Leland Upchurch
Webster,United States
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position as Warehouse Specialist. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Vehicle Maintenance Technician
Indiana Air National Guard
Terre Haute, IN
12.2020 - Current
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
Plumber's Apprentice
Dauenhauer Plumbing
Louisville , KY
09.2020 - Current
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Analyzed operation details to estimate time needed to complete assigned tasks.
- Kept detailed records of work progress and customer interactions.
- Increased sales by 10-15%
Military Police Team Leader
Kentucky Army National Guard
Louisville, KY
04.2017 - 09.2021
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on base.
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities and provide force protection.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Spearheaded patrol operations and led security forces teams to support battlefield operations.
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards and potential dangers.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security
- Secured storage of weapons, ammunition and explosives to prevent theft and accidents
- Researched and maintained current knowledge of security trends and technologies to apply best practices and strategies
Glass Technician
Safelite AutoGlass
Louisville, KY
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Applied primer, installed glass and monitored curing.
- Prepared surfaces by sweeping away debris, scrubbing glass and applying chemicals.
- Provided same level of care and attention to all customers, no matter vehicle value.
- Removed particles such as dirt and loose glass from damaged areas.
- Applied industry best practices and company quality standards to deliver efficient, timely and quality installation service.
- Managed 5-10 customer calls per day
Server Assistant
Aspen Creek
Louisville, KY
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Assisted with dining room set up prior to and after service period.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
- Assisted cashiers with processing customer payments and documenting orders.
Correctional Officer
Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center
La Grange, KY
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Addressed inquiries from general public, other staff, inmates and visitors to resolve concerns.
Vault Clerk
Loomis Armored
Louisville, KY
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Updated, corrected and filed documentation for bank records and compliance purposes.
- Maintained vault and bank security at all times.
- Kept accurate count of pending transfers and monetary values of various movements.
- Performed electronic transfers to customer accounts and other bank locations.
M1A1 Abrams Tank Crewman
U.S. Army
Louisville, KY
07.2013 - 10.2016
- Developed, resourced and executed squad's various strength and training strategies to improve mission readiness in tactical fields.
- Directed platoon tactical movements, platoon security operations and platoon route and zone reconnaissance.
- Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock and investigated and adjusted discrepancies and errors.
- Coordinated work assignments, evaluated performance and disciplined 10-member security team.
- Conducted inventory reports valued at over $50,000,000 with no discrepancies.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Breckenridge County High School
Harned, KY05.2013
Skills
- Road-Worthiness Evaluations
- Diagnosis and Repair
- Customer Service
- Work Orders and Documentation
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Assurance
- Hardworking and Dedicated
- Issue Resolution
- Communication
- Material Handling
- Quality Control
- Inspect Material
Clearance
Secret Security Clearance(DOD): Maintained From July 2013-Present
Timeline
Vehicle Maintenance Technician
Indiana Air National Guard
12.2020 - Current
Plumber's Apprentice
Dauenhauer Plumbing
09.2020 - Current
Glass Technician
Safelite AutoGlass
03.2018 - 04.2019
Military Police Team Leader
Kentucky Army National Guard
04.2017 - 09.2021
Correctional Officer
Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center
03.2017 - 03.2018
Server Assistant
Aspen Creek
10.2016 - 03.2018
Vault Clerk
Loomis Armored
10.2016 - 03.2017
M1A1 Abrams Tank Crewman
U.S. Army
07.2013 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Breckenridge County High School