Clarence Howard
Forest City,NC
Summary
Army Veteran with experience in Mechanical Maintenance and Project Management. Looking for opportunities in Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing and Quality Control, Controls and Automation Engineering. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Experienced with coordinating complex logistics operations to ensure seamless supply chain management. Utilizes strategic planning to optimize inventory levels and streamline transportation processes. Track record of fostering strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Onsite Logistics & Maintenance Coordinator
Tessier Group
Mill Spring, NC
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Supervise all subcontractors to ensure they complete the work timely and properly.
- Diagnose the problem and prepare a work order specifying: the problem and appropriate solutions.
- Set up and complete an annual preventative maintenance schedule and work program.
- Maintain accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, repairs, work orders, work-in-progress, make-ready status, receipts, etc.
- Well organized and able to prioritize tasks.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to ensure optimal equipment functionality and reduce downtime.
- Developed and implemented preventative maintenance programs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate service contracts, optimizing service quality and pricing.
- Leveraged strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines, ensuring the timely completion of all tasks.
- Streamlined reporting processes for maintenance requests, improving response times and communication.
- Managed maintenance team of 5 employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
Business Owner
Howards Outdoor Home Improvements
Forest City, NC
06.2019 - 02.2024
- Directed project management for home improvement initiatives, ensuring timely completion and high-quality standards.
- Implemented operational procedures that increased workflow efficiency and reduced project turnaround times.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in outdoor home improvements, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms that optimized budget allocation for projects.
- Established marketing strategies that effectively promoted services, resulting in increased brand visibility within the community.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Managed daily operations to ensure timely project completion and customer satisfaction.
Process Engineering Internship
IMERYS Performance Materials
Kings Mountain, NC
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Assist in defining critical spare parts.
- Identify, analyze, document and review SOPs.
- Worked with other departments and engineering to assist in evaluating the site.
- Complete Site-Specific Flow Chart (AutoCAD/DWG) for the main mining area and 4 subsequent production sites.
- Utilized CAD software to assist in designing layout modifications for improved workflow efficiency.
- Participated in root cause analysis meetings to identify and resolve production challenges effectively.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Presented project findings and recommendations to executive management, effectively advocating for process changes that could result in significant operational improvements.
- Supported continuous improvement efforts, identifying areas of potential optimization in manufacturing processes.
- Assisted in implementing lean manufacturing principles to streamline operations and eliminate waste within the production process.
Multifunctional Logistician
United States Army
Multiple US & Foreign Bases
02.1985 - 03.2019
- Utilized data analytic software in order to provide timely, world-class logistics support during all phases of operations.
- Possess extensive critical thinking capabilities in varied stressful situations in order to lead and develop large or small teams.
- Managed Continuous Improvement by collaborating with Quality Assurance to maintain supplier approval programs.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions regarding supply chain operations. Also manage the developing, testing, fielding, handling, storage and disposal of munitions.
- Experience with ERP/WMS/TMS systems (NetSuite, SAP).
- Manage Project Management Initiatives by developing Analytical Metrics to identify Engineering, Maintenance & Transportation requirements.
- Continuously met logistical timelines 90 days ahead of schedule by formulating logical solutions through internal data analysis.
- Developed and implemented efficient inventory control systems to enhance operational readiness.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Material & Freight Coordinator
Schletter, Inc.
Shelby, NC
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Company Filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Responsible for making sure that all logistics and distribution activities adhere to environmental legislation and comply with all health and safety requirements.
- Directed and Managed all Logistic activities, from day-to-day Warehousing, Material Management and Long-Term Strategic Planning.
- Monitoring the cost, quality, and efficiency of both the movement and storage of stock and goods.
- Regularly liaising with the companies’ fleet of drivers. Used the latest SAP software to document, track and locate stock being Shipped & Received.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and system updates.
- Monitored stock levels, facilitating timely reordering of supplies to prevent interruptions in workflow.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Polk Central High School
Mill Spring, NC01-1984
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics Engineering w/Honors
ICC- Isothermal
Spindale, NC01-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Integrated Machining
ICC- Isothermal
Spindale, NC01-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering w/Honors
ICC- Isothermal
Spindale, NC01-2024
Associate of Arts - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
US Army Logistics Management School
Fort Lee, VA01-2008
Civil Engineering Technology
US Army Corp of Engineer School
Fort Leonardwood, MO01-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science/Economics
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC01-1994
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Systems Technology
Isothermal Community College
Spindale, NC11-2026
Skills
- OSHA 10 Certified
- Forklift Certified
- Manual and CNC Machining
- Hydraulics/Pneumatics
- Maintenance Management
- Industrial Controls
- Commercial Wiring
- PLCs & Automation
- Instrumentation
- Autodesk Fusion 360
- Autodesk Inventor
- Auto CAD/CAM
- Blueprint Reading
- GD&T
- Series & Parallel Circuits
- Complex Circuits
- Primary Logic Controllers
- Scheduling coordination
- Asset management
- Facility maintenance
- Maintenance planning
- Work order management
Affiliations
- Metal Fabricators of America
- National Technical Honor Society (Past Vice-President)
Timeline
Onsite Logistics & Maintenance Coordinator
Tessier Group
03.2024 - 05.2025
Process Engineering Internship
IMERYS Performance Materials
03.2023 - 08.2023
Business Owner
Howards Outdoor Home Improvements
06.2019 - 02.2024
Material & Freight Coordinator
Schletter, Inc.
08.2017 - 04.2018
Multifunctional Logistician
United States Army
02.1985 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Polk Central High School
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics Engineering w/Honors
ICC- Isothermal
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Integrated Machining
ICC- Isothermal
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering w/Honors
ICC- Isothermal
Associate of Arts - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
US Army Logistics Management School
Civil Engineering Technology
US Army Corp of Engineer School
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science/Economics
Gardner-Webb University
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Systems Technology
Isothermal Community College