Welder, Ironworker, Fabricator, Journeyman, Supervisor

Michael D. Malone

**** ******** ***** *****, ******* TX 78641

512-***-****/ (Cell) 512-***-****

**************@*****.***

PROFILE:

One year as Mechanical Technician/FCAW Welder on Armored MRAP Vehicles in support of military forces in Afganistan. Three years as Commercial Glazer. Twenty (20) years active duty naval service. 17 years managing and supervising personnel in numerous environments with sizes averaging from 5 to 100 personnel. 20 years experience in welding & allied processes. 10 years experience in general HR (personnel interviewing, testing, assessment, and placement). 2 years as Glazer Foreman. 1 year as Mine Resistant Armor Protected (MRAP) maintenance technician & fabrication/repair welder. Well spoken and articulate, meticulous with an attention to detail. Capable of meeting all drug screening requirements. Active Secret Clearance. Seeking a position which best utilizes my diverse skills and leadership abilities.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS:

• Earned Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) Codes:

o 4954 – General Maintenance Welder

o 9885 – Career Information Program Advisor

• Expert with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook)/Proficient with MS Access

• Typing (55 wpm)

• Managed & Supervised groups of personnel from 5-100

• Skilled with most metal shop equipment, tools, and machinery (50K press, Hydraulic Sheet-metal Brake, ” & ” metal shears, horiz/vertical bandsaws)

• Certified SMAW welder (US Navy & UIPAT 1778), Certified FCAW welder (Force Protection Ind.)

• Experienced at Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

• Experienced Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC) and Oxy-Acetylene Brazing/Cutting

• Experienced Carbon-Arc Gouging (CAG)

• Experienced with mechanic equipment for repair/replacement of axles, steering gear assy., Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS), and Caterpillar C7 engine components.

• Three years experience as Commercial Glazer (installation of Kawner, Vista Wall, Manco, & KALWALL systems. Installation of both curtainwall and storefront systems)

• Use and interpret blueprints and schematics.

• Licensed Boom Lift/Scissor-Lift Operator, Sky-Trak operator, Scaffold Inspector

• Completed OSHA 10 hour certification

• Ability to meet any Security, Physical, or Drug Screening requirements

• Ability to work in unique and diverse cultural and ethnic environments

• Punctual, and dependable, with a strong work ethic and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and multitask successfully

• Secret Clearance (favorable endorsement with DON 6-2006 and DOD/Force Protection 5-2010)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

MAY 2010 – Present: Force Protection Industries, Mechanical Technician/Flux Core Welder (Government

Contractor in Afganistan)

9801 Highway 78, Ladson, SC 29456

• Mechanical Technician conducting axle and steering gear replacement as well as installation of Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) of run-flat tires and axles to Mine Resistant Armored Protection (MRAP) vehicles at Bagram AFB, Afganistan.

• Flux Core Arc welder conducting installation of Osh-Kosh TAK-4 Independent Suspension System (ISS) upgrades to Mine Resistant Armored Protection (MRAP) vehicles at Bagram AFB, Afganistan.

• Completion of Cougar MRAP Maintenance Course, Roxboro, NC (120 hours)

• Completion of Mine Resistant Armored Protection Vehicle (Maintenance & Familiarization) University Course. (240 hours)

AUG 2007 – MAY 2010: Bell Glass (Killeen, TX), Glazier/Welder, Glaziers Local 1778

5211 East Veterans Memorial Blvd, Killeen, TX 76543, 254-***-****

• Glazier Journeyman/Foreman, responsible for fabrication and installation of commercial glass units. Supervision of 2-6 personnel.

• Installation of Kawneer, VistaWall, Manco, & KALWALL systems

• Certified Welder. SMAW welding for curtainwall systems

• Licensed Boom-lift, Scissor Lift & Sky-trak operator

• Certified Scaffold inspector

• OSHA 10 hour certification

• Ability to interpret construction blueprints for fabrication & installation

• Effective communicator as Site Foreman working closely with Contractors & other tradesman

MAR 1996 – MAY 2007: Active duty military service, US Navy, San Diego, CA : Navy Counselor Petty Officer First Class (E6)/Career Information Program Manager

• HELSEACOMBATRON THREE (HSC-3), NAS North Island, PO Box 357122, San Diego, CA, 92135-7122 619-***-****, LCDR Spencer Crispell)

• USS JOHN YOUNG (DD-973), Decommissioned and sunk in South Pacific

• Navy Enlisted Classification Code 9585, Career Information Program Administrator

• Managed and supervised teams of personnel varying from 5-50 personnel.

