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Lucas Kirkham

Rochester,MN

Summary

A military professional adept at leading teams to achieve ambitious objectives. Possesses expertise in operations, personnel management, and team development. Demonstrates a strong orientation toward deadlines and is skilled in managing multiple time-sensitive tasks concurrently. A dependable security and management expert, proficient in employing analytical and evaluative techniques to resolve complex issues. Has extensive experience overseeing 40 military personnel engaged in classified operations during overseas deployments. Highly versatile in Total Productive Maintenance, with exceptional troubleshooting abilities and technical expertise in repair. Experienced in reviewing detailed technical documentation to evaluate project scope and establish effective repair strategies. Is focused, reliable, and results-driven, exhibiting a commendable safety record and meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Non-Commission Officer

US Army
Fort Snelling, MN
08.2006 - Current
  • Procedures - Reviewed and developed new standard operating policies, plans, and operating procedures about assigned functions for implementation for organization.
  • Military Personnel - Conduct military personnel, adhere to safety guidelines, with zero incidents of safety violations.
  • Combat - Supported commanders during combat operations by fulfilling commanders' plans and operations burdens or liabilities caused by local civilian population with my skills.
  • Logistics - Conducted over 80 Missions while in Iraq and Syria. Which covers theMovement of Personnel and equipment.
  • Emergency - Conducted emergency command and control operations training to Personnel through interpreter, using verbal and technological skills.

Parts Professional

Penz Automotive Group
Rochester, MN
02.2020 - 08.2022
  • Stocked shelves, built displays and merchandised products enabling customers to find needed items and products.
  • Reached out to vendors outside usual network to find parts not available from traditional sources.
  • Reviewed current processes and procedures and implemented proactive adjustments to maintain quality, service and sales standards.
  • Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns and complete sales.

Postal Movement NCOIC

Army
Erbil, Iraq
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
  • Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
  • Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
  • Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
  • Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
  • Oversaw facility and system updates and enhancements to keep operations in line with current demands.

Rural Carrier

USPS
Rochester, Mn
08.2022 - Current
  • Proactively reported hazards along the route, contributing to a safer work environment for fellow carriers.
  • Collaborated with coworkers to handle overflow or challenging deliveries, optimizing overall team productivity.
  • Increased accuracy of mail distribution by regularly updating address changes in the system.
  • Supported USPS initiatives through participation in food drives and other charitable efforts within the community.

Automotive Service Advisor

Penz Automotive Group
Rochester, MN
12.2019 - 02.2020
  • Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to responses.
  • Responded to all customer inquiries thoroughly and professionally.
  • Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve store's efficiency.
  • Educated customers about brand to incite excitement about company's mission and values.

TPM Coordinator / Maintenance Inventory Controls

McNeilus Truck And Manufacturing
Dodge Center, MN
06.2014 - 10.2019
  • Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and SOPs
  • Set up and verify functionality of safety equipment
  • Demonstrate excellent mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including design, use, repair and maintenance
  • Inspect equipment and systems to identify issues and report problems to technicians to complete repairs.

Education

Automotive / Diesel-Technology Technician - Automotive Engineering Technology

Universal Technical Institute of Illinois
Lisle, IL
05.2009

Skills

    Documentation and control

  • Policy and Procedure Modification
  • Training and Development
  • Strategic planning
  • Performance improvement
  • Lean manufacturing concepts
  • Process improvement solutions
  • Operations management
  • Maintaining records

Accomplishments

  • Reviewed employees skill sets to help improve there abilities and the organizations.
  • Created a Asset Tracker to create charting on repetitive repairs.
  • Moved from a Fire Fighting to Productive Maintenance to Predictive Maintenance.

Affiliations

  • Boy Scouts of America
  • Management and Strategy Institute

Timeline

Rural Carrier

USPS
08.2022 - Current

Postal Movement NCOIC

Army
03.2021 - 02.2022

Parts Professional

Penz Automotive Group
02.2020 - 08.2022

Automotive Service Advisor

Penz Automotive Group
12.2019 - 02.2020

TPM Coordinator / Maintenance Inventory Controls

McNeilus Truck And Manufacturing
06.2014 - 10.2019

Non-Commission Officer

US Army
08.2006 - Current

Automotive / Diesel-Technology Technician - Automotive Engineering Technology

Universal Technical Institute of Illinois
Lucas Kirkham