Adam Block
Inventory and Tooling Specialist
La Vergne, US, 37086
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Professional summary
Honorably discharged military veteran of 4 years in Engineering. Full-Service Computer Technician of handles everything from PC onboarding through maintenance and repair to secure decommissioning services. 5+ years of experience in handling sensitive data integrity and troubleshooting. Extensive provider of exceptional PC repair and data management services. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged and empowering work culture.
Employment history
Embraer Inventory and Tooling Specialist Nashville Feb 2025 - Present
• Tool selection and implementation; research and coordinate job specific tools per employee for task at hand.
• Manage comprehensive inventory tracking systems and specialized tooling protocols while implementing lean management principles to optimize resource allocation.
• Develop solutions for tool lifecycle management, ensuring optimal maintenance schedules and reducing equipment downtime.
• Lead inventory control initiatives and streamline tool management processes, delivering substantial cost savings through efficient resource utilization.
• Ensure digital tracking solutions for specialized aerospace tools while maintaining precise inventory accuracy and compliance standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to enhance tool accessibility, implement preventive maintenance schedules, and optimize workflow efficiency. American Motorsports Parts Coordinator/ On-site IT Technician Madison, TN Oct 2024 - Jan 2025
• Optimized storage solutions within the warehouse space to maximize efficiency and ease of access to commonly needed items.
• Established strong relationships with vendors, resulting in improved communication and faster delivery times.
• Collaborated with service technicians to identify necessary parts for repairs, minimizing downtime.
• Negotiated favorable pricing agreements with suppliers, reducing overall costs for the organization.
• Assisted customers in locating the correct parts for their needs, providing exceptional service and boosting satisfaction rates.
• Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.
• Set up PCs, projectors, and microphones for use in video conferencing rooms.
• Coordinated with executives to install, test and run various computer systems and components.
• Worked directly with owners to troubleshoot IP address issues for static IP installs.
• Streamlined dual-role responsibilities by implementing integrated inventory management system while providing technical support for network infrastructure Banfield Animal Hospital Veterinarian Technician Kildeer, IL Jan 2023 - May 2024
• Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarians.
• Facilitated communication between clients and veterinarians, acting as a liaison to ensure clear understanding of diagnoses and treatments.
• Supported veterinarians during emergency cases with swift response times to administer critical care effectively under high-pressure situations.
• Prepared animals for surgery by clipping fur and disinfecting surgical sites thoroughly to prevent infection risks during operations.
• Improved clinic efficiency by maintaining organized records of patients, medications, and treatments.
Tankcraft Production Supervisor Darian, WI
May 2022 - Nov 2022
• Schedule daily activities for 25 employees on their day-to-day responsibilities.
• Supply stocking for products to be produced.
• Supervision and direction of company's essential materials.
• Hands-on training with supervised employees.
• Report documentation and facilitate employee’s hours and attendance.
• Communicate and organize directly with executives to ensure the proper production schedule is met.
Custom Aluminum Products Production Control Warehouse Manager Genoa, IL Jan 2021 - Oct 2021
• Oversaw/managed a team of approximately 7 supervisors and their employees.
• Scheduled and coordinated with both Production and Warehouse teams to produce product and ship according to customer promise date, both domestic and international.
• Consolidated customer shipments and physically boarded them in 3PL trucks.
• Developed personal relationships with customers and managed their order scheduling/consignments.
• Troubleshot in various areas of the company - both internally and externally – providing assistance wherever was needed to complete the task at hand.
• Calibrated various equipment/products to be within the specifications of customer satisfaction.
• Each customer required unique specifications, managed by myself and team.
• Daily operations and quality meetings with the plant managers.
• Provided daily training and support for fellow coworkers. Quad City Testing Laboratories Level 2 Certified Technician Davenport, IA Aug 2015 - Mar 2020
• Level 2 UT, VT, PT, MT and RT General, Practical and Specific tests completed with on-hand hours tracked and logged.
• Various Quality Inspection methods on pipe welds, pipes, products and tanks.
• Performed dimensional inspections, verify GD&T tolerances, and ensure compliance with engineering standards without altering the components being measured.
• Diagnose, resolved and calibrated out-of-tolerance tooling from calipers, torquing equipment and gauging in house for a vast variety of customers.
• Ensured calibration met with ASTM, API, ANSI, ASME and ISO standards.
• Recorded inspection results, accuracy and precise calibration data for audit compliance.
• Assisted in developing and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules for various tooling and instruments.
United States Army Bridge Crew Member Fort Benning, GA Aug 2011 - Aug 2014
• Operated bridging trucks and light vehicles.
• Performed duties as a deckhand on the bridge erection boat.
• Assisted in the preparation of a bridge site and safety from potential threats before coordinating and building rafts and bridge operations.
• Installed anchorage systems, wire obstacle material, oversaw anchorage systems and demolished firing systems.
• Launch and retrieved ribbon bridge bays.
• Assembled and maintained military fixed and float bridges. Education
High School Diploma Harry D. Jacobs high school
Aug 2007 - May 2011
Courses
A+ Certification: Computer, IT Comptia A+
Jan 2024 - Jun 2024
NDT Level 2 Certification American Institute of Non-Destructive Testing Jul 2015
Skills
IT Security Computer Assembly
Network Management Desktop Support
Troubleshooting Leadership
Project Management Quality Control
Customer Service Technical Support
System Installation Data Management
Engineering CAD
Additional information
Military Awards
US Army Service Medal in 2012
US Army Achievement Medal in 2014
Professional Achievements
• Received $1 raise within first month of employment at Custom Aluminum
• Promoted to lead manager of 2 departments at Tankcraft within 1 month
• Exceeded learning time for Veterinarian Technician by 4 weeks