Training Maintenance
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Edwin Bowers
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Mobile phone: 904-***-****
Jacksonville, FL 32224-8626 E-
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Accomplished Production and Logistics leadership and management
professional with over 20 years experience in high tempo Production,
Logistics, and Instructional Systems Design in both the military and
private industry. Fluent in Lean Manufacturing principles, Theory of
Constraints Supply Chain Management, electronics troubleshooting and
repair, Instructional Systems Design, and classroom based instruction and
training.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES NAVY
1986 - 2008
Maintenance Master Chief - Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment
Bahrain (2007 - 2008)
Managed the day-to day operations of a forward deployed aviation
maintenance and repair facility, including establishing repair priorities,
maintenance / rework planning and scheduling, reviewing and approving
material requisitions, logistics and support planning, and working with
support customers to ensure their needs were met. Supervised a crew of over
90 highly trained technicians supporting over 3,600 pieces of aircraft
support equipment valued in excess of $ 45,000,000 deployed throughout the
Arabian Gulf. Prepared a wide range of production and logistic reports,
monitored Safety and Quality program adherence, and personnel performance
and professional development.
Maintenance Master Chief - US Navy, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast,
Mayport Detachment (2005 - 2007)
Managed the day-to day operations of a shore based aviation maintenance and
repair facility, including establishing repair priorities, maintenance /
rework planning and scheduling, reviewing and approving material
requisitions, logistics and support planning, and working with support
customers to ensure their needs were met. Supervised a crew of over 200
highly trained technicians supporting over 2,800 pieces of aircraft support
equipment valued in excess of $ 40,000,000. Prepared a wide range of
production and logistic reports, monitored Safety and Quality program
adherence, and personnel performance and professional development.
Production Control Leading Chief - USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) (2002 -
2005)
Supervised the day-to day operations of a shipboard aviation maintenance
and repair facility, including establishing repair priorities, maintenance
planning and scheduling, reviewing and approving material requisitions,
logistics and support planning, and working with support customers to
ensure their needs were met. Supervised a crew of over 400 highly trained
technicians supporting over 4,000 pieces of aircraft support equipment
valued in excess of $ 50,000,000. Prepared a wide range of production and
logistic reports, monitored Safety and Quality program adherence, and
personnel performance and professional development.
Officer in Charge - Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Services
Detachment, MCAS Yuma (2000 - 2002)
Managed the daily operations of a naval aviation field engineering office
with a staff of 11 field support engineers. Hands-on applications included
personnel supervision and scheduling, personnel training and professional
development, evaluation and hiring, client relations, and operating budget
management.
Production Control Chief - USS Independence (CV-62) / USS Kitty Hawk (CV-
63) (1996 - 2000)
Supervised the day-to day operations of a shipboard aviation maintenance
and repair facility permanently deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. Established
repair priorities, maintenance planning and scheduling, reviewing and
approving material requisitions, logistics and support planning, and
working with support customers to ensure their needs were met. Supervised a
crew of over 400 highly trained technicians supporting over 3,500 pieces of
aircraft support equipment valued in excess of $ 45,000,000. Prepared a
wide range of production and logistic reports, monitored Safety and Quality
program adherence, and personnel performance and professional development.
Instructor - US Navy, Naval Air Maintenance Training Group Detachment, NAS
Cecil Field (1991 - 1995)
Prepared and presented classroom and laboratory based training in
intermediate level avionics, troubleshooting, and repair. Designed and
developed avionics curriculum including course outlines, multi-media
development, testing and practical application development, and
implementation. Managed course scheduling and student throughput to ensure
efficient utilization of training time and resources.
