BRODIE S. TEEPLE
Metro Detroit, Michigan Currently deployed, Afghanistan *******@*****.***
Relevant Information Summary of qualifications & key skills
Successful business owner, QA/QC, mechanic, engineer, fabricator with o utstanding knowledge of vehicle
-Autodidact parts and components. Key skills include large & small business managemen t, Quality Assurance,
welding, direct support level vehicle maintenance and repair, in-depth troubleshooting, metal fabrication,
-OSHA General Industry
parts machinist, development & design of mechanical equipment, inventory management, manufacturing
Certificate & card holder and safety.
-Current Secret clearance
Able to work independently or lead a team safely in a hostile, isolated or hazardous working environment.
-SWA NIPR access
Able to work in a multicultural environment, sensitive to worldly cultures and religions.
-Exceeds NDC deployment criteria
Extremely knowledgeable of mechanical & computer equipment through all s cales of size and operation.
-CAC card holder (current)
-609 Certification, MACS Experienced with inventory, property, supply & labor tracking systems (Logmastre), Pure Edge, latest
-MRAPU Certification Microsoft (MS) Windows Operating Systems; latest MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
Internet Explorer, etc Familiar with various internet/computer security and virus protection programs,
-DOD IA Certificate 2014
Logistics, Maintenance and Sustainment Tracking Report applications, Autodesk AutoCAD proficient.
-DOD Shipping Container
Ability to rapidly learn new computer applications including implemen ting and training others with new
inspection certificate
applications. Able to set up small computer networks along with remote satellite communication systems.
-Customer Service Professional
-Technology Savvy Experienced with Military/Government DA forms & documents including all levels of Technical
Maintenance Manuals.
-Private Investor
-USA Passport exp. 02/22 Proficient with a variety of diagnostic equipment & software including Dynojet software, Power
Dynamometers, Power Commander/EX, Minidiag2, MDS, Cat ET, Allison DOC, Cummings Insite, GM
-Proven Performance record
TECH3, Fluke Multimeters, Dearborn diagnostics, Toughbook/One Tool, Wa bco D+, OBD2 Scan tools,
power probe, WinPEP 7, etc..
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
Quality Assurance Manager
ManTech International Corporation SOCOM, Deployed Afghanistan 02/2012 to Present
(SME) Subject matter expert, (QA/QC) Quality Assurance Quality Control for SOCOM, MARSOC, US ARMY, US MARINES, US NAVY & EOD route
clearance vehicles & rapid response vehicles, robotics, surveillance, disposal, interrogation & counter IED handling equ ipment.
Responsible for quality assurance/control, safety, maintaining, upgrading, engineering, implementing, testing, instructing, & training for hundreds
of multi-million dollar route clearance military vehicles & robots including equipment installed o n vehicles used for interrogation, surveillance &
disposal of IED’s (improvised explosive device), HME’s (homemade explosive), & various types of UXO (unexploded ordinance).
Performs quality assurance technical inspections for all work performed within a ssigned mission areas along with inspecting work in progress
and recording observations. Facilitates development of a quality assurance program and oversees inspections along with prepar ing corrective
action plans that meet or exceed maintenance and supply standards based on data, observations, and reports. Submits recommendations for
any required training to improve quality control processes or skills to correct identified deficiencies.
Submits Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PDRQ) for excessive failu re rates of vehicle & equipment component’s to TACOM & the
manufacture. Verifies component deficiencies and submits solutions to the deficiency of component or any re -engineering that may be necessary
using various diagnostic equipment, drawings, live fiel d testing & most importantly operator feedback to rapidly resolve the issue in the most cost
effective manner.
Prepares documents for Estimated Cost of Damage (ECoD) & PowerPoint presentations for IED/blast damaged & battle damage vehic les.
Review cost of repairs including estimated labor and parts as a maintenance expenditure limit vs cost of replacement vehicle to see if the
equipment is economically repairable. Prepares and submits all documents for disposal of vehicles that are unable to be econo mically repaired.
Create action plan for repairs of economically repairable battle damaged vehicles assessing accurate Estimated Completion Dat es (ECD) per
SOP which is determined by time for repair, fabrication, welding & procurement of parts which are shipp ed globally.
Responsible for safety within designated mission area along with accident investigations & injury reports.
Research and order all parts needed for vehicles repair including proper documentation of IUID tags and tracking of all parts & labor charged to
vehicle. Prepare supply request and maintain accountability for recoverable items. Maintain the Logistics, Maintenance and Sustainment
Tracking Report Environment (LogMASTRE) system to provide transportation support for route clearance vehicle fleet.
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Internally audits entire operation per SOP. Responsible for contract compliance of SOP, Military regulations & government reg ulations through all
business aspects within assigned mission area. Ensures all work orders have accurate labor time and parts expenditures during final inspection.
Responsible for accuracy of parts and property in some cases finding millions of dollars in discre pancies. Never failed a DCMA or DCAA audit.
Performed extensive in-depth rebuilds on IED damaged Route Clearance Vehicles (RCV) which includes the Buffalo A2, Husky MKIII, EOD Jerrv,
Panther/prophet and RG31 variants which resulted in vehicles becoming fully mission capable.
Inspected, repaired,removed, installed and troubleshoot CAT C13 & C7 engines along with Cummings ISL & QSB and Mercedes OM906LA
including complete power pack assemblies configured with fore mentioned engines, robotic arms & deployme nt systems, Fassie arms, Vanair
systems, water diggers, fuel systems, winches, major suspension systems, exhaust & turbo systems, axle components, electric d igital analog
fluid and air driven measuring systems, re-flashing & parameter re-configuration of ECM’s TCM’s BCM’s and Wabco computer systems, bogie
axle systems, ballistic windows, door mine locking systems, AFES fire suppression systems, mine detectors, Husky mods, electr ical systems,
power steering systems, air conditioning systems, etc..
Provide services to rapidly assess and repair battle-damaged Route Clearance Vehicles (RCV) Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Family
of Vehicles (FoV) systems and mechanical failures, insert technology, integrate systems, and perform upgrades and modification s to enhance
and sustain fleet operational readiness. Apply knowledge of the particular equipment determine repair and parts requirements along with
selecting diagnostic equipment and materials for maintenance operations.
Assist, instruct, train personnel and provide technical guidance in the accomplishment of maintenance, repair activities and associated duties
along with testing of equipment. Ensure the use of current technical manuals, maintenance service letters, technical bulletin s, and a variety of
supplementary documents to direct maintenance operations per mission requirements.
Provide key decision makers with technical assistance in determining supply costs, planning and budgeting and evaluating supp ly management
performance.
Determined the general condition of equipment, troubleshoot malfunctions by systematic elimination of the possible causes, and directed repairs
required to eliminate the problem. Troubleshoot malfunctions to isolate causes, eliminating problems and faulty systems along with checking
components, control systems, and accessories for proper operation.
HONORS & AWARDS
October 2013
Awarded outstanding service 595 Sapper Company, Taskforce Warhammer, Taskforce S.A.W., RC-W US ARMY
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), CPT. J. Blizzard USA O-3 Commanding & 1SG E. Ruizmendoza USA First Sergeant.
Award was served to each individual on my team for outstanding service to the 595th Sapper Company of the US ARMY from the un it
Commander during their deployment period in Afghanistan, Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). My team was able to keep the 595th's route
clearance vehicles & equipment readiness rating the highest in country for any Route Clearance Package consisting of 18 MRAPS. The result
was the 595th never canceled a mission & no soldiers were injured in any of the vehicles my team built while deployed.
January 2014
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), 1LT A. Fernandez USA O-2 Commanding
Awarded outstanding service Special Operations Command, CJTF Paladin, RC-W/RC-S US ARMY, 65th Ordnance Company Artic EOD
Award was served for outstanding service to the 65th Ordnance Company Artic EOD of the US ARMY from the unit Commander during their
deployment period in Afghanistan, Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Award was issued for ongoing sup port while embedded on the 65th
EOD's rapid response vehicles (JERRV).
