Jeffrey Crawford
US Army
South Amana,IA
Summary
Gifted Senior Combat Engineer professional bringing advanced understanding of engineering and capacity to help students understand diverse aspects of discipline. Gifted lecturer, project manager and test proctor. Desire to apply expertise gained during 21-year career and take on challenging new Leadership role. Senior Combat Engineer professional with progressive career history across design, project leadership and financial/cost reduction initiatives in austere and high-stress environments. Known for ability to improve productivity and generate cost containment systems. Skilled in process improvements and streamlining initiatives using Agile methodologies and frameworks. Seasoned Senior Maintenance Supervisor bringing demonstrated safety management and performance optimization skills gained during experience in unconventional settings. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
NATO Military Engineering Instructor
US Army
APO, AE
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Developed curricula, lessons and test plans to maximize student success.
- Kept abreast of developments in field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences.
- Educated students on advanced aspects of Military engineering to help each prepare for career in discipline.
- Coached students completing research projects, tutored in difficult topics and offered assistance with career and educational choices.
- Built and used diverse techniques to assist students with grasp materials and understanding concepts.
Combat Engineer Senior Sergeant
US Army
Fort Polk, LA
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Prepared teams for combat operations by bringing in and effectively training top talent.
- Constructed floating bridges and temporary roadways to facilitate movement of large convoys of equipment and personnel to and from battle areas.
- Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations.
- Conducted ground reconnaissance for roads, bridges and tunnels and reported findings.
- Located mines through both visual means and use of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps.
- Repaired damaged runways, flight lines and airfield infrastructure under combat conditions to rapidly return to flight operations.
- Performed quality control by creating rosters, spreadsheets and other documentation to identify company inventory.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $37,000,000.
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
US Army
Fort Polk, LA
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Created work schedules and set up training for 87 employees working on armored vehicles and heavy construction equipment.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Developed and implemented employee incentive programs to promote top performance.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Supervised 87 employees, including scheduling, training and performance monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Manage
Park University
Kansas City, MO 01.2019 - 12.2020
MBA - Project Management
Park University
Kansas City, MO 01.2021 - Current
Skills
Administrative skills
Project Management
Group facilitation
Course planning
Assessment experience
Responsible
Troubleshooting
Excellent work ethic
Clerical
Customer service
Teambuilding
Multitasking abilities
Critical thinking
Teamwork
Ground reconnaissance
Corrective action recommendations
Military bridge assembly
Combat engineering support
Repair skills
Defense management
Tactical planning
Mechanical expertise
Equipment Maintenance
Crew leadership
Basic math
Microsoft Office
Good listening skills
Materials requisition
Inventory replenishment
Employee performance assessment
Staff Management
Preventive Maintenance
Deadline management
Employee scheduling
Collaboration
Detail-oriented
Interpersonal Communication
First Aid/CPR
Instructor support
Nondiscriminatory practices
Maintaining equipment
Training expertise
Managing PPE
Assessing risks
Briefing leadership
Safety guidelines
Identifying hazards
Training & Development
Organization and Time management
Computer proficiency
Customer Service
Analytical skills
Relationship-Building
Accomplishments
- Project Lead for a team of 29 personnel from 29 NATO nations in the development of the Bridge Assessment Course, which standardized the methods for how NATO and Partner for Peace nations determine bridge classification ratings
- Awarded three Bronze Star Medals for Excellence in leadership in Afghanistan and Iraq
- Army Corp of Engineers, Sapper Spirit for exceptional leadership during the Senior Leader Course
- Awarded the De'Fluery medal for more than 17 years of exceptional and dedicated military service to the Corp of Engineers
- Awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for exceptional service as a representative of the U.S. Army in NATO
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
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friday
saturday
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morning
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evening
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Certification
CompTIA Project+, CompTIA
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
MBA - Project Management
Park University
01.2021 - Current
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, Project Management Institute
12-2020
Scrum Master Certified, Scrum Alliance
11-2020
CompTIA Project+, CompTIA
10-2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Manage
Park University
01.2019 - 12.2020
NATO Military Engineering Instructor
US Army
08.2018 - 05.2021
Combat Engineer Senior Sergeant
US Army
10.2017 - 08.2018
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
US Army
10.2016 - 10.2017