Motorcycle Technician / Powersport Mechanic
Resume:
Akron, OH *****
Phone: 703-***-****
E-Mail: ************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Decorated airframes and hydraulics mechanic and work center supervisor recently retired from the US Objective Marine Corps. Highly motivated to leverage twelve years of experience and achievements during my career to continue providing dedicated service in the Powersport industry, to pursue my education and passion for this career. Ultimate long term goal is to own a successful motorcycle shop with a specific focus on building custom bikes for disabled veterans.
QUALIFICATIONS
Top secret level U.S. government security clearance
Specialized training on hydraulics, paint, and airframes systems for multiple aircraft.
Supervision and leadership of others in diverse environments.
Ability to efficiently make difficult decisions under stressful situations.
Four years experience designing, altering, maintaining, and troubleshooting motorcycles, including Harley Davidson, Kawasaki, Honda, and Yamaha models.
Ten years general maintenance and bodywork on personal vehicles.
Proficient in the use of most hand and power tools and a wide variety of shop equipment.
Current Ohio state drivers license with motorcycle endorsement.
WORK HISTORY
June 2003 to July 2012 - Aviation Quality Assurance Representative
Handled confidential materials and supervised over $100 million of highly sensitive equipment on a daily basis.
Consistently coordinated, supervised, managed, trained, and evaluated up to 75 personnel in accomplishing goals.
Maintained, repaired, and rebuilt aircraft structures, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals.
Examined and inspected aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
Painted and performed repairs to paint on aircraft and parts as needed.
Fabricated sheet metal components including cutting, riveting, and shaping.
February 2005 to May 2009 - USMC, Presidential Support Specialist
Fundamentally responsible for the prevention of the occurrence of defects in multiple aircraft platforms, embracing all events from the start of the maintenance operation to its completion.
Possessed a detailed, working knowledge of all Navy-sponsored aviation maintenance programs and processes.
July 2000 to July 2012 - USMC, Helicopter Airframe Mechanic
Maintained, distributed, repaired, inspected, tested, crewed, and provided security for HMX-1 executive flight detachment helicopter airframes and components.
Performed duties relating to the HMX-1 presidential support mission.
RESULTS
Earned consistent commendations for devotion to duty with citations for excellence in rapidly resolving crisis situations, relating effectively with culturally diverse populations, and protecting property and lives.
Fulfilled a range of duties for both combat and peacekeeping missions.
Gained proficiencies and experience in: leadership skills, crisis management, airframes and hydraulics systems, paint and fiberglass work.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Top secret level U.S. government security clearance
Honored with four Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals, four Letters of Awards Appreciation, four Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, two Certificates of Commendation, two Meritorious Mast awards, a Presidential Unit Citation, a Navy Unit Commendation, a Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, an Iraq Campaign Medal, and a National Defense Service Medal.
EDUCATION
Ohio Technical College, PowerSport Institute (2012 – Present)
Currently pursuing a certificate in American V-Twin
Received S&S engine certification
First-quarter Honor Roll: Average grade of 98.9% (top of class)
Marine Corps Service Schools:
Over one dozen specialty schools completed throughout career, including Paint and Fiberglass schools in 2006
Marine Corps Institute Courses:
Over 36 courses completed with final grade of A, including Leadership, Leadership & Administration, Welding Operations, Auto Engine Repair & Maintenance
Medina High School Medina, OH (1995-2000)
High School Diploma
CLEARANCES & CERTIFICATIONS
Top-Secret, SCI-Capable U.S. Government Security Clearance
S&S Engine Certification
MISCELLANEOUS SKILLS & HOBBIES
Large selection of personal hand and power tools for use on the job
Skilled at both machine and hand sewing
Skilled at both leatherwork and metalwork used to make seat covers/other items
Proficient at forging both functional and decorative knives (using a variety of metals), including initial shaping, grinding, heat treating, and finishing. Also skilled at creating handles from multiple materials.
Yellow belt proficiency in Muay Thai
White belt proficiency in Tai Kwon Do
Grey belt proficiency in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program
REFERENCES & PORTFOLIO
Pleased to provide upon request
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