Alan Michael Reed
Fort Campbell,Kentucky
Summary
Active-duty U.S. Army Staff Sergeant (SSG/E-6) with 16 years of military service and 7 years of supervisory experience as an Allied Trades Specialist Supervisor (91E) in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne). Leads fabrication and sustainment support for a fleet of 65 highly modified aircraft (MH-60M / AMH-6M), delivering time-sensitive repairs and tooling under strict safety and quality standards. Accountable for $5.6M+ in specialized tooling and equipment. Pursuing a full-time MBA to transition into global, asset-intensive operations and strategy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Sergeant (SSG/E-6), Allied Trades Specialist Supervisor (91E)
U.S. Army
Fort Campbell, KY
01.2017 - Current
- Supervise an allied trades/fabrication section; responsible for the performance, development, and welfare of 5 NCOs.
- Lead fabrication and repair of metal and exotic-alloy components and tooling enabling limited depot-level sustainment and aviation readiness.
- Support sustainment maintenance for a battalion fleet of 65 highly modified aircraft (MH-60M / AMH-6M) by producing mission-critical parts and support tooling.
- Manage readiness and safe operation of shop capability including CNC machining equipment, an OMAX waterjet, and three welding machines.
- Maintain strict accountability and control of $5,600,000+ in specialized tooling and equipment; ensure inspection readiness, PMCS discipline, and compliant documentation.
- Maintain accountability for one vehicle and one trailer supporting shop operations and mission requirements.
Education
Welding Degree (Diploma/Certificate) -
Lincoln College of Technology
Grand Prairie, TXB.A. - Homeland Security
University of Arizona Global Campus
San Diego, CA01.2024
Skills
- Risk and Safety Management
- Quality and Inspection Readiness
- Welding and Fabrication
- Production Prioritization
- Asset Accountability ($56M)
- CNC Machining
- OMAX Waterjet Cutting
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt - USASOC, 2021
- Equal Opportunity Leaders Course (EOLC) - U.S. Army, 2022
Timeline
Staff Sergeant (SSG/E-6), Allied Trades Specialist Supervisor (91E)
U.S. Army
01.2017 - Current
B.A. - Homeland Security
University of Arizona Global Campus
Welding Degree (Diploma/Certificate) -
Lincoln College of Technology
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) - 3 awards, Army Achievement Medal (AAM) - 6 awards (including 1 with "C" Device), Air Assault Badge; Parachutist (Airborne) Badge
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Combat deployments: Iraq; Afghanistan | Security clearance: Secret