BRIAN ARMSTRONG

Anderson, Indiana ***** • Home phone: 765-***-**** • Email address: ad3755@r.postjobfree.com US Citizen: Yes Veteran: Yes Veteran Preference: 10 points—Honorable Discharge TRAINING SPECIALIST LOGISTICS CARPENTER

Records Management Blueprint Reading Strategic Planning Results-driven and accomplished professional with a diverse background in woodworking, project management, organizational training, and operations. Proven expertise in managing complex projects, from interpreting blueprints and collaborating with teams to successfully completing a vast portfolio of customized cabinetry projects. Adept at ensuring quality and adherence to specifications through meticulous monitoring, processing, and inspections. Consistently lauded for managing projects, organizational training, operations, and solving complex matters. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Precision Measurement/Cutting

• Material Selection/Sourcing

• Inventory/Stock Management

• Microsoft Office 365

• Writing/Editing/Reports

• Leadership/Policy/Plans

• Woodworking/Tools/Sketches

• Assembly/Shipping/Receiving

• Blueprint Interpretation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Carpenter-Cabinetry 05/2022 to 01/2023

American Woodwork Corporation, Gas City, Indiana 40 hours per week Supervisor’s Name: William Smith 765-***-**** Contact? Yes WOODWORKING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Effectively interpreted blueprints and specifications to determine project requirements that pertained to building cabinets. Collaborated with management and design teams to understand custom requirements and preferences. Successfully managed a huge portfolio of customized cabinetry projects for the section. Produced reports pertaining to finished cabinet projects. Recorded production data and performed quality checks to ensure product specifications were accomplished.

• Processed and scanned finished products into an established tracking data system.

• Conducted quality inspections to ensure the finished product met ambitious standards.

• Maintained a safe, organized, and clean work environment to include adhering to all safety protocols. MATERIAL SELECTION, ASSEMBLY, AND SOURCING: Selected and sourced materials such as wood, laminates, and hardware for each project. Utilized woodworking tools, including saws, jigs, routers, and sanders, to cut and shape materials with precision. Assembled and installed cabinets on-site, ensuring proper fit and alignment. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Received consistent positive feedback from supervisory for exceeding stakeholders’ expectations with final product completion.

Operator 04/2021 to 05/2022

O-I Glass, Lapel, Indiana 40 hours per week

Supervisor’s Name: Jon Springer 971-***-**** Contact? Yes MACHINE & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: Operated and provided maintenance for multiples machines in a high-volume production environment. Monitored machines during operation to ensure proper functioning and identify any malfunctions or deviations. Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and ensure optimal machine performance. Followed safety protocols and maintained a clean and organized work area.

• Collaborated with team members to meet production goals and quality standards.

• Recorded production data and performed quality checks to ensure product specifications were completed. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Received consistent positive feedback from supervisory for excellent downtime management of section changes and product knowledge.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED:

Carton Processor 05/2018 to 04/2021

O-I Glass, Lapel, Indiana 40 hours per week

Supervisor’s Name: Jon Springer 971-***-**** Contact? Yes MONITORING, PROCESSING, AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT: Successfully operated machinery for carton forming, folding, and sealing in accordance with production requirements. Monitored and adjusted machine settings to ensure proper carton dimensions and adherence to quality standards. Conducted quality inspections on processed cartons to identify defects and ensure product specifications were accomplished.

• Followed safety protocols and maintained a clean and organized work area.

• Collaborated with team members to achieve production goals and maintain a smooth workflow.

• Performed routine maintenance on carton processing equipment to prevent breakdowns and optimize performance.

ACCOMPLISMENTS: Consistently lauded for quickly establishing a high-volume of excellent packaging of glass pallets and maintain a glass free work area.

Forklift Operator/LDPA 07/2017 to 05/2018

Tractor Supply, Pendleton, Indiana 40 hours per week Supervisor’s Name: Jerry 765-***-**** Contact? Yes LOADING AND UNLOADING GOODS: Proficiently operated forklifts to move, stack, and retrieve materials within the facility. Loaded and unloaded trucks with precision, ensuring the proper handling of goods.

• Conducted pre-operational checks on forklifts and performed routine maintenance to ensure equipment functionality.

• Adhered to safety protocols and maintained a clean and organized work environment.

• Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.

• Collaborated with facility team members to fulfill orders and maintain accurate inventory levels.

• Assisted in the organization and arrangement of warehouse stock for optimal accessibility. MATERIAL MANAGEMENT: Effectively utilized forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and various equipment to transport materials throughout the facility. Verified and recorded incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy in inventory records. Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as stand-up reach truck and battery-operated pallet jack to move materials.

INVENTORY AND STOCKING: Conducted periodic physical inventory counts and reconciled discrepancies. Effectively packaged and labeled products for shipment. Consistently operated equipment in compliance with company policies and safety regulations.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Successfully exceeded company safety standards while operating forklifts and accomplished loading/unloading targets.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED:

Unit Training Specialist Cannon Crewmember 02/1997 to 08/1998 U.S. Army 3/30th Headquarters & Headquarters Battery (HHB) FA 50 hours per week United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Fort Sill, Oklahoma Supervisor’s Name: Staff Sergeant Johnson 580-***-**** Contact? Yes PERSONNEL AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: Successfully managed the Battalion Training room by supporting the Commanding Officer’s training mission and provided consistent administrative support to the 18-week United States Army Basic Officers Leader Course. Tracked, retrieved, and inputted data regarding enlisted members and officers physical training, field training, schools, security clearance, and mobilization orders into the DoD & TRADOC automated systems. Reviewed, gathered, and processed all the necessary documents to ensure assigned Battery enlisted members and officer’s security clearance packets were complete in order to go through the next step within the Battery S-1 administration office. Ensured enlisted and officers assigned to the Battery completed the proper documents necessary to obtain security clearance increases. Informed military personnel on status updates pertaining to security clearance level increase approvals. Processed dignitaries’ documents that contained classified information. Protected and safeguarded all military and civilian personnel information in accordance with Army regulations. Conducted monthly inspections and preventative maintenance checks on military equipment, vehicles, and firing weapons worth over 10 million dollars.

ORGANIZATIONAL TRAINING, COORDINATION, & COLLABORATION: Drafted, updated, maintained classified and unclassified military personnel training documents in compliance with Battalion policies and U.S. Army regulations. Processed, reviewed, analyzed, and coordinated military training and updated administrative actions in Department of Defense (DoD) United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) automated systems. Monitored and produced reports pertaining to the units’ field training exercises. Designed and published officer training completion diplomas. Served on 24-hour duty in Brigade and subordinate units front office and processed staff duty administrative actions reports. Maintained confidentiality pertaining to incoming emergency American Red Cross calls and properly informed military officials. Researched, analyzed, and reported data within the TRADOC automated systems.

• Prepared and processed documents that pertained to investigations and reporting accuracy on following procedures about firing howitzers in accordance with U.S. Army Field Artillery Manual Cannon gunnery and Army regulations.

• Collaborated and coordinated with senior military leaders from multiple sections to ensure Brigade and Battalion level training deadlines were accomplished and documented within the TRADOC automated systems. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Developed and published unit training calendar which pertains to field training exercises. Drafted, edited, and revised memorandums in accordance with U.S. Army regulations and Battalion policies. Utilized Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel in order to develop training schedules, diplomas, and alert rosters. Successfully coordinated and collaborated across organizational lines to obtain necessary information pertaining to the smooth operation and workflow of the training room section within the Battery. Briefed enlisted members and officers assigned to the Battery on information pertaining to physical training, field training, schools, security clearance, and mobilization orders. Drafted and updated Field Artillery Basic Officer Leader Course training memorandums. Attended daily meetings that related to the Battery training needs and the Commissioned Officer’s school program mandates.

• Produced and updated Battalion training status reports for senior military leaders.

• Maintained and filed accurate training records and documentation for reporting purposes. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Effectively provided program support and services to over 200 commissioned officers attending an 18-week United States Army Basic Officer Leader Course. 4

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

United States Army—Field Artillery Branch

Advanced Individual Training & Basic Combat Training Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Anderson High School

High School Diploma

Anderson, Indiana

AWARDS

Army Achievement Medal National Defense Service Southwest Asia Service Medal Army Service Ribbon PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Jon Springer 971-***-**** Anthony Johnson 765-***-**** Darius Scott 910-***-****

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