Jacob Riley Poppinga

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Oak Grove, KY 42262

915-***-****

acahqc@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

Seeking a position as a Diesel Mechanic.

Education & Training

ITT Technical Institute Fall 2013-Present

Nashville, TN

• Anticipated graduation date: June 2015

• A.S. Network Systems Administration

• Planning to continue on to B.S. program in Cyber Security

Ashford University Fall 2011-Present

Clinton, Iowa

• Anticipated graduation date: June 2016 GPA 3.14

• Bachelors of Arts, Psychology

Other Training and Certifications

• Demonstrated Senior Logistician, Army Logistics University

Ft. Lee, Virginia 2012

•Environmental Quality Management, U.S. Army

Ft Campbell, KY, 2011

• Equal Opportunity Liaison, U.S. Army

Ft Campbell, KY, 2010

• Air Conditioning, Aberdeen Proving Grounds

Maryland 2007

• ULLS-G Management and Operator U.S. Army

Ft. Bliss, TX 2004

• FMTV/MTV Oshkosh Maintainers Course, U.S. Army

Ft. Bliss, TX 2003

Experience

Department Maintenance Supervisor February 2009 – June 12, 2013

United States Army, Ft. Campbell, KY

● Determined schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment,

and skill of personnel.

● Managed operational and personnel records, such as time production records, inventory data, maintenance statistics

and test results improving productivity and over moral of the department.

● Examined systems and facilities analyzing information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.

● Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.

● Repaired and replaced defective engines, transmissions, ball joints, suspensions, brake shoes, and wheel bearings.

Installed and repaired air conditioners and serviced components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.

Maintenance Management Supervisor May 2008 - April 2009

United States Army, Ft. Bliss, TX

● Solved technical problems by trouble shooting systems such as engines, transmissions, CPU’s, electrical components

and issues not solved at lower levels to complete tasks assigned by higher levels.

● Collaborated with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales,

order management, accounting, and shipping.

● Managed distribution center operations to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeline objectives

for productivity improvement and analysis.

● Counseled employees about work-related issues and assisted employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.

● Coordinated worker training in safety, repair, and maintenance techniques, operational procedures, and equipment use.

Mechanical Supervisor April 2007 – May 2008

United States Army, Ft. Bliss, TX

● Developed, implemented, and evaluated maintenance policies and procedures increasing productivity.

● Defined performance metrics for measurement, comparison, and evaluations of supply chain factors, such as product,

productivity, cost and quality.

● Forecasted problem solving measures for supply chains that support business strategies; adapted to changing market

conditions, new business opportunities, and cost reduction strategies.

● Repaired and replaced defective engines, transmissions, ball joints, suspensions, brake shoes, and wheel bearings.

Installed and repaired air conditioners and serviced components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.

● Planned, organized, and managed the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner

consistent with organizational requirements and policies.

Mechanical Supervisor January 2004 - April 2007

United States Army, Ft. Bliss, TX

● Planned, organized, and managed the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner

consistent with organizational requirements and policies.

● Repaired and replaced defective engines, transmissions, ball joints, suspensions, brake shoes, and wheel bearings.

Installed and repaired air conditioners and serviced components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.

● Established operations policies, standards, and created doctrine, including determining safety procedures for the

handling of dangerous goods, company operations, and maintenance programs.

● Collaborated with other managers or staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, or

objectives.

● Directed procurement processes including equipment research and testing, vendor contracts, and requisitions approval.

Wheeled Mechanic/Power Generation Mechanic January 2001 - April 2004

United States Army, Ft. Bliss, TX

● Repaired and replaced defective engines, transmissions, ball joints, suspensions, brake shoes, and wheel bearings.

Installed and repaired air conditioners and serviced components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.

● Troubleshot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.

● Examined vehicles, compiled estimates of repair costs, and secured customers' approval to perform repairs.

● Tested electronic computer components in automobiles to ensuring proper operation.

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