Staff Sergeant Combat Engineer
Resume:
TRACY, CALIFORNIA
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EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
Certificate of Completion
Collision Repair
Hayward/ New Haven ROP,
Hayward, CA
High School Diploma
Mt. Eden High School, Hayward,
CA
June 1986
Drill Sergeant School
Leadership Academy, Fort Ord, CA
August 1991
Promotional Status
Command/ Large Unit Leadership
Basic Non-Commision Officers
Course, Utah, U.S. Army
October 1993
Promotional Status
Command/ Small Unit Operations
Primary Leadership Course, Camp
Parks, CA
September 1990
Combat Construction/Demolition
Specialist
SUMMARY
To bring out the best in those around me, by setting the best example and high standards of work, utilizing evidence based practices. Inspiring loyalty and dedication through many years of leadership training and management experience. Flexible to meet or exceed all demands and challenges.
SKILLS
Trained to execute and accomplish
objectives
Regularly exceeding expectations
Consistent and steadfast
Experienced Leader/ Mentor
Effective Communicator/ Especially
in Crisis Situations
Word/Excel/Publisher
EXPERIENCE
DRIVER/OPERATOR
Advantage Metal Products Livermore, CA March 2021 - Current Inventory and conduct cycle counts of manufactured material. Drive forklift to move materials for packing, process and deliveries. Assist in assembly and production line for urgent needs of the business. Partmark items per blueprints, quality check materials and parts. Clean and prepare items for packaging and shipping. Utilize banding equipment, wrapping machine (also shrink wrap by hand) to ship by carriers or company vehicles. Drive large box truck and delivery vans throughout all of Northern California. Take charge when necessary to promote smooth productivity and movement of materials needed.
LEAD MATERIAL HANDLER
Tesla Inc. Fremont, CA April 2017 - December 2020 Supervised areas to ensure delivery of parts to the line. Cycle counts for inventory control to support production line with a minimum of 2 hours worth of parts. Promoted to oversee and improve areas of concern. First was Trim 5. Re-organized area by identifying frequently used parts, created standardized work, re-assigned tasks to promote better ergonomics, and started a rotation of assignments to share the load. This created a more accurate flow of production and improved morale. Next, was moved to the dock and staging area were more changes were required. Had to rearrange racks and part locations. Relabeled area and improved the put away process. Now, assigned to sequence areas were associates quarreled and teams were divided. Created document to promote understanding of duties and responsibilities to dissolve favoritism and promote equality. Coaching and counseling for improvement of unity and perception of the company's goals and vision. Thus, created a better understanding of the frequent change of schedules and business demands. Promoting flexibility and improved teamwork. Oversaw 18 associates that JC JOHN CABRERA
Combat Engineer, Fort Leonard
Wood, MO
March 1987
deliver parts throughout the S/X Line. Work with suppliers for delivery needs and issues with wrong or defective parts. Was promoted to level 3 associate within one year after working in Model 3 Production Control. Managed Rotem operations for seat delivery. Communicated with all levels of management to prepare all areas for any changes in the flow of production. At times, it was deemed necessary to involve others to support the production line (manual operation due to Rotem failure). Safety representative for East Dock Production Control.
ASSEMBLY LINE WORKER (CONTRACT)
West Valley Staffing Santa Clara, CA May 2016 - April 2017 Assigned to work at Tesla Motors, Fremont. Started working in Spine Build-up in Powertrain Battery Pack. Worked with FGI and helped with storage, scheduling and temporary placement (Lincoln Logs) of completed battery packs. Worked in Zone 1 and assisting in Zone 2 as needed. As a fast learner, was able to adapt and quickly train associates of any changes needed to be implemented. When needed, working in the lead position for Zone 1 to ensure fluid movement of production.
LEAD OUTREACH WORKER
City Of Union City Union City, CA November 2010 - August 2015 Supervising up to two other team members, worked as advocates for youths and adults on probation or parole. Trained to de-escalate intense situations, suicide prevention and human trafficking. Mentoring and counseling, providing guidance through workshops that use experience and self-reflection. Walked the city streets to meet and engage potential clients in their environment, to offer services as alternatives to violence. Most being people known for, or exhibit behaviors that lead to violence. Gang members, drug users/dealers, domestic violence perpetrators and victims and families of said action. Building partnerships with the community and outside organizations to effectively reduce the homicides in Union City to an all time low. 2012, first in 15 years with zero homicides. As first responders, working along side the justice system and law enforcement agencies to bring immediate wrap around services. Worked with New Haven Unified School District to perform school site visits at middle and high schools to optimize the opportunities to engage youth.