January 2014
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), 1LT A. Fernandez USA O-2 Commanding
Gold Coin Special Operations Command, CJTF Paladin, RC-W/RC-S US ARMY, 65th Ordnance Company Artic EOD
Coin was served to me and another team member for successful fielding of HME/UXO storage box for soldier survivability. Completed while
deployed/embedded in Afghanistan with minimal materials and equipmen t. Box is designed to safely store unexploded device’s retrieved during
missions without human contact with the unexploded device. Equipment was installed on every rapid response vehicle (JERRV) in theater.
October 2012 & December 2013
Received Performance Incentive Bonus (PIB), Mantech International.
Successfully designed, engineered, build, tested & fielded hull blast deflector for soldier survivability & HME/UXO storage box. Completed while
deployed/embedded with minimal materials and equipment. Safety device implemented on all EOD (explosive ordnance disposal) JERRV’s in
country (Joint Engineering Rapid Response Vehicles).
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Owner, QA/QC
Off Road Tech dba: Ridge Demon inc., Oxford Michigan 01/2006 to 12/2012
Involvement period 6 years
Managed daily operations of all business aspects. Implemented QA/QC program for products manufactured by Off Road Tech which resulted in
the most durable and profitable product available. Closed for 2 years, my products are still highly sought after often being pu rchased for more
used then they were new.
Responsible for overall leadership, growth and direction of Off Road Tech which included budgeting, sales, advertising and pr oviding exceptional
customer service.
Completed ground up vehicle builds creating extremely capable custom vehicles for any environment. Vehicles are built with safety standards
that exceed all nationally recognized racing vehicle safety standards.
Facilitates development of a quality assurance program, inspections and corrective action plans that meet or exceed maintenance and supply
standards. Performs quality assurance for all work performed. Inspects work in progress and record observations. Prepares cor rective action
plans based on data, observations, and reports.
At Off Road Tech I disassemble new and damaged Hummer’s completely to resell the parts or rebuild the vehicle to recertify and title. I also
design and fabricate parts to enhance the Hummer’s off road capabilities using OEM & industry standards. I design parts in CAD, assemble and
install them, then test and revise the manufacturing process as necessary to get the best possible product to my customer.
Started as a local business and grew to a global company keeping up with demand having minimal employees for maximum profit.
Designed and built a self-service website that kept accurate inventory of parts and shipping documents.
Fabrication skills include Mig welding, tube bending, machining parts on a lathe and mill. I build/design products for prote ction when off roading
along with suspension systems. Some examples are rock sliders, winch bumpers and under carriage protection. I design the part s in CAD
transfer them to files that the water jet or laser can read. Fabrication of these parts include, welding, tube bending, sand blasting and powder
coating and assembly.
Record and report all malfunctions, deficiencies, unusual occurrences, and maintenance performed, as well as the time and mat erials expended
on work orders.
General Manager, Electrical/Mechanical Technicia n, QA/QC
Speed racing inc., Waterford Michigan 01/2001 to 12/2005
Responsible for overall leadership, growth and direction of Speed racing inc. which included budgeting, sales, advertising an d providing
exceptional customer service. Grew business from single retail shop to multi location full service & tuning shop along with o nline store.
First point of contact for customers, responsible for achieving high levels of customer service a nd customer satisfaction. Accomplished various
clerical actions and resolve recurring problems using Microsoft Office software .
Responsible for administering accounts receivable, account payable, employee payroll, as well as purchasing supplies and inventory, cash
management, strategic planning and areas related to measuring company performance.
Responsible for quality assurance for the vehicles built by Speed racing and major powertrain dyno testing performed by Speed racing.
At Speed racing we built high performance cars for racing. Mainly worked with the Honda power plant but would also build and tune other cars,
mainly JDM. Reviewed equipment performance against OEM standards, investigated major equipment deficiencies to determine required repairs .
Designed unique shallow stroke high RPM 4 cylinder 1.8L engine block that is still used in racing. Maintained inventory of all level of tools and
equipment; preformed special inspections and maintenance on vehicles such as controlling corrosion, storage and shipment
Facilitates development of a quality assurance program and oversee inspections along with corrective action plans that meet or exceed
maintenance and supply standards. Performs quality assurance for all work performed within assigned areas.
