Summary
Overview
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Brad A. Thomas

Westminster,MD

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

HawksNest Services, LLC
01.2019 - Current

Home Remodeling company specializing in kitchens, baths and basements. Fostered 100% customer satisfaction with planning, designing and completing projects on time. Performed skilled plumbing, electrical and carpentry work. Worked with various counties in pulling permits and adhering to regular inspections.

Regional High End Property Manager

Ferris Property Management
2015 - 2019

Supervised and managed residencies of 40 clients. Responsible for any and all upgrades, remodeling, maintenance, repairs and concerns. Enhanced client satisfaction by promptly completing concerns in a timely manner. Collaborated with architects, designers, subcontractors and suppliers for streamlined timelines and budgets.

Lead Electrician

C.R. Brown Mechanical
09.2010 - 06.2015

Commercial and residential electrician. Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors. Effectively managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines. Reduced downtime for electrical systems by performed routine maintenance. Lead trainer for junior electricians. Troubleshot and resolved electrical issues in a timely manner, maintaining optimal functionality of all systems.

Project Manager / Lead Carpenter

Dream Maker Bath and Kitchens
01.2007 - 01.2010

Lead supervisor. Enforced all OSHA and safety guidelines. Performed all duties associated with remodeling bathrooms and kitchens.

Supervisor / Lead Carpenter

Pro-Built Construction
01.2005 - 01.2007

Built custom decks. Supervised crews. Enforced all OSHA and safety guidelines.

Sales Consultant

Antwerpen Jeep & Chrysler
01.2003 - 01.2004

Bar Manager

Kelly's Bar & Grill
01.2002 - 01.2003

Avionics Technician

Bombardier Aerospace / Strom Aviation
01.2000 - 01.2001

Installed TCAS and TAWS systems in Learjet Government project using updated publications. Troubleshot various wire problems. Built wire harnesses. Obtained security clearance

Aviation Mechanic

United States Navy
01.1996 - 01.2000

AIMD Hydraulics - Troubleshot hydraulic components. Rebuilt and pressure tested components. Contamination tested (patch test). Inspected hydraulic systems. Fabrication of piping and tubing. Threading pipe. Documentation logs and record keeping

Air Refueling Store Shop - Built wire harnesses. Troubleshot all components; hydraulic, electrical and structural. Final checker for flight.

Corrosion Shop - Performed corrosion inspection, removed corrosion then repainted aircraft.

Airframes Shop - Performed all inspections, repaired and replaced hydraulics and tries. Metal fabrication. Hydraulic hose and tubing fabrication. Troubleshot entire aircraft. Final checker for flight.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Therapeutic Recreation - 2009

The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD

Some College (No Degree) - Airframes And Power Plants - 2000

Westwood College of Aviation
Westminster, CO

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Project Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Reliability
  • Communication

Certification

  • MHIC 136847
  • Licensed, Bonded, Insured
  • Nalcomis MAF/SCIR Documentation, USN - Atsugi, Japan 1999
  • Blue Prints, Schematics and Drawings Reading, USN - Atsugi, Japan 1999
  • Aircraft Corrosion Control, USN - Atsugi, Japan 1998
  • Aircraft Paint, Touch-Up and Markings, USN - Atsugi, Japan 1998
  • Air Refueling Store Model 31 - 301 Repair Technician, USN - Jacksonville, FL 1997
  • Shipboard Aircraft Fire Fighting, USN - Yokosuka, Japan 1997
  • Aviation Structural Mechanic, Hydraulic and Structures, USN - Pensacola, FL 1997

Timeline

Owner

HawksNest Services, LLC
01.2019 - Current

Lead Electrician

C.R. Brown Mechanical
09.2010 - 06.2015

Project Manager / Lead Carpenter

Dream Maker Bath and Kitchens
01.2007 - 01.2010

Supervisor / Lead Carpenter

Pro-Built Construction
01.2005 - 01.2007

Sales Consultant

Antwerpen Jeep & Chrysler
01.2003 - 01.2004

Bar Manager

Kelly's Bar & Grill
01.2002 - 01.2003

Avionics Technician

Bombardier Aerospace / Strom Aviation
01.2000 - 01.2001

Aviation Mechanic

United States Navy
01.1996 - 01.2000

Regional High End Property Manager

Ferris Property Management
2015 - 2019

Some College (No Degree) - Therapeutic Recreation - 2009

The Community College of Baltimore County

Some College (No Degree) - Airframes And Power Plants - 2000

Westwood College of Aviation
Brad A. Thomas