United States Marine Corps 1998 – 2003
Sergeant of Marines
Aviation Support Equipment Technician (Supervisor)
- Supervised as many as thirty individuals with diverse backgrounds
- Tracked and identified mechanical problems and trends in unit equipment
- Earned 2 meritorious promotions; reached Sergeant (E-5) in 3 years (2 years early)
Production Control Assistant Supervisor
- Coordinated all maintenance for over $20 million worth of equipment
- Controlled, distributed, and maintained accountability for over 500 pieces of equipment
- Set work schedules and priorities for four shops consisting of over 65 individuals
- Monitored “ready for issue” rates for equipment in support of several F-18 squadrons
Aviation Support Equipment Mechanic
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Diesel Engines, Hydraulics, Air compressors, etc.
- Basic Rifleman
- Expert Commode Detailer