Inspects work in progress and record observations. Prepares corrective action plans based on data, observations, and reports. Created required
training to improve quality control processes or skills to correct identified deficiencies.
Performed corrective and preventive maintenance on vehicles and associated equipment, applying maintenance, management, and quality
control techniques & testing to ensure the highest level of reliability.
Promotes safety and awareness; complies with all applicable s afety procedures and regulation.
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CAD operator
Wah Yee Associates, Farmington Hills, Michigan 01/2001 to 01/2012
Part time contractor from 2006 forward
Responsible for coordination & completion of multi -million dollar projects.
Design commercial room, site, wall sections, ceiling, floor, demo, roof, elevation and detail plans.
Create construction drawings for room, site, sections, ceiling, floor, demo, roof, elevation and detail plans.
Prepare complex construction documents for state and city approval for clients.
Meet strict deadlines & demands for clients and city approvals all over the country.
Field verify all different types of conditions from entire sites with multi -story buildings to small retail spaces.
Implement the latest AutoCad software for creating drawings.
Trained entire staff annually on the latest CAD software including installation and application changes.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Army Knowledge Online (AKO) courses completed 2012/13
SERE 100.1 Level A Code of Conduct Certified 2012 Suicide Prevention Certified 2012
Level 1 Force Protection (Anti-Terrorism) Certified 2012 Combating Human Trafficking Certified 2012
OPSEC Operations Security Certified 2012 Report Intelligence Information Certified 2012
Level 1 Awareness Anti-Terrorism Certified 2012 Fraternization extract 600-20 Certified 2012
Hot/Cold weather Injury Prevention Certified 2012 Information Awareness Certified 2012
POSH Prevention of Sexual Harassment Certified 2012 Accident avoidance ARMY Vehicles Certified 2012
202 EEO No Fear Equal Opportunity Certified 2012 Afghanistan Country study, tribalism and threats Certified
General Orders theater-specific (Afghanistan) Certified 2012
2013 ISOPREP Certified 2012
SCENTCOM Cyber courses completed 2013
Certified cyber, forensics and counterterrorism 2013 Discharge of Classified Information Awareness (DIC)
Complete cross Domain Violation (CDV) exam certificate training, exam certificate 12/2013
for use of NIPER in SWA 12/2013 Cyber Awareness Challenge training completed 12/2013
Cyber Awareness Challenge exam certificate 12/2013
MACS Mobile Air Conditioning Society 2013 OSHA general industry
609 certification #1118595 Certified, card holder #C 0026383 and G 0034871
MRAP University Texarkana, TX 2012 ARMY AKO
MRAP Certified, BAE RG31, RG33 (Prophet/Panther), Certified to inspect Intermodal Dry cargo CONT/CSC
Force Pro Jerrv/Cougar, Caiman, Navistar Maxxpro, Reinspection-DL #000*****-****
OshKosh M-ATV
Mantech International, deployment theater requirements completed
Training operations & recovery course, Buffalo & husky Qualified to operate and train RCV equipment & vehicles
Qualified to operate Husky 10 ton, Buffalo 50 ton, RG31 Qualified to operate 10k/ 4k forklift both on and off road
family 20 ton, Jerrv 25 ton, Panther (prophet) 37 ton RCV Forklift / Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operator Training
vehicles Procedures safety test.
Mantech University Learning Management System (LMS)
Accident Investigation Training Nov/2013 Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) certificate Dec/2013
Department of Defense Security certificate Dec/2013 Standards of ethics and business conduct certificate
Preventing sexual harassment training certificate Feb/2013
Dec/2013 Management performance evaluation training Nov/2013
Time and labor training certificate Dec/2013 Employee performance training Dec/2013
Massachusetts Institute of Technology- MITx 2013/current
Studying Aerodynamics, Mechanical engineering, Quantum mechanics & Quantum computation
Baker College, Auburn Hills, MI 1997-2000
Mechanical Engineering, Aerodynamics, Vehicle Design, AutoCAD; GDnT, Physics, Theory of solids, Electricity and Magnetism
Cornerstone Technologies Inc. 1999
Studied Unigraphics v16, Certification completed
Graduate Holly High MI 1997
Emphasis in design and drafting