CHARLES PROWSE

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Motivated individual with a solid background of progressive leadership experience highlighted by significant accomplishments. Adapts readily to changing priorities in extremely fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Excellent interpersonal skills with a history of improving relationships and fostering teamwork. Record of consistently achieving goals by exercising good judgment and resolving complex personnel, operational, and logistical problems. Currently relocating to the Spokane area. Knowledgeable and skilled:

● Team Leadership

● Resource Management

● Logistics and Supply

● Budget Accountability

● Production Operations

● Fleet Management

● Maintenance and Repair

● Project Coordination

● Program Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

● Achieve organizational goals by effectively and efficiently overseeing all aspects of complex operational programs and special projects.

● Build, develop, and guide cohesive teams that consistently meet and exceed expectations.

● Deliver quality results and drive improvement by continually assessing work flow, performance metrics, and resource utilization to identify and implement best practices.

● Optimize profitability through sound fiscal and resource management.

● Foster strong relationships with internal and external partners, suppliers, contractors, and clients.

● Ensure adherence to all company, industry, and government policies, procedures, and standards.

● Negotiate agreements and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

● Hold accountability for safe and proper use of high value equipment and tools.

● Prepare comprehensive and accurate reports critical to organizational decision-making. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

BOEING ~ Everett, Washington 2011 – Present

Manager (Temporary)

Team Lead

Assembly Mechanic

● Managed production, assembly, and installation of various aircraft components.

● Earned promotions and retained through multiple layoffs based on exceptional performance above and beyond expectations.

● Reduced manpower requirements by 2 mechanics and trimmed 20 labor hours from the inboard wing slat assembly and installation process by streamlining methods and eliminating issues.

● Boosted team member productivity by developing new performance metric tracking procedures and introducing motivational approaches.

GRADY CONSTRUCTION ~ North Bend, Washington 2009 – 2011 Driver and Heavy Equipment Operator

● Recognized for consistently maintaining schedules and respected as the “go to” person for highly complex, dangerous, and time sensitive commercial and residential construction projects. BARNARD CONSTRUCTION / ABERCROMBIE PIPELINE SERVICES ~ Parachute, Colorado 2009 Crew and Driver Supervisor

Driver and Heavy Equipment Operator

● Started as a Driver and Equipment Operator, working in extremely hazardous winter conditions for the Jack Rabbit Gathering System Project.

● Retained for the Collbran Pipeline Project and promoted to Supervisor based on performance.

● Completed Avalanche, Fire, and Cold Weather Operations training programs. SUTTER PAVING ~ Issaquah, Washington 2008 – 2009

Truck Boss

● Increased organizational work capacity, grew revenues, and allowed servicing of more clients by expertly coordinating client projects and equipment rentals. MILITARY AND VOLUNTEER WORK

KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ~ Seattle, Washington 1998 – 2008 Search and Rescue Team Member (Volunteer)

● Played a role in successful completion of several missions that required overcoming a variety of challenges in extremely difficult situations.

● Completed numerous training programs including; CPR, blood borne pathogens, orienteering, climbing, repelling, recovery, map reading, criminology, and more. U.S. ARMY RESERVES ~ Fort Lewis, Washington 1994 - 2002 Corporal (E-4)

● Attached to the Special Forces / Airborne.

● Earned promotions and increasing levels of responsibility based on demonstrated knowledge, skills, ability, and exemplary performance.

● Selected to serve above pay-grade as a Motor Sergeant and ensured deployment readiness of 80 pieces of equipment with responsibility for managing parts, supplies, repairs, maintenance, and crew members. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Machining Program Graduate ~ RENTON VOCATIONAL COLLEGE ~ Renton, Washington 1996 Civil Affairs Training ~ U.S. ARMY ~ Dublin, California 1995 Diesel Mechanics School Graduate ~ U.S. ARMY ~ Columbia, South Carolina 1994 LICENSES

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) ~ Washington 1996 – Present

● Endorsements: Double/Triple Trailer (T), Tank Vehicle (N), and Hazardous Material (H - Expired) KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Heavy Equipment

● Repair and Operation of CAT, John Deere, Hitachi, Kobelco, and Hyundai excavators, dozers, loaders, rollers, pavers, and skid steers.

Hauling Equipment

● Driving and coordinating logistics of heavy trucks with 53 foot trailers, double 28 foot trailers, pup trailers, transfer trailers, flatbed trailers, bottom dumps, tilt deck trailers, and oversized loads.

● Demonstrated skill in moving loads under hazardous conditions, including in severe winter weather conditions and over unimproved tracks.

Assembly and Repair Equipment

● Experienced with use of CNC mills, lathes, saws, and similar heavy machining equipment to produce, debur, and finish a variety of aluminum, steel, and titanium parts.

● Highly skilled with a vast range of power and hand tools, including common and highly specialized tools.

● Read and accurately interpret complex diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and specifications. Computer Skills

● Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Explorer.

● Adapt easily to new technical innovations and experienced with customized logistic, supply, finance, performance metric, and other similar software programs.

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