CHRISTOPHER RICE
Dayville
Summary
Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Assigns tasks, trains employees, and implements company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provides leadership and vision, driving teams to meet goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Control Supervisor
US ARMY
05.2021 - Current
- Supervise, plan, and coordinate maintenance on over 5,000 pieces of equipment, including wheeled vehicles, weapon systems, and diagnostic equipment.
- Supervise recovery operations on tracked wheeled vehicles.
- Supervise personnel performing the duties of Armament/Fire Control Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor.
- Managed an Operations team of 8 Soldiers and coordinated logistics reporting and shipments according to priority level.
- Fulfilled the acting Command Sergeant Major (Division Advisor) role for 6 months; strengthened command structure, enhancing mission readiness for more than 500 troops.
Instructor
US ARMY
04.2017 - 05.2021
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to instruct students on the principles of diesel engines and maintenance procedures.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Instructed 661 students with a 99.6% success rate; directly contributed to the increase in mission-capable troops.
- Managed evaluations and mentorship of 661 students.
- Courses Taught:
- Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic consisting of automotive systems to include air, fuel, electrical, hydraulics, brakes, steering, suspension, pneumatics, powertrain, and air conditioning.
- Vehicle recovery, which consists of the operation and maintenance of recovery vehicles, oxygen and acetylene gas torch operations, recovery methods, boom and hoist operations, winch operations, recovery of mired vehicles, and overturned and disabled vehicles.
- Advanced Leaders Course, which focuses on leadership, the technical aspect of being a wheeled vehicle mechanic supervisor, and the maintenance of all Army wheeled vehicles.
Vehicle Recovery Supervisor
US ARMY
07.2014 - 04.2017
- Assisted with the loading and unloading of vehicles onto tow truck.
- Transported damaged or disabled vehicles from accident sites to repair shops or other destinations.
- Repaired broken down vehicles on the side of the road when needed.
- Conducted scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diesel engines and machinery.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Tested electrical circuits for faults using schematics and diagnostic computers.
- Maintained accurate records of all services performed on diesel engines.
- supervised 30 Soldiers; completed 5 evaluations annually, fostering a culture of accountability
- Followed safety guidelines while performing repair work on heavy-duty vehicles.
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
US ARMY
10.2004 - 07.2014
- Conducted scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diesel engines and machinery.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Tested electrical circuits for faults using schematics and diagnostic computers.
- Maintained accurate records of all services performed on diesel engines.
- Followed safety guidelines while performing repair work on heavy-duty vehicles.
Education
Maintenance
Regional Training Site - Maintenance
Devens, MA04.2016
Maintenance
United States Army Ordnance School
FT Lee, VA06.2014
Maintenance
Department of The Army
FT Lee, VA04.2014
Maintenance Course
Central Texas College
02.2006
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Multitasking
- Safety standards
- Risk Assessment
- Goal oriented
- Expectation setting
- Verbal and written communication
- Processes and procedures
- Attention to detail
Certification
Certified EPA 609 to operate refrigerant recovery and recycle equipment.
Timeline
Maintenance Control Supervisor
US ARMY
05.2021 - Current
Instructor
US ARMY
04.2017 - 05.2021
Vehicle Recovery Supervisor
US ARMY
07.2014 - 04.2017
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
US ARMY
10.2004 - 07.2014
Maintenance
United States Army Ordnance School
Maintenance
Department of The Army
Maintenance Course
Central Texas College
Maintenance
Regional Training Site - Maintenance
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