Quality Assurance Maintenance U.S. Army Supervisor

ALVIN MELTON

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COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA 29229

Email:***********@*********.***

Cell 803-***-****

Work Experience

Columbia Commerical Truck (10/201*-**-****)

Columbia SC.

Supervisor: Derek Drinkall

Duties: Supervised shop personnel with 12 employees and 7 mobile service units. Implemented programs and procedures required for shop safety and cleanliness. Communicated with technicians to ensure good two way communications concerning any issues. Ensured that maintenance technicians were adequately equipped and motivated so the tasks could be accomplished in a timely, safe and cost effectively manner. Maintained a computerized maintenance management system for tracking work orders, parts and history of equipment. Monitored the use of inventories of repair part,maintenance supplies and equipment and initiated reordering when necessary. Interacted with customers daily to ensure all concerns handled in a timely manner.

Ryder (06/1999-07/2010) Service Manager

Savannah Ga.

Supervisor: Daniel Furr

Duties: Managed two maintenance facilities with over 400 pieces of equipment. Responsible for the preventive maintenance and the inventory management process. Responsible for safety, EPA compliance and interacted with customers. Managed facility maintenance to include all shop tools and equipment. Reviewed, analyzed and tracked maintenance measures. Created action plans for continuous improvement. Ensured shop management System (sms) is maintained. Ensured maintenance of all files required to meet and /or exceed government requirements. Quality assurance of work performed. Financial forecasting and cost control related to maintenance. Managed running cost and maintenance overheads. Ensured and maintained customer satisfaction. Ensured a safe and productive operation through proper implementation and administration of company policies and procedures.

U.S. Army (12/10/1997-01/30/1999) Assistant Inspector General

FT. Sill, Oklahoma

Supervisor: LTC Quinnett

Duties: Provide guidance in maintenance areas that were substandard. Conducted inspections of training systems to ensure regulatory compliance by using Field Manuals, Technical Manuals and Army Regulations. Inspected Maintenance Shops to ensure compliance. Provided reports of inquiry and conducted investigations as directed.

U.S. Army (12/10/1993-12/17/1997) Battalion Motor Sergeant

FT. Wainwright, Alaska

Supervisor: CW3 Quarles

Duties: Served as the Battalion Motor Sergeant with over 51 mechanics. Assigned duties, maintained the Battalion Readiness report. Responsible for the Quality assurance Program, the Hazardous Material and Waste Program. Established a Preventive Maintenance Service and Checks Program to provide maintenance instruction to mechanics and equipment operators. Instructed soldiers on use of proper tools and maintenance in cold weather. Instructed mechanics on Field Training Exercise recovery operations, setting up maintenance tents in adverse weather conditions, operated 5 ton wrecker

U.S. ARMY (10/10/1991-11/20/1993) Drill Sergeant

FT. Jackson, South Carolina

Supervisor Joseph Gray

Duties: Served as a Drill Sergeant, instructing soldiers in a Basic Training environment. Performed platform instructions on rifle marksmanship (to include M16A2 Rifle, M60 Machine Gun, M203 Grenade Launcher and Claymore mines). Instructed First Aide, Physical Fitness and Drill and Ceremony. Evaluated and tested soldiers after each phase and at end of cycle.

U.S. Army (10/10/1986-11/20/1990) Maintenance Shop Supervisor

Harvey Barracks, Armed Forces Overseas Germany

Supervisor Earl Andrade

Duties: Managed maintenance shop and supervised over 30 soldiers. Assisted in performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diesel equipment such as; commercial utility cargo vehicles to 10 ton tractors (to include recovery vehicles). Selected to train the Battalion soldiers on the commercial utility vehicle (HMMWV), to include instructing and licensing drivers and instructing mechanics on the correct maintenance procedures. Instructed mechanics on diagnostic procedures and equipment, repair of vehicles, shop safety and proper use of test measurement. Instructed soldiers on Field Training Exercises, to include proper execution of assigned task, performed recovery operations, operated 5 ton wrecker and instructed use of 6000lb variable reach forklift.

U.S. Army (09/25/1982-09/10/1986) Repair Parts Specialist

Ft. Benning, Ga

Supervisor CW2 Hahn

Duties: Supervised and assisted in the management of stock records and warehouse functions. Ordered, received, issued and processed receipts of repair parts for the maintenance section. Performed inventories, property disposal and maintained maintenance records. Researched maintenance manuals to verify correct repair parts numbers and ensure correct parts were requested.

Education

Bowman Senior High Schools (08/01/1975-06/01/1977)

Wadesboro, North Carolina

Degree: HS Diploma

Central Texas College (01/01/1996-08/01/1997)

Fairbanks, Alaska

Degree: Associate Degree Major: General Studies

Awards and Certifications

Army Commendation Metal (05/01/1981)

Army Commendation Medal (09/01/1985)

Army Achievement Medal (06/01/1992/

Army Achievement Medal (09/1998)

Certificate of Achievement (05/01/1992)

Army commendation Medal (10/10/1994)

Certificate of Achievement (05/01/1992)

Army Achievement Medal (04/01/1994)

Meritorious Service Medal (11/01/1994)

Meritorious Service Medal (01/01/1999)

Certification

Wheeled Vehicle and Power Generation Course

Primary Leadership Development Course

Unit Level Wheeled Vehicle Master Training Course

Instructor Development Course

Automotive Drive Train Repair

Advance Leadership and Management Course

Inspector General Course

Preventive Maintenance

Maintenance of Batteries

Engine Troubleshooting

Air Brake System

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