Thomas C. Darrow
**B Bay Dr Saratoga Springs NY *2866
Home Phone # 518-***-****
*********@*****.***
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Fire Science
Industrial Safety
Maintenance Supervisor
Hazmat Manager
Security Dispatcher/ guard
MEPS Test Administrator
MEPS Interviewer
Aircraft Refueling
Fork Lift Operator
Crane Operator
Active Top Secret Security Clearance
HAZMAT Program Manager Qualified
Certified Aircraft Handler
Certified Asbestos Abatement
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Proven Operations Management Professional with demonstrated record of success in fast-paced dangerous environments. Hands-on management style based on trust, integrity, personnel development, and team building.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE US NAVY 28 Jul 1992 – Present
MILTARY ENTRANCE PROCESSING STATION (MEPS) - Albany, New York Jan 09- Present
• Directly supervised 6 civilian personnel in daily operation of processing more than 3,000 applicants per year for the U.S Military.
• Quality checked more than 4,000 military applications before processing.
• Administered over 1,000 ASVAB military entrance exams.
• Gave formal briefs to groups of 5-75 applicants on military culture and expectations.
USS JUNEAU/ USS DENVER - Sasebo, Japan Jan 06- Jan 09
• Revitalized and reorganized a dysfunctional HAZMAT program. Flawlessly supervised the off-load of over 1,000 barrels of oily waste and 2,000 barrels of paint waste.
• Supervised 15 personnel in all aspects of Air craft movement and general maintenance of all flight deck equipment.
• Key player in the off/on load of over 300,000 gallons of aircraft fuel.
• Issued and tracked over 150 various HAZMAT items for maintenance onboard the ship.
USS ESSEX Sasebo, Japan Jan 03 Jan 06
• Supervised 75 personnel in all aspects of Air craft movement and general maintenance of all flight deck equipment.
• Safely supervised over 20,000 aircraft evolutions.
• Supervised a crew of 25 foreign nationals in performing the refurbishment of 120,000 sq ft of flight deck.
NAVAL AIR STATION BRUNSWICK, MAINE Dec 99- Dec 02
• Supervised a 4 person team in daily flight operations including passenger manifesting, cargo handling and fueling operations.
• Maintained emergency arresting gear including a complete overhaul of the system. Saved the NAVY $300,000, processed 1, 000 passengers and 500,000 lbs of cargo
• Ensured runways were clear of wildlife, debris, ice, and snow.
NAS KADENA OKINAWA JAPAN Dec 96- Dec 99
• Flight operations, supervised 5 personnel in daily flight operations.
• Reconciled passenger manifests with assigned aircraft.
• Supervised cargo handling and refueling operations.
• Processed 14, 000 passengers and 2,000,000 lbs of cargo.
USS BEALLEAU WOOD SASEBO, JAPAN Dec 92- Dec 96
• Supervised 15 personnel in all aspects of aircraft firefighting.
• Maintained and repaired all firefighting equipment.
• Operated aircraft crash crane and 4K and 30K forklifts.
EDUCATION
Primary Leadership Development (80hrs)
First line Leadership Development (80 hrs)
HAZMAT Material Control Management Technician (40hrs)
NAVY Basic Training
Cadillac Vocational Education Welding 89-92
Manton Consolidated High School Manton, MI Graduated 92