Christopher Sarni

1 Wildflower Lane
Bedminster, New Jersey 07921
M-(908) 966-0528 / H-(908) 234-1871
csarni1374@gmail.com
Objective: Looking to obtain a rewarding career that allows me to utilize my interpersonal and technical skills
with an opportunity for advancement.

Summary of Qualifications
 Highly motivated with a proven record of dependability with increasing responsibility
 Consistently demonstrated performance in the areas of prioritizing and delegating while motivating
and training others
 Creative problem solver with the ability to resolve conflict, improve morale and consistently exceed
goals
 Effective communicator among Senior officials, colleagues and staff at all levels
 Proven ability to provide leadership to others and lead by example

Highlights of Experience

New England Motor Freight (NEMF) South Plainfield, NJ

Diesel / Forklift Mechanic 1/2003 - Present
 Serviced and refurbished propane and electric forklifts
 Performed preventive maintenance (PM) services on diesel trucks, floor scrubbers and sweepers
 Rebuilt engines, transmissions, differentials, steering assemblies and fuel systems
 Repaired pallet jacks and hand carts
 Rebuilt hydraulic tilt, lift and steer cylinders

National Guard Fort Dix, NJ

Military Police 9/2002 – 9/2006
 Provided personal security for Commanding Generals and Foreign Dignitaries
 Worked with Military K-9 Units in conducting building searches
 Helped train Iraqi Army and Iraqi Police
 Conducted joint missions with government security contractors
 Performed Correctional Officer duties in detention center for detainees
 Conducted Force Protection Operations for forward operating bases
 Conducted vehicle inspections and searches at base entry checkpoints

US Army Fort Stewart, GA

Technical Inspector 5/2000 – 9/2002
 Served as the Senior Automotive Technical Inspector to ensure quality control and quality assurance
 Inspected and Load Tested all wheel and track recovery vehicles on a monthly schedule for the
brigade
 Reduced the price total of estimated cost of damage reports for the brigade by 40%
 Maintained and ensured 100% combat readiness of 71 track vehicles and 116 wheeled vehicles
US Army Fort Carson, CO
Supervisor/Section Leader 9/1997 – 5/2000
 Supervised and managed 24 personnel responsible for their training and use of technical diagnostic
equipment and troubleshooting procedures
 Served as a Senior Automotive Repairer responsible for the maintenance of 20 wheel and track
vehicles, to include hull and turret maintenance
 Supervised and provided technical knowledge and expertise for 80% of organizational and direct
support jobs
 Attended weekly maintenance meetings reviewing and providing status updates for unserviceable
vehicles and special equipment

US Army Schweinfurt, GE
Shop Forman/Squad Leader 8/1995 – 9/1997
 Supervised and managed 12 personnel responsible for the training of their job skills
 Supervised all maintenance support team shop operations
 Developed schedules for training, job assignments and major assembly turn-ins
 Successfully maintained 100% accountability of assigned general mechanic toolboxes, vehicles and
special equipment
 Accurately conducted parts inventory 100% on a monthly basis

US Army Fort Knox, KY

First Line Supervisor/Team Leader 9/1992 – 8/1995
 Oversaw all shop operations regarding job ordered vehicles while serving as the Assistant Shop
Forman
 Performed preventative maintenance checks and services on all wheel and track vehicles assigned to
the company to include generators and material handling equipment
 Trained in diagnosing and analyzing engine, power-train systems and chassis component
malfunctions
 Performed diagnostic tests and repairs on gasoline and diesel engines, fuel delivery systems and
hydraulic systems

Education
 Watchung Hills Regional High School, Watchung, NJ – Diploma 1992
 Basic Training, Fort Knox, KY – Certificate of completion 1992
 Track/Wheel Mechanic Training, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD – Certificate of completion 1993
 Combat Lifesaver Course, Fort Campbell, KY – Certificate of completion 1994
 Air Assault School, Fort Campbell, KY – Certificate of completion 1994
 Airborne School, Fort Benning, GA – Certificate of completion 1998
 Special Forces Training, Fort Bragg, NC – Certificate of completion 1998
 Primary Leadership Development Course, Fort Hood, TX – Diploma 1999
 AT Level 1 Awareness Training, Fort Dix, NJ – Certificate of completion 2004
 Military Police School, Fort Leonard Wood, MO – Diploma 2004

References: Available upon request