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