Frank Taylor
Johnstown,NY
Summary
Experienced military veteran knowledgeable about deploying, operating and maintaining Fire Support Systems. Advanced mechanical expertise and technical know-how to handle any challenge. Highly observant, organized and methodical in isolating and resolving any issue.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Support Specialist
United States Army
Fort Drum, NY
07.2008 - 05.2013
- Personally responsible for over $10,000,000 of command equipment with no deficiencies, losses or damages
- Maintained 100% accountability of large section of equipment worth over $40,000,000 during overseas deployments
- Managed fire support, operations and target acquisition activities for field artillery battalions and units.
- Directed and implemented cannon, missile, rocket and target acquisition operations, training programs and communication activities.
- Drove and operated heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles
- Supervised operation of unit command post and managed performance duties.
- Maintained fire capability charts and friendly and enemy situation maps
- Operated in reduced visibility environments using infrared and starlight-enhancing night vision devices and targeting.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Order Fulfillment Supervisor
Finkle Distrubution
Johnstown, NY
10.2004 - 06.2008
- Reviewed orders for accuracy, errors and omissions to minimize incorrect shipments.
- Sent emails to communicate order status and informed customers of back-orders or shipping delays.
- Interfaced with sales, operations and functional groups to facilitate order flow and meet processing metrics.
- Maintained knowledge of new product offerings and changes for order provisioning processes.
- Liaised with management to resolve complex order issues and problems to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Processed and submitted 1000's of orders for daily and expedited delivery to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Forecasted with vendors to allocate stock ahead of customer order to reduce lead times.
Education
High School Diploma - General
Continental Academy
Champlain, NY05.2008
Skills
- Classified file maintenance
- Field artillery
- Intelligence
- Navigation
- Personnel management
- Loading and unloading
- Staff supervision
- Distribution and warehousing
- Shipping and receiving
- Cost reduction
- Staff Management
- Warehouse Logistics
- Order picking and processing
- Interpersonal Communication
- First Aid/CPR
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Multitasking Abilities
- Decision Making