K E I T H BUTTKE

931-***-**** • abl3lt@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

An accomplished, performance driven professional with a comprehensive background in operations

management, building and maintaining relationships and HR disciplines including employee relations, staff

training, and communications. Proficient with financial management and payroll. Leverages experience in

project management, planning, a strong desire to excel and leadership to drive improvements in operations and

processes. Core competencies include:

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Strategic Planning & Execution Training & Coaching

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Resource Allocation & Optimization Financial Analysis & Budgeting

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Process Improvements Retention Incentives

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Technology Assessment & Improvement Risk Management/Quality Control

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Operational & Project Oversight Technology Assessment & Solutions

Soft skills consist of:

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Relationship Building & Management Accuracy

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Collaborative Comprehensive/Thorough

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Analytical Conscientious

EMPLOYMENT

United States Army 2003 – 10/14

Apache Helicopter Repairer (10/08 - 10/14)

Removed and installed airplane subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions,

mechanical flight controls and their components. Serviced and lubricated aircraft and subsystems.

Prepared aircraft for inspections, maintenance checks and performed scheduled inspections. Assisted in

performing special inspections.

• Conducted limited maintenance operational checks.

• Maintained tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment.

• Prepared forms, records and documentation as related to aircraft maintenance.

• Performed air crew member duties.

• Provided technical guidance to subordinate personnel.

• Implemented operational checks and scheduled inspections.

• Diagnosed and troubleshot malfunctions in aircraft subsystems.

Ground Support Equipment Mechanic (08/12 – 10/14)

Diagnosed malfunctions and repaired Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Advised and trained lower

grade workers on diagnosis and repair of less complex repair/maintenance problems. Inspected and

approved completed maintenance actions. Solved repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams

and schematics, and technical publications.

• Utilized automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment

requirements, maintain equipment records and document maintenance actions.

• Analyzed, diagnosis, and repaired GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters,

frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers and hand tools.

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United States Army (continued)

Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant Manager (01/10 – 05/12)

Received and stored bulk and packaged POL products. Issued and dispensed bulk fuels and water from

storage and distribution facility to using units. Performed petroleum and water accounting duties. Fueled

and defueled vehicles, aircraft and stationary equipment.

• Observed emergency precautions to prevent harm to self and facilities in event of petroleum spillage or fire.

• Assured adherence to safety procedures and ensured keeping of efficient, clean and safe work environment.

• Reviewed, consolidated and prepared technical, personnel and administrative reports associated with POL

and water activities.

• Assisted in the coordination and implementation of operations, training programs, administrative matters

and communication activities.

Aviation Life Support Technician (01/09 – 10/14)

Performed inspections, maintenance, repair and overhaul of Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE),

personal survival equipment and aircraft installed survival equipment including Night Vision Devices

(NVDs). Developed procedures for and conducted equipment inspections, fittings, adjustments and

aircrew instruction in the survival, use, and care of life support equipment to include the helmet, and

downed aircrew survival equipment. Prepared for and conducted life support and survival continuation

training for assigned personnel.

• Inspected, maintained, and evaluated life support equipment and activities, to include receipt, handling and

storage of life support equipment.

• Conducted On-the-Job Training (OJT) for assigned ALSE personnel.

• Maintained the appropriate forms, records and reports required for equipment accountability and inventory.

• Instructed aircrews in chemical protection and decontamination procedures.

• Assisted in shop safety as well as safety in the hangar and on the flight line.

• Performed general maintenance of the associated work area as well as tools and equipment.

• Implemented tests and repairs of Night Vision Devices and ensured appropriate records are maintained.

Financial Technician/Management/Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk (2003 – 2008)

Conducted auditing, finance and fiscal/budget which are developed to ensure the continuing quality of the

financial management process and to safeguard public funds. Assisted and supported commander in the

execution of the responsibilities that related to financial administration. Disbursed public funds, conducted

budget development and execution, managerial accounting, reporting, resource evaluation and analysis, and

auditing. Perform routine duties including the preparation of financial records, travel vouchers, processing

of public vouchers for payment and the maintenance of internal controls. Also performed the maintenance,

review, payments processing of master pay accounts and the fiscal accounting supporting the transactions.

Adjudicated, computed, reviewed and paid vouchers of reimbursement for official travel. Supervised

subordinates working in master pay accounts and/or official travel payment functions. Possess a fundamental

understanding of related computer system applications.

EDUCATION

American Military University

Military Programs and Acquisitions

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