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RICHARD MOORE

Galesburg, Illinois 61401 309-***-**** add2k1@r.postjobfree.com Detail-oriented Quality Technician proficient in sampling, measuring and testing fuel injection hose materials. Bringing deep understanding of reporting, quality assurance and compliance issues. Looking for new professional challenges with a growing company. Focused on supporting job site work and meeting requirements by safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment. Highly experienced with equipment such as Front End Loader and Backhoes. Worked closely with ground crew and equipment operators to complete on-time jobs with no safety incidents.

Multi-talented Specialist consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.

My goal is to obtain a challenging leadership position applying creative problem solving and lean management skills with a growing company to achieve optimum utilization of its resources and maximum profits.

Problem Solving

Time Management

Testing procedures

Production logging

Safe equipment operation

Front end loader operations

Interpreting maps and instructions

Heavy Equipment Operation

Night observation devices

Training

Team Leadership

Personnel management

Operational improvement

Quality Technician 08/2018 to Current

Gates Corporation – Galesburg, IL

Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests Made recommendations on ways to improve testing procedures, production processes and training

Assisted engineers in developing, building and testing prototypes and products Oversaw up to 15 operators at any given time, while verifying 4 production lines were within customer specifications and tolerances

Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support I have personally cross-referenced data with

the department's head engineer and was able to eliminate thousands of dollars of waste and downtime by bettering standard work processes and ensuring operators were abiding by those work instructions just within the first year Evaluated results against design standards and compliance requirements 12 November - Horizontal Engineer 08/2014 to 09/2017 Army National Guard – Galesburg, IL

Operated loaders, dozers and cranes on regular basis with advanced skill Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery

Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving

Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle any team need Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines

Graded and shaped land for building and finishing purposes Observed all safety protocols and procedures to avoid injuries and accidents during each shift Assisted construction personnel with specific job tasks I was trained and certified on all Heavy Equipment and operations and graduated training top of the class, being the only one to receive a battalion coin for excellence before entering this profession in The Field

0811 - Field Artillery Canon Crewman 06/2010 to 06/2014 United States Marine Corps – Camp Pendleton South, CA Efficiently oriented and fired weaponry to smoothly eliminate enemy positions, vessels and personnel

Readied 155mm missiles and associated equipment to conduct launches within short windows Assisted with real-time intelligence collection by conducting field reconnaissance operations Oversaw field planning and coordination in full compliance with established command structures and detailed combat orders

Completed inspections and any basic repair need to uphold strict performance standards in an efficient and timely manner

Set up M777A2 Cannons, command and control systems to contribute to successful fire-for- effect operations

Operated in reduced visibility environments using infrared and starlight-enhancing night vision devices and targeting

Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties Education

While not out in the field or on deployment in a combat zone daily objective were to complete 2nd and 3rd echelon maintenance on all firing equipment as well as PMCS

(Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services) on all assigned vehicles and lifts. This included disassembling hundreds of components on the M777A2 Howitzer Cannon. Then, clean, repair, or replace the components that were damaged or rusted and reassemble everything correctly and in a timely fashion Bachelor of Science: Engineering Technology Expected in 05/2022 Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL

Associate of Science: General Studies 08/2016

Carl Sandburg College - Galesburg, IL