Maintenance Management
Resume:
CWO*
USMC (Retired)
John R. Schaffer
Available: July 2013
Security Clearance: Secret 11/21/2015
E. Stroudsburg PA 18301
****.*.********.***@****.***
OBJECTIVE
Logistics/Maintenance Manager looking to apply my experience in a private sector position where
I partner with professionals to streamline a company’s maintenance processes and reduce cost.
SUMMARY
• Transitioning Marine Officer with 20+ years of leadership and Equipment Life Cycle
Management.
• Specialist in cross-functional team building and mentoring. Highly adept problem solver,
particularly where related to resource and personnel management. Significant experience in
managing a team of professionals in completing on time delivery of equipment or services.
• Extensive background in Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) planning and program
analysis.
• Proficient at supply chain management and sustainment strategy.
• Experienced in detailed technical data review and version with articulate verbally and clerically
delivery of findings and recommendations.
EDUCATION
Defense Acquisition University Fort Belvoir, VA
Level 1 Logistics Certification Course Pre-Requisite Completion:
Log 103 Reliability, Availability & Maintainability
Log 102 Fundamentals of Systems Sustainment Management
Log 101 Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals
ACQ 201A Intermediate Systems Acquisitions
ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management
CCL 004 Life Cycle Logistics
CCL 011 Performance Based Logistics
CCL 008 Design For Supportability in DOD Systems
Military Certification Training
Ground Safety Collateral Training NAB Little Creek, VA
Safety Cert. Naval Occupational Safety Health & Environmental Train CTR
Marine Officer Basic Course MCCDC Quantico VA
Operational Risk Management US Department of Navy
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Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) Fleet Training CTR San Diego
Grantham University, Kansas City, MS
May 16, 2005 - August 1, 2007
CS133 Computer Information System
EN230 English Grammar & Vocabulary
BA150 Principles of Management
EE110B DC Circuits Lab
EE111B Fundamental Concepts in Electronic Tech
EXPERIENCE
Maintenance and Logistics Project Officer Sept 2007- Current Dover, NJ
Fielded new equipment systems. Corresponded with system operating companies in monitoring platform
performance and readiness through weekly field reports, team telecommunication, or on site program
review visits. Conducted analysis and communicated with item managers and organizational support
activities to provide supply support alternatives, mitigate equipment obsolescence issues, technical data
revisions, and system configuration changes. Involved in public-private partnership meetings between
system manufacturer and the equipment refurbish and maintenance center. Provided end-to-end parts
delivery, data collection, and maintenance funding management.
ACCOMPLISHMENT
- Fielded of over 511 new equipment systems and associated equipment.
- Tracked and managed delivery of over 6,130 associated equipment shortages.
- Maintained a supply readiness rating over 95% for a period of 60 months.
- Drafted disposition instruction on 270 legacy equipment systems.
- Conducted supply analysis and provide supply support alternatives.
- Established a $13.5M equipment reclamation activity saving
an estimated $375K in Marine Corps sustainment costs.
- Authored Statements of work (SOW) for Proof of Principle (POP) in
rebuilding and refurbishing equipment back to operational standards.
Ordnance Maintenance Officer Sept 2004 - Aug 2007 Oceanside CA
Manage the equipment readiness, work progress, and maintenance personnel’s qualifications and
training. Ensured physical security and chain of custody requirements. Managed a $5.2M weapon
maintenance facility and account consisting of 2,300 optical devices, 1,800 small arms, and 400
crew served weapons with components and collateral ordnance equipment. Staff expert on Arms,
Ammunition, and Explosives storage and reporting.
ACCOMPLISHMENT
-Authored Maintenance Management SOP.
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-Ensured 100% complete equipment accountability of for 36 months.
-Developed distribution plan and established maintenance for (14) Multi-
Grenade Launchers (new equipment).
-Coordinated Logistics Readiness Inspections in support of operations.
-Drafted successful justifications warranting change in staffing support.
-Validated budget requirements to ensure a system readiness over 90%
-Mapped out SEI equipment support and maintenance requirements.
-Facilitated assault vehicle(s) receiving needed PTO shafts for several high
mileage war critical assets.
-Identified operational resource shortages and coordinated with Item Manager
to deliver needed resources
Ground Safety Officer Aug 2003 - June 2004 Oceanside CA
Ground safety specialist as a Marine officer, trained and able to manage or assist in the operation of the
Ground Safety Program in compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations.
ACCOMPLISHMENT
- Managed $100K funding budget for safety equipment and materials.
- Monitored unit compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
- Provided safety training and education for the company’s 200+ employees.
- Planned and assisted in the Accident Prevention Program for the company.
- Maintained current safety directives and accident reports by classification.
- Conducted accident investigations and safety inspections quarterly.
- Conducted Operational Risk Management (ORM) assessments on all
scheduled company activities.
Technician Instructor July 2002 - Feb 2003 Aberdeen, MD
Managed course content and provided supervision and direction for two other instructors. Conduct
training in a formal school setting on theory of hydraulic operation and troubleshooting, cylinder repair,
seal replacements, and other various maintenance events. Provided training in final quality control
inspections. Average student sized class was 6-10 students. Classes were conducted monthly with an
average output of 88-95 students annually. Responsible for student evaluations and required to establish
scheduled intervals of instructor training to meet qualification progression goals. Managed a $44,000.00
budget and training resources.
ACCOMPLISHMENT
- Maintained a student graduation rate of 100% with an average GPA of 3.2
- Increased instructor certifications to “Master Instructor” status.
- Remodeled the student classroom to utilize current technology and maximize
space and enhance learning.
- Counseled (3) instructors and over 180 students in progress and development.
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- Conducted a total course content review and authored all new testing
procedures called “The Day in the Life” to better representing a mechanic’s
expected daily challenges.
Hydro-pneumatic Hydraulic Tech Dec 1989 - Apr 1995 Jacksonville, NC
Inspections, troubleshooting, and fault isolation of hydraulic parts and component equipment. Performed
maintenance and repair on hydro pneumatic hydraulics systems, brake assemblies, and general repair of
wheeled systems. Completed basic shop administrative forms and records utilizing technical manuals.
Managed supply chain requisitions while tracking service material and cost data.
ACCOMPLISHMENT
- Organized a joint exercise to perform preventative maintenance services and
repairs of 6 wheeled systems essential to combat in Dessert Storm.
- Maintained suitable lubricants, fluids, and materials for optimal equipment
performance through combat operations.
- Repaired two brake systems and a faulty actuator cylinder on three combat
systems under a strict 36 hour operational timeline.
- Facilitated annual service requirements for 18 systems returning from combat
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