Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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Garrick Gay

Frankfort,KY
Garrick Gay

Summary

Driven by a passion for performance improvement and relationship building, I spearheaded initiatives at Lawson Industrial that fostered a culture of excellence, enhancing team collaboration and operational efficiency. My experience spans coordinating aviation operations at Free Burma Rangers to mentoring in engineering project management, demonstrating exceptional decision-making and process optimization skills.

Overview

22
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Free Burma Rangers (VOLUNTEER)

Aviation Facilities/Ground Operations Coordinator
04.2024 - Current

Job overview


  • Communicate and coordinate with the Ethnic Coordinator of the needs to keep the facilities running.
  • Manage upkeep and preventative maintenance of all aviation facilities operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures.
  • Works with and communicates with Field Operations Coordinator and Flight Medic Coordinator to make sure the support side of the helicopter is being supported well.
  • Leading and serving the members of the aviation team to reach personal and team goals.

Earth Mission (VOLUNTEER)

Engineering Project Manager
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided technical guidance, peer review and mentorship to junior engineering technicians engaged in building systems and repair.
  • Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
  • Taught indigenous engineering trades such as solar electric generation and storage, vehicle, equipment and facilities maintenance and repair.
  • Developed long lasting relationships for the purpose of sharing discipleship in Christ.
  • Enhanced engineering team collaboration through regular communication, resulting in improved project outcomes.
  • Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Chaos Creek World Missions

International Missionary in Conflict Zones
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Built trust within communities by consistently demonstrating respect for local customs, traditions, and beliefs while sharing religious teachings.
  • Built lasting relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.
  • Teach indigenous engineering trades such as solar electric generation and storage, vehicle, equipment and facilities maintenance and repair.
  • Established trust within the community through regular engagement and consistent support.

Lawson Industrial

President of Operations and Project Management
08.2002 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Drove continuous improvement initiatives across the organization, promoting a culture of excellence in all aspects of business operations.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure successful project completion and optimal team performance.
  • Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships through focused effort on customer's unique needs and finding best solutions.

Education

United States Army Reserves

No Degree from Communications

University Overview

Served as a Radio Operator, United States Army (Reserves), attached to the 11th Group Special Forces (Airborne) form April 1992 until April 1994.

Anderson County High School
Lawrenceburg, KY

High School Diploma
05-1991

University Overview

  • Elected to Class President in 1987/88, 1988/89, 1989/90, 1990/91.
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes Member
  • Beta Club Member
  • Extracurricular Activities: Football

Skills

  • Performance improvement
  • Process improvements
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Process optimization
  • Root-cause analysis

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

Developed and expanded a solar electric generation and storage facility for a remote hospital in the jungles of Myanmar. I collaborated with a volunteer team of engineers and an indigenous group of skilled workers to install a 20kv solar generating station for the hospital and an additional 15kv solar generating station for the education and administrative campus.


Collaborated with a team of engineers, specialists and skilled workers to establish a fabrication shop, as well as a fabrication and repair program for jungle ambulances.


Collaborated with a team to establish and improve a satelite communications system for remote communications in the jungle.


Remain in constant communication with team members to develop and improve campus facilities at a jungle hospital and medical school.

Certification

  • Electrical Contractor License (state of Kentucky)
  • Master Electricians License (state of Kentucky)
  • OSHA Certified
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Kentucky Driver's License
  • International Driver's License
  • Forklift Certification

Interests

  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • Auto Repair/Restoration
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Martial Arts
  • High-Intensity Interval Training
  • Gym Workouts
  • Volunteer Travel
  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • Adventure Travel
  • Drone Piloting
  • Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency
  • Homelessness Outreach
  • Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)
  • Camping

Timeline

Aviation Facilities/Ground Operations Coordinator
Free Burma Rangers (VOLUNTEER)
04.2024 - Current
Engineering Project Manager
Earth Mission (VOLUNTEER)
01.2022 - Current
International Missionary in Conflict Zones
Chaos Creek World Missions
01.2021 - Current
President of Operations and Project Management
Lawson Industrial
08.2002 - 08.2022
  • Electrical Contractor License (state of Kentucky)
  • Master Electricians License (state of Kentucky)
  • OSHA Certified
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Kentucky Driver's License
  • International Driver's License
  • Forklift Certification
United States Army Reserves
No Degree from Communications
Anderson County High School
High School Diploma

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