Michael Hopper
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Seasoned professional bringing demonstrated safety management and performance optimization skills gained during experience in critical settings. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level manager position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Maintenance Officer
US Navy
09.1993 - Current
- Developed training programs to improve employee skills and productively utilize labor.
- Reviewed production, quality and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
- Created preventive maintenance and inspection lists and schedules to minimize breakdowns or disruptions in production processes.
- Conducted regular inspections and audits to support proper functioning of equipment and safety and environmental compliance.
Heavy Equipment Operator
US Navy
10.2001 - 05.2005
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
Security Guard
US Navy
05.2001 - 05.2003
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
Navy Instructor
US Navy
08.1998 - 06.2001
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Aviation Support Equipment Technician
US Navy
08.1994 - 03.1998
- Tested, inspected, repaired and installed avionics equipment.
- Manufactured and installed necessary replacement parts, components and avionics.
- Tested ground and automotive electrical systems.
- Scheduled aircraft support maintenance.
- Supervised operation and maintenance personnel.
- Performed automotive and aircraft bodywork.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Work Force Education
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.2006
Skills
- Accurate and Precise
- Product and Service Sales
- Vehicle Systems Maintenance
- Improve Employee Performance
- Enterprise Project Management
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
US Navy
10.2001 - 05.2005
Security Guard
US Navy
05.2001 - 05.2003
Navy Instructor
US Navy
08.1998 - 06.2001
Aviation Support Equipment Technician
US Navy
08.1994 - 03.1998
Aviation Maintenance Officer
US Navy
09.1993 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Work Force Education
Southern Illinois University Carbondale