James Stanley Adams Jr.
Mountain View,United States
Summary
With a robust background in automotive and equipment mechanics, honed at esteemed organizations like the U.S. Army, I excel in diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical and electrical systems. My leadership in high-stakes environments showcases not only technical expertise but also exceptional problem-solving abilities, ensuring operational excellence and a 100% safety record during critical missions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commissary Support Clerk
Defense Commissary Agency
09.2024 - Current
- Provide IT support duties for individual and small business clients as necessary on freelance basis at client
- Respond to inquiries, determine and take appropriate actions as required
- Serve as a resource regarding a defined set of policies and procedures
- Perform duties associated with scheduling, organizing, and operating conferences, seminars, and events, including recommending vendors for services, overseeing the production and distribution of materials, coordinating logistics, and serving as liaison with internal and external vendors
- Drafts and/or generates routine communications; coordinate production (formatting, copying, etc.) and dissemination of documents, such as presentations, course handouts, grant proposals, conference and seminar materials, reports, brochures, and displays
- Plans and schedules calendar(s) based on consultation, resolve calendaring conflicts, and arrange travel in compliance with unit, university, and sponsor policies
- Processes and monitors routine financial transactions, which may include researching and resolving discrepancies
- Performs basic account maintenance procedures to ensure files, logs, and reports are complete
- Ensures adequate stock and operating supplies are maintained
- Operates computer systems to input or correct data, and produce documents, reports, shelf labels, and signs
- Verifies receipts against invoices
- Lifts and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance
Automotive Technician Self-Employed
Jaz's Speed Shop
06.2021 - 09.2024
- Inspected completed work to ensure compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations, standard trade practices, and applicable codes and regulations
- Prepared standard reports
- Provided instruction and lead direction to semi-skilled and unskilled assistants
- Recorded work efforts in detail within computerized recordkeeping systems and, where directed, on log sheets, and kept accurate records so as to ensure an appropriate level of documentation regarding actions taken to complete assignments
- Used computerized maintenance management programs to complete work assignments including documentation of efforts but also as necessary to research an understand issues at hand
- Estimated cost, time and materials of maintenance and repair work
- Respond to emergency calls and urgent needs in order to prevent catastrophic equipment failure, injury, damage or further incident, takes appropriate action to mitigate damages and facilitate appropriate repair
- Disabled and clearly identified (lock out and tag out) unsafe equipment, and immediately notify appropriate personnel
- Used computer for communicating, researching parts and specifications, coordinating documenting work details, and recording time log
- Read, interpreted and worked from manufacturer diagrams, drawings, guides and schedules where need to facilitate work efforts
- Maintained inventory and records, ordered parts and supplies
- Trained and provide work directions to skilled and semi-skilled workers
Security Officer
Security Industry Specialists, Inc.
San Jose, United States
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Stand post and patrol assigned zone at Fortune 500 company
- Enforced client policies and regulations
- Perform all duties in accordance with client policies and procedures and all state and federal regulations
- Aided employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
- Performed security patrols of designated areas on foot to maintain visibility and observe possible unusual activity
- Reported maintenance and safety conditions which might endanger client, its associates or public safety, including fires, evacuations, hazardous situations, or other facility related events
- Responded to all requests for assistance relayed by Supervisor or client
- Prepared reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities
- Permitted authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits
- Ensured that all employees, suppliers, and visitors on company property have proper company issued identification
- Observed departing personnel to protect against theft of company property
- Ensured that the client, its associates, and facility personnel are provided with a safe and professional work environment
- Responsible for crowd control and assisting Police Department/Fire Department/EMS or other officials during emergencies; maintain control at traffic accidents, assist victims, and investigate causes
ASE Certified Automotive Technician/Assistant Shop Manager
Racers Edge Custom Car Restoration
Oakdale, CA
10.2014 - 01.2019
- Inspected completed work to ensure compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations, standard trade practices, and applicable codes and regulations
- Prepared standard reports
- Provided instruction and lead direction to semi-skilled and unskilled assistants
- Recorded work efforts in detail within computerized recordkeeping systems and, where directed, on log sheets, and kept accurate records so as to ensure an appropriate level of documentation regarding actions taken to complete assignments
