Austin D. Thomas
****B Hemlock St, Fort Dix, NJ, 08640
Phone: 701-***-****
Email: ******.*.******@****.***
Active Secret Security Clearance
OBJECTIVE: Throughout my honorable 10 year service as a member in the United States military, I have acquired a multitude of skills and traits that have prepared me for the civilian work-force. I perform and manage operational, logistics and administrative tasks in challenging and stressful environments. I offer innovative thinking, strategic implementation of new policies and procedures, and in-depth leadership and mentorship. I am dependable, determined, resilient, and committed.
SKILL SET:
EXPERIENCE:
Sept 2015 - Present Fuels Laboratory Supervisor, Fuels Support 87th Logistics Readiness Sq, Joint Base MDL, New Jersey
Maintains quality control of petroleum fuel, and cryogenic products. Operates and maintains laboratory test equipment. Collects and analyzes product samples from receipt sources, bulk storage tanks, and dispensing equipment. Documents analysis results and reviews quality trend analysis records. Establishes a sample correlation program with the aerospace fuels area laboratory to ensure the integrity of the base-level analysis procedures. Collects fuel samples from crashed aircraft and submits them to the area laboratory for full specification analysis. Ensures an effective product segregation and recovery program is implemented. Implements the lock out, tag out program to prevent the use of substandard fuel or facilities
Led 15 Personnel, implemented aviation/ground fuel and liquid oxygen sampling and analyses, and ensured quality of 7 million gallon fuel inventory to support Air Forces largest continental United States fueling mission.
Utilized Air Force Test and Analysis and Fuels Manager Defense programs to create, implement, and track fuels sampling test sets and results.
Aug 2014-Sept 2015 Shift Supervisor, Fuels Distribution 87th Logistics Readiness Sq Joint Base MDL, New Jersey
Managed Fuels distribution operations, Oversaw 45 personnel, and provided leadership and active critical mission support.
Ensured on-time and expeditious delivery and execution of mobile refueling operations. Completed on the spot proficiency checks and provided critical feedback and assistance.
Utilized strong communication skills when providing feedback during subordinate evaluations. Mentored and persuaded peers and subordinates to better themselves on and off-duty through on-the-job training, career advancement, and strengthening community relations.
Sept 2013-Aug 2014 Fuels Distribution Operator, Fuels Distribution 87th Logistics Readiness Sq Joint Base MDL, New Jersey
Maintained and operated petroleum and cryogenic facilities and equipment. Received, stored, and issued, petroleum fuels and cryogenics products. Performed operator maintenance on fuels handling equipment and facilities. Prepared receipt, inventory, and issue documents for fuels and cryogenic products accounting.
Performed technical fuels functions. Operated fuels control center to monitor all product movements and ensure timely response to mission requirements. Coordinated refueling requirements with supporting agencies and ensured appropriate prioritization of support requirements. Operated mobile and hydrant refueling equipment to dispense products to aircraft and ground support equipment and facilities. Operated cryogenic storage tanks to dispense products. Calculated and documented issue transactions for all products
Aug 2007-Sept 2013 Dental Assisting/Oral Hygiene Technician, Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND
Performed dental health duties. Accomplished oral prophylaxis and scaling procedures using dental hand instruments and oral hygiene aids. Applied anticarcinogenic agents and materials. Polished restorations and instructed patients in dental health maintenance. Assisted in planning, developing, and conducting comprehensive dental health programs.
Exposed and processed dental radiographs. Engaged in general dental duties. Followed infection control procedures and guidelines. Cleaned, sterilized, and sharpened dental instruments.
Developed, managed, and conducted self-assessment and hazard communication and dental training programs. Performed dental materiel functions related to procurement, custodial responsibilities, budgeting, maintaining, and disposing of dental supplies and equipment.
TRAINING:
2015, Petroleum Laboratory Specialist Course, Fort Lee, VA
2014, Airmen’s Advanced Leadership School, Joint Base MDL, NJ
2013, Fuels Specialist Technical Training Program, Wichita Falls, TX
2009, Advanced Oral Prophylaxis Training, San Antonio, TX
2007, Dental Assisting Technician Technical Training Program, Wichita Falls, TX
2007, USAF Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX
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