SUMMARY
Noted and consistently recognized as a superior leader, trainer and performer by both Military and Civilian Supervisors. Proven leadership under the worst conditions, including the pressures of combat.
More than 20 years’ experience as an Electronics Technician fixing military and commercial electronics down to the board level.
Skilled at dealing with and solving customer problems whether the customer is outside or inside the organization. A recognized problem solver helping to achieve profitability and customer retention.
Knowledgeable, Educated and skilled with most major software platforms including, MS Office, Windows
RELEVENT SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Skilled troubleshooter of both electronic and electro-mechanical devices including repairs down to the component level.
Trained and experienced at reading electronic schematics and wiring diagrams
Adept at customer service with ability to handle customers at all levels.
Able to complete work on schedule and within cost estimates
Created computerized service tracking program using MS Access making service department operations paperless.
Awarded Craftsman Status as an Electronics Technician on the A-10 Warthog.
Awarded for work doing wiring and avionic upgrades to the A-10 Warthog.
Recognized as a trainer and mentor to junior personnel.
EPA Certified Refrigeration Technician
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY: (click on underlined links for more details)
Lutron, Inc (contractor) Electrical Test Engineer Nov 2021 - Present
Quality BioMedical, Service Operations Manager Nov 2019 - May 2021
Follett, LLC Senior Product Support Specialist/Healthcare Technical Trainer Jan 2014 – Nov 2019
501st Legion Web Master, Public Relations Officer, Nov 2013 - Present
Versalift East Warranty Admin/Quality Manager March 2013 – Jan 2014
Quench USA Area Service Manager Aug 2012 – March 2013
Schulmerich Carillons, Inc. Service and Installation Manager April 2010 – Aug 2012
PA Air National Guard (Full Time Excepted Civilian)
Electronics Integrated Systems Craftsman, A-10 & KC-135 Nov 2001- March 2010
Skee-Ball Inc - Technical Service Manager April 1998 - Oct 2003
TEKBILT, Inc - Technical Operations Manager Dec 1996 – April 1998
James Industries South - International Technical Support Manager Nov 1995 – Dec 1996
United States Navy - Aviation Anti-Submarine Warfare Electronics Technician Jan 1990 – Jun 1997
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
United States Navy “SMART” program
AS Degree Electrical Engineering, 64 credits toward degree
United States Air Force, Air University,
AS Degree Aviation Electronics Systems Technology, 55 credits towards degree
Transcripts available on request
U.S. Navy Avionics Technicians Course (26 weeks)
U.S. Navy Avionics Corrosion Control
U.S. Navy Avionics RO306/SSQ-36 Bathythermograph Intermediate Maintenance Course
U.S. Navy Avionics SG791/ARR72 Acoustic Sensor SG Intermediate Maintenance Course
U.S. Navy Avionics Radio Receiver R1651 On top Position Ind. Intermediate Mnt. Course
U.S. Navy Avionics AN/AQH-4 Sound Recorder/Reproducer Intermediate Mnt Course
U.S. Navy Leadership Education Course
U.S. Navy Instructor Education Course
Total Quality Management
Discovery Zone Technical Training Academy (instructor)
Air Force Airman Leadership School Correspondence Course
Air Force Train the Trainer Course
Air Force A-10 2A3X1B Avionics Course
Air Force Supervisors Safety Course
Air Force Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman Course (2Ax7x)
Awards (Naval & Air Force)
Named Maintenance Person of the Month in January 1993
Named Sailor of the Month in February 1993
Nominated for Sailor of the Year in January 1994
Named stations’ “HARD CHARGER” on two occasions in May 1992 and April 1993
Received 23 Letters of Appreciation, 1 Cert of Appr, 1 Letter of Commendation and 1 Cert of Commendation
2 National Defense Service Medals for service during Operation Desert Storm and the War on Terrorism.
Naval Meritorious Unit Citation for Squadrons deployment to Desert Shield
Navy Good Conduct Medal, Jan. 1994
Honorable Discharge from U.S. Naval Reserves 1997
Secretary of Defenses’ ”Cold War Contribution Award” 2002
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 2005
Air Force Longevity Service Medal (3 awards), 2009
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal w/ Bronze hourglass and 2 Bronze “M” devices, 2008
Commanding Generals certificate for Excellent rating on yearly Evaluation, 2005, 2006, 2007
Air Force Certificate of Induction into the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps, 2006
PA National Guard Meritorious Service Medal for Service during Floods in 2006
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, 2 awards 2007, 2008
Iraqi Campaign Medal, 2007
Afghanistan Campaign Medal, 2008
Air Force Expeditionary Medal, 2007, 2008
General Thomas H. Stewart Medal, 2007
Major General Thomas R. White Medal, 2009
NATO Service Medal, 2009
Department of the Army and Air Force Certificate of Commendation for classified work in Iraqi Freedom, May 2007
Air Force Achievement Medal, Nov 2009