Clayton Parham
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
Veteran with 2 years of work experience in the U.S. Air Force, farm hand, farrier, Horse care specialist, handyman and basic wood repairman. Proven to adapt to new and unfamiliar surroundings easily, as well as keeping very close attention to detail with equipment. Capable of working long hours with a team or alone, and able to teach others on skills I learned.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Dyess, TX
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled safety and performance assessments.
- Managed, performed and scheduled inspections for aircraft chemical defense equipment and associated supplies.
- Inspected, maintained, and verified the functionality of oxygen masks, helmets, parachutes, and other survival gear.
- Maintained inventory records for all issued aircrew flight equipment items for 198 aircrew members.
- Recommended replacement, repair or modification of aircraft equipment based on inspection.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Conducted inspections of aircraft to ensure they met safety standards for me and others before entering an aircraft.
- Provided technical guidance to junior technicians during scheduled maintenance operations.
General Farm Hand
Jubilee Farms
Chester, SC
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained a clean and safe stable environment for the horses.
- Prepared food to meet the needs of animals under the care of Jubilee, with appropriate meals including 5 horses, 50 chickens, 2 dogs, and a cat.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions for residents to improve their mental health.
- Encouraged active participation from all family members during equine therapy sessions, as well as directing all participants on proper care, grooming of horses, and the dangers associated.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, such as repairing 15 miles of fencing, weed control on 300 acres, road repair for over 4 miles of gravel roadways and trails, and 8 square miles of dog fencing
- Evaluated horses prior to shoeing or trimming in order to assess their individual needs.
- Taught beginner lessons to children interested in learning how to ride a horse, as well as instructed riders on basic equine health care practices, such as cleaning hooves, grooming fur, and proper equipment used.
- Inspected machinery to ensure proper functioning before use, including large and mid-size tractors, wood-cutting machinery, and business-owned vehicles.
- Conducted plant propagation activities, including seeding, cutting, and grafting, and identified areas that require additional care, such as fertilization, watering, or pest control.
- Harvested, cleaned, bagged, and stocked shelves with produce that was later sold or donated to local charities, churches, food drives, and homeless shelters.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rock Hill High School
Rock Hill, SC04-2023
Skills
- Seed planting
- Tractor operation
- Farm safety protocols
- Fence repair
- Farm equipment maintenance
- Livestock feeding
- Teamwork and communication
- Cultural awareness
- Horse training
- Riding instruction
- Equine rehabilitation
- Saddle fitting
- Horse grooming
Accomplishments
- Gardening award, given to me by Rock Hill Highschool for
Certification
- PART 107 Remote Pilot license/ commercial drone license
- Air force 5 level job upgrade
- OSHA safety certification
Languages
Latin
Limited
German
Limited
Timeline
Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
09.2023 - 02.2025
General Farm Hand
Jubilee Farms
04.2023 - 09.2023
- PART 107 Remote Pilot license/ commercial drone license
- Air force 5 level job upgrade
- OSHA safety certification
High School Diploma -
Rock Hill High School
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