ANTONIO T. THOMAS

** *. ****** *** #**** Honolulu HI 96817 C: 415-***-**** adsljo@r.postjobfree.com SUMMARY

USMC Heavy Equipment Engineer, Honorably Discharged Combat Veteran, Independent Contractor, VA Clerk, and Business Marketing student with a proven track record of creating, managing and completing high quality projects. Excellent managerial, logistical and customer service skills. Outstanding heavy equipment operations. Highly motivated and effective communicator, with strong morals and work ethic. HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Recognized by USMC peers and supervisors as a subject matter expert, known for going far above and beyond normal standards and job functions.

100% mission accomplishment and accountability of all Personnel, Engineer projects and assets over an 8 year career with combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Earned multiple awards and commendations for excellence, including the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for outstanding Engineer support. Well educated and highly experienced professional with strong analytical problem solving skills. Honorably discharged veteran, outstanding leader and team member. Volunteer experience with The National Park Service, Mission Continues, and IHS. Founder and President of the award winning HPU Black Student Union. Former Federal employee and receiver of multiple NEXCOM awards for professional excellence. Highly successful Veterans Administration Recycling Clerk and Rideshare Driver. WORK EXPERIENCE

Veterans Administration / Spark M. Matsunaga Clinic Recycling Clerk

January 2022 to present

Honolulu, HI

Collection, processing, and recording multiple types of recyclable materials. Groundskeeper responsibilities involving facilities maintenance and material transportation. Coordination with medical, administrative, and logistical personnel to ensure job success. Recognized by peers and supervisors as a great team player, diligent worker, and benefit to the VA. Known for going far beyond standard requirements to accomplish assigned tasks and quotas. Lyft / Uber

Driver

May 2018 to present

Honolulu, HI

Rated a 4.9 out of 5.0 for job accomplishment and passenger satisfaction. Conducted over 2000 safe and efficient rides without incident. Received over 350 passenger commendations for customer service. Frequently going above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. Rated by Lyft as an "Excellent" Driver.

Independent Contractor / Charles Ansah

Construction Worker

March 2020 to Present

Honolulu, HI

Completed basic construction tasks with General Contractor Supervision. Accomplished jobs involving waste disposal, tile, flooring, drywall, sewage, carpentry, and plumbing. Proficient with multiple construction site tools, materials, plans and diagrams. Assisted with the successful coordination and accomplishment of multiple complex projects. Known as an incredibly hard worker, eager and quick to learn new skills and procedures. United States Navy Exchange / NEXCOM

Customer Service Associate / Product Research and Marketing May 2016 - May 2018

Honolulu, HI

Research and marketing of brands, products and systems for customers and colleagues. In depth brand, product and system comparison and recommendation. Assisting in coordination of products and floor logistics. Training and leading new NEXCOM employees.

Outstanding customer service and organizational skills. Warehouse stocking, organization and replenishment. United States Marine Corps / DOD

Engineer Platoon Sgt. E-5

Heavy Equipment Journeyman

June 2005 - June 2013

MCAGCC 29 Palms, CA / MCBH Kaneohe, HI

Winner of multiple awards for excellence in leadership, job performance and professionalism. Rated as an expert operator of 16 types of USMC Heavy Equipment. Completion of multiple Crane Certifications with a highly successful record of Crane Operations. Proficient with multiple heavy equipment attachments, augments and configurations. Conducted complex offensive, defensive and retrograde Engineer Operations, both domestic and abroad. Trained, managed and led over 300 successful USMC and USN subordinates to outstanding standards. Coordinated and conducted crucial training and administrative duties as Engineer Platoon Sergeant. Directed the successful deployment of equipment and personnel to war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Honorably Discharged following a highly successful RIMPAC, awarded the Navy Achievement Medal. Roll Rite Industries

CADD Estimator / Asst Production Manager

December 2002 - October 2004

Anaheim, CA

Completed basic shop tasks, and assisted in machining with guidance. Reviewed, estimated and quoted over 100 projects with zero mishaps. Coordinated projects with owners and contractors utilizing outstanding customer service. Reorganized, digitized and streamlined the take-off system using Excel. Performed CADD plan creation, editing and presentation. Assisted in shop logistics and production.

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Travel 2 Change

Event Ambassador / Docent / Database Management / Student Intern - January - June 2017 Assisted with volunteer logistics and activity organization in person and online. Assisted with the database management of Travel 2 Change website and booking system. Coordinated events alongside owners, leaders, vendors, fellow student interns and clients. Participated in over 30 volunteer events beneficial to the Hawaiian environment. Leader and ambassador for two successful community volunteer events. Travel 2 Change assistant Photo Editor and Event Art Docent. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

United States Marine Corps, MI

Journeyman’s Class St. Roberts Neighborhood Park Construction Project - August 2009 United States National Park Service, HI

Arizona Memorial Tour Guide - December 2013 - December 2015 Mission Continues, HI

Veteran Community Volunteer Worker - December 2013 - Present Institute for Human Services, HI

Rooftop Hydroponic Garden Assistant - September 2014 - December 2014 Trinity Missionary Baptist Church,HI

Fellowship Festival Lead Organizer

July 2021 - Present

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Hawaii Pacific University Black Student Union

Founder and President - June 2016 - June 2017

Envisioned, organized and created the HPU Black Student Union. Leader and coordinator of over 20 campus extracurricular activities. Coordination of BSU participation in over 10 community philanthropic events. Organization and guidance of BSU events, cabinet meetings and academic associations. Management of the BSU database, finances and activity equipment. Awarded the top new HPU Registered Student Organization in 2017. EDUCATION

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, HI - July 2013 - July 2017

Business / Marketing

United States Marine Corps Journeyman’s Course

St. Roberts, MO - June 2009 - Sep 2009

Advanced Engineer Equipment Operations

ITT Technical Institute

Anaheim, CA - Aug 2000 – Aug 2003

Computer Aided Drafting and Design

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