Service Representative Maintenance

GEORGE W. SPARKS

P.O. BOX *** . Port Norris, NJ *8349

609-***-**** . **********@*******.***

MECHANIC / VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

Responsible and highly motivated professional with solid and diverse

experience in supervising, inspection, troubleshooting, operational testing

and repair and maintenance of vehicles. Highly reliable with profound

technical knowledge and problem-solving skills adept at engaging

requirements while designing solutions based on strong technical expertise

and experience. Accountable and detail oriented professional with the

ability to be productive and focused in pressure filled situations.

Innovative and reliable individual with proven ability to achieve

organizational goals while displaying effective multi-tasking and time

management skills. Highly dependable in delivering effective issue

resolution utilizing various system and tools, with strong ability to

assimilate job requirements, and successfully implement and complete

projects. Enthusiastic individual and an excellent communicator recognized

ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across

cross-functional teams and diverse individuals at any levels and build

strategic relationships with clients.

Core Competencies

Equipment Repair & Maintenance . Staff Training . Safety Regulation

Implementation . Installation & Fabrication

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Shipboard Mechanic

5/2013 -11/2014

LS Inc./ HoneyWell

As a mechanic I served aboard the USNS Charlton. The USNS Charlton (T-AKR-

314) is one of the Military's Sealift Commands of nineteen Large, Medium-

Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ships and is part of the 33 ships in the

Prepositioning Program. My job consisted of maintaining the readiness of

well over 1,000 military vehicles while working alongside 3 other military

mechanics. In many cases assessing vehicles consisted of navigating stair

wells seven flights below the main deck. I routinely inspected the weapon

and ordinance connex to insure all seals were intact and had not been

breached.

Advantage Federal Resourcing-Oshkosh Defense . Afghanistan

6/2012 - 3/2013

Field Service Representative

Replaced the existing suspension system on the MaxxPro with the new

upgraded independent suspension system. Installed

Survivability Upgrade Kits on the MaxxPro. Installed Turret Ring Catchers

on the MAT-V. Performed troubleshooting on electrical and mechanical

problems on both MAT-V and MaxxPro. Installed Rocket Propelled Grenade

netting on MRAP's. Installed door cleves on the M-ATV for the emergency

extraction of personnel.

Olgoonik Logistics LLC, Camp Adder . Iraq

5/2011 - 11/2011

Mechanic

Performed services and repairs on military wheeled vehicles. Oversaw

convoying military vehicles in need of repairs due to IED's or mechanical

or electrical breakdowns. Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage

or malfunctions. Test drove vehicles after repair was made, and tested

components and systems, using equipment such as computerized diagnostics.

Followed checklists to ensure all-important parts are examined, including

belts, hoses, steering systems, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and

other potentially troublesome areas. Performed repair on various vehicles

including MAXX Pro Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected Vehicle, MRAP RG-33,

MRAP Cougar 6X6, MRAP Cougar 4X4, HEMTT MWO's, M977 to M985E1, M984

Wrecker, M985E 1 Cargo, MM1129 LHS, HUMVEE MWO's, M998, M1038, M1113 & 4,

M116, M1151, M1152, HEMTT Aircraft Re-fuellers, Bridge Transporter 10-HR &

14&P, M915-916, M915 A1,M915 A2, M915 A3, M915 A4, and Fork Lifts such as

Atlas 10K, M4K, M10A Rough terrain, MHE-269, MHE-270, 6K, MTV, LMTV, M1008

& M1009, LVS - MK 31 7-Ton, MK-23, MK-31 Wrecker, MK-48, MK-14, MK-16, MK-

17 and MK 18.

Courier Systems Inc., Bridgeton . NJ

7/2010 - 11/2011

Mechanic

Replaced transmission, Differentials, brakes, S-Cams and brake chambers.

Performed troubleshooting on electrical systems on Mac Trucks and other

related vehicles. Repaired and replaced sheet medal on trailers that also

included welding and riveting. Delivered hot loads in absent of truck

drivers. Performed road calls and repairs on trucks broken down in the

local area. Conducted troubleshooting on air conditioning systems and

performed HVAC services and repairs on trucks.

