Forward-thinking Navy Veteran with 20 years of relevant work experience.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver Recruiter
Payne Trucking
10.2023 - Current
Improved driver recruitment processes by implementing efficient screening and interview techniques.
Reduced driver turnover rates by developing robust onboarding and training programs for new hires.
Enhanced company reputation as a top employer for professional drivers through targeted marketing campaigns and outreach initiatives.
Established strong relationships with vocational schools, leading to a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates.
Conducted thorough background checks and reference verifications, ensuring all hires met strict safety standards and qualifications.
Collaborated closely with operations teams to understand staffing needs and calibrate recruitment efforts accordingly.
Streamlined the application process for job seekers, resulting in increased applicant submissions and overall interest in driving positions.
Driver Recruiter
CdlHunter
stafford, VA
11.2022 - 10.2023
Improved driver recruitment processes by implementing efficient screening and interview techniques.
Reduced driver turnover rates by developing robust onboarding and training programs for new hires.
Established strong relationships with vocational schools, leading to a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates.
Streamlined the application process for job seekers, resulting in increased applicant submissions and overall interest in driving positions.
Conducted thorough background checks and reference verifications, ensuring all hires met strict safety standards and qualifications.
Organized job fairs, networking events, and open house sessions to connect with potential recruits in person.
Maintained accurate records of all hiring activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Senior Avionic Electronics Technician
Gulfstream Aerospace
04.2022 - 11.2022
Avionics Technician on G600, G700 and G800 Series
Demonstrates superior technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting
Provides direct training to personnel to support company cross-training goals while ensuring a safety conscience, quality oriented, skilled workforce
Teaches the installation and functionally testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system
Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations: troubleshoots and teaches troubleshooting processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems
Demonstrates the skills and knowledge required to effectively and efficiently repair or replace defective components and wiring to ensure installations meet conformity
Demonstrates effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, soldering and pinning of wiring
Oversees the performance and compliance with engineering changes and modifications as required
Sets up and operates necessary test equipment
Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability
Demonstrates through diligent compliance the importance of maintaining daily logs and other paperwork
Ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented
As required, pre-inspects work of others prior to submitting to inspection for approval to reduce rework and inspection time
Provides the knowledge and technical expertise in testing and maintaining test equipment and electronic systems and components as required
Enforces the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations
Adapts to sudden schedule changes
Coordinates with other disciplines concerning projects.
Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment.
Reduced downtime for critical systems by providing timely maintenance and repair services.
Increased overall efficiency by installing, testing, and maintaining electronic devices and systems.
Operations Manager
United States Navy
04.2002 - 04.2022
Served 20 years as an Aviation Ordnance Technician resulting in experience in the operation, testing, and maintaining of weapons test equipment to include weapons systems integration in the HH-60H helicopter
Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
Completed Weapon systems testing and troubleshooting on Hellfire missile systems
Performed various duties at sea on flight decks and ashore in hangars, including Test and Evaluation of Electrical and Explosives components and inspecting of aircraft and flight data.
Program manager on US Navy programs
Set up and operated precision test equipment for alignment, troubleshooting and testing of electrical equipment and systems
Verified proper functioning of aircraft electrical systems
Conducted functional tests to check operation and calibration of test stations, components equipment and systems
Analyzed circuitry and physically checked wiring and operation of electronic parts, units and system components to locate malfunction causes found during testing
Qualified Quality Assurance on platforms assigned to ensure safety standards are met and upheld IAW instructions
Safety Specialist ashore and afloat qualified through Navy Safety Center and OSHA
Executed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems for SH60, and HH60H helicopters.
Was responsible for identifying and screening/evaluating qualified candidates to become sailors both enlisted and officers
While recruiting I set the standard, mentored and developed over 300 new recruits receiving numerous command and upper echelon awards and achievements to include 2 Navy Commendation Medals and 7 Navy Achievement Medals
Established new and diverse ways to reach new applicants in a new digital era increasing applicants generated by 92 percent.