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Michael Lawson
Professional Resume
Middle River,MD
Summary
Enthusiastic Mechanics Supervisor, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of job duties, performance measures and standards. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in any industry.
Supervisor with over twenty years of successful experience in leadership and management. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in maintenance supervised industry. Strengths in team building and leadership backed by training in all areas related to position filled. .
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
TH Engineer Detachment
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD
Washington, DC
01.2019 - Current
SERGEANT
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD
Washington, DC
01.2019 - Current
- Senior enlisted Soldier responsible for providing sound advice to the commander on a wide range of topics including the health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, recognition, and professional development of all assigned enlisted members.
- Assists the commander in planning, coordinating, and supervising all activities that support the unit's mission.
- Responsible for the leadership, health, morale, welfare, and training of thirteen Soldiers and their families.
- Responsible for the coordination and supervision of daily support and tasking throughout the Brigade.
- Maintains Soldier readiness in all areas to ensure they are either ready to deploy or fully prepared for their transition into the civilian work force.
SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD
Washington, DC
01.2019 - Current
- Assigns and explains work requirements and operating instructions to employees.
- Develops and establishes internal procedures (e.g., meetings, content, and timing of reports) to be followed by employees.
- Ensures that employees wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.
- Participates fully with higher level management officials and staff organizations in studying and developing recommendations concerning changes in specification requirements, work techniques, and standards; revision of organizational structures, responsibilities, and relationships; and improvement or modernization of equipment, facility layout, and workflow.
CSMS INSPECTOR
01.2018 - Current
- Assist other CSMS inspectors to preform inspections on equipment repairs.
- Uses established maintenance expenditure limits taken from technical bulletins to determine repair cost and maximum allowable percentage.
- Performs pre-in process inspections for equipment verification.
- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD, WASHINGTON, DC 74TH TROOP COMMAND FILL IN DETACHMENT SARGEANT(M-DAY).
- Fill in as acting detachment sergeant in the absence of leadership.
- Responsible for holding formations, disseminating information, accountability, and unit training.
- Assists in planning, training, and IDT operations.
WASHINGTON, DC
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD
01.2016 - Current
- MAINTENANCE SERGEANT AND HAZMAT CERTIFIER(M-DAY).
- Provides information and status of equipment readiness, maintenance operations, trainings, and Hazmat compliance of unit readiness.
- Serves as the Unit and Brigade S-4 Maintenance NCO; responsible for managing of a multi-functional 74th Troop Command maintenance program consisting of 1 Battalion, an HHD and 9 Units.
- Assists in planning, training, deployment, and redeployment operations at Brigade level.
- Provides mission guidance and support.
WASHINGTON, DC
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD, SMALL ARMS REPAIRER
01.2008 - Current
- Responsible for performing all duties as a small arms repairer.
- Storing and maintaining a variety of weapons systems.
- Repairing a variety of weapons to ensure each weapon system is mission capable.
- Maintain current files on all inspected weapons systems, including regulations such as Army, Department of Defense and publications and charts.
- Maintain individual weapons records and functional files.
WASHINGTON, DC
SMALL ARMS REPAIRER/SUPPLY SERGEANT
01.2008 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining and accounting for over 3,000 weapons systems.
- Conducted review of organization programs to identify issues and priorities for immediate and long-range storage and accountability.
- Reviewed, and analyzed inspection documents to ensure all written documentation is noted and correct.
- Analyzed data gathered and developed solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
- Documented findings of studies and prepared recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
- Prepared manuals and trained workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures, or equipment, according to organizational policy.
- Monitored data input and output products between the maintenance function and data automation.
SUPPLY SPECIALIST
UNITED STATES ARMY, CAMP FRETTERED
, MD
01.1996 - 01.2009
- Set operations policies and standards, including determination of safety procedures for the handling of materials.
- Planed, organized, and managed supplies in accordance with regulations.
- Issued government supplies to Military personnel.
Small Arms Repairer
MARYLAND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, INFANTRY WEAPONS TRAINER/SMALL ARMS REPAIRER
BALTIMORE, MD
01.1999 - 01.2008
- P ROFILE Military MOS Identifiers held: 12N30 (Horizontal Construction Supervisor) Military MOS Identifiers held: 91X40 (Maintenance Manager) Military MOS Identifiers held: 91F3O (Small Arms Section Supervisor/Inspector) Military MOS Identifiers held: 92Y3O (Supply NCO, Unit Armorer, and Section Supervisor) Security Clearance: SECRET Rank: SSG Grade: E-6 Over 20 years of professional and military experience.
- Strong history of maintaining accurate files, ensuring compliance, and maintaining data integrity.
- Highly adept in recruiting and training new staff, conducting orientation and training, and supervising employees.
