Purcell R. Smith

**** ***** *****, ****** *****, MD 20748

Ph: 703-***-****

E-mail: ad1u8q@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems October 2002 – January 2014

Executive Driver and Transportation Coordinator

Responsible for providing ground transportation for the president of the company as well as other top executives and guests to government, business and private sites, including undisclosed locations, within the Greater Washington Capital Area. Ensure the safety of the company's vehicles and surrounding areas while en route; recognize any suspicious item or activity that may compromise the safety of the passengers and act accordingly. Coordinate ground transportation for larger groups (vans, buses, etc.), including finding and training additional drivers and supervising performance and billing of outsourced services. Maintain accurate records of trips, mileage etc. by filing daily log sheets. Maintain company's and top executives' private cars clean, safe and operationally sound and purchase vehicle supplies as necessary. Provide other clerical support. Department of Defense clearance to enter various secured locations (CAC card).

General Dynamics Corporation, Falls Church, VA February 1996 – October 2002

Executive Driver

Provided ground transportation to the company's top executives and their families to various government, business and private sites in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Maintained accurate records of trips, mileage etc. by filing daily log sheets. Scheduled and assigned trips among other GD executive drivers when needed. Assisted in finding and training additional non-GD drivers as needed. Maintained company's and top executives' private cars clean, safe and operationally sound and purchased vehicle supplies as necessary. Provided other clerical support. Clearance to enter Pentagon and other Defense Department Buildings.

Department of the Navy Washington, D.C. June 1979- February 1996

Motor Pool Lead-Driver

Drove congressmen, senators, admirals, and other military officials to various locations in the National Capital Region of significance for the Department of Defense, such as the Pentagon, Andrews Airforce Base, Navy Bases in the area, National Security Agency, Capitol Hill, Embassies, State Department and other government agencies. Dispatched drivers to required trip assignments. Kept precise records of trips, mileage, etc. Special driving assignments with foreign dignitaries, during special military events, etc. Clearance to enter Defense Department Buildings.

Presidential Limousine Washington, D.C. 1984

Limousine Driver

Drove for a variety of entertainers and other public personalities.

Department of Energy Washington, D.C. June 1976 - June 1979

Mail and Filing Clerk

Classified, distributed and filed documents, including classified information, to government officials within the Department of Energy. Performed other clerical functions as required.

NASA Washington, D.C. July 1971 - May 1976

Graphics Assistant

Made black and white and color photographs and view graphs of spaceships, rockets, etc. and their parts for a number of departments within the space agency. Processed film and operated headliners, enlargers and various dark-room printing equipment.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

GDAIS in-house security and strategic training courses (ongoing)

Texas A&M University System, College Station, TX. Counter Terrorism Driving Course Diploma, June 2002

Dumbar High School, Washington, D.C. H. S. Diploma, June 1971

Commercial Driver's License (C.D.L), 1994 - Present

SPECIAL MENTIONS AND AWARDS

Excellence in Service Award - GDAIS, Nov 2004

Consistent outstanding appraisals from GD and GDAIS supervisors since 1997.

11-year US Navy Safe Driving Award, April 1992.

Special achievement awards and outstanding appraisals from Department of the Navy, March 1987-Feb. 1988; March 1989-Feb. 1990; Oct. 1992-Sep. 1993; Oct. 1993-Sep. 1994.

Numerous letters of appreciation highlighting exemplary service, leadership, professionalism, exceptionally caring assistance and support efforts under particularly difficult situations from Admirals, Generals, Commandants, and other high ranking officials and company executives.

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