KELVIN T. SPENCER

**** ********* ******

McCalla, Al 35111

Phone: 912-***-****

acogkx@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Obtain a management position in the maintenance/logistics field that will benefit your organization by

capitalizing on over 23 years of experience, dedication, initiative, loyalty, leadership and management

skills.

Ability Summary

• 23 years of experience in the automotive and logistics field.

• Proven outstanding leadership skills in maintenance, supply and logistics operations and

research.

• Numerous positions in maintenance and logistics management have given me the skills to

manage programs and repair parts inventory.

• Excellent problem solving, research, and analysis skills allowed me to effectively and efficiently

attain results.

• Technical knowledge and experience in automotive equipment and the operation and repair of

all related test equipment.

• Knowledge of quality assurance and production control programs to ensure established work

standards are met.

• Exceptional knowledge and experience in managing equipment resources and personnel to

meet organizational goals and production objectives.

• Excellent, team player with strong organizational and communication skills.

• Worked independently and communicated across multiple departments in an efficient manner.

• Multi-functional skills allow me to grasp new concepts, adapt quickly and remain calm under

pressure.

Key Qualifications

Self-motivated Training/Education Personnel management

Detail oriented Leadership Operational management

Team player Very responsible Multi-task professional

Experience

Senior Maintenance Supervisor

United States Army, Fort Stewart, GA 06/11 – Present

• Deployed to Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom X where I was responsible for 72

soldiers in four different locations across Afghanistan.

• Responsible for the combat readiness of 485 pieces of equipment, to include services,

unscheduled maintenance and order and installation of repair parts.

• Conducted site inspections, reviewed work and service schedules for accuracy.

• Tracked vehicle down time and ensured parts were installed in a timely and safe manner.

• Conducted weekly, quarterly, and yearly environmental inspections.

Battalion Motor Sergeant

United States Army, Hunter Army Airfield, GA 08/06 – 05/11

• Responsible for two separate battalions; combined 200 tactical vehicles in excess of $120

million.

• Directly responsible for the health welfare and professional development of 80 soldiers that

were split in three different locations across Afghanistan.

• Maintained a 99% operational rate for the fleet of tactical vehicles assigned to the battalion.

• Reset the entire battalion’s equipment after re-deploying to home station.

Battalion Motor Sergeant

United States Army, Operation Iraqi Freedom 05/05 – 07/06

• Maintained a 98% operational readiness rate for the Multi-National Division Center for a period

of 15 months.

• Coordinated logistical and maintenance support with higher and adjacent echelons while

providing expertise and assistance to the battalion in equipment readiness, safety and ground

maintenance issues.

• Responsible for testing new equipment in a combat environment for feasible use in future

deployments.

• Integrated the process of ordering commercial off the shelf items not in the normal Army supply

system with the Defense Logistics Agency.

Service School Instructor

United States Army, Fort Jackson, SC 01/04 – 04/05

• Instructed classes on the functions and inner workings of diesel engines and transmissions.

• Taught basic electrical trouble shooting procedures on heavy and light wheeled equipment.

• Ensured all students knew the importance of proper tool use and shop safety.

• Conducted weekly tool inventories and ensured that environmental compliance was adhered to

at all times.

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

United States Army, Fort Stewart GA/Germany/Fort Hood TX 06/94 – 12/03

• Shop foremen for a field artillery battalion consisting of 60 pieces of equipment, and eight

soldiers.

• Supervised the daily work flow, assigned and supervised jobs.

• Performed duties as Quality Control Supervisor ensuring jobs were done in a timely and safe

manner.

• Monitored parts ordering, receiving, storing and installation, ensuring that the most cost

efficient means were used to repair equipment.

Education

Issuing Location Qualification Course of Study

Institution

Central Texas TX One year of college or a technical or Bachelor of Science in

vocational school Criminal Justice

Additional Education and Training

• Unit Safety Officers Course

• Environmental Management Course

• Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials Course

• Wheeled Vehicle Recovery Course

• Small Group Instruction Course

• Maintenance Managers Course

• Secret security clearance

Communication

• Communicated effectively with different cultures to include Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and

Kosovo.

• Maintained a productive work environment resulting in complete operational success and

maximum personnel trained.

• Exercised proficiency in using Microsoft Office, Outlook, Standard Army Retail Supply System

and Standard Army Maintenance System.

Honors & Activities

• Received Army Award for Maintenance Excellence in Large Unit Category

• Ordinance Order of Samuel Sharp for outstanding commitment and excellence in the

maintenance field.

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