Jared Hicks
**** ********* **. 828-***-****
Newton, NC 28658 828-***-**** ***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated problem solver looking to obtain a Maintenance or Supervisor position at your company utilizing my specialized skills as a Journeyman Electronic Technician as well as a Maintenance Mechanic along with superior leadership and supervising abilities.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• Well organized fast learner with great computer skills
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of troubleshooting, maintaining, installing and repairing electronic equipment
• Broad experience working with PLC’s and automated systems
• Skilled in brazing, welding, and pipefitting
• Possesses exemplary work ethic; highly committed to meeting the desired objective with the highest possible standard of safety
• Possesses expert problem solving skills, utilizes comparative analysis, generates multiple solution options
• Possesses meticulous attention to detail while maintaining focus on the long term vision
• Highly adaptable to any environment with excellent communication/peoples skills
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
• Oakland City University 2002-2004 General Studies
• University of Phoenix 2004-2005 Studied Computer Science
• Ashford University 2008-2010 BS in Organizational Management
• US NAVY Journeyman Electronic Technician School – Journeyman Electronic Technician Certification
• Certifications in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Currently Perusing MCSE Certification
SPECIALIZED TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
• Electronic Journeyman Lead Technician including over 8,000 hours of detailed, in-depth electronic component, PLC, and Advanced A/C and D/C technical training
• 10 years experience with Electronic and Torpedo Countermeasures including the operation and maintenance of the two 1200ft spools of torpedo decoy tow cables and magnetic field generators
• Over three experience with installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated systems
• Three years of in-depth experience in all aspects of electrical and mechanical maintenance of a manufacturing facility
• Extensive experience working with radio and satellite communications
• 15 years supervisory/management experience
• TS/SCI clearance, based on Single Scope Background Investigation adjudicated by DONCAF 08/2005
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Awarded multiple times for Extraordinary Technical Skills including being requested by the 7th Fleet Admiral to be air lifted from the USS Carl Vinson CVN 70 to repair critical
electronic equipment onboard the USS Sacramento during a critical command operation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
• Earned the Title of “Electronic Warfare Battle Group Control Ship Supervisor” for the entire 7th, 5th, and 3rd Fleet during Operation Enduring Freedom
• Numerous Awards for Community Service
• Efficiently transitioned, improved, trained, and certified 12 automated manufacturing cells ensuring 100% customer quality and satisfaction.
• Ranked in the top 10% of all US Navy members of same rank and rate
• Created and managed a team to provide evaluation and testing of emerging technologies and act as the Lead Liaison between multiple government agencies and the Naval Fleet Command
• Awarded multiple times for superior leadership capabilities and technical knowledge
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Turbotec Products Inc. December 2008-Present
• Department Supervisor April 2011-Present
Responsible for all daily production requirements for 12 manufacturing cells, including over 40 manufacturing employees.
• Maintenance Mechanic December 2008-April 2011
Responsible for repairing and maintaining all production and building related equipment including: the installation and repair of all automated machine systems as well as their designs, a profound knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles applied in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. A superior ability to understand, install, and control all automated manufacturing operations of equipment or systems including all Electrical, Electronic, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic systems. A profound ability to read and watch indicators such as gauges and dials to make sure machines are operating according to procedures. An exceptional ability to perform quality control analysis.
Corning Optical Assembly Plant, June 2006-October 2008
• Fiber Optic Cable Manager
In charge of production line management of over 20,000 feet of fiber optic cable per week. Responsible for ensuring that the production line team surpasses weekly production goals.
United States Navy, Active Duty, November 1996-July 2006 (Honorable discharge)
• Journeyman Electronic Warfare Lead Technician, 2000-July2006
Able to operate, repair, disseminate and reassemble, perform maintenance on electronic equipment, maintain radio frequency systems, read electronic block diagrams and schematics. Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on electronic systems, troubleshoots and repairs electronic systems to component level, tests analog and digital circuits, servomechanisms, and digital logic and interconnecting circuits; operates general purpose test equipment, including power meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, counters, pulse generators, and time/frequency domain reflectometers; reads and interprets electrical/electronic schematics and blueprints for maintenance and modifications; inventories installed equipment and spare part support.