I have 4 years of experience in the wind industry to offer and have an interest in securing full time employment for better opportunities in this growing industry. I am available immediately and have a new passport in hand for travel overseas.
Currently, I have an AAS in Computer Science and continuing my education online through Capella University for a BS in Project Management. My experience and knowledge of wind power, in addition to my management skills from previous jobs, assignments and the US Army, are keys to the success of my employer in the wind industry. My skills, experience, knowledge ability to learn new technologies and systems are a great value and strength to an already strong team.
EDUCATION:
Fayetteville Technical Community College
AAS: Computer Science; Internet Technologies
Capella University: Current Student
BS: Business/Project Management
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Rev 1 Wind: Jul 2009 to Nov 2009 [$25.00/hr] (contracts)
Site Lead, Maintenance Lead Technician- Zond 750; Lead QA Inspector/Wind Turbine Lead Technician- Gamesa G52 (820 KW), Bore Scope Technician II.
Granite Services, Inc.: Sep 2005 to Feb 2009 [$28.00/hr] (contracts)
PM, QA Manager/Inspector, Site Lead, Wind Turbine Commissioner, Mechanical/Electrical Superintendant (construction), Field Engineer - (64/74/80/88 Meter, 600/750 KW, 1.25/1.5/1.8/2.1 MW, 575/600/690 VAC 3-Phase, 24-300VDC WTG). Experience includes various turbines manufactured by: GE 1.5, Suzlon S64/S88 (1.25 MW/2.1 MW), Vestas/Gamesa V/G 80 (1.8 MW), Vestas V27 (250 KW), Clipper Liberty I (2.5 MW), Zond 750 and Mitsubishi 600/1000. Managing and/or supervising technicians on several contract job assignments.
Wal-Mart: Feb 2004 to Sep 2005 [$13.50/hr]
Shipping Loader/Supervisor- loading tractor-trailers for shipment to stores in the region; ensuring the quality of the products are not compromised and the quantity for each trailer is adequate for the cost of shipping.
Inventory Control- track the stock of the store (grocery), keeping shelves full and product rotation for freshness; ensure out-of-stock items are replenished with special orders.
Risk Control- checking the emergency spill kits, making sure department personnel are aware of their responsibilities in emergency situations and reporting all violations to management.
Reed-Lallier Chevrolet: Aug 2003 to Dec 2003 [$500/wk]
Service Advisor- Providing assistance to customers to scheduled maintenance and problems that arise with vehicles while providing the customer with recommendations and options that best suit their needs.
Records Clerk- Control the documents for automotive services on vehicles. Creating and updating database records for warranty work. Gather research data from other dealerships for older, non-GM vehicles.
Advanced Internet Technologies, Inc.: Feb 2001 to Feb 2003 [$12.50/hr]
Customer Service Technician- troubleshooting web programming and database issues, assist customers with using system resources for web sites, resolve technical and server issues resulting from high network activity and general email support.
A/R Manager- dedicated support manager to customers with dedicated and co-located servers on the facility, upgrading accounts from several shared servers to dedicated server to increase production, connectivity and performance.
Sales- setting up new accounts for web hosting, finding out what the customer’s plans were and their expectations to find the most suitable type of account to meet their needs while offering them the ability to upgrade their account as their business grew.
Flow Buick-Mazda/Auto Nation USA: Jan 2000 to Oct 2000 [$/commission]
Assistant Sales Manager- assisting the general manager and sales manager with customer opportunities for purchasing new or used vehicles; helping other sales associates to close deals with customers that are hesitant or cautious about a purchase by providing them with the assurance that they were in good hands.
Pre-Owned Car Inventory- updating database with information about used cars becoming available for sales, ensuring the vehicles are properly tested and prepared for sales by technicians; organizing vehicle parking lot for sales and reporting status’s of vehicles entering the inventory to the managers.
Nationwide Golf & Print: Sep 1999 to Jan 2000 [$9.75/hr] (contract)
Shipping & Receiving Clerk- reorganized a printing company’s shipping and receiving system to include setting up accounts with various shipping companies; installing a new computer system to track incoming and outgoing shipments; reorganizing the company inventory of paper, ink and other essential supplies needed for daily operations. Created new database system for the President of the company and the department managers to track the progress of specific print jobs without having to chase everyone down to find out the status. Also contracted with local vendors to provide snack and drink machines to accommodate the 30 plus personnel in the company and for visitors.
Cameron & Barkley: Jul 1999 to Sep 1999 [$9.00/hr] (contract)
Warehouse Stocking and Inventory- filling orders for customers and stocking shelves with incoming shipments of industrial equipment supplies. Specializing in electrical hardware and components and contacting customers for verification when component orders are not in line with the construction job or component items are not matching for projects.
Forklift Ops- using a variety of power equipment to stock or order-pick components needed for customers.
Bryan-Pontiac-Cadillac-Honda: May 1999 to Jul 1999 [$/commission]
Sales Representative- providing customers with information and service to make informed decision about purchasing new and/or used vehicles. Ensure the customer’s are familiar with features of the vehicles and service department for any questions or concerns about the operation of their vehicles.
Food Lion: Sep 1996 to Feb 1999 [$9.00/hr]
Asst CSM/Head Cashier- assist with personnel and register assignments; preparing cash drawers for use; tally of cash drawers removed from registers; counting funds for bank deposits; changing the surveillance video tapes for inspection; providing detail summary report for store and department managers for record.
Stocker- stock the shelves with products while rotating for freshness; checking for out-of-stock items; placing orders for replenishing inventory; unloading trucks with forklifts and/or pallet jacks and reloading trucks with damage goods and return items.
United States Army: Feb 1987 to Oct 1996
See Military Section Below
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Cumberland County Fire/Rescue/EMS Apr 1994 to Feb 1995
Level II Firefighter, Level III Rescue Tech,
Advanced-Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician
Web Master / Board Member, Cape Fear Harley Owner's Group 2003
ΦΒΛ, AITP, SIFE, SGA Legislator/Executive Board for FTCC 2003-2005
Web Master- FTCC SGA & AITP 2004-2005
MILITARY
United States Army, Sgt/E-5; 9 years, 8 months; Honorable Discharge;
Stinger/Avenger Weapon System Team/Squad Leader; Ranger Qualified; Master Parachutist; Air Assault.
Operation of various cranes, track vehicles, ship loaders, tractor-trailers, buses and oversized equipment.
SUMMARY:
I have experience in the wind industry working on wind turbines from various manufacturers, working all over the country in some extreme environment and conditions. Also, previous experience in military, education, customer support, computer skills, supervisory management, sales, shipping/receiving, inventory control, cashier, stocking, forklift operations, and multi-tasking are key elements to work history and business success.
PASSPORT:
I have a new passport issued in hand and can be mobilized to any location throughout the world as needed for training, work or both.
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