Darrel Neal

• Consistently met deadlines for daily chores and special projects, contributing to the smooth operation of the barn.
• Enhanced animal well-being through attentive care, proper feeding, and regular health checks.
• Increased overall barn efficiency by implementing effective cleaning and maintenance routines.
• Ensured proper care for injured or sick animals by administering prescribed medications and treatments under veterinarian guidance.
• Supported overall farm management with tasks such as fence repair, pasture management, and equipment maintenance as needed.
• Contributed to a safe working environment by promptly addressing hazards and maintaining clean workspaces.
• Streamlined daily operations with diligent record-keeping of animal health, feed inventory, and equipment maintenance logs.
• Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
• Exercised appropriate safety and environmental protocols when cleaning and maintaining ponds and tanks.

• Reduced equipment damage through diligent maintenance, repair, and replacement of kayaks and gear as needed.
• Streamlined trip preparation procedures by creating detailed checklists for packing essential supplies and adhering to safety guidelines.
• Delivered memorable experiences for clients by tailoring unique kayak routes based on skill levels and interests.
• Enhanced client safety by conducting thorough pre-trip briefings and equipment checks.
• Delivered effective safety debriefings to guests to promote safe environment.
• Utilized effective communication and problem-solving skills to quickly resolve customer issues.
• Checked tour vehicles for cleanliness, safety and functionality.
• Maintained accurate records of tour members and managed customer paperwork for organizational maintenance.
• Performed preventative maintenance on trailers, prolonging their lifespan and reducing repair costs.
• Repaired or replaced damaged components on trailers, restoring them to optimal functionality quickly and effectively.
• Experienced kayaker on San Antonio River, Mission Reach, Museum Reach, King William and Downtown.

· Maintained plant communities; removed weeds, cleared brush, mowed, trimmed, pruned, planted, seeded, irrigated, dug, and raked public areas.

· Implemented corrective actions as needed including irrigating, and/or applying herbicide, pesticide, or fertilizer.

· Planted and/or maintained low impact development features.

· Supervised and coordinated work with contractors and other employees.

· Manually loaded trucks/trailers with horse manure, sand, base, gravel, or materials.

· Operated, maintained, and repaired equipment such as power and hand tools, mowers, weed eaters, tractors, vehicles, and other equipment commonly used for vegetative, slope, and structural maintenance.

· Performed routine maintenance checks on equipment, vehicles, and structures.

· Operated and maintained PTO (Power Take Off) and motor-driven pumps, traveling irrigation equipment, and other similar agricultural equipment for supplemental watering.

· Installed and repaired irrigation systems.

· Pruned trees and shrubs to improve health, appearance, and safety, following industry standards and best practices.

· Removed dead, diseased, or hazardous branches to prevent damage to property and ensure public safety.

· Performed tree removal tasks, including felling, cutting, and disposing of trees safely and efficiently.

· Operated and maintained tree trimming equipment such as chainsaws, pole saws, pruners, chippers, and stump grinders.

· Assessed tree health and structure, identifying signs of disease, pest infestations, and other issues, and recommended appropriate treatments.

· Climbed trees using ropes, harnesses, and other safety equipment to reach and trim higher branches.

· Provided emergency tree services, including storm damage cleanup and removal of fallen or hazardous trees.

· Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring that debris was cleared and disposed of properly.

· Performed routine maintenance and safety checks on all tree trimming equipment and tools.

· Oversaw and performed routine maintenance and repairs on ranch infrastructure, including buildings, fences, gates, and water systems.

· Inspected property regularly to identify maintenance needs and prioritized repair tasks to ensure the safety and functionality of the ranch.

· Conducted repairs on ranch equipment and machinery, such as tractors, ATVs, and irrigation systems, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.

· Maintained and repaired ranch roads and trails, including grading, resurfacing, and clearing debris to facilitate safe and efficient access.

Wing Inspector General Team member, represented 377th Logistics Readiness Squadron during inspections
Led 6 member team performing 3900 Quality assurance evaluations with 99% pass rate
Piloted unit self-inspection program; guided 22 section representatives through 256 inspection line items
Coordinated and facilitated Six Sigma training for quality assurance staff members
Managed the submission, accuracy, and resolution of Corrective Action Plans filed by section heads
Oversaw and validated execution of the Quality Assurance documentation area
Monitored performance and conducted annual reviews of Quality Assurance staff members
oversaw/overhauled 3.9K evals inspections/yr drove 99.5% pass rate/on track Commanders Inspection Program

Managed daily operations, human resource support for 35 employees, including 6 supervisors and 3 dispatchers
Conducted and approved 35 annual employee performance reviews, 15 award packages, mentored and counseled subordinates
Supervised Documented Cargo; delivered 667 MICAP/307 Redball/4.2K priority requestsenabled 5K sorties
Developed policy, procedure, and operating instructions for a fleet of 175 support vehicles worth $22 million
Investigated accidents, maintained accident files, tracked causes and took appropriate preventative action
Tracked and submitted reimbursable movement to leadership/higher HQ using monthly reports
Ensured resources were available and was responsible for managing the manning workload for all sections
Provided informational meetings to supervisors concerning any changes to policy and procedures
- Awarded AFMC Vehicle Operations SNCO of the year 2014
- Lobbied CDL policy change for military/veterans enabling "Heroes to Highways" program recognized by NM Governor
- Lauded by 377 Wing CC, authenticated training documents, safeguarding Nuclear Capability Exercise/Inspection
- Commended by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel for outstanding vehicle support during Nuclear laboratory visit