Nicholas McWhirter
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Maintenance Mechanical engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems - Port Hueneme, CA
January 2023 to Present
Mechanical, paint, maintenance, repair, computer assisted
diagnostics, forklift operating.
Military base private Sector
Self Employed Owner/Operator
Specialized Transportation Inc. - Fort Wayne, IN
September 2013 to May 2021
drove X - Country picking up and Delivering Medical systems
such as X-Ray and MRI machines and Gantry’s to VA
Hospitals all over the Country. Ran 3-5 man crews on job sites
while operating heavy equipment such as Forklifts and Cranes
to move Large Items going in Building. 1.5 million miles Clean
driving record, no tickets, no accidents. No DUI’s. Retired
from driving to be a Husband and Father to my daughter.
Need supplemental income to support family. Currently
working for NAVY- Mission Systems- as a member of the
General Dynamics mechanical Engineering team to be local.
Bartender/Server
Ciscos Mexican Restaurant - Westlake Village, CA
February 2017 to November 2018
Served Mixed drinks, cleaned and organized bar, served Beer
on taps and greeted guests. Dealt with kitchen staff on food
orders, take out orders and bar cash registers and card
processors for company’s system. Experience with Fast
paced environments and High volume sales. Worked when
was on leave from trucking on my off time.
Security Guard
GUARD SYSTEMS INC - Monterey Park, CA
February 2007 to September 2008
Observed and reported hourly reports on my Rover Post
Command. Dealt with Post order directive at multiple location
sites. Was in the position of Rover for my company working at
locations such as Pharmaceutical Plant in San Dimas, High
schools in Compton, trucking company gate guard for G/E in
Walnut. also worked side gigs at night clubs for my Manager
at GSI as a Lead Bouncer with my own 5 man crew in
Downtown L.A. mainly worked 12 hour graveyards and
swing shifts. was a cooler off and on from 2002- 2011 before
becoming a Class A Truck driver over the road. Currently am
looking to break into Executive Protection.
Education
Diploma
Carpinteria Senior High School
Skills
* Bartending (3 years)
* Serving
+ Mechanical Engineering
Certifications and Licenses
Open Carry permit for guard work
May 2023 to November 2023
Open Carry Firearm permit / 9 mm / 38 cal / 357 / 45/ 40
Additional Information
Guard card current April 2023-
April 2025 - BSIS