Curtis Vance
Greensboro NC ***06
OBJECTIVE
Experienced veteran with 17-year background in the military. Broad knowledge of supply operations and mechanical support operations. Interested in pursuing a career with an established company offering growth and leadership potential.
Machine Technician
Feb. 2016 - present
Aerotek/ Convatec
Distribution and operation of wound care product and machines. Perform daily changeover and pm's on manufacturing machines. Inventory control of package forming materials and wound care dressings for distribution. Use of the SAP system of inventory . Meeting production goals set by supervisor. Fix faults of the machine in a safe and timely manner, in order to meet production goals. Use of cleanroom policy and PPE while at work.
Machine Operator
May 2015 – Dec. 2015
Nat Sherman Greensboro, North Carolina
Safe operation of a box forming machine and everyday maintenance to include labeling machines. Inventory control of box production materials and labels. Performed duties in shipping and receiving .
WORK EXPERIENCE
Material Handler/Forklift Operator/
Assembler
January 2013 - March 2015
Asco Power Technologies L.P. Welcome, North Carolina
Manufacturing - Other
Loading and unloading of trucks, safe forklift operation while putting away material. Efficient order pulling for assembly technicians and equipment wirers. Conducted semi-annual inventories of copper, steel fabricated parts, and electronic parts. Performed duties as a material receiving clerk to include receiving fabricated copper and steel parts, also annotating in computer system.
Manufacturing Technician
October 2011 - December 2012
Bonset Corporation Greensboro, North Carolina
Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals
Assisted plastic extrusion machine operators in their daily machine operation. Safely operated plastic recycling machines, performed clean-up duties and provided support in shipping and receiving.
Staff Seargent
January 1993 - December 2010 / U.S. Army
Diesel Technician
Recruiter/Marketing Assistant
November 2006 - June 2010
U.S. Army North Carolina
Government and Military
Resposible for providing manpower strength necessary to support the total Army mission. Established and maintained contact with qualified applicants for enlistment in the U.S. Army. Responsible for maintaining a positive and professional relationship with the local community. Trained, motivated, and energized personnel on the importance of safety during training exercises.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor
November 1993 - November 2006
U.S. Army North Carolina
Government and Military
Supervised and performed maintenance on over 50 pieces of mission essential U.S. Army equipment. Valued at moe than $500,000.Utilized and applied knowledge in maintenance to fix equipment malfunctions and responsible for the training of 12 personnel.
Maintained an operational readiness rate of 95 percent during deployment to Iraq.
Trained,led,and motivated personnel in maintenance operations.
Performed convoy missions in Iraq and Afghanistan and recorded over 30,000 accident free miles.
Watercraft Operator
September 1987 - September 1991
U.S. Navy Virginia
Government and Military
Served as a Watercraft Operator at the Norfolk Naval Base onboard a naval ship in support of Atlantic Naval Operations.
Performed naval operations in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean in support of Operation Desert Storm.
Assisted in the refueling of over 300 naval ships in support of the conflict.
Trained 15 naval personnel on watercraft safety procedures and man overboard extraction procedures.
EDUCATION
Some College Coursework Completed,
September 2009 - June 2010
Grand Canyon University Arizona
I am majoring in Social Science with a concentration in Education.
Some College Coursework Completed,
May 2002 - January 2004
Methodist College State:North Carolina
High School or equivalent,
September 1984 - May 1987
Northeast Guilford High School North Carolina
SKILLS
Generator and Diesel Engine Repair
Recruiter/Marketing
Production Technician
Material Handler
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled Veterans
REFERENCES
Shane Gannon
Professional
Pat Wails
Personal
Randall Holcomb
Professional