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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies
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Spencer Kub

Summary

US Marine Corps Veteran, pilot, and experienced machinist seeking to transition to a customer-facing role while finishing undergraduate education. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication, organization and problem-solving skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machinist

Apex Machine
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
  • Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
  • Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
  • Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Business Development Consultant

3rd Gen Machine
08.2022 - 02.2023

Developed and maintained business relationships with customers, suppliers, and vendors.


Quoted projects and parts from prints and .step files accurately to ensure healthy profit margins while meeting customer cost and lead time requirements.


Worked with a team to develop strategies for branching the company out to new industries, to include aerospace, government contracting and firearms.

Machine Operator

3rd Gen Machine
11.2020 - 08.2022
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.

Barista

Starbucks
08.2019 - 11.2020
  • Built relationships with customers on a daily basis to ensure complete satisfaction
  • Successfully multitasked under pressure while maintaining outstanding friendliness
  • Demonstrated attention to detail by creating custom drinks for long periods of time
  • Created customer loyalty by remembering personal favorites and engaging in small talk about their lives

Section Leader

United States Marine Corps
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • Learned and utilized fundamentals of teamwork, leadership, safety, and quality control
  • Demonstrated communication skills by working with outside units and organizations to fulfill the mission of the section
  • Developed strong work ethic and commitment to organization
  • Instructed, supervised, and guided a team of 15 through a full 18 month-long training cycle and deployment with 0 injuries or major incidents

Chief Dispatcher

United States Marine Corps
07.2015 - 08.2019
  • Managed loading, unloading and safety of all personnel, cargo and equipment
  • Dispatched, tracked, and managed 104 vehicles with no loss of equipment
  • Performed 2nd Echelon maintenance on light, medium, and heavy duty diesel vehicles.
  • Kept battalion staff informed of the state of readiness of the unit's vehicles and equipment.
  • Identified and resolved equipment shortcomings, resulting in vehicle readiness improving by 15%

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aviation

Utah State University
Logan, UT
05.2026

High School Diploma -

North Canyon High School
Phoenix, AZ
2015

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Administrative tasks
  • Motivated team player
  • Mechanically Inclined
  • Safety oriented
  • Attention to detail
  • Fast Learner
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking

Certification

Forklift Certified


United States Marine Corps Staff Academy

  • Corporal's Course Leadership Development Program

Hobbies

  • Fitness
  • Outdoorsman
  • Amateur Historian
  • Automotive Enthusiast
  • Animal Lover

Timeline

Machinist

Apex Machine
02.2023 - 04.2024

Business Development Consultant

3rd Gen Machine
08.2022 - 02.2023

Machine Operator

3rd Gen Machine
11.2020 - 08.2022

Barista

Starbucks
08.2019 - 11.2020

Section Leader

United States Marine Corps
05.2017 - 08.2019

Chief Dispatcher

United States Marine Corps
07.2015 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Aviation

Utah State University

High School Diploma -

North Canyon High School

Forklift Certified


United States Marine Corps Staff Academy

  • Corporal's Course Leadership Development Program
Spencer Kub