Equipment Operator Heavy

Anthony Panek

*******.*.*****@*****.*** • 586-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/Anthony-R-Panek • Richmond, MI

Technical Writer-Editor / Curriculum Developer

Goal-driven leader and mentor driven to refine the leadership capabilities of professionals by offering engaging and intuitive learning opportunities.

Highly knowledgeable curriculum development professional and technical author with 7+ years of experience driving positive outcomes for diversified industries with a proven track record of producing and enhancing 50+ product manuals. Passionate coach and mentor with hands-on expertise in evaluating learning gaps, and learner’s requirements, designing pragmatic curriculum, and drafting user-friendly content. Analytical and detail-oriented; adept at conducting in-depth research, referring data points, and leveraging supporting tools to build engaging web-based training curriculum aligned with organizational standards. Excellent leader leverages strength in developing, managing, and mentoring teams with superior communication and team management skills. Possess hands-on expertise in public speaking with an ability to facilitate guidance to a diverse audience in a positive learning environment.

Areas of Expertise

Project Management

Coaching & Motivating

Training Program Development

Schedule & Logistics Management

Technical Writing

Instructional Manuals Development

Publication Editing

Curriculum Content Development

Training Gaps/Needs Analysis

Training Initiatives

Continuous Improvement

eLearning Authoring Tools

Certifications

SHRM Certifications, The University of Arizona Global Campus, Dec 2020

Career Experience

Bizlink Robotic Solutions USA, Lake Orion, MI Aug 2021 – Feb 2023

Technical Writer-Editor / Curriculum Developer

Spearheaded all aspects of standard/non-standard curriculum development, technical writing, and live classroom training. Reviewed existing content and initiated unique curriculum content improvement approaches. Built user-friendly curriculum content aligned to organizational standards, style guides, and target audience requirements. Leveraged publishing tools and training aids to create instructor-led curricula for live audiences. Referred numerous data points to evaluate learning requirements, knowledge, and gaps. Acquired a thorough understanding of technical curriculum content by researching and collaborating with team members and subject matter experts. Devised web-based training WBT curriculum utilizing proven eLearning authoring tools. Generated illustration and visually engaging learning materials by collaborating with technical illustrators and graphic designers. Managed reference materials in the company’s database, including design specifications, research notes, course objectives graphics and illustrations, and course objectives documentation. Proofread and edited associates’ curriculum. Fostered relationships with external stakeholders, staff, and industry experts to design impactful content.

Strengthened the effectiveness of live instruction and training interventions by leveraging multidisciplinary engagement strategies and performance measurement tools.

Transformed insightful practical training lab experiences in accordance with student reference materials and course curriculum objectives.

Revitalized existing technical content and conceptualized advanced approaches for curriculum content improvement.

Robot Logistics Support Center, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Harrison TWP, MI Jan 2016 – July 2017

Site Lead (KUWAIT 2016-17). Curriculum Developer / Instructor

Directed integration of new technologies in the current training curriculum, including robot sleep sensors to conserve system battery life and IOP-compliant payloads. Orchestrated operator-level training, quality assurance checks, repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Led designing and updating of training materials to stay abreast with the latest documentation standards, such as US ARMY General Prep and Assembly of Info MIL-STD-40051-1, US Army Digital Publications Development MIL-STD-2361C, US Army Digital Publications, and MIL-HDBK-245D DoD Preparation of Statement of Work, 1996. Identified, escalated, and resolved ineffective operational activities, workplace, and training environments. Ascertained extensive experience in supply chain management and Microsoft Office applications. Prioritized the enhancement efforts of instructional curriculum, customer new material introductory briefings, and logistical transactions of equipment from multisite environments in relation to operational workloads and tempo.

Achieved system longevity by designing maintenance plans and performing preventive maintenance checks/services.

Orchestrated operator-level training, quality assurance checks, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repairs.

Streamlined root-cause analysis repair action procedures on all robotic system faults.

Administered written and performance-based assessments to evaluate user effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Military Experience

US Marine Corps, Active Duty, Reserves, IMA Sep 2004 – Jul 2017 (Total time in service)

8099: Miscellaneous MOS, Robot Logistics Support Center–Kuwait Site Lead IMA: Jan 2016 – Apr 2017

Superintended Robot Logistics Support Center–Kuwait as a site lead. Strategically planned and executed quarterly site visits/emergency visits to various airfields, installations, and remote locations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait, as per the unit's request. Directed all logistical shipping and receiving transactions of robots and other equipment across the US and the entire Middle East as the only robot repair facility on location. Helmed training, maintenance, and sustainment efforts of all explosive ordnance disposal units, engineer units, and route clearance units in the Central Command Area of Responsibility.

Generated 155+ maintenance work order procedures worth $22.6M (20 customer sites spanning across 10 countries).

Pioneered the retrieval efforts of 50+ combined robot systems from Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, retrograde yard, and 27 mixed robot systems from Afghanistan, worth over $6.6M.

Orchestrated robotic repair support to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Combat Logistics Battalion 13 EOD Platoon, over a 90-day duration, across 2 Naval Ships and multiple seaports.

Maintained Operational Ready Fleet of (38) EOD/ENG robots, repair/spares items, and site inventory totaling over $4.6M

United States Marine Corps, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI Reserve: Feb 2012 – Nov 2015

1345: Heavy Equipment Operator, 0933: Combat Marksmanship Coach

Commanded as platoon sergeant/team leader of 45 Marines, and subject expertise of all records and forms of strategic engineer equipment IAW TM 4700-15/1. Led horizontal construction projects. Facilitated Heavy Equipment MOS training and continuous development of subordinates according to NAVMC 3500.12b Individual Training Standards. Governed compliance with safety guidelines and HAZMAT protocols. Directed routine 1st Echelon corrective field maintenance. Scheduled 1st Echelon before/during/after operations preventive maintenance checks and services. Investigated equipment failures to diagnose faulty operations and made appropriate maintenance recommendations. Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports. Maintained 100 percent accountability of all assigned equipment, and SL-3 tool inventories. Performed limited technical inspections, and quality and assurance inspections. Designed training schedules and events in preparation for yearly training evolutions. Organized all training sessions in monthly drill periods to ensure 100 percent operational readiness. Executed rifle range training evolutions (Combat Marksmanship Coach) certifying 125 Marines annually.

United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejune, NC Active Duty: Sep 2004 – Jul 2008

1812: M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Crewman (Armor Marine)

Functioned as section leader of 12 Marines. Facilitated M1A1 Abrams Tank MOS training and continuous development of subordinates according to NAVMC 3500.12b Individual Training Standards. Ensured compliance with safety guidelines and HAZMAT protocols. Supervised training sessions to ensure 100 percent operational readiness. Formulated training schedules and events in preparation for pre-deployment/post-deployment training evolutions. Performed 1st Echelon preventive maintenance checks and services. Investigated equipment failures to diagnose faulty operations and made appropriate maintenance recommendations. Interpreted technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports. Maintained 100 percent accountability of all assigned equipment, and SL-3 tool inventories.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business Leadership

University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC), Remote, Expected Completion February 2024

AAS Criminal Justice and Corrections

Mid-Michigan College, Mount Pleasant, Michigan

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