Cedric L. Packer
McDonough,GA
Summary
Project Manager and Retired Military Veteran with 21 years of proven experience in the United States Air Force and United States Coast Guard. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. I possess a comprehensive background in operations, transportation, logistics, and project and program management, which I have derived from conducting domestic and global operations in the United States and abroad. Proven ability to work in unison with the organization, management, and co-workers.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Assistant II
Georgia Department of Public Safety
11.2023 - Current
- Manage field equipment, uniform items, and DPS placards and documents library for state law enforcement agencies and the Georgia Department of Public Safety.
- Warehouse clerk responsible for maintaining inventory control, and equipment storage.
- Receive and distribute all shipments and mail for the Georgia Department of Public Safety facilities and administrative offices.
- Manage inventory and distribution logs for Georgia State Patrol, Motor Carrier Compliance Division, and Capitol Police using the DPS supply system.
- Report to supervision with inventory counts and forecasted shortages to prompt purchase orders for equipment and supplies.
- Process requisition orders electronically and in person for law enforcement personnel statewide.
- Maintain State of Georgia law enforcement equipment databases to ensure accuracy.
- Provide inventory data to command staff used in making FY budget decisions.
Technical Publication Writer / Lockheed Martin Contractor
THINKPATH ENGINEERING SERVICES
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and maintained electronic technical publications for various C-130 aircraft systems, including avionics, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems for numerous Lockheed Martin customers.
- Collaborated with engineers and subject matter experts to gather information and ensure accuracy of technical and non-technical content.
- Created and updated aircraft maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and fault isolation guides in compliance with FAA regulations, ATA specifications, and S1000D standard.
- Conducted thorough research to gather information from engineering drawings, technical specifications, and certified field technicians.
- Edited and proofread technical documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to company standards.
- Proficient use and understanding of several Lockheed Martin proprietary software editing applications.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to review and incorporate approved updates into technical documentation.
- Managed assigned projects and met all quarterly deadlines ensuring the accuracy of all newly incorporated technical data for timely delivery to the customers.
Lead Avionic Technician
US AIR FORCE / US COAST GUARD (Military Career)
09.1999 - 04.2020
- Inspected, repaired, modified, and certified HH-65C, HC-144A, C-27A, KC-10, MD-10, and Mission System Pallet; avionic, electrical, communication, detection, and surveillance systems; to include associated components, wiring, hardware, and software.
- Supervised avionic shop of 50+ personnel, which included attending daily maintenance briefings to prioritize aircraft maintenance tasks, including assigning and delegating jobs ensuring asset availability.
- Completed daily aircraft and personnel reports for upper management ensuring good communication.
- Acted as USCG Liaison to commercial aircraft vendors such as Lockheed Martin, Rockwell Collins, and Teledyne FLIR during aircraft system upgrades and system integrations to include proper documentation and information flow to the proper channels.
- Transcribed and translated commercial aircraft publications to meet military technical publication standards ensuring compliance with FAA and military aviation regulations. Managed technical publication library at each unit.
- Command designated Quality Assistance Inspector certifying maintenance, documentation, and data entry ensuring airworthy assets. Qualified new personnel for pre-flight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections ensuring standardization with an emphasis on aircraft ground and flight safety.
- Managed all shop procurement activities ensuring proper justification and documentation to prevent waste and misuse of allocated funds.
- Managed shop personnel training by completing weekly reviews identifying deficiencies, coming shop due, or past due training ensuring personnel maintain qualifications to support the daily missions. Scheduled shop personnel for required training.
- Managed avionic shop personnel schedules to include scheduling and approving annual leave.
- Managed unit PMEL program ensuring all precision tools and test equipment were properly calibrated to dates during aircraft maintenance and system operational checks.
Flight Instructor / Flight Examiner
US AIR FORCE / US COAST GUARD (Military Career)
09.1999 - 04.2020
- HH-65 flight mechanic and HC-144 mission system operator with 2300+ aircrew flight hours acquired on missions such as search and rescue, law enforcement and drug interdiction, maritime safety, living marine and environmental protection, and port and waterways security.
- Possess 900 flight hours as HC-144 basic aircrew and mission system operator instructor/flight examiner qualifying aircrew members in their respective flight designations.
- Member of a committee tasked to develop aircrew syllabi and technical publications during the US Coast Guard aircraft transition from HU-25 to HC-144 aircraft. This also included developing syllabi and maintenance procedures for Lockheed Martin Legacy Mission System Pallet integration.
- Conducted semi-annual unit audits of aircrew training records ensuring compliance with military and FAA aircrew and flight regulations. This also assisted in the unit's preparation for the yearly USCG Flight Standardization inspection.
- Acted as USCG liaison with Lockheed Martin and L3 Communication during mission system pallet integration on the HC-144 communicating timelines, progress, and unforeseen issues to the USCG senior command.
Unit Safety and Environmental Program Manager
US AIR FORCE / US COAST GUARD (Military Career)
09.1999 - 04.2020
- Command-designated Safety Petty Officer assigned to a unit of 200+ personnel.
- Developed and maintained a written Hazard Communication Program ensuring members were aware of workplace hazards and enforced requirements IAW 29 CFR 1910.1200 promoting workplace safety.
- Conducted quarterly training such as Mishap Prevention and Mitigation and educated members on how and where to reference related unit instruction and standard operating procedures.
- Managed the unit's Hearing Conservation Program and worked closely with USCG medical teams documenting members' test results.
- Reviewed and updated unit's instructions and standard operating procedures pertaining to the following programs: fire safety, exit routes, emergency action plans, first aid, and personal protective equipment.
- Played a vital role in the unit's preparation for inspections conducted by agencies such as OSHA, State of California, EPA, and internal military occupational health and safety offices. Also, played a vital role in correcting any discrepancies on time ensuring compliance.
- Command designated Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste Coordinator.
- Worked closely with local, state, and federal governing bodies to ensure unit's compliance with EPA's RCRA 40 CFR.
- Managed a hazardous waste Large Quantity Generator with more stringent guidelines due to the amount of waste generated which is the highest level designated by the EPA.
- Certified the shipment of hazardous materials and waste with all the proper documentation required by law.
- Managed a budget of $250,000 for the Safety Department and Hazardous Material Program purchasing safety equipment, facilities projects, and vendor services with proper justification and documentation.
- Researched companies for my unit to ensure they met the minimum requirements for the contract bidding process for products and services. Provided data to the command to assist in the US Coast Guard and Federal solicitation process.
Education
Associate of Science - Avionic Systems and Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Software: Microsoft Office (2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 365, 2021), SharePoint, Google G Suite
- Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows 7-11
Certification
- Aircraft Maintenance Certification
- Facilities Planning Course
- OSHA Safety Training
- FCC License
- USCG Unit Safety Officer Training Program
- HAZMAT Certification Program
- Quality Assurance Designation Program
- Project Management Course
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant II
Georgia Department of Public Safety
11.2023 - Current
Technical Publication Writer / Lockheed Martin Contractor
THINKPATH ENGINEERING SERVICES
07.2022 - 06.2023
Lead Avionic Technician
US AIR FORCE / US COAST GUARD (Military Career)
09.1999 - 04.2020
Flight Instructor / Flight Examiner
US AIR FORCE / US COAST GUARD (Military Career)
09.1999 - 04.2020
Unit Safety and Environmental Program Manager
US AIR FORCE / US COAST GUARD (Military Career)
09.1999 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Avionic Systems and Technology
Community College of the Air Force