• Conducted approximately 60 hours classroom training per month using MS Power Point. Class sizes varied from 5 to 600 personnel.

• Maintained $25,000 personal office budget.

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

1991 – 1996: Hull Technician Petty Officer First Class (E6),

• Naval Station Annapolis, 58 Bennion Road, Annapolis, MD 21402 410-***-****, CAPT Mike Farrell)

• USS Philippine Sea (CG-58), Mayport, Florida

• Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) Code 4954 (Honors), General Maintenance Welder; SMAW, GMAW, GTAW metal design and fabrication.

• Supervised approximately 14-40 personnel daily in small boat repair and restoration.

• Oxy-Acetylene cutting and brazing.

• Operation of sheet metal sheer ( and inch), metal brake, drill press, and vertical/horizontal band saws used in daily fabrications.

• Plumbing: Nickel-Copper (NiCU) & Copper-Nickel (CUNi) piping repair and installation of plumbing and fire-fighting sprinkler systems.

• Maintenance scheduling for four repair facilities responsible for small boat repair of 200+ yard patrol craft and sailboats assigned at the US Naval Academy.

• Conducted approximately 30 hours classroom training monthly for employees and students of US Naval Academy on shipboard fire safety.

1988 – 1991: Structural Steel Worker/Ironworker

• IBSCO Corporation, 260 Huffman Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45403 937-***-****)

• Performed various Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc Welding, & Flux Core Arc Welding fabrication of structural steel forms used in construction.

• Installation of columns, beams, joists in construction of buildings.

• Experienced in working with environments involving crane-operations.

• Operation of 50K metal punch press, saws, drills, and other metal shop related equipment.

• Operation of forklift and 25’ stake-truck

• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics used in construction industry.

1984 – 1988: Hull Maintenance Technician Petty Officer Second Class (E5)

• USS PELELIU (LHA-5), Long Beach, CA (relocated to San Diego Naval Station)

• Maintained $110,000 Repair & Consumable budget for Repair Department

• Performed various SMAW & Oxyacetylene Brazing repairs to shipboard structures and piping systems

EDUCATION:

AS Human Resource Management, Coastline Community College, Fountain Valley, CA, May 2006

AS Marine Engineering, Coastline Community College, Fountain Valley, CA. May 2006

CERT Cougar Maintenance Course, Roxboro, NC (120 hours), July 2010

CERT Mine Resistant Armored Protection (Vehicle) University (240 hours), Sept 2010

MILITARY EDUCATION & TRAINING:

June 2001 Achieve Goals, Professional Sales Skills Seminar

Sept 1999 Career Information Program Managers Course, Earned NEC 9585

Dec 1996 Primary Leadership Development Program

Apr 1995 Gas Free Engineering

Sept 1991 Sewage, Collection, Holding, & Transfer Systems

Nov 1991 Safety Manager Course

May 1991 General Maintenance Welder, Earned NEC 4954 (Honor Student)

Sept 1987 Leadership & Management Education & Training for Leading Petty Officers

MEMBERSHIPS:

National Navy Counselor Association (NCA)

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW Post )

Lakeline Ranch Homeowners Association

AWARDS & RECOGNITION:

• Navy Commendation Medal (x 2). Awarded for operation of Career Management Programs while assigned to HSC-3, and for outstanding leadership as Career Counselor at Naval Station Annapolis while also Managing/Supervising 4 work centers and work scheduling/completion for 200 sailing craft used in support of the Unites States Naval Academy.

• Navy Achievement Medal (x 6). Various awards for leading firefighting teams during shipboard casualties, and outstanding leadership and supervision of personnel.

• Good Conduct Medal (x 5)

• Kuwait Liberation Medal

• Southwest Asia Service Medal (x 2)

• Sea Service Deployment Medal (x 6)

• National Defense Service Medal (x 2)

• Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

• Humanitarian Service Medal

• Global War on Terrorism Medal (Expeditionary & Service Medals)

• Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist and Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist qualified

• Baltimore Federal Excellence Award, Category B (Outstanding Supervisor, GS-12 & Below) Bronze Award Winner for outstanding supervision of 4 work centers and approximately 100 personnel responsible for maintenance and upkeep of 200 sailing craft used in support of the United States Naval Academy.

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