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- 1. EDWARD BLACKWELL San Antonio, TX 78247 704.223.1817 EdwardBlackwell24@yahoo.com https://www.linkedin.com/pub/edward-blackwell/106/b4a/b67 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Mechanical Specialist and Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance and 5 years of proven experience in the United States Army. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of 15 in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in preventative vehicle maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair derived from conducting domestic operations. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets property and equipment valued over $15M while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in hydraulic systems, fuel systems, engines and brake systems. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the United States Army. Leadership / Supervision Diagnostics & Repair Hydraulic & Fuel Systems Quality Assurance Electrical Systems Training & Development Engine Assembly Data Entry / Analysis Microsoft Office Suite PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UNITED STATES ARMY Various Locations 2010 Present Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Worked as a system administrator and parts clerk, working with enterprise software similar to SAP. Focused on parts return resulted in saving the Army roughly $150,000 Willingly accepted roles above my rank, such as Shop Foreman, Senior Mechanic and Motor Sergeant. Learned time and personnel management skills with these added responsibilities Recognized for expert knowledge of maintenance and outstanding ability to troubleshoot and repair deficiencies on military equipment Responsible for the scheduling of maintenance for 120 vehicles for the unit always insuring vehicles were mission ready at all times Increased overall operational readiness rate by reducing the over-30 day maintenance average by 83% and increasing the overall production index by 51% Safeway Chevrolet Burgaw, NC 2010 Mechanic Maintained a high standard for maintenance and vehicle inspections. Enhanced skills for working with attention to detail Became skilled in changing the many different types of tires and balancing them. Had a 100% rate for no damage to tires or their wheels Always on time and did not mind working overtime. Spent many hours assisting other mechanics on their jobs and acquiring new skills Repaired or serviced on average 25 cars a week Emergency Energy SystemsInc. Wallace, NC 2009 2010 Generator Technicians Assistant Worked on a variety of gasoline, diesel and propane fueled engines. Refurbished and repaired the many different engine and power unit combinations Learned to disassemble and reassemble many different engines and their components Learned how to read schematics and diagrams. Applied and used them for diagnostic purposes
- 2. EDWARD BLACKWELL, PAGE 2 EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor of Arts in Mechanical Engineering Pursuing Specialized Training: Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic School Standard Army Maintenance System Training GCSS Army Certification NOTABLE AWARDS Army Achievement Medal (x2) Army Good Conduct Medal Certificate of Appreciation TECHNICAL SKILLS Software: Microsoft Office (2003, 2007, 2010, 2013) (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Project, Publisher, Visio, InfoPath, SharePoint) Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows (95, 98, XP, Vista), Windows 10