TEAM LEADER/SAFETY COORDINATOR
New United Motors Manufacturing Inc. Fremont, CA January 2002 - April 2010
Started in the Truck Assembly line (Trim 1) as a team member, with additional duties as a safety coordinator. Implementing new ergonomic standards and improving group leader/ team member relationships. Ideas led to safer standardized work on 635N build up Tacoma trucks. Raising production by 3%. Moved to Passenger Assembly (Trim 5) working as a team leader. Assisted in developing new standardized work to implement new options for Corolla production. Used pneumatic and hand tools, forklifts, power jacks, hand trucks and machinery. Perfect attendance. AREA COACH
Ross Dress for Less Fremont, CA February 2000 - October 2001 Supervised two areas (Front End, Hanging) and assisted in the implementation of standardized work to process, separate and itemize merchandise for retail sale. Improved productivity by 20%. Supervised 64 employees. Operated forklifts, power jacks and cranes. Reduced manpower due to 9/11 attacks, as retail stores shut down.
STORE MANAGER
CSK Auto Bay Area Counties, CA August 1998 - January 2000 Protecting company assets, worked in multiple locations as a Store Manager. Controlling expenses, inventory and auditing. Worked in different stores to train personnel, improved sales by implementing higher standards, and hiring effective staff members to improve overall customer experience.
STORE MANAGER
Grand Auto/ PACCAR Bay Area Counties, CA October 1995 - August 1998 Worked as a Store Manager at several locations to improve sales and standards. Managed stores from Richmond to San Jose, CA. Became a trainer to standardize battery and tire sales. Retail division was bought out by CSK Automotive.
SENIOR DRILL SERGEANT
U.S. Army Reserve Lathrop, CA August 1992 - August 1996 C Co. 363, 3rd BN, 104th Division
After attending the Basic Non-Commission Officers Course, was promoted to Staff Sergeant (E-6) with only 6 years of service. At 24 years old, youngest in the Division, by becoming the best platform instructor. 1992 Drill Sergeant of the Year for battalion. Received an Army Achievement Medal for operations at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. After 5 years as an instructor, trained 1,432 soldiers. 70% of those trained became sergeants or higher. Every soldier trained for Operation Desert Storm.
1ST ASSISTANT MANAGER
Pep Boys San Leandro, CA February 1993 - October 1995 Hired as a Tire Specialist, and soon was promoted to assistant manager. Quickly learned to run all the departments. Controlling inventory, protecting company assets by conducting cycle counts and properly training associates to process returns. Started in Hayward location, and was promoted to open San Leandro location.
DRILL SERGEANT, 71L2X
U.S, Army Reserve Dublin, CA December 1989 - August 1992 D Co. 363rd, 4 BN, 91st Division
Attended Primary Leadership Development Course, promoted to Sergeant E-5. Coming from a active duty combat unit, helped improve battalion's readiness level through higher fitness standards. Thus, challenging everyone to take a more active role as reservists. Assigned to Leadership Academy (Drill Sergeant School) in January 1991. While in the first week, Operation Desert Storm commenced. Conducted basic training at Fort Bliss, Texas to prepare for the activation of a draft. As a new drill instructor, became one the best platform instructor in the division. Making a huge impact on training Army wide with suggestions made to OSUT
(One Station Unit Training) in case of the draft. Proficient in Basic Rifle Marksmanship, Drill and Ceremonies, Hand to Hand Combat and First Aid.
COMBAT ENGINEER (12B)
U.S. Army Active Duty Heilbronn, Germany April 1987 - December 1989 B Co. 237th Eng BN (Combat), 7th Div., 7th Brigade. Combat Construction Specialist/ Demolition Specialist. Specialized in pyrotechnics and demolition in Land Mine Warfare. Squad medic, M67 Recoiless Rifle, and first to fire M136 AT4 in Europe. Advanced Party, meaning our alert readiness was to roll out within the first hour in notification of war. Competed in Sapper Stakes Competition placing 16th place in all of US Army Europe (over 1,200 squads). Received 5 Commendation Letters. Trained for future leadership roles. Determination helped received "operator" status, meaning not willing to quit and accomplish the mission at all cost. Identified as a potential Drill Sergeant Candidate. Provided support in Wieldflecken, BRD (West Germany), when Berlin Wall came down in November 1989.
COMBAT ENGINEER (12B)
U.S. Army Active Duty Fort Leonard Wood, MO December 1986 - March 1987
A Co. 589th Eng BN, 132nd ENG Brigade (OSUT) Basic soldering skills to include MOS training in bridge building, obstacles, knots and lashings, demolition and land mine warfare.
LANGUAGES
Spanish/English Read, Write, Translation
German Understand/ somewhat practiced
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