David Saddlemire
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 21 years of leadership, operations, safety management, and law enforcement experience. I aim to leverage my collaborative skills to continue to thrive as a leader and within a team. I am dedicated to partnering with coworkers to promote engagement, and empowering work culture. My strengths are building solid and trusting relationships with diverse individuals in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
First Sergeant
The United States Air Force
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Worked directly with the squadron commander to advise him on safety updates, force readiness, morale, well-being, and quality of life of the Airmen and their families
- Assisted with loading and unloading of cargo and passengers
- Packaged and prepared, loaded hazardous materials for airlift.
- Loaded rolling stock (helicopters, up-armored SUV's, cranes, and ammunition to include explosives.) in and around C-130 and C-17 aircraft
- Assisted ground support for military and civilian personnel
- Reviewed and ensured aircrew and airmen were up to date and trained on all safety procedures.
- Secured a mission-ready force by conducting new hire training and inspecting their equipment for safety compliance
- Tech Sergeant: Supervised work crews of up to 15 airmen to ensure proper packaging, labeling, loading, and unloading of cargo, including hazardous materials, for military Airlift
- Actively reworked the manpower schedule to allow additional rest time for troops for safety and moral purposes
- Prepared and enforced safety policies per the Air Force Instruction Manual
- Taught safety classes on a regular basis
- Held members accountable to maintain policies and standards (overseas and at home base)
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing, and realigning field and base operational strategies
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Trooper
New York State Police
06.2004 - 07.2021
- Enforced penal, vehicle, and traffic laws
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls in a safe and timely manner
- Member and backup squad leader of the Mobile Field Unit (Riot Squad)
- Performed supervisory duties as required, in addition to serving as a Senior Trooper
- Developed arrest, unlawful activity, and incident reports
- Served active warrants and subpoenas and patrolled designated districts in patrol cars
Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant
The United States Marine Corps
03.2000 - 01.2012
- Trained, supervised and organized over 90 Marines
- Tool Room Non-Commissioned Officer: Accountable for 2.5 million dollars worth of tools
- Safeguarded, inventoried, and replaced any tool needed to complete missions
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon
- Trained, supervised and organized over 90 Marines
- Ensured standards and training objectives were met for all Marines in the platoon, including those of higher rank
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander
- Advised Maintenance Control Officer regarding needed repairs and material readiness
Education
Associate of Arts - Arts-Transportation
College of The Air Force
05.2015
Skills
- Problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills, and exceptional interpersonal abilites
- Competence with the FMCSA
- Team Management
- Computer knowledge
- Recruiting and training experience
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Tennessee commercial driver license: Unrestricted Class A
Timeline
First Sergeant
The United States Air Force
01.2012 - 01.2022
Trooper
New York State Police
06.2004 - 07.2021
Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant
The United States Marine Corps
03.2000 - 01.2012
Associate of Arts - Arts-Transportation
College of The Air Force
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