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Chris Nygaard

Madison

Summary

Highly accomplished Platoon Sergeant with 21 years of dedicated service in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Extensive experience as a U.S. Army trained ALSE technician at Ft. Rucker, AL, ensuring optimal performance and safety of aircraft equipment. Demonstrated leadership as Battalion Non Rated crewmember Standardization Instructor, overseeing the Battalion\'s Standards and Evaluations for Non Rated crewmembers in UH-60 helicopters. Skilled in training subordinate Non Rated crewmembers in Night Vision goggle operations. Successfully deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, earning the Bronze Star and Operation Iraqi Freedom ribbon for exceptional service. Additionally, excelled as a supervisor for a team of Transit mechanics, effectively managing the preventative maintenance program at a public transportation agency for over 11 years.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Equipment Technician

Amentum
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Enhanced production efficiency with thorough troubleshooting and repair of malfunctioning equipment.
  • Troubleshot equipment failures and remedied problems to restore functionality.
  • Leveraged strong problem-solving skills to quickly diagnose complex equipment issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of equipment repairs, maintenance activities, and performance data for future reference.

Office Manager

Phoenix Foreign Car Service
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
  • Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.

Transit Maintenance Supervisor

City of Madison Metro Transit
10.2011 - 12.2022
  • Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
  • Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
  • Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.

Fleet Maintenance Technician

City of Madison Fleet Services
09.1988 - 10.2011
  • Maintained and repaired the City of Madison Public Works vehicle fleet. Including Madison Fire Department's equipment.
  • Inspected, maintained and performed annual fire apparatus pump certification and aerial device inspection to meet NFPA compliance.
  • Managed and performed inspections, repaired and maintained current certification of In-house overhaul facility for Scott Air Pak self contained breathing apparatus.

Platoon Sergeant

Wisconsin Army National Guard
09.1983 - 06.2004
  • Supervised , trained and evaluated non-rated crew members of UH-60 rotary wing aircraft regiment.
  • Supervised and trained maintenance personnel of several rotary wing aircraft platforms.
  • Managed and administered U.S. Army's Non-rated crew member program, including Night vision device training and aerial gunnery program.

Education

Two Year Vocational Degree - Automotive Mechanics / Diesel Technology

Madison College
06.1985

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Travel Coordination
  • Strategic Planning
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Project Management
  • Equipment Repair

Certification

  • Automotive Service Excellence, City of Madison - 2011
  • Attack/ Utility Helicopter repairer Training - 1984 / 1996
  • U.S. Army ALSE technician certified - 2001.

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Fire Equipment Technician

Amentum
08.2024 - 03.2025

Office Manager

Phoenix Foreign Car Service
09.2022 - 06.2024

Transit Maintenance Supervisor

City of Madison Metro Transit
10.2011 - 12.2022

Fleet Maintenance Technician

City of Madison Fleet Services
09.1988 - 10.2011

Platoon Sergeant

Wisconsin Army National Guard
09.1983 - 06.2004

Two Year Vocational Degree - Automotive Mechanics / Diesel Technology

Madison College

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