Dennis Bolin
Jesup, GA *****
*************@*****.***
My whole career has been working on the M1 US Army Main Battle Tank family, all over the world. I was an M1A1 tank gunner during Desert Storm and served my country in the U.S. Army for 10 years, and Georgia National Guard for 4 years. I have # Mos's 19kilo Armor Crewman, 45 kilo Fire control technician, and 45 Bravo Metal worker. I just became a Master Mason which I am very proud of. I am a very responsible, self-sufficient, and dedicated employee looking for work. /G\ Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Spark Delivery Driver
Walmart - Jesup, GA
October 2023 to Present
On-call pickup products or shop for products from food, bicycle cookware, and any other miscellaneous items and safely deliver them to the customer's door. LAWN CARE /SEASONAL
Landscaping Contractor Bolin's Botanicals - Jesup, GA July 2008 to September 2023
Jesup, GA July 2008 to PRESENT/SEASONAL
Generate proposals and work through bid processes with customers; develop and manage an operating budget; manage and resolve client issues; assist in employee recruiting and hiring; manage and modify training processes and materials; manage inventory and employees; quality control Mechanic
Quality Control Inspector MS2USA
MS2USA - Camp Arifjan, KW
March 2019 to June 2019
Quality control inspector M1A2 SEP/V. Responsible for initial TI's from warehouse to return to military readiness of 100% back to the United States Army to include ordering parts and responsible for the everyday progress of each vehicle assigned.
Mechanic
TAC Worldwide/ BAE - Fort Riley, KS
March 2007 to June 2008
Fort Riley, KS March 2007 to June 2008
Ft. Benning, GA Relieved activated field artillery units sent to Iraq; maintained Howitzers, M109's and CATT's of 10-20-30 level repairs; replaced engines, transmissions and wiring harnesses; completed scheduled maintenance of 155mm. guns.
Mechanic
Mechanic
Defense Support Services
October 2005 to June 2006
October 2005 to June 2006
Responsible for preparing M1A1's and Bradley's for redeployment to Iraq; designated to troubleshoot, repair and make modifications to circuit cards, wiring harnesses and special cables; expert knowledge in the use of the Direct Support Electrical System Test Set; responsible for instructing and directly supervising incoming technicians.
Mechanic
Contract 6
Lear Siegler, Inc
December 2004 to July 2005
Ensured compliance with bringing M1A1's up to 10-20-30 standards; ordered and replaced various parts; pulled packs; split forward/rear mods and replaced; tested and repaired M1A1 turret components; replaced track, road wheels, sprockets and torsion bars. Mechanic
Lear Siegler, Inc
October 2003 to May 2004
Contract 5
Responsible for bringing various track vehicles up to 10-20-30 standards that were brought out of war stock to be shipped out to Iraq.
Mechanic
Lear Siegler, Inc - Fort Stewart, GA
February 2003 to October 2003
Contract 4
Responsible for bringing M1A1's up to 10-20-30 standards; order and replace various parts; pull packs; Split forward/rear mods and replace; repair and replace M1A1 turret components; replace track, road wheels, sprockets and torsion bars.
Mechanic
ITT
December 2002 to February 2003
Downloaded, verified and repaired 10-20 faults on M1A1's for ASP-5 in Kuwait that were being issued to soldiers for combat during Iraqi Freedom.
Mechanic
DYNACORN INTERNATIONAL - Charleston, SC
October 2002 to December 2002
Serviced and repaired M1A1's for the Military Command floating war ship in Charleston, S.C. Mechanic
Lear Siegler, Inc - Red River Army Depot, TX
March 2002 to October 2002
Contract 3
Brought M1A1's up to 10-20++ standards from the transfer of active duty to reserve components. Mechanic
Lear Siegler, Inc - Fort Stewart, GA
June 2000 to March 2002
Contract for M1A1's: Brought vehicles up to 10-20 standards for units that were deployed to Bosnia/ Kosovo.
Contract for AVLB's: Worked on the rebuild project for AVLB's and SEE vehicles rebuild program. Mechanic
Lear Siegler, Inc
March 2000 to May 2000
Teamed up with an electrical design engineer of the 60 K cargo aircraft loader to install emergency pumps on loaders for the US Air Force; was responsible for rewiring A1 circuit control boxes; modifying and installing hydraulic pumps; removing and installing cables; installing circuit/braker boxes; testing all electrical equipment prior to hook up; reading schematics; performed final test outs before returning equipment to the US Air Force.
Mechanic
Eagle Support Services - Fort Irwin, CA
September 1999 to February 2000
Was responsible for bringing 30 M1A1's & 18 M109's to 10-20 standards; ordered and replaced various parts; pulled packs; split forward/rear mods and replaced; repaired and replaced M1A1 turret components; replaced track, road wheels, sprockets and torsion bars. Driver/Warehouse
Ashland Chemical - Savannah, GA
October 1997 to August 1999
Delivered hazardous chemicals; loaded/unloaded trucks, railcars and tankers w/bulk and packaged hazardous material; repackaged hazardous material into 50 gallon drums responsible for cleaning hazardous spills; inventory; keeping log books current; operated forklift. Truck Driver
JB Hunt Trucking - Atlanta, GA
March 1996 to June 1997
Transported merchandise across U.S.; supervised loading/unloading of merchandise; responsible for systems checks/maintenance upkeep; extensive knowledge of DOT regulations. Education
Diploma in Management in Management
Central Texas College
1991
City Colleges of Chicago
1990
High school or equivalent in General
New Bedford High School - New Bedford, MA
1985
Skills
• Quality control, Maintenance, Quality Inspector
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Forklift
• Military
• Material Handler/Driver Ashland Chemical STS Services Load and unload Caustic Soda,Gas, Diesel
• Quality control
• Quality Control Inspector MS2USA M1A2 Main Battle Tanks USA Kuwait
• Forklift
• Driving
• Load & unload
• Customer service
• Manufacturing
• Yard jockey
• Mechanical knowledge
• Communication skills
• Groundskeeping
• Mowing
• Organizational skills
• Materials handling
• Reach truck
• Pallet jack
Military Service
Branch: United States Army
Rank: SGT
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
November 2021 to November 2029
Forklift Certification
August 2015 to Present
Non-CDL Class C
November 2021 to November 2029