Christopher Thrower
Equipment Service Technician
Summary
Dedicated technician with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Highly motivated with exemplary communication and troubleshooting skills. Offering specialized knowledge in equipment maintenance and repair and skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Classifier/Interviewer
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Nashville, TN
11.2019 - Current
- Conducted interviews with applicants to assess eligibility for military service.
- Placed 1903 qualified applicants into programs based on current priorities.
- Managed 16 classifiers in the placement of 6601 applicants into the United States Navy increasing military readiness of the United states.
- Assisted with daily applications, shipper processing, and ensured all shipper goals were attained for fiscal years 20, 21, and 22 for Navy Talent Aquisition Group Nashville.
Fire Controlman Aegis Leading Petty Officer
US Navy
Yokosuka, Japan
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Managed and coordinated the Combat Systems Fire Control Division in the maintenance and operations of the Aegis Weapon System aboard the USS Milius.
- Promoted unit efficiency by creating and conducting quarterly training to educate subordinate personnel on effective equipment maintenance and troubleshooting methods.
- Supervised 24 technicians in the completion of 1895 required Preventative Maintenance checks on associated electrical equipment while forward deployed.
- Supervised the isolation and correction of 22 major system casualties and degradations to the Aegis Weapon System.
Fire Control Technician
US Navy
San Diego, CA
09.2013 - 03.2018
- Conducted 5000+ hours of preventative and corrective Maintenance on the MK 99 Fire Control System, the 400 HZ Power Conversion System and associated peripheral equipment, following proper safety procedures as outlined on each Maintenance Requirement Card.
- Isolated seven major system casualties and 32 minor casualties down to the component level using provided technical publications and test equipment, allowing for repair in a quick and timely manner.
Education
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Munford High School
Munford, AL 08.2009 - 05.2012
Skills
Technical documents comprehension
Technical issues analysis
Maintenance and Repair
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Attention to Detail
First Aid/CPR
MS Office
Data Entry
Troubleshooting systems
Diagnosis and testing
Wiring diagrams
Equipment troubleshooting
Electrical circuits
Schematic and blueprint interpretation
New system installations
Training and mentoring
Operations management
Priority management
Project Management
Team Building
Cultural Awareness
Accomplishments
Received 15 Navy and Marine Corps and Achievement Medals, 1 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and 6 Military Promotions.
Timeline
Senior Classifier/Interviewer
U.S. Navy Active Duty
11.2019 - Current
Fire Controlman Aegis Leading Petty Officer
US Navy
11.2018 - 11.2019
Fire Control Technician
US Navy
09.2013 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Munford High School
08.2009 - 05.2012
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Volunteer State Community College
05.2001 -