Thomas “Tripp” Kemp III

ac014s@r.postjobfree.com ● 229-***-**** ● Merritt Island, FL

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and Enthusiastic Candidate with over 7-years active duty military experience, both in the U.S. and overseas. Highly skilled at working in team settings as well as in smaller groups with high levels of autonomy. Possess accomplished communication, interpersonal, leadership, and problem solving skills. Experience in risk assessment and mitigation in a variety of challenging and austere environments. Highly motivated and focused on making an immediate positive impact.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Team/Group work

Responsible

Driven

Current Top Secret Clearance (TS-SCI) original investigation completed in 2009 and renewed in 2014

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Risk Assessment

Inventory

Equipment Maintenance

EDUCATION

Webster University, M.H.A March 2017-Present

Webster University, M.B.A. March 2017 (3.81 GPA)

Valdosta State University, B.B.A. Finance 2006

Navy School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD) October 2012 class 12-260S basic Explosive Ordnance Disposal badge

EXPERIENCE

United State Army, Fort Hood, TX (2012 -2015)/GA Army National Guard Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician and Consultant (2016-present)

EOD Team SGT

Coordinated within the team to ensure every operation and objective was conducted with the utmost safety of everyone involved

Participated in numerous stateside emergency responses on and off Fort Hood, each incident ending with all personnel, property, and equipment safe and accounted for

Ensured during every training and real world operation that everyone involved was properly outfitted with the correct gear and all safety policies and procedures were properly adhered to

Catalog Ordering Logistics Tracking System (COLTS) representative for the unit

Established a working knowledge and fully implemented the COLTS program for the first time in the unit, in control of over 20 robots valued at over $2 million

Devised new plan to catalogue and safely utilize the training aid inventory for all of EOD on Fort Hood

Generated a master list that detailed the category and nomenclature of over 30,000 pieces of inert training ordnance as well as developing an entirely new system of utilization and accountability

Safely executed over 100 operations in Afghanistan with no casualties to the team or those we supported and ensured U.S. and Afghan teams operated safely and effectively

Explosive Ordnance School (EOD) Phase 1&2 2011-2012

Successfully completed phase 1 training to prepare for completion of phase 2

Successfully completed and graduated from Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD) class 12-260S October 5, 2012 with the basic EOD Badge

United States Army 2008-2011

Infantryman

Served as a Senior Scout Observer in a 9-man Reconnaissance team

Established the team’s readiness for upcoming operations in Iraq

Frequently lead patrol formations and facilitated the team’s movement in hostile areas

Out of 6 teams, had the most operations and were the most heavily relied upon through the operation in Iraq

Along with fellow leaders, managed to execute the job with zero casualties within the team on over 300 operations throughout Iraq

Upon returning from Iraq, assumed the responsibilities and role of Team Leader

Coordinated with organizational leadership to ensure the intent and purpose of the job was completed in a professional and expedient manner

Ensured physical fitness and job skills were proficient and above the standards set by our leadership at each level

PowerScreen of Florida 2007-2008

Parts and Service

Facilitated the service and upkeep of the sale and rental equipment fleet

Assembled customer parts requests and generated shipping documents

Coordinated with mechanics to streamline the service and maintenance of rental equipment

Developed a preemptive system to forecast when machines would need service and built parts kits to anticipate services needs

Compiled a list of commonly utilized parts for certain machines and assembled a comprehensive list to enable more efficient servicing.

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Valdosta State Blazer Football, Defensive End 2002-2005

oNational Champions

oConference Champions

VIP certified through United States Secret Service 2013

Association of the United States Army 2010-2011

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