- Used computerized maintenance management programs to complete work assignments including documentation of efforts but also as necessary to research an understand issues at hand
- Estimated cost, time and materials of maintenance and repair work
- Respond to emergency calls and urgent needs in order to prevent catastrophic equipment failure, injury, damage or further incident, takes appropriate action to mitigate damages and facilitate appropriate repair
- Disabled and clearly identified (lock out and tag out) unsafe equipment, and immediately notify appropriate personnel
- Used computer for communicating, researching parts and specifications, coordinating documenting work details, and recording time log
- Read, interpreted and worked from manufacturer diagrams, drawings, guides and schedules where need to facilitate work efforts
- Maintained inventory and records, ordered parts and supplies
- Trained and provide work directions to skilled and semi-skilled workers
Anti-Armor Infantry Squad Leader
U.S. Army
Oakdale, United States
05.2014 - 10.2016
- Served as Squad Leader for a two-person anti-armor team
- Inspected squad members’ equipment for proper operation and 100% serviceability prior to every task
- Certified to operate multiple wheeled vehicles including Stryker ICV and HMMVV
- Performed preventive maintenance checks and services before and after each trip
- Operated and maintained vehicle mounted weapons consisting of M220A2 TOW 2 Missile Launcher, Mk19 Grenade Launcher, and Browning M2A1 Heavy Machine Gun
- Trained soldiers to clean, maintain and operate vehicle mounted weapon systems
Infantry Team Leader
U.S. Army
Fort Bliss, United States
06.2011 - 05.2014
- Lead infantry teams in combat operations, providing tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to both superiors and subordinates in the accomplishment of their duties
- Lead, supervised, and trained subordinate personnel
- Served as Team Leader and Vehicle Commander
- Inspecting team member’s equipment for proper operation and 100% serviceability prior to every task
- Successfully completed three 30-day operations to test new equipment and technology to determine the effectiveness during ground combat
- Conducted multiple simulation exercises to improve the effectiveness of the team
- Certified to operate multiple wheeled vehicles
- Performed preventative maintenance checks and services before and after each trip
- Operated and maintained 100% accountability of a $5 Million dollar
Infantry Squad Leader
U.S. Army
Kandahar Province, United States
12.2011 - 10.2013
- Lead infantry teams in combat operations, providing tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to both superiors and subordinates in the accomplishment of their duties
- Lead, supervised, and trained subordinate personnel
- Served 9-Month Combat Deployment to Afghanistan
- Served as Rifleman and Squad Designated Marksman
- Conducted more than 200 mounted and dismounted patrols, and ensured the safety of soldiers and civilians resulting in zero accidents while overseas
- Constructed and installed multiple defensive positions to ensure safety and overall performance of the base
- Recognized by supervisors for excellent performance and award the Army Commendation Medal during Operation Enduring Freedom
- Proved over watch and accurate close and long range fire support on over 150 combat missions
- Supported the squad by laying down accurate rapid fire at distance beyond the normal engagement range of the squad’s rifleman
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business and Management
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2022
Associate of Science - Business Administration – Transfer
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA03.2019
Associate of Arts - Business and Computer Information Systems
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA03.2019
Associate of Arts - Network Administration
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA03.2019
Associate of Arts and Sciences - Applied Automotive Technology
WyoTech
Fremont, CA03.2019
Skills
- Automotive mechanics
- Equipment mechanics
- Electrical systems
- Brakes
- Engine overhaul
- Maintenance methods
- Tools
- Materials
- Computerized systems
- Wiring theory
- Electrical theory
- Engine principles
- Hydraulic systems
- State regulations
- Federal regulations
- Smog regulations
- Skilled repairs
- Diagnosing mechanical malfunctions
- Diagnosing electrical malfunctions
- Performing skilled repairs
- Welding
- Vehicle inspection
- Repair extent determination
- Operating tools
- Operating equipment
- Record-keeping
- Data retrieval
- Report preparation
- Operating motor vehicles
- Operating cart
- Operating scissor lift
- Operating boom lift
- Operating forklift
Certification
Microsoft Technology Associate, IT Infrastructure, Present
Timeline
Commissary Support Clerk
Defense Commissary Agency
09.2024 - Current
Automotive Technician Self-Employed
Jaz's Speed Shop
06.2021 - 09.2024
Security Officer
Security Industry Specialists, Inc.
01.2019 - 06.2020
ASE Certified Automotive Technician/Assistant Shop Manager
Racers Edge Custom Car Restoration
10.2014 - 01.2019
Anti-Armor Infantry Squad Leader
U.S. Army
05.2014 - 10.2016
Infantry Squad Leader
U.S. Army
12.2011 - 10.2013
Infantry Team Leader
U.S. Army
06.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business and Management
San Jose State University
Associate of Science - Business Administration – Transfer
De Anza College
Associate of Arts - Business and Computer Information Systems
De Anza College
Associate of Arts - Network Administration
De Anza College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - Applied Automotive Technology
WyoTech
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