Mark Gardner
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Professional Experience
BIKESMITH, Brooklyn, NY 2014-2015
Shop Manager/Mechanic
Controlled day-to-day shop operations, including scheduling, training, and supply ordering, as well as service writing, repairs, custom builds, and tune-ups.
Conducted and participated in specialized training which increased staff knowledge and efficiency.
Guaranteed customer safety and satisfaction by going the extra mile to diagnose problems and offer solutions.
SANDS CASINO, BALLY’S, & SUGARHOUSE CASINO, Bethlehem/Philadelphia, PA & Atlantic City, NJ 2010-2014
Dealer/Poker Dealer
Dealt multiple poker games on a rotational basis, providing prompt, accurate, and courteous dealing service to players in accordance with standard procedures, maintained the integrity of the game and explained aspects of the different games to players unfamiliar with game rules.
SELF-EMPLOYMENT, Philadelphia, PA 2001-2010
Photographer/ Entrepreneur
Produced exceptional industrial, commercial, wedding, and portrait photography by utilizing digital and film SLR camera and lenses, lighting equipment, and digital retouching software.
Developed business and marketing strategies in competetive and over-saturated markets leading to great success both local and international clients.
TRIDEUM, AMTEC CORPORATION, Havre de Grace, MD 2000-2006
Engineer, Test & Evaluation Analysis
Obtained background data by reviewing test plans, schedules, cost estimates, and reports.
Improved project results by working collaboratively to conduct ballistic, mobility, and environmental testing on various government and military programs.
Developed evaluation methodology and test planning, observed developmental and operational tests, and conducted data analysis.
UNITED STATES ARMY, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 1987-2000
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Instructor, Management
Diagnosed and repaired chassis, engines, transmissions, vehicle suspension and steering components, power generation equipment, armor, and other automotive control systems.
Managed a team of mechanics to provide maintenance support to a battalion of both tracked and wheeled combat and support vehicles.
Trained soldiers to be proficient in newly acquired skills and reinforced basic soldier skills.
Education & Training
Harford Community College & Central Texas College, Bel Air, MD & Killeen, TX: Courses in Business and Photography
Select Training: SP Field Artillery Repair (US Army), SP Field Artillery Turret Mechanic Course (US Amy), Primary Leadership Course (US Army), Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course (US Army), Drill Instructor Course (US Army), Acquisition 101 (Defense Acquisition University), Ammunition and Explosives Handling Training (US Army Ordnance Center), Webmaster Certification (Florida Institute of Technology)