- Experienced in Supply procedures, including maintaining, organizing, inspecting materials, and providing monthly reporting., Responsible for the training of over 6,000 Soldiers.
- Conduct cyclic, quarterly and 100 percent inventory on all equipment listed within the property book.
- Maintained over 6,000 weapons for the Maryland Army National Guard.
- Developed positive working relationships and rapport with Soldiers to guide them in making solid career choices; adhered to all Army regulations and policies:.
- Maintained current information of inspection sheets and documents.
AUTOMOTIVE AND SERVICE TECHNICIAN
AMERICAN PORT SERVICES, NORTH AMERICA, DUNDALK MARINE TERMINAL
BALTIMORE, MD
01.1997 - 01.2007
- Performed over 10,000 vehicle diagnostics per year as a service technician.
- Performed mechanical repairs or work under supervision of a mechanic to repair or replace tires, bulbs, and accessories.
- Disassembled simple components and cleaned components for reassembly.
- Assist mechanics with lifting and maneuvering heavy parts and components.
- Helped maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance and vehicle survey forms.
- Used tools, equipment, and machinery according to established safety regulations.
- Adapted use of all diagnostic equipment including OB2 readers, tire repairing equipment, and air-powered tools.
- Installed and maintained over 10,000 parts and pieces of equipment.
- Reported to management regarding asset utilization and audit results and recommend changes in operations and vehicle activities.
- Inspected vehicles for damage while providing a full accountability sheet.
- Worked diligently with the IDS (Integrated Diagnostic System) to program vehicles to US specification and to determine malfunctions.
- Serviced a wide array of vehicles including Land rover, Jaguar, Hyundai, Honda, Chrysler, Chevrolet, Mitsubishi, Kia, Nissan, Porsche, BMW, Toyota, and more.
- Assisted in shop operations in the absence of the vehicle manager.
- Used computer systems to store allocated time for all employees.
- Ensured the organization's objectives were reflected in its management activities, and that employees understood the objectives.
KITCHEN MANAGER
PEPPERS CAFE
BALTIMORE, MD
01.1989 - 01.1996
- Managed all aspects of food deliveries.
- Ensured that accountability and time for each employee was posted and updated on a regular basis.
- Updated all food menus to increase Café patriots.
- Monitored inventory of consumable supplies and other expenses associated with the restaurant.
- Supervised the work office, administrative, or customer service employees to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Managed and controlled over 22 food service accounts.
- Discussed job performance problems with employees to identify and resolve causes and issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix
Associate - Arts, General Studies, Financial Management and Accounting
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Financial Management
Park University
District Of Columbia 06.2007 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Music Engineering
Berklee College Of Music
Boston, MA 11.2004 - 01.2007
Skills
Creating Documents Staff Training & Development Supervision & ManagementEnsuring Compliance Monthly Reporting Small Arms RepairMicrosoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Project WordPerfect, VISIO, Adobe AcrobatAdministrativeAdobe AcrobatCustomer service
Supervisor
DocumentationForecastingEmployee Management
GovernmentInventoryLeadershipManagingMaterialsMeetingsMentoringMicrosoft OfficeOfficeWordWeaponsOrganizingOrganizationalPersonnelPoliciesProblem SolvingPublicationsQualityRepairingSafetySecurity ClearanceSoundStaff TrainingSupervisionTroubleshootingLeadership
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of thirteen staff members.
- Supervised team of ten staff members.
- Documented and resolved work conflict which led to better team cohesion and better work environment.
Work Availability
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Timeline
TH Engineer Detachment
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD
01.2019 - Current
SERGEANT
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD
01.2019 - Current
SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD
01.2019 - Current
CSMS INSPECTOR
01.2018 - Current
WASHINGTON, DC
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD
01.2016 - Current
WASHINGTON, DC
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD, SMALL ARMS REPAIRER
01.2008 - Current
WASHINGTON, DC
SMALL ARMS REPAIRER/SUPPLY SERGEANT
01.2008 - Current
Associate of Arts - Financial Management
Park University
06.2007 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Music Engineering
Berklee College Of Music
11.2004 - 01.2007
Small Arms Repairer
MARYLAND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, INFANTRY WEAPONS TRAINER/SMALL ARMS REPAIRER
01.1999 - 01.2008
AUTOMOTIVE AND SERVICE TECHNICIAN
AMERICAN PORT SERVICES, NORTH AMERICA, DUNDALK MARINE TERMINAL
01.1997 - 01.2007
SUPPLY SPECIALIST
UNITED STATES ARMY, CAMP FRETTERED
01.1996 - 01.2009
KITCHEN MANAGER
PEPPERS CAFE
01.1989 - 01.1996
Associate - Arts, General Studies, Financial Management and Accounting
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix