NDI PROFESSIONAL

LA Louisiana

United States

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U.S. Air Force NDI Tech school

Thomas is a proven leader with extensive management background and a solid understanding of business operations. His unsurpassed commitment to excellence and ability to effectively identify and maintain new business opportunities and client relationships provides the vision and counsel needed to plan and direct an organization's strategic and long-range goals.
Proven success in improving operational and financial performance, driving revenue growth through big-picture vision, creativity and expertise in resolving complex organizational deficiencies, as well as in developing executive and professional succession strategies.
Demonstrated ability in leading diverse teams to a higher level of success through a people-centered management system promoting ethical standards and integrity-based practices with a genuine commitment to transparent communications. Possess outstanding customer service skills with technical proficiency; knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, Macintosh, E-Mail, and Internet navigation.
EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND
U.S. Air Force Reserve: 2010-Present
ċ Nondestructive Inspector
ċ Determine what test method to use and prepare fluids and parts for inspection
ċ Analyze wear metal content on A-10 and B-52 engine-lubricating oil and other fluids and recommend corrective action
ċ Establish radiation areas for radiographic operations and compute and monitor personal exposure areas for radiographic operations and monitor personnel exposure data
ċ Perform NDI on structures, components and systems
ċ Detect cracks, delaminations, voids, processing defects and heat damage
ċ Operate, maintain and inspect the nondestructive equipment and perform operator maintenance and service inspections on shop equipment and tools
ċ Proficient in metals identification, detecting metal discontinuities and flaws, radiological safety and radiation monitoring procedures and interpreting technical orders and directives
ċ Secret Security Clearance
Orientation to Nondestructive Inspection and Related Subjects - 34 Hours TT
1. Orientation
2. AF Occupational Safety and Health Program (AFOSH)
3. Career Ladder/Security
4. Aerospace Construction Features
5. Technical Publications
6. Maintenance and Inspection
7. Basic Metallurgy
8. Optical Evaluation
9. Computer Based Measurement and Feedback
Liquid Penetrant Inspection - 481 Hours TT
1. Fundamentals of Liquid Penetrant Inspection
2. Performance of Liquid Penetrant Inspection
3. Computer Based Measurement and Feedback
Magnetic Particle Inspection - 417 Hours TT
1. Fundamentals of Magnetic Particle Inspection
2. Performance of Magnetic Particle Inspection Method
3. Computer Based Measurement and Feedback
Eddy Current Inspection ¡V 502 Hours TT
1. Fundamentals of Eddy Current
2. Performance of Eddy Current Inspections
3. Computer Based Measurement and Feedback
Ultrasonic Inspection - 102 Hours TT
1. Fundamentals of Ultrasonics
2. Performance of Ultrasonic Inspections
3. Computer Based Measurement and Feedback
Bond/Composite Inspection - 31 Hours TT
1. Fundamentals of Bond/Composite Inspection
2. Performance of Bond/Composite Inspection
3. Computer Based Measurement and Feedback

Introduction to Radiography - 30 Hours TT
1. Fundamentals of Radiography
2. Computer Based Measurement and Feedback
Radiation Safety - 22 Hours TT
1. Radiation Safety
2. Computer Based Measurement and Feedback
Performance of Radiographic Inspections - 182 Hours TT
1. Radiographic Inspection Procedures
2. Performance of Radiographic Inspections
3. Computer Based Measurement and Feedback
Spectrometric Oil Analysis - 425 Hours TT
1. Fundamentals of Spectrometric Oil Analysis
2. Joint Oil Analysis Program
3. Operation of Spectrometers
4. Computer Based Measurement and Feedback



ASSISTANT MANAGER, ALDI FOODS ¡V CARROLLTON, TX: 2010-2012
Lead and coordinate overall daily operations of the store, including but not limited to sales and customer service, counseling, coaching and staff development, merchandise coordination, loss prevention, overall store security and accounting for revenues and expenses.

