David Carpenter
Platte City, MO 64079
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Professional Summary:
Multi-faceted professional with over seven years of supervisory experience in a fast paced, high profile field. Exceptional skills in personnel and resource management along with training plan development.
Skills and Abilities:
Personnel Management
Safety and Security
Team Building
Communication
Work Flow Management
Flexibility
Secret Security Clearance
Security
Training
Quality Assurance
Time Management
Self-Starter
Experience:
Service Manager:
U.S. Army, Fort Leavenworth, KS April 2012 – Present
Schedule and implement all service and maintenance on over 100 pieces of equipment including: Diesel trucks, generators, and chemical decontamination equipment. Ensured that all test equipment and measuring equipment was calibrated to ensure proper function. Designed and implemented safety programs to ensure the safety of all personnel and equipment.
Managed and scheduled services for 102 vehicles, generators, and test equipment
Supervise eight personnel for over two years with no safety-related injuries
Cross-trained four personnel on power generation operations which ensured more versatility within the maintenance section
Shop Forman:
U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC/ Fort Leavenworth, KS January 2011 – April 2012
Oversaw all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on over 180 vehicles, power generation equipment, fuel pumps and water pumps. Implemented and supervised quality assurance and quality control checks. Supervised all maintenance shop operations.
Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment in excess of $1.6 million in a one year time period
Managed maintenance schedules for over 180 pieces of equipment
Conducted quality control checks on all equipment ensuring its mission readiness
Senior Generator Mechanic:
U.S. Army, Fort Braggs, NC February 2009 – January 2011
Responsible for all maintenance and service for the power generation equipment in the unit. Trained and mentored 15 personnel in proper maintenance techniques to ensure all equipment was mission ready.
Maintained service schedule and maintenance practices on 50 plus pieces of power generation equipment resulting in a 98% mission readiness rating
Cross-trained six personnel on power generation, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures to increase operational readiness
Designed and implemented quality assurance and quality control guidelines for power generation equipment
First Line Supervisor:
U.S. Army, Ford Hoot, TX November 2008 – February 2009
Responsible for the health, welfare, and safety of 15 U.S. personnel and ten coalition force personnel.
Responded to multiple threats, conducted perimeter security while maintaining communication with other shift leaders and clearance teams
Maintained a 95% mission capable rating on all entry control point equipment
Trained and monitored all personnel on the operation of X-ray and chemical detection equipment
Power Generation Mechanic:
U.S. Army, Fort Hood, TX October 2004 – November 2008
Responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and overhaul of: power generation equipment, internal combustion engines, and associated equipment in both mobile and stationary power plants.
Generator and power plant operations
Electrical generation and distribution
Diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection, and maintenance
Principles of electrical and electronic circuitry
Education:
Barton Community College, Associates Business Management, In-progress U.S. Army, Maintenance Manager, Certificate
U.S. Army, Introductory Leader Development, Certificate
Spaulding High School, General Studies, Diploma (1995)
Awards:
Good Conduct Medal (3) Army Achievement Medal (2)
Army Commendation Medal (2)