Richard D. Olson
Metamora, MI *8455
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Qualifications
Recent Mechanical Engineering graduate and accomplished, results-
oriented military operations expert with eight years of diverse
experience in the U.S. Army Engineering Corps, seeking an entry level
position in mechanical engineering with emphasis in testing or
manufacturing. Proven leadership capabilities to develop, plan and
execute missions for multi-functional 8 to 21-member teams. Skilled
at pubic relations, mentoring subordinates and multi-tasking.
Received numerous awards, including an Army Commendation Medal for
leadership while serving in Iraq. Excellent communications skills
with proficiency in Microsoft Office, working knowledge of CATIA,
MATLAB.
Education
. Oakland University, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering, May 2010, GPA 3.0
. Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (Leadership and Supervisor
Course), U.S. Army, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, October 2003
. Primary Leadership Development Course, U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC,
May 2001
. ITT Technical Institute, Associate of Applied Science in Electrical
Engineering Technology, 1994, GPA 3.5
Work Experience
CNC Operator, Machinist - Superior Design and Manufacturing, Metamora,
MI May 2010-Present
. Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to determine machining
operation to be performed
. Set up, operating and maintenance of Fadal CNC machines to perform
metalworking operations to make various metal tools and parts
. Verifying dimensions of products for accuracy to conform to give
specifications maintaining tolerance levels of +/- .0005 thousandths
of an inch
. Perform offsets and tool changes as required and needed
Dive Supervisor, Commercial Diver - Watershed Services, Richmond, VA
June 2004-May 2005
. Conducted and supervised numerous underwater construction diving
operations, utilizing both surface supplied and scuba diving
equipment
. Specialized in dam repair and maintenance, replacement of sluice
gates and video inspection utilizing both divers and ROVs
. Conducted operations with a three to five man team from various
platforms utilizing a multitude of equipment, all without diving
casualty or personal injury
Squad Leader, Supervisor - U.S. Army, Fort Eustis, VA
October 1996-June 2004
. Planned, conducted and supervised numerous surface supplied and
scuba diving operations, averaging over $100,000 per operation,
consistently completed under budget
. Organized and managed individual and group training for up to 20
personnel on diving and life support equipment including, the
hyperbaric chamber with zero safety concerns
. Provided technical input to the organizational quarterly update for
senior management
. As a Combat Engineer; supervised and trained personnel to conduct
weekly vehicle inspections on the M113A3 Armored Personnel Carrier
. Planned and conducted training for an eight man squad on vehicle
operation and maintenance including, vehicle weapons systems
consisting of the M2 .50 caliber and MK-19 40 mm grenade machine
guns
. As an Engineer Diver; supervised and trained personnel to conduct
weekly vehicle inspections on the M998 HMMWV and the M939 5-Ton
truck
. Complied with the principles of safety, OSHA, HAZMAT and
environmental compliance initiatives
Team Leader - PGF Inc, Troy, MI August
1994-October 1996
. As an electrical engineering technician, supervised and trained new
employees in the construction of wiring harnesses and industrial
laser control panels
. Assigned duties to team members
. Performed quality control inspections prior to shipment
. Conducted monthly job assessments, determined critical placement
shortages and wrote placement reports for senior management
. Assigned new workers based on aptitude, to fill critical shortages
References Available Upon Request