ċ Handle ordering and receiving of all inventory
ċ Handle all customer service and safety issues
ċ Serve as Manager-in-charge on a daily basis
ċ Monitor product dates and losses
ċ Maintain store security
ċ Handle payroll functions
ċ Handle balancing cashier drawers and bank deposits
ċ Responsible for all opening and closing of store procedures

Owner / GENERAL MANAGER, ALL ABOUT PETS & PEOPLE -COPPELL, TX: 1995-2010
ċ Owner of a successful pet sitting business with $150K in annual revenue and employing 5 to 10 staff
ƒã Establish relationships with clients to develop a plan that best serve their pets¡¦ needs
ċ Render comprehensive consultations with clients to gather detailed information and meet the needs of their pets; process and obtain veterinary release signatures as well as complete a service agreement
ƒã Manage a team of eight employees that feed, exercise, play with and clean up after clients¡¦ pets; administer medications if necessary
ƒã Oversee daily operations, including new business development, marketing, scheduling, human resources function and securing clients¡¦ property, personal information security and key security

Major Contributions
„Ï Improved sales growth by 600% since the first year of operations by securing a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and developing a business model that facilitates company growth
„Ï Exhibited strong interpersonal and communications capabilities while working with a wide range of internal personnel and clients, which led to organization of a dedicated team of employees and a steady stream of client referrals
„Ï Upheld the organization¡¦s operating policies, systems, business development model and products and services to enhance organizational capabilities
„Ï Known for having the ability to effectively communicate with clients the company¡¦s services and value that are designed specifically to promote clients¡¦ pets¡¦ well-being
BRANCH MANAGER, SNAPPY CAR RENTAL -CHARLOTTE, NC: 1992-1995
ċ Selected to restructure an underperforming branch with $750K annual revenue and six full-time employees
ƒã Headed daily operations of the branch, such as sales and customer service, staff training and development, fleet coordination, supporting clients¡¦ profit-and-loss statements generation, comprehensive business plans development and implementation, as well as revenues and expenses accounting to ensure branch¡¦s future success
Major Contributions
„Ï Successfully turned an underperforming branch with a very high percentage of bad debts into a top performer by decreasing debt to 1% while maintaining outstanding customer relationships
„Ï Reorganized the whole staff to form a team toward achievement of company¡¦s mission and dedication to growth and quality customer service
STORE MANAGER, J. RIGGINGS -JOHNSTOWN, PA: 1991-1992
ċ Led and coordinated overall daily operations of the store, including but not limited to sales and customer service, hiring, counseling, coaching and staff development, merchandise coordination, loss prevention, overall store security and accounting for revenues and expenses
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Utah Valley University

ċ Major in Aviation: 2008-2009
ċ Licensed Private Helicopter Pilot: 2008-2009

U.S. Air Force Reserve: 2010-Present
ƒã Air Force NDI Technical School: January ¡V March 2012
ċ Graduated in top 5%of class with a 94 average
ċ NDI Technician
ċ Multiple military airframe inspection and testing using methods of Nondestructive Inspection in the areas of Liquid Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, Harmonics, Visual and Radiography.
Pennsylvania National Guard: 1992-1994

ċ U.S. Army National Guard M1 Armor Crewmember

ċ Worked as part of a team to operate armored equipment, identify and pursue targets, and fire weapons to take out enemy forces or positions

ċ Honorable Discharge


U.S. Navy 1987-1991

ċ U.S. Navy Seal Training (1987-1989)
ċ Gulf War Veteran
ƒã Member Ship¡¦s Master-at-Arms
ċ Basic Underwater Demolition School

ċ Extensive training in Land Warfare, Explosives, Weapons Training, and Scuba
ƒã Member of the Personnel Reliability Program, Ship¡¦s Self Defense Force
ƒã Received commendable reviews for performance of duty during my assignment to Ship¡¦s Mater-at-Arms Force
ċ Key performer as magazine crewmember/reach fork operator during 17 replenishment evolutions totaling 2,511 tons of ammunition during combat operations in the Persian Gulf
ƒã Team performer in the break-out and assembly of over 4,200 Laser Guided/General Purpose bombs and 2,000 cluster bombs units (CBU¡¦s) during Operation Desert Storm.
ċ Honorable Discharge
U.S. Navy Certificates and Awards 1987-1991
Successful participation to Western Pacific/Indian Oceans and Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm
Recipient of National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and the Southwest Asia Service Medal