SAMUEL D TOSSIE **** S Mason Ave #H***
Tacoma, Washington 98409
***.******@*****.*** C: 253-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Position as a Maintenance Supervisor to apply extensive leadership skills, mechanical and electrical
equipment repair skills.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Four years experience as a Power Generation Equipment Technician working in the US.
Army
• Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures necessary for all procedures
• Highly experienced in utilizing acquired knowledge and experience to maintain complex
electro-mechanical systems and equipment
• Strong problem solving skills in a fast-paced results-oriented environment
• Adept leader with the ability to manage effectively in chaotic and stressful situations
• Effective interpersonal and public relations skills
• Experienced and proficient as both a team leader and valued team member
MILITARY WORK EXPERIENCE
Ground Support Equipment Supervisor, Fort Lewis Wa, Bco 2D BSB 2-2ID SBCT 2012 – Present
Manage a shop of 20 personnel with different duties ranging from Generator Technician, HVAC technician,
Hydraulic and heavy equipment repairer, and pump mechanic all tasked with maintaining, repairing,
managing tools and parts room with an excess of $3 million in parts and tools. Maintained and serviced over
350 different sized generators which ranges from 2kw up to 750kw generators requiring continuous
monitoring.
• 100% accountability on $3 million parts and tools issued
• Saved the company $20,000 by updating and implementing a catalog of parts on hand
• Awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service as a ground support equipment
Supervisor
Ground Support Equipment Forman, Fort Lewis Wa, Bco 2D BSB 2-2ID SBCT 2011 – 2012
Supervised 10 personnel which that maintained and repaired vehicles and generators. As the Shop Forman
my duties included providing expert leadership to personnel, and repairs/overhauls of starters, alternators,
generators, fuel injectors, voltage regulators, switches, HVAC units, pumps, and control circuits.
• 100% accountability of $1 million in tools
• Implemented a new standard for semiannual and annual services to be conducted with a 90% faster
turnaround rate
• Standard Army Maintenance computer software system enhance to catalog parts and dispatch
equipment
Generator Technician, Fort Lewis Wa, Bco 2D BSB 2-2ID SBCT 2010 – 2011
Lead Generator Technician supervised 3 personnel who maintained and repaired 35+ generators. Maintained
generators and engines by adjusting valves, alternators, regulators and solenoids, while performing
maintenance services such as lubrication, oil change radiator flushes, as well as, troubleshooting and
diagnosing issues generators might have.
• Conducted over 35 services on generators in a month which led the company to perform tasks to be
done on time
• Awarded the Army Achievement medal for meritorious service as a generator technician
CIVILIAN WORK EXPERIENCE
Insurance Agent, Topeka KS, Allstate Insurance Agency 2009 – 2010
Managed the day to day office operations including the supervision of five employees. Maintaining
office operations included customer service, sales, and book keeping.
Assembly Technician / General Laborer, Hutchinson KS, J&J Drainage 2007-2009
EDUCATION/TRAINING
United States Army Power Generation equipment repairer School, Fort Lee, Virginia 2010
Heating Ventilation and Air Condition School, Joint Base Lewis McChord, 2011
EPA Universal Refrigeration License
Associates of Arts - Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, Kansas 2009
ADDITIONAL
• Solid load banking experience
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong commitment to safety
• Ability to work long hours
• Strong work ethics
• Committed to excellence
• Competed at the collegiate level in football- 4 years
• Awarded a full scholarship and participated in the Summer Academy for Minority Scholars
at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA
• School winner of the American Mathematics Competition
• Big Brother for Big Brother/Big Sister; 2006