Gilwoode L. Jackson, Sr.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Versatile, high performing, innovative Professional with a proven record of

building teams, managing logistics and executing complex initiatives vital

to organizational and operational success. Maintenance career spans 20+

years in increasing roles of responsibility. High-caliber accomplishments

have improved war fighting capabilities. Active SECRET SECURITY Clearance.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

20+ years of Maintenance experience Familiarity with ISO 9001: 2008

standard

Organizational Development, Production, Quality Control & Quality

Structuring and Management Assurance

Extensive knowledge of Military Master Driver

vehicles

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Heavy Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)

Wheeled Vehicles (HUMMVs to HETs) Technical Inspection

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAIC, MRAP Sustainment Facility, Kuwait Aug 2011- May 2013

Quality Control/ Technical Inspector, Mine Resistant Ambush Protection

(MRAP)

. Inspection of Cougar ISS up armor upgrades

. Inspection of MATV UIK up armor upgrades

. Responsible for performing inspections on MRAP vehicles undergoing

sustainment, de-processing or battle damage repair

. Perform initial/in-process/final inspections on various MRAPs during the

Sustainment/Battle Damage repair process

. Track installation processes, procedure and provide input for improving

the efficiency of these processes

. Assist in providing guidance to government and contractor personnel

performing de-processing and sustainment/battle damage repair activities

. Responsible for providing feedback to the Joint Program Office (JPO) on

installation processes and procedures

. Prepare Issue Reports on design issues through trend analysis and present

to engineers for PQDR consideration

. Member of Technical Inspection Team responsible for the monthly

inspections of 200+ vehicles for readiness

. Technically Proficient in the use and operation of Test, Measurement and

Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE)

. Generate Actual Cost of Damage (ACOD), Estimated Cost of Damage (ECOD)

submissions and inspect Work Order packets for accuracy and compliance

Hendrickson Suspensions & Akebono Brakes (Temp Agencies), Clarksville,

Tennessee Feb 2011- Aug 2011

Tow Motor Operator /Forklift Operator

. Responsible for efficiently moving product from staging to storage

. Efficiently stack and store merchandise in appropriate locations

. Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are free of damage

. Responsible for ensuring proper stock rotation utilizing First-In-First-

Out (FIFO)

. Report quality variances

ITT Industries, Camp Arifjan Kuwait Dec 2008- Nov 2010

Technical Inspector

. Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for assisting mechanics with

technical and mechanical repairs

. Performed technical inspections on various types of Military, commercial

and Tactical vehicles

. Provided technical advisement and research assistance, as needed to

Mechanics

. Responsible for ordering repair parts utilizing appropriate parts manual

and/or automated systems. Tested overhauled/repaired equipment to ensure

operating efficiency

. Working knowledge of FED Log, AWRDS, and Army STAMIS systems

. Responsible for providing technical inspection on Up armor and Add-on-

Armor on military vehicles

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Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Lead Mechanic

. Responsible for performing Initial and In-Shop inspections on all shop

loaded vehicles utilizing 10, 20 and 30 level technical manuals

. Supervised the daily work of ten (10) mechanics

. Successfully met performance metrics for the section

. Ensured operational and final road tests were performed prior to Quality

Control inspections

. Inspected technical adequacy of completed repairs performed by mechanics

in area of responsibility

. Provided daily status report of all shop loaded vehicles and order parts

to Maintenance Management Team

. Conducted daily safety meetings with shop mechanics

. Performed daily Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)

Defense Support Services, Hanau Germany Aug 2005-Jun 2006

Lead Mechanic

. Supervised twenty (20) mechanics at two separate working sites

. Responsible for the execution of preventive maintenance procedures for

four hundred fifty (450) pieces of equipment ranging from HMMWV to

Generators

. Managed the performance of all unscheduled and Preventive Maintenance

Checks with a 100% completion rate

. Responsible for daily status briefs to Management and the Military

customer

Eagle Support Service Corp, Ft. Campbell, KY Mar 2004-Jul

2005

Motor Vehicle Mechanic

. Performed the diagnosis and repair of light and heavy military vehicles

. Licensed for the operation of heavy mobility equipment

. Responsible for the repair and replacement of engine components and all

other major assemblies

. Performed all annual and bi-annual services due on military vehicles

. Responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and overhauling diesel

generators (3k to 10K)

Electrolux Home Products, Clarksville, TN Sept 2001-Mar

2004

Material Coordinator

. Responsible for efficiently loading and unloading material

. Efficiently stack and store merchandise in appropriate locations

. Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are free of damage through visual

inspection

. Responsible for ensuring proper stock rotation utilizing First-In-First-

Out (FIFO)

. Report all Quality variances

William Drury, Inc. Tacoma, WA Nov 1996-

Sept 2001

Welder's Assistant

. Sandblasted all old parts to ensure they were still serviceable

. Assisted in converting mechanical anchor winches into hydraulic winches

. Set-up welders station for the day supplied them whatever they needed to

complete the task

United States Army, Various Duty Stations Sept 1988- Oct

1996

63B, Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic

Desert Storm Veteran-Honorable Discharge

EDUCATION/SKILLS

Active Secret Clearance

Associate Degree, Gasoline and Diesel Technology, Rosedale Technical

Institute, Pittsburg, PA (Dec 1999)

Certification, Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling (1999)

Certification, Horton Fan Clutch Assembly (1999)

High School Diploma, Brashear High School, Pittsburgh, PA (Sept 1988)

Working knowledge of FED Log, AWRDS, and Army STAMIS systems

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