David Hinton
*** ***** ***** **., **********, VA 23702
**********@*****.***
Active Secret Clearance
Objective: To obtain a generalist role that matches the skills I gained over 13 years of military
service. I am looking to further develop my skills and knowledge in the management function by
supervising/coaching employees.
Education: Excelsior College, Albany, NY AAS, Graduated November 2008 3.29 GPA
Shipfitter (Ship and Boat) Journeyman from the United States Department of Labor May
2012.
Nondestructive Tester (NDT) Level 2 VT, MT. PT, UT, RT Journeyman from the United
States Department of Labor. January 2007.
Relevant Experience:
United States Navy (April 2001-Present)
Commander of Naval Surface Forces, Atlantic. – Norfolk, VA (July 2013-June 2014):
Was hand selected as First Line Supervisor/Quality Assurance Manager selected to lead the renovation of
an older building with a budget of $23 million utilizing 4 sub-contractor companies. In charge of several
shop supervisors throughout the base with 6 direct reports and 175 indirect reports.
Key Accomplishments:
Completed project $400,000 and 3 weeks under budget by developing cross training allowing for
companies and professions to work as a team.
Lowered worker compensation claims by 75% by creating a comprehensive safety awareness
program.
Increased moral and retention by shifting work hours to accommodate varied schedules while
maintaining sight of required staffing and hours.
USS Arleigh Burke – Norfolk, VA (Jane 2012-November 2012):
Selected to rebuild repair department before ships audit by being the First Line Supervisor/Assistant
Quality Assurance Manager of 12 personnel responsible for repairs of a US warship.
Key Accomplishments:
Increased productivity 150% while decreasing costs by 50%.
Implemented a Quality assurance program that resulted in 75% less re-work saving $150,000
annually.
Increased understanding of set industry standards by creating a training program that resulted in
increased equipment reliability and reducing repair costs by 60%.
USS Mahan – Norfolk, VA (June 2009-July 2011):
Promoted to First Line Supervisor in repair department of 16 personnel responsible for repairs to
piping systems, as well as fabrications of metal and wood for customers.
Key Accomplishments:
Increased customer satisfaction by 80% by coaching personnel on techniques to increase efficacy
while decreasing work place stress.
Reduced annual expenses by over $200,000 by increasing quality of work through intense
training program that emphasized company and industry standards and ways to exceed them
David Hinton
141 Green Point Ln., Portsmouth, VA 23702
**********@*****.***
Active Secret Clearance
Kesselring Nuclear Power Plant, Ballston Spa NY (July 07-October 09):
Shop Foreman of 7 Nondestructive Inspectors/Quality Assurance Inspectors. At my time here also
completed Ultrasonic Testing School.
Key Accomplishments:
Hand crafted inspection test pieces saving the company $100,000 and implemented a rigorous
training program with senior management that increased accuracy of inspections by 45%.
Lead a team to evaluate and replace critical piping system that was installed incorrectly, making
the reactor function correctly with an increased function and output.
Certification:
CPR, First Aid, Hazardous Material User, Radiation Worker.
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher)
Honors/Activities:
Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist; National Defense Service Medal; Battle “E” Ribbon; Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal; Overseas Service Ribbon; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; Good Conduct
Medal; Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; Navy Meritorious Unit; Global War on Terrorism
Expeditionary Medal.
References:
Sam Ottley First Line Supervisor 208-***-****
Gregory Fontenette Shop Supervisor 360-***-****
Joseph LaBelle Boeing Commercial Iinstaller 425-***-****
Matthew Saelens HR Generalist 815-***-****
Jimmy Scheuch Owner IHOP 757-***-****