Ward Acker
Jacksonville
Summary
Equipment manager and quality assurance specialist with extensive experience in equipment and program management. Expertise in conducting thorough inspections and overseeing equipment repair and maintenance to ensure high-quality standards. Proven ability to maintain safe, organized work environments while enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in budgeting for equipment procurement and ensuring clean, safe storage areas.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Turf Equipment Manager
Old Overton Club
Vestavia Hills
01.2026 - Current
- Oversaw daily maintenance and repair of facility's golf course operations equipment inventory.
- Inspected and repaired mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems for diverse turf equipment.
- Serviced Toro, John Deere, Club Car, and other utility vehicles with precision.
- Maintained reciprocating engines operating on diesel Tier IV and gasoline systems.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on 80+ pieces of equipment with meticulous record-keeping.
- Implemented grinding program for superior cutting quality using Foley and Bernhard tools.
- Managed parts inventory, establishing reorder points to support equipment upkeep.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations for safe disposal practices.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Defense Contract Management Agency
Anniston
10.2010 - 01.2026
- Led quality assurance specialists in risk management implementation for complex weapon systems across multiple supplier facilities.
- Developed and executed risk management strategies ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and industry standards.
- Conducted early contract reviews for risk assessment, ensuring understanding of quality evidence requirements.
- Collaborated effectively with stakeholders to address contract deficiencies and promote mutual understanding of quality expectations.
- Analyzed contractor processes for compliance, ensuring effective flow through inspection and quality management systems.
- Performed detailed assessments of supplier performance and initiated corrective action requests for noncompliance issues.
- Designed and implemented surveillance strategies tailored to contract complexity, ensuring delivery of quality items.
- Conducted pre-award surveys assessing supplier capabilities, providing technical support and data reports to customers.
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Anniston Army Depot
Anniston
11.2003 - 10.2010
- Determined inspection and rework techniques for repair, rebuild, and disassembly of combat vehicles, ensuring compliance with 10-20 standards for M1 Abrams FOV and M88A1 tanks.
- Evaluated and established overhaul requirements for M1 suspension assemblies, optimizing vehicle performance.
- Troubleshot hydraulic, electrical, engine, final drive, and transmission systems to enhance operational readiness.
- Performed complete disassembly, repair, rebuild, overhaul, assembly, and modifications on various combat vehicle components.
- Inspected assembled parts using micrometers, calipers, and technical knowledge of hydraulic controls and electrical systems.
- Monitored in-process and completed work to confirm adherence to quality standards.
- Utilized diagnostic tools including engine analyzers, dynamometers, exhaust analyzers, and multimeters.
- Applied common mechanic trade tools such as impact wrenches, torque wrenches, soldering equipment, and precision gauges.
Education
Production Quality Manufacturing
Defense Acquisition University
Fort Belvoir02-2022
Technical or occupational certificate - Turf Equipment Technology
Lake City Community College/Gadsden State Community College
Lake City, FL06-2002
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Electrical, Hydraulic, Mechanical, and Pneumatic systems diagnostic and repair
- Preventative maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Customer relations
- Effective communication
- Purchasing and procurement
- Risk management
- Contract compliance
Certification
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level I and Level II in Production, Quality, and Manufacturing
- Certified IPC Specialist in IPC/WHMA-A-620 Cable And Wire Harness Assemblies
- Certified DLA Electronics I (S54) and II (S55)
- Certified Acquisition Foundational Engineering and Technical
Awards
- 2018 and 2022 DCMA Performance Award for Excellence
- 2020 DCMA Central Region Outstanding Personnel of the Year
- 2024 Commendation Medal for Outstanding performance M10 Booker
- 2005, 2006 and 2007 Commander's Civilian Service Award for outstanding service and dedication Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
Timeline
Turf Equipment Manager
Old Overton Club
01.2026 - Current
Quality Assurance Specialist
Defense Contract Management Agency
10.2010 - 01.2026
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Anniston Army Depot
11.2003 - 10.2010
Production Quality Manufacturing
Defense Acquisition University
Technical or occupational certificate - Turf Equipment Technology
Lake City Community College/Gadsden State Community College