THOMAS BOWMAN
Indianapolis, IN 46254
Ph 317-***-****
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PROFILE
Over 7 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical and electronic systems and equipment including robotic,
pneumatic, mechanical, control circuit, power supply, hydraulic and vacuum systems. Adept at providing technical equipment
support and developing new processes through ongoing maintenance, defect resolution, and enhancement solutions. Combines
excellent technical, analytical, and engineering qualifications with outstanding customer service skills. Expertise includes: 2 years
Transportation professional with extensive experience managing high-volume domestic and international
transportation and distribution of goods, purchasing and inventory control. Excellent problem-solving skills
and proficient in customer service, satisfaction, and retention. Experienced in analyzing and streamlining
product delivery systems to increase productivity, quality and efficiency. Proven ability to manage projects
from planning through execution and completion
• Technical Documentation
Customer Service, Support & Communication
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• Project Scheduling & Management
Training & Team Leadership
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• Systems Design & Installation
Blueprints & Schematics
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Problem Identification & Resolution • Quality Control & Assurance
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• Interpersonal Communications
Inspection & Maintenance
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• Freight and Transportation Operations
Customer Relations
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• Order Management • Business
Staff Training / Development
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• Policy / Procedure Development •
Productivity Improvement
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Productivity Improvement Distribution /
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Warehousing Management
Systems Implementation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Farmer
Bowman Produce Farm 2010-Present
Farmed Produce from seeds to market
Selected and purchases seed, fertilizer, and farm machinery and arranges with buyers for sale of crop.
Hired and directs farm workers engaged in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crop, such as beans, onions, and peas.
Performs various duties of farm worker, including setting up and operating farm machinery.
Grew vegetables in greenhouse to produce out-of-season crops.
Middle East Circulation Manager / Digital Press Technician
EUROPEAN STARS & STRIPES GERMANY 2008 to 2010
Responsible for daily delivery of News Papers to over 80 Military bases threw out the Middle East theater of
operations & Haiti. Assisted customers with delivery issues, schedules, and tracking and locating shipments.
Utilized full knowledge of all major logistics companies and the major Paper distributors. Dealt directly with
top Product buyers on a daily basis and provided scheduling of shipments, transportation and distribution
needs. Ran routes with all local National drivers. Also worked with Paper producers on quality control &
trouble shooting problems on 4 color offset web presses. Countries worked in where extremely hostile areas
include Iraq, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Haiti, Kuwait, Abu Dabi, Djbouti, Krygistan. Also Responsible for all
Digital Presses around the world always on call.
European Stars & Stripes, Germany 2003 to 2008
Digital Press Technician
Responsible for Digital Presses around the world.Conducted and scheduled investigative tests, repairs, and overhauls of robotic, and
automated manufacturing and processing equipment to ensure proper operation. Documented inspections, maintenance, repair work,
and failures in maintenance logs and statistical process control charts. Trained employees on operational procedures with emphasis
on quality, productivity, and overall equipment readiness. Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools,
power tools, fixtures, templates, and microscopes. Analyze and record test results, and prepare written testing
documentation.Inspect parts for surface defects. Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in
housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools. Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams,
and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly. Repair, rework, and calibrate
hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
363 day a year News paper & never had a paper get out. Developed my own part to complete Stars & Stripes mission.
I thrive in stressful situations & deadlines.
Installed & Uninstalled Digital presses. Set up Print Shops around the Globe
European Stars & Stripes, Germany 1999 to 2003
Lead Pressman
Responsible for shift of Pressroom, In charge of 20-30 Personnel . Duties included Printing of Daily News Paper, Inventory of
supplies, Hazardous waste removal, Maintenance & repair of Atlas web press.
Deployed to Iraq & went all over Baghdad to locate a Printer, Trained Iraqi Personnel on printing 4 color offset. Received Secretary
of Defense Award of Excellence for rendering first aid to personnel while under fire.
Can work under stress & under deadlines
Have Invented tools that have saved man hours. Attended Druppa Printing Expo in Colonge Germany 2 years in a row.
U.S. ARMY, Germany 1994 to 1999
Infantry Squad Leader
In charge of 12 Infantry personnel in hostile environments. Training of troops in all aspects of Military conduct. Counsled Troops
on performance. Responsible for maintaining over $1000,000.00
worth of equipment.
Honorable Discharge, Several Awards & Medals
Attention to detail, Always ready for anything that comes my way.
Repair anything while under pressure
ADDITIONAL EXPERTISE
• Carpentry
• Prepress
• Heavy Equipment Operator
Fork lift
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• Photo Shop
Security Operations
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• Microsoft Excel
Windows 7
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Power point
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EDUCATION
Waterford Mott High School, Waterford Mi 1992
H.S. Diploma
GPA: 3.0
U.S. Army Infantry School, Ft Benning Georgia 1994
Primary Leadership Development Course, Grafenwore Germany 1997
[ Degree ], [ Major ]
U.S. Army Non Commissioned Officer Course
Basic Non Commissioned Officer Course, Grafenwore Germany 1997
Centurion Hostile Eneviroment Training, London England 2004
Kodak Nexpress Field Eng Course, Rochester NY 2005
Digital Press Technician Course for the Kodak 2100 Press
Kodak Field Eng Course, Kiel Germany 2007
Digital Press Technician Course for the Kodak 2500 Press