Lear Siegler Service, Baghdad . Iraq Page2

7/2004 - 5/2010

Master Mechanic / Alternate Foreman

Provided training and assisted subordinate mechanics with the service and

repair of wheeled military equipment. Performed troubleshooting and repair

on all vehicles and sub-systems of wheeled vehicles with complicated issues

when no TM was available to define or explain the mechanical or electro-

mechanical deficiency. Functioned as shop foreman during foreman's absence.

Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and troubleshooting on

various military equipment ranging from M1114 to MRAP's. Assisted other LSI

mechanics and military mechanics in troubleshooting difficult issues.

Conducted training to new personnel assigned to team. Designed and

fabricated special tool for depressing rear brake caliper for HUMMV.

Performed technical inspections of military equipment.

Key Highlights:

. Received numerous awards from various military units.

. Successfully worked in numerous forward operating bases throughout the

theater of operations, both TDY and transfer status.

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C. Harreal Inc., Elmer . NJ

6/1999 - 7/2004

Truck Driver - Class A CDL

Operated and maintained semi / tractor and dump trailer.

Key Highlights:

. I had zero safety violations.

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Cumberland Recycling Center, Millville . NJ

5/1995 - 6/1999

Industrial Mechanic

Operated and maintained semi / tractor and dump trailer.

Key Highlight:

. I had zero safety violations.

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Dagistine Transfer, Port Norris . NJ

4/1990 - 5/1995

Mechanic

Performed scheduled maintenance of semi-trucks and trailers and engine

repairs. Handled troubleshooting and repairs on electrical systems on

trucks and trailers. Performed transmission repairs and replacement and

brake system repairs and replacement of brake shoes and drums. Preformed

roadside repair on equipment that malfunction.

Park Town Apartments Inc., Vineland . NJ

3/1989 - 3/1990

Maintenance Man

Prepared apartment for new move in's. Replaced fuse boxes with new updated

breaker boxes. Replaced windows, doors, and roofs.

Commercial Crabber

3/1983 - 3/1990

As the owner and operator of a commercial crab boat, I harvested Blue Claw

Crabs on the Delaware Bay. My crew consisted of two deck hands, a shaker

and packer. My vessel was a modified Silverton Yacht rigged with hydraulics

for crab pot retrieval. My boat was powered by a 451 Detroit Diesel. I

maintained the engine as well as the hydraulics system.

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EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

High School Diploma / June 18, 2012

Board Of Education / State Of New Jersey

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Cougar FLMNET Course (40 Hours)

Tank Automotive & Armaments Command

MRAP Field Level Maintenance Training Course (40 Hours)

Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) field (40 Hours)

M-ATV Field Service Representative Training

DS Master Mechanic Wheel Vehicle

Level Maintenance on the RG-31

Class A CDL Driving License

(Military Training Certificates)

Accident Avoidance / All elements of the Afghanistan Country Study / All

elements of the Afghanistan Threat / All elements of the Tribalism

in Afghanistan / Awareness Training / Combating Trafficking In Persons /

DOD Information Assurance Awareness Training / Equal

Opportunity Employment for Supervisors & Managers / Force Protection /

Fraternization / General Orders / HOT & COLD Weather Injury Protection /

Information Assurance Awareness / OPSEC Training /

Report Intelligence Information / Subversion

and Espionage Directed Against the Army /

Suicide Prevention /

Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape / The Pre-OCONUS travel File

MILITARY EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE

M-ATV MAX Pro RG-33 Cougar 6X6 Cougar 4X4 2.5 Ton truck 5 ton

truck Fire truck model 2500L HEMTT MWO's, M977 to M985E1, M984 Wrecker,

M985E 1 Cargo, MM1129 LHS, HEMTT M978 tanker refuels, HEMTT M984 recovery

vehicle, HEMTT M1977 CBT bridge transporter, 10-HR & 14&P HUMVEE MWO's,

M998, M1038, M1113 & 4, M116, M1151, M1152 M915-916, M915 A1,M915 A2,

M915 A3, M915 A4 Fork Lifts: Atlas 10K, M4K, M10A Rough terrain, MHE-269,

MHE-270, 6K MTV, LMTV M1008 & M1009 LVS - MK 31 7-Ton, MK-23, MK-31

Wrecker, MK-48, MK-14, MK-16, MK-17, MK 18 7 Ton L70Ae-DEGFR 9-2815-257-

24P 4 Cylinder DN4M9-2815-253-24 4 Cylinder DN4M9-2815-253-24P

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