BABCOCK POWER INCORPORATED
2008 - 2010
(A privately held corporation providing engineering, manufacturing,
construction, and aftermarket products and services for heat exchangers,
HRSGs, environmental systems, steam generators, fuel preparation, and
firing systems equipment for the global power generation, industrial,
environmental, and waste-to-energy markets)
Senior Technical Instructor - Worcester, MA / Jacksonville, FL (2008
- 2010)
Designed, developed, reviewed, and implemented operations and maintenance
training for electrical power generation environmental control systems,
including Selective Catalytic Reduction, Wet and Dry Flue Gas
Desulfurization, Sorbent Injection, Particulate Filtration, and Combustion
systems. Reviewed technical documentation and drawings and worked with
project team engineers to custom develop training material for each project
and the specific needs of the customer.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Production Efficiency / Operations Management
. Managed the repair of over 12,000 aeronautical components during a six-
month overseas deployment, beating all established performance records.
. Performed an in-depth equipment maintenance scheduling review and
revision, resulting in a 30% decrease in turn-around time and a 45%
increase in asset availability.
. Led highly diverse teams of up to 420 personnel performing complex
aircraft system maintenance and repairs, consistently meeting or beating
established production goals and timelines.
. Implemented weekly meetings with staff to focus on process improvement,
develop long range plans, identify barriers and solutions, and share best
practices, producing a focused, cohesive, and goal oriented supervisory
staff and dramatically improving performance.
. Worked directly with clients and staff to identify specific needs and
develop targeted training to overcome manpower shortages and skill
deficiencies.
Supply Chain / Logistics Management
. Streamlined the upkeep and repair, movement, and utilization of over
3,600 pieces of aeronautical ground support equipment valued in excess of
$45,000,000 resulting in a 20% increase in equipment availability while
lowering operating costs by 15%.
. Used a variety of computer programs to improve tracking, control
inventory, ensure timely movement of equipment, and maximize asset
availability, resulting in improved inventory accuracy and lower
operating and repair costs.
Process Improvement
. Oversaw the design and implementation of Theory of Constraints logistics
management and Lean manufacturing principles, resulting in a 25% decrease
in component processing time, and a backlog reduction of 35%.
. Implemented a cross training program to increase personnel development
and resource utilization, producing a 15% increase in component
throughput and 10% decrease in backlog.
. Designed and implemented a cross training program for staff Field
Engineers to ensure maximum utilization of resources and ensure clients
needs were consistently met.
Team Building / Mentoring
. Led a highly diverse teams of up to 400 personnel performing complex
aircraft system maintenance and repairs, consistently meeting or beating
established production goals and timelines.
. Mentored over 400 personnel from diverse backgrounds in career planning
and professional development, resulting in a 25% increase in personnel
retention and a 20% increase in advancements and promotions.
. Conducted daily meetings with supervisors and production staff to review
workload, schedule, priorities, accomplishments, and success barriers /
attainment strategies, producing a highly cohesive and goal oriented
team.
. Designed and implemented a cross training program for staff Field
Engineers to ensure maximum utilization of resources and ensure clients
needs were consistently met or exceeded.
Training / Instructional Systems Design
. Designated Navy Master Training Specialist.
. Selected as Instructor of the Year from over 1,200 staff instructors for
two consecutive years.
. Performed task analysis, designed, and developed curriculum to ensure
training was relevant, accurate, and efficient.
. Developed course materials, and conducted classroom and laboratory
training for complex avionics systems.
. Developed and presented Operator Training materials, including classroom
presentations, training manuals, and learning assessments, for fossil
fuel based combustion and environmental control projects ranging from 20
to 150 million dollars. Consistently received exceptionally positive
reviews from both customers and internal project team.
. Developed numerous introductory and advanced level web-based training
courses covering fossil fuel combustion and environmental control systems
for internal training and employee development.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Associates Degree in Electrical Systems curriculum - Edison State College
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer curriculum - Central Texas College
Theory of Constraints Supply Chain Technical Expert - Naval Air Systems
Command / Goldratt Institute
Master Training Specialist - United States Navy
Classroom Instructor and Curriculum Development training - United States
Navy
Journeyman Electronics Mechanic - United States Navy / Department of Labor
Extensive Leadership and Management training - United States Navy
Extensive component level Electronics training - United States Navy
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