DAVID J. STODDARD
Copperas Cove
Summary
Results-driven Operations Manager and military veteran with 20 years of experience. Led teams in high-pressure environments, specializing in operations management, risk management, and logistics planning. Proven success in safeguarding assets valued over $29 million while receiving multiple awards for performance and professionalism.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
General Dynamics Land Systems
Fort Hood
01.2022 - Current
- Oversaw and supervised timely performance of duties, ensuring reports and processes were executed and delivered to GDLS and USG by required deadlines.
- Designed training programs and established schedules to fulfill the requirements of the USG and customers.
- Perform individual and collective counseling and mentoring to 24 employees on a regular basis.
- Updated Manager on critical issues to inform strategic decisions based on provided information.
Rep Tech Ops (POC)
General Dynamics Land Systems
Fort Hood
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Act as a liaison between Management, the Fielding Maintenance Team and the USG customer ensuring that the objectives and directives are communicated to the team
- Ensured effective communication with USG points of contact to streamline project processes.
- Lead and assist Technical instructors to develop, validate program that meets 100% accuracy of all USG NET operations
- Informed Manager/Supervisor of critical issues to facilitate timely strategic decision-making.
- Promoted a workplace free from environmental health and safety hazards through training and ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Tracked and reported lost time weekly to support end-of-year variance management.
- Supported supervisor in preparing weekly and monthly reports to fulfill requirements of statement of work (SOW), CDRL A095, and M1A2 SEP V3 and V2.
Instructor-S2
General Dynamics Land Systems
Fort Hood
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Implementing technical product training programs, for the field support personnel, customers, and clients for Abrams family of vehicles
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials for effective classroom and hands-on training
- Coordinate development and presentation of oral and written training and instruction
- Evaluated and certified employees to ensure competency in technical skills
- Certified to assess vehicle crew skills and instruct operator techniques.
- Provided leadership, guidance, and technical assistance to team members, recognized by General Dynamics site leadership
- Received acknowledgment from management for demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
Mechanic 1
General Dynamics Land Systems
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hull and turret malfunctions to ensure operational readiness.
- Serviced powerpack, roadwheel hub caps, inner seals, batteries, tracks, track pads, sprockets, final drives, fuel system, heat shields, hydraulic pump, broken torsion bars, and V-packs to maintain equipment functionality.
- Verified 5988E and maintenance paperwork to confirm accurate parts ordering.
Mechanic
Kelly Services
Fort Hood
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Executed removal and installation of powerpack, replacement of roadwheel hub caps and inner seals, battery replacement, track and track pad replacement, sprocket replacement, servicing of final drives and fuel system, heat shield replacement, hydraulic pump removal and installation, and identification and replacement of broken torsion bars and V-packs.
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses hull and turret malfunctions
- Reviewed 5988E and maintenance paperwork to confirm accurate parts ordering.
- Partnered with General Dynamics Land Systems to facilitate successful project execution as a contractor.
Training Coordinator
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.1995 - 01.2016
- Developed training plans and maintained training records, preparing personnel for effective domestic and global operations
- Created strategies and implemented processes to identify corrective measures for training procedures, enhancing organizational operational readiness
- Guided professional growth of personnel through detailed evaluation reports and performance counseling
- Maintained the accountability of $20M worth of organizational assets; which resulted in zero losses and high operational readiness
Supervisor
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.1995 - 01.2016
- Led mentored and trained a team of 6 as the section supervisor; responsible for the training, accountability, health, welfare and organizational equipment valued in excess of $9M
- Managed the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements
- Advised senior leadership of tactical operational readiness, and implemented practices that enhanced the organization’s functionality
- Ensured 100% accountability and serviceability of assigned organizational equipment.
Range Control Supervisor
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.1995 - 01.2016
- Supported 20K soldiers in planning and executing 558 training events, enhancing readiness and operational effectiveness
- Managed daily operations of Baumholder Training area, assisting military units with planning and executing training requirements
- Conducted daily inspections of ranges to verify compliance with safety regulations and maintain quality assurance of assigned equipment.
- Coordinated with German counterparts as the primary point of contact to enforce German and U.S. safety regulations
- Trained senior personnel on safety protocols to ensure compliance during weekly training.
- Identified and corrected movement and transportation violations, reducing the incidents by 20%
- Contributed to community development by mentoring over 200 young adults and received volunteer of the year award.
Education
33 Credit Hours -
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX01.2015
High School -
Watervliet Junior- Senior High School
Watervliet, NY01.1994
Skills
- Operations Management
- Personnel Management
- Quality Assurance
- Workflow management
- Process Improvement
- Logistics Planning
- Inventory Management
- Training programs
- Microsoft 365
- Organizational communication
- Adaptability
Training
OSHA 30 Hour Outreach Training Program-General Industry, 2021
Military Training
- Department of Defense Sexual Harassment / Assault Response and Prevention Course, Fort Hood, TX
Timeline
Supervisor
General Dynamics Land Systems
01.2022 - Current
Rep Tech Ops (POC)
General Dynamics Land Systems
01.2020 - 01.2022
Instructor-S2
General Dynamics Land Systems
01.2019 - 01.2020
Mechanic 1
General Dynamics Land Systems
01.2017 - 01.2019
Mechanic
Kelly Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
Training Coordinator
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.1995 - 01.2016
Supervisor
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.1995 - 01.2016
Range Control Supervisor
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.1995 - 01.2016
33 Credit Hours -
Central Texas College
High School -
Watervliet Junior- Senior High School