JOSHUA ALVAREZ
**** *. *** *** #*, AK ***** ● 702-***-**** ● acxll1@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-alvarez-0b9795121
PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCTION
My experience emphasizes maximizing team and individual performance through participative leadership. Currently I am serving in the United States Air Force until May 2017. I have been trained and qualified as an Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician. In eight years of service I have developed a variety of skills, to include; maintaining critical programs, managing various workloads, and extensive mechanical/electronic knowledge. Thanks to the challenges I
experienced in the Air Force, I learned readiness and enhanced my innate strengths in customer service, communication, diligence, and leadership. Through my career, I have been fortunate to work with and learn from a diverse and talented group of professionals. I look forward to
learning and growing with a business that can benefit from my contributions.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Skilled Mechanic
- Effective Communication
- Diligent Worker
- Highly Organized
- Multitasking Expert
- Impeccable Customer Service
- Interpersonal Abilities
- Integrative Learner
- Adaptable & Flexible
- Cultural Competence
- Self Motivated
- Policies & Procedures Enforcement
- Professional Demeanor
- High Character and Integrity
- Goal Driven Leader
- Exceptionally Patient
- Active Listener
EXPERIENCE
Supply Programs & Hazardous Material/Waste Manager Jan 2015 - May 2017
? Controlled the ordering, storage/inventory, handling, and disposal of 95 hazardous materials used within the unit. Maintaining unit compliance with environmental requirements for
hazardous material usage, and proper waste disposal procedures in accordance with local, state, federal, and stringent Air Force regulations.
? Managed the inspections, inventory, purchasing, and storage of 9.3K tools, and 850 supply items.
? Researched and expedited purchase orders for tools and hazardous materials.
? Oversaw Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) account.
? Ensured compliance with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Air Force Occupational and Environmental Safety, Fire Protection, and Health (AFOSH) safety standards.
Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Technician May 2009 - Jan 2015
? Responsible for maintaining approximately $12.5M in ground support assets, directly
supporting various transient aircraft. Duties included, but are not limited to:
? Troubleshot, overhauled, rebuilt, cleaned, repaired, and/or tested the major and minor components of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and fuel systems to include turbine, die-sel, and gasoline engine driven.
? Performed scheduled/unscheduled inspections and maintenance actions.
? Serviced equipment with fuel, oil, coolant, water, hydraulic fluid, and air.
? Operated, cleaned, inspected, and serviced AGE towing vehicles.
? Read/interpreted technical orders, blueprints, schematics, manuals.
? Flight line delivery and retrieval of ground support equipment.
? Minor flight line maintenance.
? Maintained accurate, detailed maintenance records within all applicable information systems.
? Coordinated maintenance with allied shops.
Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor Jan 2015 - July 2016
? Managed emergency action planning and safety for individuals using pool.
? Observed activities in assigned area to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions.
? Administered first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and med-ical supplies and equipment.
? Maintained quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.
? Instructed multiple students, from toddlers to adults, about water safety and how to swim properly.
? Conducted bi-weekly training sessions of American Red Cross Lifeguard/ WSI skills for complete comprehension of material.
EDUCATION
Associate in Applied Science, Aerospace Ground
Equipment Technology,Community College of the Air Force. 2016
JOB RELATED TRAINING
Certified Manager Certification, ICPM, 2016
? A professional credential that verifies an individual's ability to manage and potential to lead with a level of competency.
USAF Airman Leadership School: Qualified to be a First Line Supervisor, 2015
? 6 week long United States Air Force program designed to develop Airmen into effective front-line supervisors.
General Supply Indoctrination & Bench Stock Management, 2016
Hazardous Waste Subject Matter Expert Course, 2015
Hazardous Material Management, 2015
EPA 608 Certification, 2010
? Type I ? Small Appliance (5 lbs. or less of refrigerant)
Type II ? Medium, High and Very-High Pressure Appliances
REFERENCES
Name: Jason Baty
Company: USAF
Title: Department Foreman
Phone Number: 907-***-****
Email Address: acxll1@r.postjobfree.com
Reference Type: Professional
Name: Nicholas Sanchez
Company: USAF
Title: Division Support Manager
Phone Number: 831-***-****
Email Address: acxll1@r.postjobfree.com
Reference Type: Professional
Name: Kathy Gallagher
Company: Caltrans
Title: Transportation Engineer-Civil
Phone Number: 707-***-****
Email Address: acxll1@r.postjobfree.com
Reference Type: Personal
Name: Sierra Gilmore
Company: USAF Reserves
Title: Medical Tech. / Fulltime Student
Phone Number: 228-***-****
Email Address: acxll1@r.postjobfree.com
Reference Type: Personal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills:
?Proficient in multiple programs, including:
- Inventory Management System (Autocrib)
- Tool Control Software (TCMAX)
- Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS)
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Outlook)
? With minimal training I took charge of 6 exacting programs. Under my management I
exceeded standard work performance, obtaining a 100% quality assurance pass rate in my sector for numerous inspections from Quality Assurance, Environmental Protection Agency, Inspector Generals, and Bioenvironmental.
? Employed interpersonal abilities by effectively communicating with a wide variety of
departments on a daily basis for the purposes of retaining an excellent workshop.
? Through my constructive supervision and the consistent training of 30 coworkers, we
developed a superior method of communication which lead to minimization of waste and supply constancy.
? Employed focused research in order to obtain quality supplies within budget that were
compliant with all regulations.
? Achieved Outstanding Maintenance Performance Awards consecutively for one year, while being published in local base paper for ?Best Maintained Support Section.?
Leadership and Service Roles:
Elmendorf Fitness Center, Swim Instructor, Anchorage, AK, July 2015 - February 2016
? Instructed 192 patrons of all ages on the fundamentals of swimming, water safety, and men-tal focus.
? Volunteered after class to assist those who did not adapt well in class, allowing all students to become successful.
? Performed 3 rescues; a reaching assist from the deck, an active drowning victim, and a
multiple victim-rescue.
The Children's Lunchbox, Volunteer, Anchorage, AK, August 2014 - January 2015
? Devoted 56 hours assisting in kitchen work and organizing fundraisers to feed hungry
children in safe community environments.
Manzanita Self-Help Project, Volunteer, Windsor, CA, summer 2007
? Volunteered 180 hours to the building of 24 homes for low-income families.