Donald Hoffman
US Air Force
Great Falls,Montana
Summary
Results-driven ICBM Professional bringing progressive background in Electronics Maintenance environments. Natural leader with exceptional skills in customer relations, administration and scheduling. Manages competing priorities with organized and resourceful approaches.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Section Lead, Missile Communications
USAF
Great Falls, Montana
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Performed annual evaluations for 30 members, Military and Civilian
- Developed work schedules for 30 team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Asserted control over material usage and technician man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
- Supervised technician work processes and adherence to schedule.
- Evaluated 30 team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending on capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Evaluated employee performance and training needs.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Equipment Manager
USAF
Great Falls, United States
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed, controlled and conducted inventory of $40M worth of mission critical equipment.
- Oversaw maintenance schedule for over 2000 individual pieces of equipment. Ensured equipment was tested, inspected and serviced at appropriate intervals.
- Reported unsafe situations and service-related issues to route management and dispatch.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of 40 technicians.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports daily.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements daily.
- Conducted monthly inventories of multi million dollar accounts and components on work floor.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
Electronics Laboratory Instructor
USAF
Great Falls, United States
05.2012 - 08.2019
- Used diagnostic and testing processes to identify, define and solve development issues.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Completed in-depth performance tests of parts and systems undergoing design optimization in simulated environments.
- Performed acceptance testing and measurements on electronic components and assemblies to verify system compliance.
- Tested various types of Missile test equipment using oscilloscopes, multi-meters, spectrum analyzers, power meters, and other laboratory instruments.
- Inspected systems, diagnosed problems and developed optimal solutions.
- Trained new system users and employees in classroom type sessions to promote useful system knowledge and operations expertise.
- Monitored students during labs and intervened in dangerous activities.
- Cultivated learning-focused laboratory environment dedicated to building student skills and interest in field.
- Facilitated student participation by delivering fun, engaging lessons.
- Organized supplies, maintained equipment and prepared laboratory environments for 20 students.
- Observed students to assess progress with laboratory work and assign grades.
Missile Maintenance Operations Manager
USAF
Vandenberg AFB, CA
08.2007 - 05.2012
- Performed launch-net operations and terminal countdown checks for ICBM test launches.
- Coordinated hundreds technicians daily schedules for optimal coverage of daily workload
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol
- Reported to management operational activities and maintained current maintenance records.
- Activated and debriefed over 40 maintenance work orders per day.
- Tracked and reviewed charts, graphs, schedules and other statistics to to maximize on-time performance.
- Received new orders, prepared documentation and assigned personnel.
Electromechanical Technician
USAF
Great Falls, United States
04.2002 - 08.2007
- Observed equipment functioning to detect electronic and mechanical hazards or problems for service, repair or replacement.
- Fixed, serviced and mounted pumps, gearboxes and piping systems.
- Investigated electrical malfunctions with ammeter, multimeter and temperature probe test instruments to determine problems and apply solutions.
- Obtained forklift and aerial lift platform licenses to meet optimum labor utilization.
- Maintained neat and clean work area to eliminate hazards.
- Repaired, maintained and installed motors, drives and wiring devices.
- Read blueprints, schematics or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
- Tested performance of electromechanical assemblies using oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters and bridges.
- Inspected parts for surface defects.
- Followed technical orders to correctly assemble, maintain and troubleshoot electronic products or components.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Operations And Warfare
Dakota State University
Madison, SD 09.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 04.2002 - 08.2017
Skills
Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Section Lead, Missile Communications
USAF
10.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Operations And Warfare
Dakota State University
09.2019 - Current
Equipment Manager
USAF
08.2019 - 10.2020
Electronics Laboratory Instructor
USAF
05.2012 - 08.2019
Missile Maintenance Operations Manager
USAF
08.2007 - 05.2012
Electromechanical Technician
USAF
04.2002 - 08.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
04.2002 - 08.2017
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