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Quality Control Maintenance

Location:
Helena, MT, 59602
Posted:
October 05, 2010

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Resume:

David R. Thunstrom

**** ****** *****

Helena, Montana 59602

406-***-****

abj3lc@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Seeking employment as warehouse worker

Career Summary

Aviation Ground Support Mechanic and Production Control Specialist with

over 19 years of military and DA contract experience. A strong

supervisor/leader who can develop, train, and lead a cohesive team of

personnel to effectively and efficiently accomplish objectives in high

paced, high stress environment. Have excellent communication and

organization skills coupled with sound judgment and determination to

succeed using the unique traits, talents, and qualities of the team.

Strengths include the ability to learn quickly and to integrate quickly

into new environments. Exceptional at identifying ways to improve

efficiency and to streamline processes. Have vast experience with aviation

and logistics, with increasing responsibility in duties pertaining to

aviation maintenance, logistics, safety, production control,

administration, and human resources.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Health and Physical Education: Sports Management and

Community Health. Minor in Business Administration, Carroll College,

Helena, Montana. Graduated December 2003.

Work Experience:

Production Control Specialist, L3 Communications 2008 - 2009

I worked as the Production Control Specialist. My Responsibilities

include creating and tracking and Maintaining work orders numbering over

500 in the first 3months of the year alone and some 4500 since July of

2008, assisted coordinating logistics involved with providing work teams to

help support AVIM and DEPOT level repairs theater wide in Iraq also

preparing statistical reports that included work orders that were in work,

NRTS, and completed on a weekly basis for the AVCRAD's PC meeting.

Aviation Ground Support Maintenance, L3 Communications 2006 - Present

I am currently responsible for setting up a new site at a remote FOB in

Afghanistan. I am serving as the POC for the mechanics and supply

technicians. I am responsible for logistical and administrative challenges

associated with setting up a new site. Previously, I have repaired various

aircraft support equipment, to include: AGPUs, Hobart's, slings, Jacks,

light sets, Polaris Rangers, John Deer tractors, John Deer gators, high-

pressure washers, AWSs, and TEWS. I have traveled as necessary to remote

locations requiring little or no supervision. Responsible for setting up

AGSE in TiKrit Iraq.

MT Army National Guard

2004 - 2006

I spent a year working as an Emergency Hire Technician with the Montana

Army National Guard at the 208th RTI. The logistics required for both of

these jobs required great attention to detail and the ability to work with

little or no Supervision. The logistics for the Regional Training Institute

from classes to training and support fell directly in my duties. I served

as the Unit Administrative Specialist. I set up and maintained unit files,

assisted with personnel management, and monthly reports. I also spent a

year working with the Marketing Section of MT Army National Guard

Recruiting and Retention Command. I developed a process to track and

reward Soldiers who have recently re-enlisted. As part of the duties and

responsibilities the logistics and procurement fell directly on my position

to track and maintain items for ceremonies and I also worked on and

traveled to Freedom Salute Ceremonies providing essential operational

support. I assisted the Marketing NCO with designing, ordering, tracking,

budget, and distribution of merchandise. Our section was recognized for

outstanding performance by National Guard Bureau. During my tenure in the

Marketing Section, I developed ties across Montana and strengthened those

in Helena.

YMCA 2001 - 2004

I worked at the Helena Family YMCA for approximately 3 years. I spent one

year as an intern, then was hired as the Youth Sports Coordinator. Within

a year I was promoted to Youth Sports Director and shortly thereafter given

the additional responsibilities of Youth Camp and Middle School Sports. I

enjoyed the activities and freedom which allowed me to build upon existing

and introduce new programs. I handled the logistical challenges associated

with the coordination of equipment, recruitment, building team rosters,

handling parent complaints, scheduling activities, hiring personnel,

payroll, budget and transportation for my programs. During my tenure with

the YMCA I developed many useful ties within the Helena Community.

Electrical Equipment Installer, General Dynamics 1999 - 2000

Assisted engineer Provided Logistical support and supervised two laborers

with EMT, plenum inner duct, and other inside plant material in support of

the RDS, Cat-5 installation at Malmstrom AFB. Installed conduit and fiber

optic cable as part of outside and inside plant operations.

Electronics and Avionics Shop Supervisor, US Army 1998 - 1999

Supervised and provided technical support to subordinate personnel

performing aircraft electrical and instrument system maintenance.

Evaluated maintenance operations for compliance with technical manuals,

work standards, and safety procedures. Responsible for section training

program and assisted with unit training program. Ensured quality control

and maintenance management skills and procedures for aircraft and shop

operations.

MT Army National Guard /US Army 1989 - 1999

I served in the MT Army National Guard for 3 years. I spent 7 years on

active duty with the regular army. During my service in the regular army I

was required to have a secret security clearance. I was a 68F or Aircraft

Electrician, during this period of time. When I was released from active

duty I was the shop supervisor of the Avionics and Electrical Shop. My

general duties were to supervise the maintenance of Aircraft Electrical,

Flight Control, Stabilization Systems, and Instrument Systems. I evaluated

maintenance operations for compliance with technical manuals, work

standards, and safety procedures. I also ensured quality control and

sharpened my management skills to maintain successful shop operations.

During my tours of duty, I developed a deep appreciation for the military.



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