Manager Technician

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Grovetown, GA *****

706-***-**** (Home)

Email: *********@*****.***

Objective

To obtain a challenging and rewarding career that capitalizes on my strengths as well as the organization needs. In addition to being responsible, reliable, competent and disciplined in excellent work ethics, I possess a valuable asset of blending teamwork, leadership and problem solving abilities to produce positive business results.

Professional Experience

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions/Westinghouse SRS - November 1999 to August 2011.

Multi-Skilled Technician/Senior Deactivation/Decommissioning Technician – D&D

(September 2004 to August 2011)

Worked from approved procedures, manuals, training, verbal turnover and management direction.

Demolition of DOE based radioactive facilities.

Coordination and improvement in safety and integrated services.

Relief First Line Manager for deactivation and decommissioning work in clean and contaminated areas.

Assist supervision and management with problem identification as well as development of possible solutions.

Work under minimal supervision.

Lead trainer, mentor and point of contact for new ARRA employees.

Perform D&D functions using manual and powered hand tools.

Drain liquid systems; operate process valves and related equipment to isolate or prepare equipment for removal.

Direct and/or train less experienced personnel.

Liaison between several work groups to accomplish primary task at hand.

Train, use and conduct material isolations in contaminated areas using supplemental protection systems, i.e. glove bag, B-Line bag, etc.

Laboratory Technician/Senior Laboratory Technician

(November 1999 to September 2004)

Responsible for improving contamination detections inside laboratory due to initiative based changes which caused procedure to capture the new concepts.

Professional Experience (Cont’d)

Laboratory Technician/Senior Laboratory Technician (Cont’d)

Sample and analyze samples that range from clean to highly radioactive.

Assisted chemist with improved analytical results, both uranium and plutonium based.

Acidic/PH analysis and basic titrations.

Radioactive Resin equipping analysis.

Performed analysis on countertops, radio benches and in glove boxes.

Maintained good housekeeping standards.

Doctor’s Hospital– Augusta, GA – 1999 - 2005

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Key member in development of therapist driven protocols.

Acted as Intensive Care Unit Lead Therapist.

Assisted patients of all ages who suffer from pulmonary (breathing) disorders.

Analyzed and performed diagnostic testing, respiratory therapists perform relevant exams and control patients’ blood-oxygen levels.

Set up and utilized cardiopulmonary equipment/machines needed to assist or monitor the patients breathing.

Specialized in life support management of personnel and critical/emergency services.

University Hospital– Augusta, GA – 1998 – Present

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Acted as Intensive Care Unit Lead Therapist.

Assisted patients of all ages who suffer from pulmonary (breathing) disorders.

Analyzed and performed diagnostic testing, respiratory therapists perform relevant exams and control patients’ blood-oxygen levels.

Set up and utilized cardiopulmonary equipment and machines needed to assist or monitor the patients breathing.

Specialized in life support management of personnel and critical/emergency services.

Critical Care Therapist

Evaluated, treated, and cared for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders.

Professional Experience (Cont’d)

Critical Care Therapist (Cont’d)

Practicing under the direction of a physician, assumed primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians.

Consulted with physicians and other healthcare staff to help develop and modify patient care plans.

Provided complex therapy requiring considerable independent judgment, such as caring for patients on life support in intensive-care units of hospitals.

Expertise in new Heart and Vascular Center.

Wackenhut Security Services – Aiken, SC - 1987 - 1991

Shift Manager

Responsible for training and welfare of 14 security personnel.

Nuclear Security and National Defense Management.

Responsible for government equipment.

Security Officer of the Quarter award.

Multiple Security Officer of the Month awards.

Risk Analysis and Conflict Resolution trained.

Safety Analysis of Complex System Qualified.

United States Army Reserve – Augusta, GA – 1985 - 1988

Sergeant (E-5)

Supervised 20 personnel.

Leadership development responsibilities by ensuring all personnel were trained and qualified in applicable areas.

Critical Missions Solider.

Supervised and trained personnel for international conflict.

Risk Analysis and Conflict Resolution trained.

