Daniel Whitacre
Merritt Island,FL
Summary
Results-driven marine service manager with expertise in parts procurement, inventory management, and vendor relations. Committed to ensuring compliance with safety regulations and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective complaint resolution.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine service manager
Scorpion Marine Sales & Service
Port Canaveral, FL
04.2017 - 08.2026
- Coordinated parts procurement and inventory management processes to ensure timely availability and minimize delays.
- Oversaw parts ordering and inventory control to optimize stock levels and support service operations.
- Managed inventory of marine parts and supplies to ensure timely availability.
- Supervised the daily operations of the parts and service departments.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of parts orders.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently while maintaining high satisfaction rates.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the shop environment.
- Coordinated staff training programs for both new and existing technicians.
- Performed regular inspections of shop facilities to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Monitored warranties issued by manufacturers to ensure proper processing. issued by manufacturers to ensure proper reimbursement was received.
Technician, Aero Composite Senior
United Space Alliance
Kennedy Space Center, FL
06.1991 - 12.2011
- Operated and maintained complex spacecraft systems and equipment.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve system malfunctions, enhancing system reliability.
- Replaced defective components to ensure system functionality.
- Documented and standardized maintenance procedures to facilitate future training and ensure consistency.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Coordinated and scheduled repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors to optimize project readiness.
- Assisted in the assembly of components for spacecraft missions.
- Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
Warehouse Worker
Outdoor World Distributors
Melbourne , FL
03.1988 - 06.1990
- Operated forklifts to move products within the warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with various outdoor products.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Sorted products for efficient inventory management and retrieval. Organized inventory for easy access and retrieval.
- Labeled and tracked stock levels to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Organized storage areas to maximize space utilization and streamline workflow. warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area and storage spaces.
63T10D3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems Mechanic
United States Army
Ft Knox Kentucky, Schweinfurt Germany, Ft. Hood Tx, N/A
08.1983 - 06.1986
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using specialized diagnostic tools and systems.
- Repaired and replaced faulty components in complex machinery systems.
- Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
- Performed routine maintenance on military vehicles and equipment.
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure operational readiness of equipment.
- Documented service records and maintenance logs for accountability purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cocoa Beach High School
Cocoa Beach, FL06-1981
Skills
- Parts procurement
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Vehicle inspection
- Staff training
- Customer complaint resolution
- Vendor management
Timeline
Marine service manager
Scorpion Marine Sales & Service
04.2017 - 08.2026
Technician, Aero Composite Senior
United Space Alliance
06.1991 - 12.2011
Warehouse Worker
Outdoor World Distributors
03.1988 - 06.1990
63T10D3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems Mechanic
United States Army
08.1983 - 06.1986
High School Diploma -
Cocoa Beach High School