Terrance A. Conkle
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Parma,Ohio
1
Certification
19
Years of experience
Accomplished FBI professional with extensive supervisory and program management experience. Led personnel in prioritizing tasks, optimizing resources, and implementing policies while coordinating with stakeholders. Direct experience in supporting automotive and equipment operations, as well as military maintenance and recovery in diverse environments.
Work History
FBI Equipment Specialist
5 Years 2 Months- Managed scheduling, procurement, and operational support for equipment and automotive operations, focusing on inspections and maintenance to optimize performance.
- Oversaw prioritization of work assignments and service requirements, optimizing repair status and resource allocation to meet operational demands.
- Manage automotive program budget responsibilities and support government purchasing by identifying operational needs, researching requirements, evaluating vendors, and obtaining parts, equipment, tools, and services.
- Managed automotive program budget and supported government purchasing by identifying operational needs, researching requirements, evaluating vendors, and procuring parts, equipment, tools, and services to ensure operational readiness.
- Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and service actions across the fleet while balancing competing mission requirements and available service capacity.
- Planned and coordinated preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and service actions across fleet, effectively balancing competing mission requirements and available service capacity to maintain readiness.
- Conduct advanced troubleshooting, identify operational deficiencies, develop corrective-action recommendations, and communicate findings and resource requirements to leadership.
- Conducted advanced troubleshooting, identified operational deficiencies, developed corrective-action recommendations, and communicated findings and resource requirements to leadership to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Serve as an FBI automotive facility tank and safety inspector, supporting compliance, risk awareness, inspection activities, and safe work operations.
RECOVERY SECTION SUPERVISOR
12 Years 10 Months- Lead section planning and execution of complex recovery operations involving disabled, downed, sensitive, and specialized equipment while maintaining accountability, safety, and mission requirements.
- Supervise and direct Soldiers performing maintenance and recovery duties; establish task assignments, priorities, technical direction, and performance expectations.
- Oversee maintenance operations in field and shop environments and coordinate work to maintain equipment readiness and operational continuity.
- Develop and implement maintenance plans and work priorities based on command requirements, equipment condition, readiness needs, deadlines, and available personnel/resources.
- Conduct inspections, identify deficiencies affecting readiness, recommend corrective actions, and prioritize repairs based on operational impact.
- Oversaw maintenance operations in field and shop environments, coordinating efforts to ensure equipment readiness and continuity of operations.
- Inspected equipment, identified deficiencies impacting readiness, recommended corrective actions, and prioritized repairs based on operational needs.
- Guided personnel on technical manuals, regulations, maintenance bulletins, and command policies to ensure compliance with established maintenance standards.
- Serve as a recovery expert regarding rapid assessment, planning, personnel/equipment coordination, resource utilization, and decisive execution across multiple locations.
SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER
5 Years 10 Months- Led technical guidance for lower-grade Soldiers during inspections, repairs, troubleshooting, and maintenance operations, enhancing team capabilities.
- Plan and execute routine and non-routine work in shop and remote environments while maintaining technical, safety, and organizational requirements.
- Inspected equipment, identified readiness deficiencies, communicated findings to leadership, and recommended corrective actions to improve operational readiness.
- Supported contact-team operations by adapting work methods and priorities to meet changing mission, equipment, and environmental requirements.
Automotive Technician
5 Years- Diagnosed and repaired complex automotive systems using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to ensure vehicle safety and performance.
Education
General Studies Diploma - General Studies
Automotive Technology Certifications - Automotive Engineering
Skills
Regulatory Compliance
Safety compliance
Program & Operations Management: Goal setting
work planning
prioritization
continuity of operations
readiness
Resource Management: Personnel/equipment allocation
procurement
budget support
vendor coordination
asset accountability
Leadership: Team leadership
coaching
mentoring
task assignment
performance expectations
operational decision-making
Operational analysis
Vendor Management
Communication: Briefing leadership
documenting findings
translating technical requirements
stakeholder coordination
Adaptable to change
Certification
FBI: AMS Systems; UAMS; Government Purchase Card; Government Travel Card; HVAC; Equipment Instruction., military basic leadership course, military advanced leadership course, virtual academy leadership training (military/bureau), Vehicle Recovery Instructor; Military Maintenance Instructor; Military Equipment Coordinator/Instructor.
SUPERVISORY & PROGRAM LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Directly supervised and led military personnel; assigned work, established priorities, provided coaching and technical direction, and maintained accountability for mission execution.
- Performed FBI lead equipment specialist and program-support duties involving workforce coordination, fleet readiness, procurement, budgeting, safety, inspections, and operational problem-solving.
- Established maintenance and recovery plans, allocated personnel and equipment, adjusted priorities, and coordinated resources to meet operational deadlines and readiness objectives.
- Provided advice and guidance to employees and senior personnel regarding established policies, procedures, technical requirements, safety, and administrative/operational matters.
- Communicated operational issues, study/inspection findings, recommendations, resource requirements, and maintenance status to leadership to support timely decisions.
- Coordinated with external vendors, dealerships, field locations, and command personnel to identify needs, resolve issues, and accomplish objectives.
- Identified deficiencies and operational problems, evaluated available information, recommended corrective action, and implemented work adjustments to improve readiness and continuity.
- Recognized for leadership and professionalism through Army Achievement Medals, Army Commendation Medals, FBI On-the-Spot Awards, Time Off Award, and multiple FBI J. Edgar Hoover Awards.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM / OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- FBI Automotive Program Budget Manager
- FBI Automotive Facility Lead Equipment Specialist
- FBI Automotive Facility Tank & Safety Inspector
- Unit Maintenance Inspector
- Vehicle Recovery Section Leader
- HHC 137th Unit Representative
- Heavy Equipment Operator / Forklift Operator
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Army Achievement Medals – 3, Army Commendation Medals – 2, FBI J. Edgar Hoover Awards – 2022, 2024, 2025, FBI On-the-Spot Awards – August 31 and May 24, FBI Time Off Award – August 31, 2022
Timeline
FBI Equipment Specialist
Federal Bureau of Investigation
06.2021 - CurrentRead More
SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER
Ohio Army National Guard
09.2015 - 07.2021Read More
RECOVERY SECTION SUPERVISOR
Ohio Army National Guard
10.2013 - 08.2026Read More
Automotive Technician
radair
01.2008 - 01.2013Read More
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Automotive Technology Certifications from Automotive Engineering
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Garfield High School
General Studies Diploma from General Studies
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