Jonathan Sparks
Avon Park,FL
Summary
Proficient individual adept in exercising good judgment and technical skills. Special expertise in the operation and repairs of remote operated weaponry.
A dedicated leader with experience training 120 military personnel for success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Armory Supervisor
United States Coast Guard
Buffalo, NY
09.2022 - Current
- Identified parts and services to maintain weapons service equipment and provided timely solutions to continue operations.
- Operated and maintained $450,000 worth of heavy vehicles, serialized assets, weapons, machine guns, naval guns and artillery.
- Coordinated and facilitated training operations for 11 separate units with over 200 personnel in total.
- Coordinated and facilitated Ordnance Safety Inspections for 12 separate Coast Guard Stations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Armory Specialist
United States Coast Guard
Kings Bay, GA
04.2018 - 09.2022
- Operated and maintained over $13,000,000 worth of serialized assets, weapons, weapons mounts, and artillery.
- Inspected assigned material valued in excess of $26,000,000 to support military operations.
- Conducted and prepared for complex and rigorous ordnance safety inspections needed to uphold strict performance standards.
- Initiated parts and service repairs to maintain naval weapons systems equipment providing timely solutions to continue operations.
- Coordinated daily operations for team of 38 personnel and established goals for training programs.
- Created and oversaw units disposition logistics program and coordinated in full compliance with established command structures and detailed federal instruction, disposal of all non-expendable ordnance.
- Oversaw training and qualifications of over 120 personnel in firearms safety and marksmanship.
Parts and Service Specialist
Low Country Kubota
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Streamlined heavy equipment repair processes to minimize day-to-day downtime and increase overall productivity.
- Performed maintenance duties and safely handled chemicals and solutions.
- Documented all changes and actions in computer-based tracking system.
- Developed detailed maintenance schedules for heavy equipment to maximize equipment lifetimes.
- Trained customer employees and managers on machine use and maintenance.
- Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat business and improved sales.
Shop Technician
Yancey Bros Co
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Operated motor graders, heavy loaders, and tractors.
- Operated front-mounted hydraulically powered lifts to transport bulk materials.
- Partnered with shop team to diagnose problems, correct faults and restore equipment to manufacturer specifications.
- Repaired parts, components and assemblies with little to no supervision in accordance with safety protocol.
- Interpreted blueprint and schematic drawings to determine best course for repairs.
- Operated heavy equipment to troubleshoot problems and verify repair success.
- Evaluated performance and reliability of machinery against specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
05.2014
Skills
- Environmental Hazard Supervisor
- MPPEH Safety Coordinator
- HAZMAT Coordinator
- Explosive Safety Inspector
- Preventative Maintenance
- Inventory Control
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Small Arms Maintenance
- Training Exercises
- Ordnance Inventory
- Safety Compliance
- Heavy Equipment Technician
Accomplishments
- Coast Guard Achievement Medal X2
- Outstanding Unit Award
- Meritorious Team Award X4
- Good Conduct Medal.
- National Defense Medal.
- Sea Service Award
- Global War On Terror Medal
Timeline
Assistant Armory Supervisor - United States Coast Guard
09.2022 - Current
Armory Specialist - United States Coast Guard
04.2018 - 09.2022
Parts and Service Specialist - Low Country Kubota
02.2017 - 04.2018
Shop Technician - Yancey Bros Co
03.2015 - 02.2017
American School of Correspondence - High School Diploma,