Jonathan Foust
Crossville,TN
Summary
Achieved significant improvements in product quality by implementing effective quality management practices. Resolved complex quality issues, resulting in enhanced process efficiency and client satisfaction. Championed team collaboration and flexibility to deliver measurable results in quality assurance initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assembly Line Worker
Clayton Supply
Crossville, TN, USA
06.2022 - Current
- Currently a line operator, I've had experience in various departments of assembly to include fabrication, post fabrication, final wall, and glass lines.
- Assisted in a few changes to include a new glass that for some had a hard time distinguishing the difference, which saved the time and money.
91A Abrams Tank System Maintainer
Tennessee Army National Guard
Crossville, TN, USA
06.2010 - Current
- Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and recover the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) utilizing portable and on board troubleshooting software, specialized tools, and even improvising tools to accomplish whatever task needs to be accomplished.
- As well as utilizing heavy equipment to recover the vehicle or other vehicles.
- Awards: Master Driver's Badge with T device, Master Mechanic's Badge, Several ARCOMS, D.C. Emergency Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Global War On Terrorism, and Tennessee Army Commendation Medal.
- Accomplishments: Operated the M88A2 Armored Recovery Vehicle (ARV) with zero accidents or safety violations. Set a record within the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment for fastest hook up to a M1 Abrams MBT in under 2 minutes flat on my 5th day that still stands today. Deployed to Washington D.C. and assisted police in riot control actions with zero negative incidents. Deployed to Poland during Operation: Atlantic Resolve as an Enhanced Forward Presence. While there, built up relations with both military and civilian allies, demonstrating skills in learning and maintaining knowledge of Language and Culture. Trained over 15 individuals on M88A2 ARV operations, safety, and max capabilities of that system. Trained over 15 individuals on better troubleshooting techniques.
- Responsibilities upheld: Tool box with over $7,000 worth of tools without a single loss and organized to standard or mission requirements. Individual Soldier Equipment worth over $4,000 maintained and in working order without a single loss. A platoon of M1 Abrams MBTs (4 tanks), worth over $6 Million per unit (M1A1) and over $13 Million (M1A2 SEP V.3), maintained and average turn around time being less than the average expected time.
Assistant Sales Manager
Rent-A-Center
Crossville, TN, USA
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Without training and still was able to get new customers, managed scheduling, conducted inventory reports, sales reports, organized showroom, assisted store manager with running the store, helped the Credit Assistant Manager with collections, as well as assisting the Delivery Specialist with their tasks.
Assistant Sales Manager
Rent-A-Center
Crossville, TN, USA
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Without training and still was able to get new customers, managed scheduling, conducted inventory reports, sales reports, organized showroom, assisted store manager with running the store, helped the Credit Assistant Manager with collections, as well as assisting the Delivery Specialist with their tasks.
Line Leader/Machine Operator
Ficosa North America
Cookeville, TN, USA
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Internally Promoted to a line leader, utilizing my previous knowledge of the manufacturing process and leadership capabilities to ensure every line I was over was successful.
- Organized and made cohesive teams which improved overall performance, which as a result lead to lower turnover rates and higher quality parts. While there the lines was able to maintain the ford quality award, Ford's Q1 Award.
- Made several suggestions on improvements for a new product from a customer which was taken into consideration and implemented. Such as a cap design that was easier to install while retaining itself on the part, easier glass mirror assembly, as well as base brackets to assist in the harness and appliqué assembly processes.
- Helped in several new product launches by testing new assembly processes.
Youth Counselor
UCHRA-Cumberland Mountain School
Crossville, TN, USA
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Assisted the residents by providing stimulating conversations and guidance as well as the proper corrective dispensary actions, only when necessary to reinforce proper behavioral growth.
- Resident issues was case by case and ranged from behavioral issues to home and interpersonal issues.
Correctional Officer Trainee
BCCX
Bledsoe, TN, USA
07.2013 - 08.2013
- Trained to become a Correctional Officer.
Correctional Officer Trainee
BCCX
Bledsoe, TN, USA
07.2013 - 08.2013
- Trained to become a Correctional Officer.
Education
Vocational Education and Training - Mechanical Repair, Quality, Safety, Schematic Reading and Troubleshooting
Harmony Church Ordanance School
Fort Moore, GA11-2011
Trade school - Electronic repair
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville
Crossville, TN05-2009
Skills
- Software Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
- Operating Systems
- Mechanic Experience
- Microsoft Windows
- Computer Networking
- Root cause analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Basic Programming
- Basic math
- Quality audits
- Quality control
- Schematics
- Quality inspection
- Manufacturing
- Lean Manufacturing
- Fabrication
- Quality Assurance
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Assembly
- User Interface (UI)
- Military Experience
- Linux
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Kaizen
- Python
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Secret Clearance, 2023-02-01, 2031-02-28
- Driver's License, 2023-02-01, 2031-02-28, F
- Military Driver's license, 2023-02-01, 2028-02-28, HMMWE, FMTV, LMTV, PLS, FMTV TRAILER, LMTV TRAILER, PLS TRAILER, M1 MAIN BATTLE TANK
Personal Information
Driving License: Driver's License
Timeline
Assembly Line Worker
Clayton Supply
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Sales Manager
Rent-A-Center
06.2021 - 04.2022
Assistant Sales Manager
Rent-A-Center
06.2021 - 04.2022
Line Leader/Machine Operator
Ficosa North America
07.2019 - 05.2021
Youth Counselor
UCHRA-Cumberland Mountain School
01.2014 - 09.2015
Correctional Officer Trainee
BCCX
07.2013 - 08.2013
Correctional Officer Trainee
BCCX
07.2013 - 08.2013
91A Abrams Tank System Maintainer
Tennessee Army National Guard
06.2010 - Current
Vocational Education and Training - Mechanical Repair, Quality, Safety, Schematic Reading and Troubleshooting
Harmony Church Ordanance School
Trade school - Electronic repair
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville