Tommy Jefferson Geathers
Hopewell,United States
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proficient repair professional adept at reading blueprints, schematics, diagrams and drawings for a wide range of systems, equipment and components used in utility services. Exceptional work ethic with good organizational, time management and project coordination skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Utilities Equipment Repairer Instructor (US Army MOS 91C)
Topsarge Business Solutions
10.2023 - Current
- Provide academic instruction on refrigeration equipment to include digital refrigerated containers, air conditioning equipment, automotive air-conditioning (A/C) systems, forced air heaters, fire suppression systems to include how to recharge/recover fire extinguishers, and selected high pressure gas systems
- Review and update academic and doctrinal publications; and maintain vehicles/equipment supported by academic instruction
- Provide academic instruction to conduct classroom/laboratory conferences, discussions, demonstrations, and practical exercises in accordance with course material, POI, technical manuals, and student workbooks
- Conduct student critiques
- Review and provide pen and ink changes to lesson plans, cross-train, arrange and engage in instructional preparation and testing material, serve as an Assistant Instructor in classes
- Provide feedback at the end of the block of instruction
- Assist in updating technical content of lesson material
- Participate as a subject matter expert (SME) in developing revisions of the POIs, Lesson Plans and Training Support Packages
- Provide remediation training, maintain classrooms by re-configuring/setting up classroom furnishings, sort and maintain training aides and equipment, stock training materials and equipment, and/or assist with outdoor training site maintenance
- Collect and arrange material in conducting training courses for assigned subject matter area
- Track, monitor, and report training readiness to support operations
- Gather feedback from students to make recommendations for changes in course content
- Develop spreadsheets to report status of resources and training
- Manage and develop training requirements, developing curriculum, and learning materials, conducting training analysis, planning, organizing, budgeting and ensure an efficient and effective learning program that adheres with policies and standards
- Enter training data into various automated databases and workbooks
- Maintain information in a database for tracking (e.g., program metrics, training completion, or similar information)
- Update and maintain training database for accuracy of information
- Create course effectiveness evaluations for operational curriculum and courseware
- Develop and prepare statistical reports related to training
- Develop documentation that supports or challenges training curriculum and courseware recommendations
- Advise leadership in the development of solutions to confront training challenge
- Advise and guide participants on plans, schedules, methods, policies, and objectives
- Brief management to provide a status on resources and training programs
- Analyze collected data to determine the duties, tasks, and elements necessary to perform the job or to determine the training requirements
- Design and implement the development of instructional material to support the training program
- Develop an annual training plan that meets the requirements of organization's directives and instructions
- Develop action plans to correct training deficiencies discovered during assessments
- Develop recommendations on significant matters affecting training programs
- Develop training and assessment program solutions based upon an organization long or short-term goals
- Prepare and conduct programmed and un-programmed instructions for all DOD-directed courses
- Present instruction in MOS subjects using conferences, demonstrations, practical exercises, tactical field exercises, morgue observation and/or audio-visual presentations
- Counsel and advise personnel regarding logistics support training and acts as consultant on logistics training matters
- Present lectures and demonstrations regarding safety and workmanship precautions and enforces safety, security and environmental regulations
- Perform independent research and make recommendations for development and revision of instructional materials and exportable training products or for introduction of new educational technology
- Assist in the establishment of overall administrative, management, and organizational framework for division programs, delegate authority and responsibility
- Allocate resources within broad budgetary limitations
- Review and analyze the overall responsibilities and objectives of the division for the purpose of establishing, managing, and maintaining effective short and long-range plans and organization for the executing of division programs
- Manage division planning incorporating emerging technologies and equipment systems
- Plan the horizontal and vertical integration of these concepts/developments into full range of Army and related interservice training over several fiscal years.
Wheel Vehicle Maintenance Instructor (US Army MOS 91B)
Yorktown Systems Group
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Taught theory of automotive systems and how to read and apply schematics
- Preformed maintenance and repair instruction using Army Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals
- Provided instruction using lesson plans, training equipment and training aids
- Provided classroom and hands-on maintenance and repair instruction and Army equipment
- Prepared classroom, training area, and training materials this includes reviewing lesson plans, subject matter material, preparing recovery training aids, and ensuring that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized
- Maintained Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on all vehicle/equipment IAW recommendations as dictated by the Technical Manual and notify the Chief Instructor, COR and/or Course Manager of non-mission capable equipment
- Conducted academic counseling; complete counseling record, grade written and performance tests, supervise students always, evaluate student performance, prepare and forward required documentation to the COR on any student released prior to graduation
- Reviewed outdated training materials and lesson plans within the respective course, based on lessons learned and new training requirements mandated by TRADOC
- Any revisions/updates made by the Instructor/Writer shall be annotated as a “redline change” and submitted to the COR.
Light Wheel Vehicle Maintenance Instructor (US Army MOS 91B)
Marton Technologies Inc.
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Taught theory of automotive systems and how to read and apply schematics
- Preformed maintenance and repair instruction using Army Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals
- Provided instruction using lesson plans, training equipment and training aids
- Provided classroom and hands-on maintenance and repair instruction and Army equipment
- Instructed and trained 1251 students, attending the fast start (Basic Knowledge and Skills) Training for the 91B10 Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics Course
- The Training was conducted utilizing the traditional conference method and PowerPoint presentations
- Supervised, instructed and trained 84 students in computer aided training, attending the fast start 2 (Basic Knowledge and Skills) training for the 91B10 Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics Course
- The training was conducted through the Ordnance University Portal utilizing Blackboard
- Instructed, organized, maintained and reviewed Course outlines, lesson plans and program of instructions (POI) for the 91B10 Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics Course
- Served as a primary instructor for troubleshooting and repair of the: engine, hydraulic system, cooling system, steering and suspension, fuel systems, automotive electrical and TMDE on the LMTV, HMMWV, HEMTT and PLS
- Instructed personnel in the theories and the automotive principles for the HMMWV, LMTV, HEMTT and PLS vehicles, engines and transmissions
- Conducted required examinations and test to determine student progress
- Assisted in review and/or preparation of course development.
Wheel Vehicle Maintenance Instructor (US Army MOS 91B)
PD Systems Inc.
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Taught theory of automotive systems and how to read and apply schematics
- Preformed maintenance and repair instruction using Army Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals
- Provided instruction using lesson plans, training equipment and training aids
- Provided classroom and hands-on maintenance and repair instruction and Army equipment
- Instructed and trained 1251 students, attending the fast start (Basic Knowledge and Skills) Training for the 91B10 Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics Course
- The Training was conducted utilizing the traditional conference method and PowerPoint presentations
- Supervised, instructed and trained 84 students in computer aided training, attending the fast start 2 (Basic Knowledge and Skills) training for the 91B10 Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics Course
- The training was conducted through the Ordnance University Portal utilizing Blackboard
- Instructed, organized, maintained and reviewed Course outlines, lesson plans and program of instructions (POI) for the 91B10 Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics Course
- Served as a primary instructor for troubleshooting and repair of the: engine, hydraulic system, cooling system, steering and suspension, fuel systems, automotive electrical and TMDE on the LMTV, HMMWV, HEMTT and PLS
- Instructed personnel in the theories and the automotive principles for the HMMWV, LMTV, HEMTT and PLS vehicles, engines and transmissions.
Stryker Systems Maintenance Instructor (US Army MOS 91S)
Apogee Solutions Inc.
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Taught theory of automotive systems and how to read and apply schematics
- Preformed maintenance and repair instruction using Army Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals
- Provided instruction using lesson plans, training equipment and training aids
- Provided classroom and hands-on maintenance and repair instruction and Army equipment
- Instructed AIT students on field and sustainment level maintenance on various vehicle systems to include the suspension systems, steering systems, hydraulic systems, fire extinguisher/suppression systems and vehicular mounted armament
- Supervised compliance with shop safety program and use, and maintenance and security of power tools
- Diagnosed and troubleshot malfunctions
- Supervised and provided technical guidance to junior grade Soldiers
- Trained AIT soldiers on several variants with a common engine, transmission, hydraulics, wheels, tires, differentials and transfer case on vehicles such as the M1126 ICV - armored personnel carrier, M1127 RV - reconnaissance vehicle, M1128 MGS - mobile gun system, fitted with 105-mm gun, M1129 MC - mortar carrier, armed with 120-mm mortar, M1130 CV - command vehicle, M1131 FSV - fire support vehicle, M1132 ESV - engineering squad vehicle, M1133 EV - medical evacuation vehicle, M1134 ATGM - anti-tank guided missile carrier, armed with TOW missiles and the M1135 NBCRV - NBC reconnaissance vehicle.
Power Generation Equipment Repair Instructor (US Army MOS 91D)
Apogee Solutions Inc.
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Instructed and trained 4303 students, attending the fast start (Basic Knowledge and Skills) Training for the 91D10 Power Generation Maintenance Course
- The Training was conducted utilizing the traditional conference method and PowerPoint presentations
- Instructed, organized, maintained and reviewed Course outlines, lesson plans and program of instructions (POI) for the 91D10 Power Generation Maintenance Course
- Maintained an extensive knowledge of current equipment available within the army inventory such as 5K and 5kTQG, 10K and 10KTQG, 15K and 60K TQG, 100K and 200K TQG’s
- Instructed AIT Students on generator and powerplant operations, electrical generation and distribution, diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection and maintenance and principles of electrical and electronic circuitry
- Trained future repairer on responsibility of supervising and performing maintenance and overhaul of power-generation equipment, internal combustion engines and associated equipment in mobile and stationary power plants
- Instructed students on how to perform maintenance on tactical utility, precise power-generation sets, internal combustion engines and associated equipment.
Power Generation Equipment Repair Instructor (US Army MOS 91D)
General Dynamics Information Technology
11.2009 - 08.2011
- Instructed and trained 4303 students, attending the fast start (Basic Knowledge and Skills) Training for the 91D10 Power Generation Maintenance Course
- The Training was conducted utilizing the traditional conference method and PowerPoint presentations
- Instructed, organized, maintained and reviewed Course outlines, lesson plans and program of instructions (POI) for the 91D10 Power Generation Maintenance Course
- Maintained an extensive knowledge of current equipment available within the army inventory such as 5K and 5kTQG, 10K and 10KTQG, 15K and 60K TQG, 100K and 200K TQG’s
- Instructed AIT Students on generator and powerplant operations, electrical generation and distribution, diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection and maintenance and principles of electrical and electronic circuitry
- Trained future repairer on responsibility of supervising and performing maintenance and overhaul of power-generation equipment, internal combustion engines and associated equipment in mobile and stationary power plants
- Instructed students on how to perform maintenance on tactical utility, precise power-generation sets, internal combustion engines and associated equipment.
Ground Transportation/Vehicle Operations Specialist (AFSC-2T151)
US Air Force
12.1998 - 12.2002
- Performed and managed vehicle operations functions and activities
- Dispatched, operated and serviced motor vehicles such as general and special purpose, base maintenance and material handling vehicles
- Performed fleet management duties, accounts for vehicle fleet and conducts analyses
- Planned, organized and directed vehicle transportation to support operational missions
- Operated, cleaned and serviced motor vehicles
- Conducted pre-operating vehicle inspections and documented results
- Performed operator maintenance
- Prepared, reviewed and maintained vehicle operator forms, records, reports on vehicle operation, inspection and dispatching activities
- Controlled equipment and performed custodial duties
- Planned and scheduled vehicle operations activities and transportation support requirements
- Designated and coordinated shuttle bus and mass transportation requirements
- Managed school bus transportation
- Developed taxi zones and/or stands.
Aerospace Propulsions Journeyman (AFSC-2A651E)
US Air Force
06.1998 - 12.2002
- Inspected, maintained, modified, tested and repaired propellers, turboprop and turboshaft engines, jet engines, small gas turbine engines, and engine ground support equipment (SE)
- Managed aerospace propulsion functions and activities
- Related DOD Occupational Subgroup: 601
- Planned, organized and directed aerospace propulsion maintenance activities
- Interprets and implements directives and publications pertaining to maintenance functions, including environmentally safe maintenance practices
- Determined resource requirements, including facilities, equipment and supplies
- Inspected and evaluated maintenance activities
- Advised, performed troubleshooting and determined repair procedures on aircraft engines
- Diagnosed and repaired malfunctions using technical publications
- Solved maintenance problems by studying drawings, wiring and schematic diagrams, technical instructions and analyzing operating characteristics of aircraft engines and propellers
- Inspected certifies and approved completed maintenance actions
- Removed, installed, inspected, repaired and modified engines, engine modules and components, and propellers and propeller components
- Disassembled and assembled engine and propellers adhering to prescribed procedures
- Prepared engines and propellers for installation, storage, or transportation
- Tested components using bench mockups and test equipment
- Installed and removed engines on test stands, and operated, evaluated and performed test stand functions on engines
- Accomplished operator maintenance on test stands
- Inspected and maintained engine ground SE
- Operated and performed operator inspections on related SE
- Selected, used and cared for special tools, hand tools and test equipment
- Used and disposed of hazardous waste and materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA06.2028
Skills
Troubleshooting skills
Equipment Assembly
Blueprint Interpretation
Emergency Response
Electrical Systems
Repair Work Planning
Electrical Component Replacement
Electrical Systems Repair
Personnel Training
Process Control
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Testing
HVAC maintenance
Schematic and diagram interpretation
Hydraulic systems
Hydraulic system repair
Supply and Parts Ordering
Equipment testing
Hand and Power Tool Operation
Word Processing
Circuit Analysis
Decision-Making
Equipment Calibration
Battery Maintenance
Electrical diagnostics
Critical Thinking
Power Tools
HVAC Systems
Recordkeeping requirements
Wiring Installation and Repair
Maintenance recordkeeping
Mechanical Repair
Root Cause Analysis
Safety Procedures
Visual Inspection
Air conditioning systems
Power Tools Operation
Timeline
Utilities Equipment Repairer Instructor (US Army MOS 91C)
Topsarge Business Solutions
10.2023 - Current
Wheel Vehicle Maintenance Instructor (US Army MOS 91B)
Yorktown Systems Group
05.2018 - 05.2019
Light Wheel Vehicle Maintenance Instructor (US Army MOS 91B)
Marton Technologies Inc.
05.2017 - 05.2018
Wheel Vehicle Maintenance Instructor (US Army MOS 91B)
PD Systems Inc.
08.2015 - 05.2017
Stryker Systems Maintenance Instructor (US Army MOS 91S)
Apogee Solutions Inc.
08.2012 - 08.2013
Power Generation Equipment Repair Instructor (US Army MOS 91D)
Apogee Solutions Inc.
08.2011 - 08.2012
Power Generation Equipment Repair Instructor (US Army MOS 91D)
General Dynamics Information Technology
11.2009 - 08.2011
Ground Transportation/Vehicle Operations Specialist (AFSC-2T151)
US Air Force
12.1998 - 12.2002
Aerospace Propulsions Journeyman (AFSC-2A651E)
US Air Force
06.1998 - 12.2002
High School Diploma -
Liberty University
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