International Terrorism; Emergency Medical Services and Fire Operations utilizing the National Incident Management System; Civil and Criminal Justice and how the Constitution applies in the crime of Terrorism; Emergency Planning and Readiness Management; Tactical Communications and Conflict Management.

Leadership Strengths and Attributes: General management/supervisor experience; Human Resources(Conflict resolution, hire/fire authority); Attention to detail; Team player; Deductive reasoning; Analytical mind; Proficient with Technical Manuals and instructions; Business background.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

1993 – 1999: U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter Crew Chief, Combat Medic, Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Technician

Technician; responsible for up to three aircraft valued at $16 million (not adjusted for inflation) each and twenty-one soldiers simultaneously. Accountable with forms, records, and historical documents concerning both aircraft and ALSE maintenance activities and parts accounting. Responsible for ordering, tracking, removing, installing, replacing, and inspecting parts and supplies in ALSE equipment. Proven ability to read, understand and utilize Technical Manuals and instructions. Accountable for a large Aviation Life Support Equipment shop containing equipment worth up to $1.5 million. Decorated service in the Bosnia-Herzegovina Combat Zone in 1996 in support of Commander Implementation Forces (COMIFOR). Honorably Discharged.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

April 2005 – August 2007: Sikorsky Support Services, Inc., RESET Production Control Manager and General Mechanic (Aircraft), Fort Carson, Colorado

Initially worked as a UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter Mechanic performing RESET/Phase maintenance. I performed in the same capacity as a Mechanic as I had in the U.S. Army, only with more direct responsibility for the parts and procedures performed on the aircraft. In November, 2005 the A/FLMS (Aviation FLeet Management System) program was introduced as a required policy change by AMCOM (Army Materials COMmand), and I was trained and learned the program quickly, placing me in a position to become the Production Control Manager for RESET, SSSI. I have been responsible for tracking the hours and maintenance activities and tasks of between fifty and seventy-five individuals daily, inducting and maintaining work orders for between three and seven Blackhawk Helicopters at a time, and tracking and synchronizing parts information and status between four sets of records for WEBVLIPS, WebDesk, Critical Items List, and A/FLMS for the Reset Foreman and the Reset Program Manager.

2004 – February 2005: Industrial Hydraulics, Shop Steward, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Performed duties as Shop Steward, as well as aiding in the expedited preparation and installation of four-thousand and six-thousand pound-tested hydraulic automobile lifts at various auto dealerships in the Colorado Springs area. Maintained stock levels and aided in preparing customer shipments, as well as delivering said shipments when necessary.

2002 – 2003: Walter Drake, Call Center Representative and Q4 Order Fulfillment, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Worked any shift needed. Performed customer service as a Call Center Representative, taking orders from customers for merchandise items. Worked as a Material Handler maintaining individual bin stock levels for nearly a thousand bins of varied merchandise. Coordinated with the stock manager and warehouse personnel to ensure receipt of necessary items in my department to fulfill orders quickly and efficiently.

2002: Subway, Store Manager, Wichita Falls, Texas

Worked all shifts as well as special inventory nights as necessary as both a line worker and manager. Responsible for cleanliness, personnel scheduling, food ordering, store maintenance, employee supervision and excellent customer relations. Received only exemplary-grade feedback from the regional Subway Store Inspector and my supervisors. Used the new store computer to record statistics and print paperwork for franchise records. Instructed immediate supervisors on operation of new computer system.