Owner / Automotive Service and Repair - Freedom Automotive - Seneca, MO
(2026-01)
- Assess visible, mechanical, electrical, frame, and structural damage; determine repairability and appropriate repair procedures using inspections, photos, diagnostic results, and service information.
- Prepare repair estimates and work orders by defining labor operations, parts requirements, repair-versus-replace decisions, and safe, cost-conscious repair paths.
- Explain damage findings and repair techniques to customers, obtain authorization, coordinate with parts suppliers and vendors, negotiate solutions, and resolve disputed or complex concerns.
- Manage repair-facility operations, scheduling, documentation, quality control, final inspections, customer service, vendor relationships, and vehicle return-to-service decisions.
Sales and Operations - Blome Research
(2023-01 - 2026-01)
- Managed research-chemical sales operations, customer inquiries, order documentation, product records, payment coordination, and shipment follow-through.
- Explained product information within company policies, maintained accurate transaction records, and resolved customer and fulfillment issues in a high-volume environment.
Assistant Chief Inspector / Senior Welding Inspector - Pipeline, Welding and Utility Inspection - Multiple Projects
(2017-01 - 2023-01)
- Advanced through pipeline inspection, welding inspection, utility inspection, and senior inspection assignments to Assistant Chief Inspector responsibilities.
- Supported pipeline and natural-gas projects for clients including Phillips 66, Targa Gas, ONEOK, Sunoco, and TransCanada.
- Reviewed field work for compliance with specifications, drawings, safety requirements, welding procedures, and quality standards; documented findings and corrective actions.
- Led inspectors, reviewed work quality and reports, communicated technical findings, coordinated with contractors and project leadership, and tracked deficiencies through completion.
Field Service Engineer - NIIS X-Ray Systems - SSI Inc. - Afghanistan
(2012-01 - 2017-01)
- Supported American Science & Engineering (AS&E) non-intrusive X-ray inspection systems, including warranty repairs, parts diagnosis, exchanges, installation, and return coordination.
- Maintained assigned vehicles in fully mission-capable condition in austere operating environments through preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and mechanical and electrical repairs.
- Coordinated directly with Mercedes-Benz and other vehicle manufacturers or authorized support channels on warranty diagnostics, repair requirements, parts sourcing and exchanges, and return-to-service resolution.
- Diagnosed system failures using schematics, wiring diagrams, service manuals, test equipment, and remote or on-site technical support; worked with systems ranging from low-voltage controls to high-voltage X-ray equipment.
- Maintained and repaired ZBV, MT, SIMS, SIMH, Gemini, SmartCheck, Z-Portal, and OmniView systems at entry control points throughout Afghanistan.
- Served as a technical resource and trained U.S. military personnel and field service representatives at operator and maintenance levels while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
- Documented inspections, damage and failure findings, service calls, repair decisions, exchanged components, equipment status, and return-to-service results; previously held a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Boilermaker / Foreman - Boilermakers Union Local 592
(2006-01 - 2011-01)
- Led crews performing repair, maintenance, and new construction at coal and nuclear power facilities while enforcing safety, schedule, quality, and work-scope requirements.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics; worked on boilers, condensers, turbines, generators, oil coolers, structural components, and associated mechanical and electrical systems.
Fleet Mechanic / Shop Operations - H&ST Inc. - Rocky Comfort, MO
(2000-01 - 2006-01)
- Maintained a nine-truck semi and trailer fleet, including preventive maintenance, diagnostics, brakes, clutches, driveline and differential work, electrical systems, refrigeration units, and small engines.
- Diagnosed failures, ordered parts, completed repairs, maintained service records, handled front-counter calls, and opened and closed the shop.
