Production Associate Fork Lift

GEORGE W. ABNEY

PO Box ****, Summerville, SC, ***83-1228, *********@*****.*** 843-***-****

Education

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona US

Master of Arts - 5/1987 English, Classical Rhetoric/Writing Instruction, Community College Education. 52. Semester Hours

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona US

Bachelor of Science - 5/1985

(Major: American Literature. Minors: Philosophy of language. Psychology of Communication

152. Semester Hours

Dorchester School District 2, Summerville, SC

Substitute Teacher & Adult Support Speciald Education (autism students)

Mfg. Production Associate, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Monks Corner, SC…(3 wk.)

(ManPower Temp)

• Operate test cell workstations to insure mfg conformance to product specifications (TMD).

• Designed jet engine fuel flow bar test cell tool fitting that eliminated calibration leaks and directed liquid to the engine part to be tested. Suggestion was well received by company engineer who stated concept and design drawing had merit.

Mfg. Production Associate, Cummins Turbo-Technologies, Ladson, SC, 1-2007/7-2007

• I operated a Hoffman balancer machine and milling machines… producing impellers for use in turbochargers.

• I consistently exceeded production quotas and provided the highest quality finished product in my section.

• I operated a laser-etching machine, a borer-milling machine, and machined parts washers. I operated the Zyglo chemical bath system.

• I programmed the machines, changed tools as needed, and made machine adjustments.

• I wrote production reports, conducted test cell data collection and used gages, calipers, and scales as needed for QA of machined parts per work order blueprint specifications.

• Fork lift operator.

Landscape Architect … 2004 – 2006 Independent contractor

Patio and garden design. Pond construction, retainer walls. Dry stonework, pavements. Custom drive-gates (automatic) design and install. Residential driveway design and surfacing. Proposal estimates by appointment. Crew selection and on-site management. Residential security systems. Used MS Project 2000 software. (20 employees) 4/2003 - present

Central Texas College 12/2000 – 12/2003

Norfolk Navy Station, Norfolk, Virginia US

Hours per week: 40+

Adjunct Professor of English

• Taught college composition and business writing to military personnel during deployments. 38 ships at sea in addition to four US Navy Bases (land facility classrooms).

• Taught basic academic English writing skills and reading, formal editing principles, analysis methods, multiple drafting concepts, problem resolution, attribution and research techniques.

• Conducted individual tutorials, liberal editing, draft and rewrite instruction.

• Performed tutorials and supervised student revisions of work. Academic counseling, program advisement and student record management. Transcript reviews and program advisement.

• Conducted contract management, public relations, logistics and operations account management. Expedited contract renewals, extensions and new contracts on ships to which I was assigned. Used PC laptop and PowerPoint software for class presentations.

• Wrote lesson plans, course outlines and support training material.

• Freelance journalist: Wrote newspaper articles and press releases for US Navy ship Commands as requested.

• Wrote training plans, training outlines; prepared slide presentations (PowerPoint presentations), instructor guides, student guides, and course handouts. Engaged curriculum design, deliverables and instruments to US Navy clients at sea. Contract services delivery during six-month deployments. Used various software as needed.

United States Postal Service, November 1988- March 1990 Custodian (Career status federal employee) Performed all cleaning duties in a general mail processing facility: sweep/mop/wax all floors, clean walls, clean toilets and restroom facilities, clean mirrors, all fixtures and counter tops. Restock paper products, used floor buffer and wax machines. Cleaned all lobby areas and office spaces. Dusted furniture and removed all wast can refuse to dumpsters. During this time I was also detailed to work in marketing dept. as a clerk. I filed forms and letters for three USPS District Directors and wrote office correspondence and memorandum by direction. I also participated I n training. I am extremely computer literate and skilled with a wide range of software supportive of office business. I have supervised work crews on site and from office administrative roles.

Sales Experience:

1. Hospitality Industry, (auditor, reservations, front desk clerking, physical security duties)

Hyatt Regency, Seabrook Island Co., Motel 6, Regal 8, Monte Vista Hotel at Flagstaff, AZ.

Flamingo Motor Lodge, Flagstaff, AZ. Night shift manager.

2. Education Services Contractor, Central Texas College instructor AFLOAT division (USN at-sea program). I administered contracts on 38 combat ships and sites on Navy Bases (13 yr.).

3. Small Business owner, landscapes design and installation.

4. Small Business owner, commercial painting… Jim Walter Homes.

Life Member United States Judo Association (since 1990).

Military: United States Air Force – 1971-1975 Medical technician. United States Navy Res. 1975-1977, Medical technician Honorable Discharge.

Awards & Commendations:

• Awards and commendations for superior job performance provided by numerous US NAVY ship Commands.

• Letter of commendation awarded by Vice Chancellor of Central Texas College for exemplary performance in the CTC PACE AFLOAT division while deployed at-sea with US NAVY in the Persian Gulf.

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