James Earl
Temple
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at General Dynamics Land Systems, excelling in technical training and project management. Proven track record in quality assurance and customer relationship management, successfully implementing training programs and achieving operational excellence. Recognized for leadership in high-stakes environments, ensuring mission success and team performance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
New Equipment Trainer (NET) Instructor
General Dynamics Land Systems
Killeen
03.2024 - Current
- Responsibilities include a daily and weekly report to the supervisor on every training action by team members.
- Implement technical product training programs, for field support personnel and customers/clients, for the Abrams Family of Vehicles.
- Provide input and support to program planning, schedules, lesson plans, program instructions and maintenance techniques for the development and execution of the assigned Abrams unit tasks.
- Prepare and present classes on operator tasks and requirements that encompass all four operator stations and live fire on the Abrams Tank.
- Understanding and knowledge of Abrams operational concepts and systems knowledge.
- Assist in administering performance examination and evaluation of students.
Construction Manager
John Houston Custom Homes
Temple
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Negotiate prices and work with Regional Construction Manager to establish labor budgets.
- Manage time effectively, multi-task and prioritize in order to meet established goals and deadlines.
- Schedule, instruct, manage, motivate and inspect the quality of the job performed by the subcontractors.
- Schedule and manage subcontractors and sub-contractor relationships in order to build homes on schedule and close on time.
- The planning, scheduling, implementation and coordination of quality built homes from development through final construction on a timely & economical basis.
Construction Superintendent
Omega Builders
Temple
08.2015 - 03.2021
- Project Superintendent for residential builds.
- Manage all aspects of construction schedules and budgets.
- Ensure quality control and customer satisfaction with close collaboration with sales team, design center, and construction contractors.
- Review and analyze all site plans and blueprints to monitor and ensure compliance with all city and state codes and regulations.
- Recognized as top performer 2018 with seventy-two completed homes on or before projected deadline.
CAD Drafter
Construction Services
Temple
02.2013 - 08.2015
- CAD drafting and design for residential neighborhoods and homes.
- Draft and design custom homes plan with AutoCAD Architecture.
- Draft revisions as need for customers specifications.
- Apply working knowledge of local permitting and approval processes and work with local building officials to obtain permits, approvals and final acceptance.
- Draft plans with detailed plumbing, electrical, structural, and mechanical details.
Cavalry Master Gunner
United States Army
Fort Cavazos
10.1991 - 11.2011
- Primary weapons advisor for 1200 personnel and management of $100 million dollars of ammunition and equipment.
- Planned and executed complex logistical operations to include hundreds of personnel and equipment with 100% accuracy and success.
- Developed all phases of the Squadrons Heavy Brigade Combat Team Gunnery (HBCT) plan of action and execution for the Regiment.
- Created, and maintained Squadrons tactical standard operating procedures (TACSOP), for tactics, techniques and procedures guide (TTP).
- Supervised the Squadrons weapon system maintenance management with 100% accuracy to include Abrams M1A2 tanks, Bradley M1A3 fighting vehicles, M109 Howitzers, and Mortar systems.
Education
Computer Aided Design - Associate Degree
Temple College
Temple, TX01.2012
Skills
- Technical training
- Equipment maintenance
- Operational procedures
- Project management
- Customer relationship management
- Quality assurance
Timeline
New Equipment Trainer (NET) Instructor
General Dynamics Land Systems
03.2024 - Current
Construction Manager
John Houston Custom Homes
03.2021 - 01.2024
Construction Superintendent
Omega Builders
08.2015 - 03.2021
CAD Drafter
Construction Services
02.2013 - 08.2015
Cavalry Master Gunner
United States Army
10.1991 - 11.2011
Computer Aided Design - Associate Degree
Temple College