Maintenance Mechanical

David T. Bowling

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Summary:

Solutions-focused, and mechanical professional offering a comprehensive background supporting overall project operations from cradle to grave. Effective communicator who quickly masters new roles and technologies to achieve positive results. United States Navy Veteran and highly motivated problem solver who successfully completed two combat tours. Works well with team members and groups from diverse backgrounds. Seeking to use strong mechanical acumen in a company poised for growth.

Skills

Effective team leader

Strong verbal communicator

Trained in emergency response

CPR Certified

Catapult Systems/ Operations and Maintenance

Maintenance Tech Certification

Equipment operation and maintenance

Aircraft Launch and Recovery

Hydraulic/Pneumatic systems maintenance

Comprehensive mechanical knowledge

Military and Mechanical Experience:

2008-2012 United States Navy

Aviation Boatswain's Mate - equipment 3rd Class Petty officer

Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units on various catapult, arresting gear and flight deck day to day operations and emergency procedures. Supervised operation and organizational maintenance of weapons systems and specialized equipment.

●Arresting gear basic maintenance

●Petty officer leadership training

●Completed multiple fire prevention safety training

●99th Percentile for Advancement Exam

●Assisted in the completion of 59 PMS and corrective maintenance actions, resulting in the 98% equipment availability rate and the safe launch of 1775 aircraft

●Supervised and trained 5 sailors on 3 Catapult watch stations leading to 15 new qualifications improving V-2 division watch station rotation and flexibility and maximizing crew readiness during the deployment of Operation Enduring Freedom

●Quality Operator- Instrumental in the safe launching of 2,950 fixed wing aircraft

●Assisted in the completion of catapult #1 peening during the 2009 CIA availability period, resulting in overall workcenter maintenance completion 1 week ahead of schedule

●Recommended for advancement and retention

Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized

●GWOT EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL

●GWOT SERVICE MEDAL

●GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL

●NAVY BATTLE "E" RIBBON

●NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL

●NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION MEDAL

●SEA SERVICE DEPLOYMENT RIBBON (2)

●PISTOL QUALIFICATION RIBBON

●LETTER OF COMMENDATION JOHN D ALEXANDER CAPTAIN USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) UNITED STATES NAVY

Experience:

September 2014 to Present Turf Transitions Northville, MI

General Foremen- Responsible for day to day operations including warehouse maintenance, repair and maintenance of equipment, overseeing landscaping crew.

Equipment Highlights

●Backhoe

●Loaders

●Forklifts

●Mowers

●Farming equipment

1999-2008 Brighter Day Lawncare Brownstown, MI

Owner/Operator- Ran day to day operations, in charge of business development, landscape design and equipment maintenance.

●Sales/Account manager for 750 commercial and residential accounts

●Supervised a crew of 12 full time employees and up to 24 additional part time

●Leveraged knowledge of customers, market trends and principal to successfully market Land scape and property management projects

●Designed roughly 250 hardscape and waterscape projects

Education:

United States Navy

Associate of Science (Equiv) Applied Mechanical Engineering 2008

Maintenance and Safety Operations Certification for Catapult Systems 2008

Plymouth Salem High School-General Diploma 1994

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