Matthew C. Springston

*** ****** **. **********, ** 38501

931-***-****

j42orp@r.postjobfree.com

MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONS/AUTOMATION/LOGISTICS

Objective Having two years leadership experience with a reputation for meeting the most challenging objectives. A focused individual recognized for “making seemingly impossible situations work.” I am actively seeking employment with IAP in vehicle/generator maintenance, auto body repair, and research development.

Professional Experience

Allen’s Body Shop, 2003 -2005

Upholsterer and Assistant body prep. - Main objective was the restoration of interiors of early

model cars and repair of late model accident damage and disaster received from insurance

claims.

United States Army, 2005 – 2009

Specialist- Completed 3 years and 5 months with the U.S. Army. Was deployed out of Ft. Carson with 2ID which unit was stationed on a forward operating base named FOB Rustamiyah. I, along with 8 other maintenance personnel, maintained a 98% vehicle Go status, highest in theater for the entire 15 months. Received an ARCOM for doing so. Alongside barrier missions, gate guard, and being a combat live saver.

Management & Logistics: Led a group of 4 soldiers after reaching the rank of specialist in the early months of the deployment. Was in charge of preventative checks & services and a/c maintenance. This required the upkeep and storage of parts and lubricants and paper work to clarify all necessary requirements had been met along with complete and accurate inventory. There were 150 vehicles within the unit.

Training & Development: Have cross training in a/c services and repair, generator maintenance and repair, and next to steel and aluminum welding.

Colonial Automotive, 2009-2010

Maintenance and Alignment mechanic- Preformed a wide range of maintenance on different vehicle makes and models .This included basic services to total engine overhauls. Alignments were done on an as needed basis due to high work load and lack of fellow workers having sufficient training to do so.

Education Cookeville High School, 2001 -2005

• Three Skills USA Automotive competitions where I placed 2nd twice and 1st in state.

• 7 semesters of auto mechanics

Edgewood Maryland, 2006

• Training as a 63B (All Wheel Mechanic)

• Specialized Vehicle training earning a R4 indicator to MOS

2 Years of study at Tennessee Tech University, 2010

Mechanical Engineer

• Classes in AutoCAD 2010 and Autodesk Inventor 2011

• Advanced courses in Calculus, Chemistry, and Engineering

Interests Enjoy car shows, SPL competitions, paintball, fishing, wakeboarding, pool, drag racing, motor biking, and anything else that involves working in and around motors.

References and Supporting Documentation Furnished Upon Request

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