Darrel Nelson Law

3112 Cricket Rd
Fayetteville N.C. 28306
Phone:910-672-7543/ email dl5b46d8@westpost.net
Objective: Seeking a position where my skills and experience are better used as
an asset for the company.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
01/03/2010- To Present Oshkosh Corporation
Afghanistan
FSRIII/INSTRUCTOR
Hired a
s a Field Service Representative for the M-ATV. Train soldiers and Marines on op
erator training and maintenance of the Vehicle. Also do TSB that are out on the
vehicle. Assist with the fielding of the vehicle to the units.
01/01/2009-12/16/2009 ITT Systems Division,
Balad Iraq
TI-Technical Inspector FRAG-7
Help start up the Balad FRAG-7 site. Help get the other TI's trained up as they
came to the site. Provide Quality Assurance on the line during the daily operati
ons. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for other TI's, when they have questions. Liasi
on for the FSR's, to ensure compliance or changes on the floor, when issues aris
e. Answer questions from the other TI's to ensure policies are being followed. C
urrently I have sent 73 M1151 to the Govt. QA with only 3 with a second time pas
s. Use ETM's for correct procedures, finding NSN's as well as FEDLOG. Also takin
g care of QDR's for FRG7.
08/20/2008 -12/31/2008 ITT Systems Division,
Q-West Iraq
Sr. Lead ASV-R M1117 Armored Security Vehicle
Duties: Supervise 22 employees in the daily function of the Retro Fit Program E
nsure production is met each week. Ensure 100% pass rate with QA . Went to week
ly Maintenance meeting with 16SB Brigade to ensure all units were informed of an
y chances in the program. Also informed them of what still needed to be done to
their ASV's to have in inducted into the program. Ensured perstat reports were d
one and sent to admin in a timely manner. Ensured time sheets done accurately, a
nd in on time. Ensured employee's followed General Order #1 and any policies set
for by the 1/402nd as well as 16SB. Ensured production reports were sent forwar
d, supply inventory count for retrofit kits, and supplies were counted and sent
forward on a daily basis. Ensured safety standards were set and followed on a da
ily basis. Ensure all employees are taken care of, for payroll issues, leave, b
enefit changes or other needs that they might have. Ensure safety standards are
meet. Ensure compliance with ITT Policy and Procedures, to include Code of Corpo
rate Conduct.
01/15/2008 - 08/20/2008 ITT Systems Division, Balad Ir
aq
Heavy Wheel Mechanic
Duties: Installing Add on Armor ( AOA) on the M1117 Armored Security Vehicle AS
V- R (Retrofit) program. Install Armor for belly plates, fender wells, and side
armor. Also do Turret Modifications, CTIS Mod's, and Firing Switch. Installing
brake inhibitor switch, which keep ASV from going into gear while the emergency
brake is applied. Appointed to be an inspector in the absence of the Inspector.
Assumed responsibility for the project as Project Supervisor while Mr. Frank Yam
amoto was out of the country.
11/07/2007 to 01/04/2008 Lear Siegler Services, Tikri
t, Iraq
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Assigned to Org team 2 Performed maintenance service, on different types of mi
litary vehicles, to include HETT And Hett trailers. Brought vehicles back to (FM
C) Full Mission Capable and 10/20 standards. Also assisted Quality Assurance (QA
) in inspection of vehicles. Helped other team members, who were not as qualifie
d, on certain equipment.
08/2007 to 10/2007 Lear Siegler Services,
Ft. Bragg, N.C.
Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
Performed maintenance and repairs on all left behind equipment (LBE)
Verified all equipment was full mission capable on brought vehicles back to Ful
l Mission Capable, (FMC) did services, to 10/20 standards
03/2007 to 08/2007 Flow Automotive,
Fayetteville, NC.
Service Advisor
Perform maintenance request on GMC and Buick type vehicles, Ensured task where
completed in a timely manner and as estimated. Help train other advisors, in ord
er to keep Customer Service Grade at what GM required in order to keep dealers
hip running, and for GM funds.
11/2005 to 11/2006 U.S. ARMY Solider
Light Wheel Mechanic 63B
Deployed to Iraq with 694th Maintenance Co. during OIF III as a specialist.
Worked with the Marines in TQ, and 13th COSCOM in Ballad
Performed repairs to bring all vehicles to (FMC) Full Mission Capable and to10
-20 standards. Helped instruct other soldiers on armor install on humvv's.
05/2005 to 11/2005 US Army, World Wide Loctions
Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic 63B
I Performed duties as assistant instructor RTS maintenance Ft. Bragg for 63B sc
hool (Regional Training Site) Called to deploy for II (Operation Iraqi Freedom).
While there helped instructors in class room, and shop duties. Assisted student
s in removing components IAW Tech Manuals. Ensured equipment was put back togeth
er properly, and functional. Also did other duties as assigned by staff.
12/2003 to 05/2005 ITT Industries
Ft. Bragg NC.
Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
Started as helper, was promoted to mechanic in Feb 04 worked MOB/DEMOB for sta
rt of OIF I (Operation Iraqi Freedom). Worked on military vehicles, to ensure th
ey ready for convoys. Repairing vehicles to (FMC) Full Mission Capable and to 1
0/20 standards for deployment. Had to ensure equipment was complete, in time for
unit to deploy. Installed 50 Cal gun mounts, on 5 ton trucks. Had to change out
cab mounts, and bushings.
02/1995 to 02/2001 Goodyear,
Fayetteville NC Store
Service Manager
Supervised 2 counter sales associates and 8 technicians. Improved store from ab
out $600,000.00 a year to $1.2 million a year in 18 months gross sales. Made top
100 Goodyear store list 3 times out of 1500 stores. Ensured customer satisfacti
on, was at 100%, and all tech's were qualified, with ASE (Automotive Service Exc
ellence). Ensured employee's kept within Safety Regulations in accordance with O
SHA. Trained some employee's on learning Front End work, and Air Conditioning sy
stems. Also trained employee's on new equipment that we received.
July 85-Dec 94 Us Navy
Work Center Leading Petty Officer (LPO) E5 Supervised 76 personnel on daily fl
ight deck operations Ensured all personnel were qualified to run stations Tra
ined them in the maintenance aspects of hydraulics Directly responsible for 97%
equipment availability during Desert Storm in 91 Completed over 10,000 Arrestin
g Gear Landings with no injuries or damages, Started and implemented tool contro
l program. Was selected as supervisor over peers. Trained service members, on b
attle dress stations, fire fighting, and flight deck fires. Trained service memb
ers, on all watch duty stationed required of them to do the job. Was put in for
the CAP Program ( Captains Advancement Program) Where the Commanding Officer can
promote you to the next pay grade.
AWARDS: NAVY AND MARINE EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL/ US NAVY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL//MERITORI
OUS UNIT COMMENDATION MEDAL//NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION (2ND AWARD)//USN "E" RIBBON
(2ND AWARD)//NAVY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL//NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL// GLOBAL WA
R ON TERRORISM SERVICE MEDAL//IRAQ CAMPAIGN MEDAL//ARMY SERVICE RIBBON//ARMED FR
OCES RESERVE MEDAL W/ M DEVICE//NAVY SEA SERVICE DEPLOYMENT RIBBON (4TH AWARD).