United States Army- 2nd Armor Division – Friedberg, Germany – 1982 - 1985

Sergeant (E-5)

Supervised 25 personnel.

Distinguished Honor Graduate.

Army Commendation Medal.

Good Conduct Medal 2nd Cluster.

Army Achievement Medal.

Sergeant (E-5) (Cont’d)

Development Responsibilities.

Critical Missions Solider.

Supervised and trained personnel for international conflict.

Commander’s Leadership Award.

Academic Background

Medical College of Georgia – Augusta, GA – 1996 – 1998

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Science)

Honor Graduate with 3.85 GPA (Cum-Laude)

Registered Respiratory Therapist with Georgia State License.

Augusta Technical Institute – Augusta, GA – 1995 – 1997

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Science)

Honor Graduate with 4.0 GPA (Cum-Laude)

Georgia Military College – Augusta, GA – 1994 – 1996

Associate’s Degree in Science with discipline in Chemistry and Physics.

Honor Graduate with 3.89 GPA (Cum-Laude)

Computer Experience

Business Tools

Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Lotus Applications, Assisted Hazard Analysis (AHA)

Additional Qualifications

Qualifications and Training include:

D&D Technician, Multi-Skilled Technician

Behavior Based Safety Observer

Hazard Analysis Delta Training

Hazard Analysis for Procedure Developers

Hazard Analysis for Planner/Initiators

Hazardous Energy Control

Confined Space Entry

Q (Top Secret) and L (Secret) Clearance from DOE.

Honorably Discharged Army Veteran

Additional Qualifications

General/Supervisor Respirator Training, Negative Pressure Training, CPR, Plastic Suit and Hood Training

Radiological II Training

Safe Practices On or Near Electrical Conductors

Electrical Systems Safety

Incidental Rigging

Lift Truck (Fork Lift Operations)

Supervisor Evaluation Course

CORE COMPETENCIES

LEADERSHIP:

Lead critical care technicians in the most advanced heart facility in the region which encompassed coordinating and leading critical situation from inception to resolution.

Relief first line manager (D&D) with ability to step in, without notice and complete task to completion or until primary manager returns.

Trainer, advisor and guide for new and/or less experienced employees in D&D.

TEAMWORK:

Possess valuable asset of blending teamwork, leadership and problem solving abilities to produce positive business results.

Work with numerous skill sets and work groups to accomplish critical care management.

Work with LSIT, Quality Assurance, Safety and Industrial Hygiene on a daily basis to alleviate and/or mitigate safety hazards or thin-ice concerns.

Ability to build strong work relationships.

Continuously volunteer to help others when possible.

COMMUNICATION:

As a relief manager at SRNS and other various medical facilities, I practice clear and concise communication.

Ability to give verbal/written turnover to my management and peers on a daily basis.

Responsible for writing clear instructions/turnover in both capacities – MST/Relief FLM.

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT:

Assisted and recreated analysis system evaluations for uranium analysis which decreased sample time and or analysis time.

Serve as Relief First Line Manager.

Obtained a bachelor’s and associates degree.

BUSINESS RESULTS:

Volunteered to assist other organizations with different tasks which resulted in customer satisfaction.

Due to a decrease in manpower due to reallocation, I assumed a dual role as a lead and worker. This encompassed streamlining working systems in order to meet customer needs ahead of schedule while isolating contaminated piping systems in the 105-R building.

BUSINESS RESULTS: (Cont’d)

While decommissioning Building 247, I was responsible for the chemical application of encapsulating product that allowed demolition of severely contaminated areas while eliminating the risk of personnel and environment. This effort resulted in improved contamination control and decreased personnel safety risks. This allowed management to meet their goals as far as staying on schedule without personnel safety incidents.

SELF MANAGEMENT:

Lead critical care technician in critical areas throughout CSRA.

Very good at situation analysis and problem resolution. This enables me to make good decision while taking into account safety, time management, job completion and resource management.

Balanced the challenge of working and attending two colleges while being gainfully employed and being a family man.

Strived to complete assignments promptly and accurately.

Disciplined in excellent work ethic.

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