Adam Dexter
PANAMA CITY,Florida
Summary
Has a B.S. in Professional Communication from Florida State University and a 20 year career in Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. A Master Training Specialist with 14 years instructional experience. Excel in fast paced environments. Technician focused on keeping teams on-task and exceeding quality, performance and safety standards. Gets most out of every resource and team member using creativity and excellent problem-solving abilities. Proven record of accomplishment in team leadership.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RVTI Certified Service Technician
RV Connections
Panama City, FL
10.2020 - Current
- Oversees all pre delivery inspections
- Troubleshoot and repair all makes and models of recreational vehicles
- Routine maintenance of recreational vehicles
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Installed new vehicle systems and components in response to service orders, recall actions and manufacturer instructions.
- Consistently generates more than 200 billable hours monthly
Owner/Operator
ABCDexter Roofing and Home Services LLC
Panama City, FL
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Installed high-quality roofing systems, paying careful attention to hazards and other safety concerns.
- Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals.
- Installed vinyl and wooden fences and privacy borders.
- Four-person team established privacy fence installation rate of 90 feet per hour.
Flight Support Technician
Macaulay Brown Inc
Tyndall AFB, FL
04.2014 - 12.2018
- Subject matter expert in chemical and biological weapons
- Provides CBRNE support to EOD flight located at Silverflag site, Tyndall.
- Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems to accurately resolve wide range of technical issues.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Engineer Technician, Senior Engineers Associate
Jacobs ASG Tyndall AFB Explosive
Panama City, FL
03.2010 - 04.2014
- As range safety officer (RSO) for Sky X demolition range at Tyndall AFB supervised explosive operations for detonations up to 1100 pounds
- Held position of PWCS custodian for Engineering Mechanics Explosive Effects Research group, providing knowledge of current radio procedures for Tyndall explosive operations
- Formally recognized for sustained superior performance
- Responsible for safely conducting explosive operations and assisting in all other aspects research being undertaken.
- Conducted engineering and detailed experimental tests to collect design data and assist in research work.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.
- Collaborated with engineers in new product introduction phases to develop and verify design changes.
High Risk Instructor
Advanced Concepts Enterprises Inc
Fort Walton Beach, FL
04.2009 - 04.2010
- Qualified to teach every topic of instruction for both classroom and practical area.
- Maintained Master Training Specialist qualification.
- Provided classroom and practical instruction in biological and chemical weapons, to include military and improvised devices.
- Provided instruction in the identification, render safe, and exploitation of various laboratories to include biological, chemical, homemade explosives, and methamphetamine production facilities.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
US Navy
Panama City, FL
01.1989 - 06.2009
- 20 years of operational experience in Explosive Ordnance Disposal, and advanced professional training.
- Assigned to Naval Diving Salvage Training Center as "high risk" instructor for 4 years. Provided more than 7500 hours of classroom instruction and supervised more than 8000 dives without incident.
- Command Training Officer for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Six. Managed and coordinated all aspects of training, including all professional development, rating, collateral duty and 26 specialized EOD courses for 153 personnel.
- Designed training plans for new teams that prepared them for combat with outstanding results.
- Supply and Material officer for EODMU 6 Detachment Panama City. Managed 9 different accounts totaling over $150,000.00 annually and responsible for over 3.5 million dollars' worth of specialized equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Communication
Florida State University
Panama City, FL05.2016
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Gulf Coast State College
2014
Skills
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Tactical Planning
- Time Management
- Emergency Preparedness
- Regulatory Compliance
- Problem Identification and Analysis
- Quality Standards
- Collaborative team player
- Project Management
Certification
- Master Training Specialist
- State Certified Roofing Contractor
- RVTI Level 1 Certified
Security Clearance
SECRET - Reinvestigation required March 2029
Timeline
RVTI Certified Service Technician
RV Connections
10.2020 - Current
Owner/Operator
ABCDexter Roofing and Home Services LLC
01.2019 - 10.2021
Flight Support Technician
Macaulay Brown Inc
04.2014 - 12.2018
Engineer Technician, Senior Engineers Associate
Jacobs ASG Tyndall AFB Explosive
03.2010 - 04.2014
High Risk Instructor
Advanced Concepts Enterprises Inc
04.2009 - 04.2010
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
US Navy
01.1989 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Professional Communication
Florida State University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Gulf Coast State College
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