Jose Machado
Summary
Two decades of experience in the Department of Defense (DoD). Accomplished Section Manager with a degree in Human Resources, showcasing demonstrated proficiency in project and personnel management. Successfully enhanced maintenance department performance by 16% compared to the previous year, maintaining high standards of product and service quality. Possesses exceptional organizational and collaborative skills, consistently driving teams towards achieving optimal results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Chief, Vehicle Maintenance
United States Air Force
04.2021 - Current
- Budgeted funds for training and operational maintenance on regular basis.
- Managed multiple shops containing 20 personnel simultaneously while effectively delegating assignments to optimize processes.
- Maintained fleet of 535 vehicles, worth $13.3M.
- Assigned employees to ongoing and special projects to realize adequate staffing and meet production schedule parameters.
- Resolved customer service escalations to promote mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Conducted annual employee performance reviews to recognize achievements and identify areas needing improvement.
- Inspected finished products for overall quality and adherence to safety specifications.
- Maintained control of cycle counts, physical inventory and discrepancy research.
Finance Auditor
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2018 - Current
- Provided financial control information by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends.
- Scrutinized travel expenses. Managed $582K fund. Validated 468 reimbursement claims for 600 students. Averted $10K overage; supported 27 courses.
- Reviewed 1K travel orders, rectified 2.3K errors. Oversaw $3.6M budget. Enabled 300 training credits.
Vehicle Maintenance Instructor
United States Air Force
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- 1.5K instructional hours utilized to increase knowledge and proficiency to over 200 students.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Research industry trends and translate them into curriculums.
Vehicle Maintenance Training Manager
United States Air Force
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Collect, analyze, and organize training needs for 120 people. Identified/ resolved deficiencies. Exceeded requirements by 12%.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Schedule and lead meetings and presentations both internally and externally.
- Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
- Track milestones and deadlines to ensure prompt and complete execution of tasks.
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Reported issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
Education
PMP Certification
Project Management Institute
05.2024
MBA -
Brenua University
Georgia05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management
Arizona State University- Global Campus
Arizona04.2021
Associate of Arts - Instructor of Technology And Studies
Community College of The Air Force
Keeseler, Mississippi05.2018
Skills
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Human Resources Oversight
- Strong communication skills
- Administrative Management
- Incident Management
- Efficient in Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinker
- Project Planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- DPAS (Defense Property & Accountability Systems Manager)
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Section Chief, Vehicle Maintenance
United States Air Force
04.2021 - Current
Finance Auditor
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2018 - Current
Vehicle Maintenance Instructor
United States Air Force
04.2018 - 04.2021
Vehicle Maintenance Training Manager
United States Air Force
04.2015 - 04.2018
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2014 - 04.2015
PMP Certification
Project Management Institute
MBA -
Brenua University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management
Arizona State University- Global Campus
Associate of Arts - Instructor of Technology And Studies
Community College of The Air Force