Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline

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 -

American School of Correspondence , Savannah, GA
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,
Jonathan Sparks