Justin Noah Penney
Dallas,Texas
Summary
To maximize my abilities and continue to excel in the field of mechanics. To continue to learn and grow within the military career I have chosen. and to further expand my skills in overall customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vehicle Recovery Specialist
Texas Army National Guard
11.2008 - Current
- Personally conducted over 200 iterations of recovery operations with no loss of personnel, equipment or environmental hazards.
- Utilized knowledge as senior mechanic to bring unit and supported unit equipment to fully mission capable status with limited resources and personnel.
- In addition to my regular duties I have been on multiple state DSCA missions starting from 2024 to present. To include hurricane preparedness and winter weather missions.
Team Leader
COVAX Mission • GSU • MVT-Z4
03.2021 - 07.2022
- While working as a team leader at MVT-Z-4 my responsibilities included supervising a three-person team.
- While working in this role, I ensured that the team maintained a relentless mindset, set an example of leadership, and communicated quantitatively with his leadership, establishing trust in the medical team.
- I maintained confidence with customers in support of humanitarian relief locations across the state of Texas, ensuring that each mission had the responsibility and scope to support the documentation and follow the SOPs supplied for missions across Texas.
- My Mobile Vaccination Team gave over 40,000 immunizations and contributed to the execution of over 854 missions.
- Throughout each assignment, I kept a professional and consistent approach.
- Additionally, I provided an open atmosphere for customers to seek immunization being multilingual supporting many nationalities across the mission.
Surface Maintenance Repairer
Field Maintenance Shop #10
04.2017 - 03.2021
- Utilized critical thinking and mechanical skills in the service and repair of ground support equipment for supported units.
- Completed services and repairs in a timely manner in accordance with equipment technical manuals.
- Performed repairs and services with little to no supervision.
- Utilized Global Combat Support System- Army to maintain shop inventory records and issue material to work orders.
- Created and maintained bin locations within GCSS-A for accurate record keeping of bench stock and SSL materials.
- Utilized forklift certification in shop supply stocking and organization.
- Accurately evacuated work orders from the field maintenance to supported depot organization with no discrepancies.
- Maintained equipment records for the field maintenance organization, supported units, and evacuated equipment in accordance with regulation and Field Maintenance Shop standard operating procedures.
- Coordinated testing and repair of TMDE items with calibration repair shop at supporting depot level maintenance.
- Coordination and communication with supported unit Supply NCO’s reduced delinquency across FMS TMDE report.
- Supported shop safety efforts in accordance with standard operating procedures and OSHA regulations.
- Throughout my time as a surface maintenance technician, I have become efficient in the areas of electrical troubleshooting, the utilization of wiring schematics, over all general as well as advanced understanding of mechanics as it pertains to the many types of vehicles, we are responsible for repairing and maintaining as to have a readied product for the units we support.
- In my time here I have also been fortunate enough to be able to assist and train newer technicians to this facility.
- I look forward to continued growth and learning in this position.
Manager
Zephyr Bakery Café
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Managed day to day kitchen and front of the house staff including training, scheduling, and upholding strict appearance standards as well as the hiring and termination of employees.
- I also assisted in the ordering and acquiring of products related to the necessary replenishment of goods used in the restaurant.
- When necessary, I would periodically hop on the line to cook if business warranted.
Server/Bartender/Manager
Thairrific
03.2012 - 12.2015
- I attended to the basic needs of all guests I encountered.
- While crafting drinks and food items to be added to the menu.
- I trained all new employees and eventually went into management there, managing day to day kitchen and front of the house staff including training, scheduling, and upholding strict appearance standards as well as the hiring and termination of employees.
- I also assisted in the ordering and acquiring of products related to the necessary replenishment of goods used in the restaurant.
- When necessary, I would periodically hop on the line to cook if business warranted.
Bartender
Rush Bar
03.2009 - 03.2012
- Attended to the needs of all guests that I encountered.
- I also crafted signature cocktails that were later added to the drink special menu.
- I dealt with liquor and beer purchasing and receiving orders as needed.
Customer Service Rep.
Wachovia Dealer Services
03.2008 - 09.2008
- I was responsible for all inbound/outbound calls.
- I dealt with accepting payments as well as going over auto loan approval processes with individual customers from all over the United States.
Sales Associate
Nordstroms North Park Mall
09.2007 - 03.2008
- I was responsible for the basic needs of all customers that I encountered.
- As well as controlling vast amounts of money per transaction daily.
- Dealing with high dollar items was an everyday occurrence.
Leasing Consultant
Emerald Hills Apartment Homes
09.2005 - 08.2007
- The obtaining and maintaining prospects looking for a new apartment home.
- I was as well responsible for the receiving and accounting of rent payments.
- I was also responsible for handling any and all resident issues while working.
Leasing Consultant
Cambridge Court Apartments
09.2004 - 08.2005
- The obtaining and maintaining prospects looking for a new apartment home.
- I was as well responsible for the receiving and accounting of rent payments.
- I was also responsible for handling any and all resident issues while working.
Manager Trainer, Server, Bartender, and Host
El Chico’s Mexican Restaurant
01.2001 - 08.2004
- I started out waiting tables and tending to all the needs of each customer I came in to contact with.
- In hosting my customer services skills in customer service were equal to that of serving.
- In bartending I responsibly served many different alcoholic beverages as well simultaneously serving meals at the bar itself.
- In manager training I was responsible for training those managers who trained at our location and then would be sent to manage their own individual stores.
Loader/Unloader/Training Manager
UPS
03.1999 - 01.2000
- I started out in the unload department unloading flatbed trailers then progressed to loading.
- I then went into a training manager position where I would train all new employees in all aspects of their individual positions.
Education
High school Diploma -
living heritage academy
lewisville, tx12.1998
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Auto mechanics
- Problem-solving
- Sustainment
Accomplishments
Recipient of a Life Saving Award presented by Dallas City Councilman Larry Duncan. Over 17 years of honorable service in the Texas Army National Guard. Known as a dependable problem solver with a proven ability to assess challenges and deliver effective solutions in both professional and high-pressure environments.
Certification
- Certified Engagement Skills Trainer II, U.S. Army - 2025-Present
- Vehicle Recovery Specialist, U.S. Army-2015-Present
- Certified Combat Life Saver, U.S. Army-2016-Present
Communication Skills
I pride myself on my empathic ability to understand and help others in whatever issues they may be going through. I seek daily to reach and help as many people as possible through my God given ability to understand and assist in the betterment of those who seek my advice. Working well with others has always come natural to me. I look forward to continuing my journey of discovery in communicating with the masses.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Team Leader
COVAX Mission • GSU • MVT-Z4
03.2021 - 07.2022
Surface Maintenance Repairer
Field Maintenance Shop #10
04.2017 - 03.2021
Manager
Zephyr Bakery Café
12.2015 - 03.2017
Server/Bartender/Manager
Thairrific
03.2012 - 12.2015
Bartender
Rush Bar
03.2009 - 03.2012
Vehicle Recovery Specialist
Texas Army National Guard
11.2008 - Current
Customer Service Rep.
Wachovia Dealer Services
03.2008 - 09.2008
Sales Associate
Nordstroms North Park Mall
09.2007 - 03.2008
Leasing Consultant
Emerald Hills Apartment Homes
09.2005 - 08.2007
Leasing Consultant
Cambridge Court Apartments
09.2004 - 08.2005
Manager Trainer, Server, Bartender, and Host
El Chico’s Mexican Restaurant
01.2001 - 08.2004
Loader/Unloader/Training Manager
UPS
03.1999 - 01.2000
High school Diploma -
living heritage academy