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Jimmy Chavez

Elkhorn,NE

Summary

Goal-oriented individual with a pleasant personality and a tenacity that knows no bounds. A master at multitasking, considered highly ambitious, willing to meet or exceed expectations and capable of maximizing brand awareness. Solid experience with managing all levels of large-scale projects, including budgeting and administration. History of being an effective team leader with full understanding of team needs. Well-versed in using Microsoft office suite applications to create and update tracking databases. Confident Liaison promoting effective communication, relationship building and time management skills. Offering more than 18 years of experience leading, teaching and developing individuals to succeed in achieving goals. Considered driven, talented, smart and a valuable addition to any team.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Driving Instructor

Cornhusker Driving School
2022.08 - Current
  • Scheduled appointments for approximately 30 students per month for driving lessons.
  • Evaluated student performance and documented progress and goals.
  • Designed routes and set practice skills to challenge student drivers and build behind-the-wheel confidence.
  • Offered timely commands to assist student driver in steering or braking to avoid accidents.
  • Maintained accurate student records to meet DOT requirements.
  • Retained current and thorough knowledge of state driving laws and regulations.

Shooting Range Safety Officer

Marksman Indoor Range
2019.09 - 2022.07

Provides safety standards enforcement for over 200 shooting members per month. Ensures shooters follow proper handling and utilization of all makes and calibers of firearms.

  • Enforced range rules and removed users for repeat or critical violations.
  • Directed safety protocols and daily range operations.
  • Maintained expertise in diverse firearms and ammunition.
  • Worked with gun safety instructors to incorporate best practices to enhance student learning.
  • Held daily safety briefings and monitored operational practices of all range users.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

United States Air Force
2000.11 - 2018.05
  • Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans
  • Serviced aircraft systems, including world wide communication systems and global navigation systems
  • Installed, aligned, and evaluated new equipment and programming software
  • Consistently assumed team leader responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines
  • Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure systems continually operated efficiently
  • Inspected equipment and parts for conformance to product performance specifications
  • Maintained documentation for areas such as orders, activities, schedules and employee performance
  • Accurately estimated time and materials costs for projects
  • Operated wide variety of equipment including powered tools, sanders, grinders, specialty equipment, forklift and basic hand tools
  • Adhered to company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition
  • Communicated operational issues and changes to upper supervision on daily basis
  • Implemented changes requested by designers, engineers or inspectors
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions
  • Attended monthly safety meetings to discuss and implement new procedures to increase operation safety
  • Tracked income, labor and expenses via excel spreadsheets, and generated weekly reports
  • Managed team comprised of 3 to 15 personnel focused on providing expert technical support
  • Requisitioned new supplies and equipment
  • Maintained positive relationships with all supporting civilian agencies

Government Procurement Manager

United States Air Force
2016.02 - 2018.01
  • Responsible for managing and coordinating procurement agents, buyers or purchasing agents, as well as working on most complex purchases for company
  • Ensured 100% accounting of unit budget worth $2.5 million
  • Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process of potential asset acquisition
  • Copied, logged and scanned supporting documentation
  • Responded to customer requests via telephone and email
  • Assisted various business groups with document organization and dissemination during acquisitions
  • Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing

Education

Associate of Science - Firearm Technology

Sonoran Desert Institute
Tempe, AZ
04.2023

Skills

  • Skilled in Microsoft Office suite and associated software
  • Conflict resolution
  • Staff and subordinate development
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Product testing
  • Project management
  • Methodology implementation
  • Team leadership/liaison
  • Public speaking
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Very adaptable to fluid situations
  • Video production and editing
  • Firearms safety and handling
  • Safety policies and measures
  • Safety trained

Accomplishments

  • Achieved NRA Range Safety Officer Certification by completing training course with accuracy and efficiency May 2021
  • Achieved Driver's Education certification through Lincoln Southeast Community College August 2022
  • Completed Associate of Science in Firearms Technology from Sonoran Desert Institute 16 April 2023

Timeline

Driving Instructor

Cornhusker Driving School
2022.08 - Current

Shooting Range Safety Officer

Marksman Indoor Range
2019.09 - 2022.07

Government Procurement Manager

United States Air Force
2016.02 - 2018.01

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

United States Air Force
2000.11 - 2018.05

Associate of Science - Firearm Technology

Sonoran Desert Institute
Jimmy Chavez