William S. Smith
**** ********** **** ***** ***, Wisconsin 54311
Phone: 920-***-**** Email: **********@***.**.***
Summary of Qualifications:
Proven success working for the United States Navy (Civil Service) with a strong history of accomplishment and continued promotion.
Interacts and communicates effectively with others; exercises the highest level of professionalism and judicious decision-making skills when dealing with customers and business associates.
Demonstrates positive leadership practices including setting clear goals with employees, providing regular feedback, and contributing to a positive and motivational work environment.
Computer proficient in the following: Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Word, MRP2 (COMPASS CONTRACT), LOTUS Notes, and ORACLE Discoverer.
Professional Work Experience:
ARIENS Company-- Brillion, Wisconsin (November 2013 to Present)
Assembler I
Works on Gravely and Ariens IKON zero-turn mower assembly line.
Worked on Gravely PT and PT100 zero-turn mower assembly line.
Worked on Deluxe Snow Thrower assembly line assembling housing sections of Ariens Deluxe and Platinum series snow throwers.
Used pneumatic and hand tools, as well as pneumatic hoists.
Worked well with others in a team environment to complete production quotas
FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST (CIVIL SERVICE) San Diego, California (October 1999 to July 2013)
Business Financial Manager (December 2008 to July 2013)
Performed duties of Business Financial Manager for Vertical Lift Line of FRCSW, Vertical Lift Overhauls H-53, H-60, H-1, AV-8 and F-35C Aircraft for USN / USMC.
Prepared annual budget submissions that included financial and manpower estimates.
Prepared and briefed financial statements to Managers and Supervisors during weekly status meetings.
Performed financial analysis and forecasting using budget reports prepared weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually.
Briefed results of financial analysis, along with recommendations to correct discrepant areas to senior management .
Served as Fleet / Customer Liaison, demonstrating a track record of outstanding customer service, continued revenue growth, and exceptional work produced at every level.
Created various financial reports on an as needed basis.
Production Controller (May 2007 to December 2008)
Coordinated all Production Control functions affecting F/A-18 PMI-1 (Planned Maintenance Interval -1) aircraft on the Production Floor.
Supervised 8 Production Controllers in support of the disassembly, Metal / Mod, and Wing Shops, as well as Kitting, Material Processing, and Receiving.
Managed all removed F/A-18 fuel cells for PMI-1 and Center Barrel lines. Kept spreadsheet inventory, along with status of all fuel cells. Shipped cells for repair at outside contractor.
Key member in AIRSPEED (LEAN) events commissioned to streamline the kitting process for the F/A-18 PMI-1 line.
Managed and maintained material expenditures to ensure costs did not exceed amount allocated per aircraft.
Worked as liaison with Fleet Squadrons and the Depot to help obtain hard to find and obsolete parts, which helped improve overall Fleet combat readiness.
Logistics Management Specialist (July 2006 to May 2007)
Provided support of the Royal Malaysian Air Force F/A-18D Planned maintenance Interval 2 effort; assisted with material readiness by providing on-going support to the on-site Depot team in Malaysia.
Assisted in Material and Parts procurement by acquiring necessary tooling, support equipment / material for the effort, as well as monitoring material status. Shipped equipment using authorized Freight Forwarder.
Procured material and parts requiring manufacture by obtaining blueprints and drawings; initiated Purchase Orders for items requiring manufacture by outside vendors.
Developed parts lists for F/A-18E/F Super Hornet PMI inspection. Used parts lists to develop consumable VIDMAR cabinets.
Set up seven Field Sites with parts kits, tooling and support equipment to perform Planned Maintenance Interval 2 (PMI-2) on F/A-18A-D aircraft. Ordered material to create initial 4 kits for each field site. Then supported each individual site via phone and email by ordering additional material, tooling and support equipment and coordinated the shipment vis commercial or government means.
Other positions held – US Navy (Civil Service)
Production Controller (March 2005 to July 2006)
Logistics Coordinator, Contractor (October 1999 to March 2005)
Education:
UNIVERSITY OF LAVERNE Point Mugu, California (1989)
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
OXNARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE Oxnard, California (1988)
General Studies
Military:
UNITED STATES NAVY (March 1978 to April 1998)
Aviation Structural Mechanic, (Safety Equipment) 1st Class (E-6) Retired