Damany Hardy
Washington,DC
Summary
Strong leadership skills, critical thinking, and team member oriented. Well versed maintenance technician offering expertise in logistics, configuration management and property accountability. Effective communicator skillful mastering new roles and technologies. Trained in organizational maintenance and instructional development. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
JLTV Instructor
Nisga’a MOSTT
Fort Gregg- Adams, VA
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided 40/80 course training hours teaching United States Warrant Officers the Oshkosh made Joint Light Tactical Vehicle characteristics, operations, operator maintenance and safety.
- Document supply and maintenance repair actions on military, manual or commercial computer systems.
Outside Machinist
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Specializing in submarine building and maintenance. Demonstrated precision craftsmanship in machining custom parts from blueprints using lathes, mills, drills, grinders, and other tools as required.
- Proficient in precise measurements, drilling, and use of pneumatic tools such as micrometers, digital and manual torque wrenches, Quackenbush drills, magnetic based drills, tapping gun, digital and vernier calipers, snap gauges, hydraulic impact wrenches, and tapping and tap extractors.
Maintenance Team Chief
U.S. Army
Fort Bliss, TX
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Responsible for dispatching work orders and the proper training of personnel in troubleshooting techniques.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
BFV Shop Foreman
U.S. Army
Camp Casey, South Korea
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Performed and supervised weekly preventative maintenance in compliance with Army Technical manuals, ensuring proper operation/readiness of vehicles and heavy equipment resulting in a decrease of man hours spent on unscheduled maintenance.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment. Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
Instructor/Writer Ordnance Training Detachment
U.S. Army
Fort Knox, KY / Fort Benning, GA
05.2010 - 01.2014
- Served as an Instructor of the Army Ground Mobility Division where over 250 Additional Skill Identifier H8 and 900 Advanced Individual Training students received instruction on various facets of recovery, maintenance operations and BDAR methods for the M88A1 and M88A2 Recovery Vehicles.
- Supervised safety, maintenance operations, and recovery procedures to include mathematical computations and proper use of recovery equipment.
- Responsible for writing, revising, and validating lesson plans for the ASI H8 program of instruction.
Vehicle Mechanical Technician (MRAP)
U.S. Army
Fort Bliss, TX
05.2008 - 04.2010
- Conducted and followed All Army Actions in the repairing of MRAPS and Caymen vehicles.
- Training consists of system operation, assembly and subassembly, troubleshooting, component and system fault isolation and repair.
Organization Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Army
Camp Hovey, South Korea
10.2004 - 04.2008
- Strong leader with extensive skills with a background in performing preventative maintenance checks, troubleshooting, and repairing skills that enables positive use of man hours and labor.
- Managed the maintenance and repair of over 200 pieces of light and heavy diesel equipment.
Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer
U.S. Army
Fort Hood, TX
06.2000 - 10.2004
- Responsible for conducting the organizational maintenance of over 30 vehicles to include 13 M3A3 BFV, 9 wheeled vehicles, to include M998s, M1083, and PLS with Forward Repair System.
- Maintained accountability of assigned tools and testing equipment for myself, subordinates, and supervisors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Boys and Girls High School
United States Army BFV System Maintainer School - Diploma -
Fort Knox
Track Vehicle Recovery Specialist - Diploma -
Fort Knox
Skills
- Preventive Repair
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Schematic Reading
- Group and individual instruction
- Collaborative Team Player
- Public Speaking
- Class Instruction
Certification
- Instructor Training Course
- Drivers Vision Enhancer Course
- FBCB2 (BFT) Course
- Support Cadre Training Course
- Equal Opportunity Representative Course
- Associate Instructor Badge Combat
- Lifesaver Course
- Instructor Badge
Timeline
JLTV Instructor
Nisga’a MOSTT
11.2023 - 02.2024
Outside Machinist
Newport News Shipbuilding
11.2020 - 03.2021
Maintenance Team Chief
U.S. Army
06.2015 - 02.2017
BFV Shop Foreman
U.S. Army
01.2014 - 06.2015
Instructor/Writer Ordnance Training Detachment
U.S. Army
05.2010 - 01.2014
Vehicle Mechanical Technician (MRAP)
U.S. Army
05.2008 - 04.2010
Organization Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Army
10.2004 - 04.2008
Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer
U.S. Army
06.2000 - 10.2004
High School Diploma -
Boys and Girls High School
United States Army BFV System Maintainer School - Diploma -
Fort Knox
Track Vehicle Recovery Specialist - Diploma -
Fort Knox