SNT-TC-1A NAS 410 Level II UT RT PT MT ET
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State:
TX Texas
Country:
United States
Status:
I am willing to Travel.
Currently working but always looking.
I prefer permanent jobs.
Currently working but always looking.
I prefer permanent jobs.
Certifications
SNT-TC-1A & NAS 410 Level II Ultrasonic
SNT-TC-1A & NAS 410 Level II Radiography
SNT-TC-1A & NAS 410 Level II Eddy Current
SNT-TC-1A & NAS 410 Level II Penetrant
SNT-TC-1A & NAS 410 Level II Magnet Particle
SNT-TC-1A & NAS 410 Level II Radiography
SNT-TC-1A & NAS 410 Level II Eddy Current
SNT-TC-1A & NAS 410 Level II Penetrant
SNT-TC-1A & NAS 410 Level II Magnet Particle
Education
US Air Force Trained at Chanute AFB, Rantoul, IL
Experience
Darin Garrett
Phone: 214-812-9122
Mobile Phone: 972-294-9289
E-mail: darin_garrett@yahoo.com
________________________________________
OBJECTIVE
Position with a Dynamic and Expanding Company within Non-
Destructive Testing who can best utilize my Skills and
Talents for Both the Company and Myself.
________________________________________
Non-Destructive Inspector Level II
Feb 2011 – Current
Vandergriff Technologies, Haltom City, TX
SNT-TC-1A and NAS 410 Level II in RT, UT, PT, MT. &
Hardness Testing. Determined the integrity of air craft and
petro chemical parts and components utilizing various
aspects of NDT. Developed new techniques for new application
of various inspections. Maintain equipment and calibration
standards. Nadcap accredited and FAA certified.
Road Dispatch
June 2007 - July 2010
The Dallas Transporter, Wilmer, TX
Managed the operation of a Mid size intermodal trucking
company. Assigned the loads to the drivers. Coordinated the
deliveries with the customer. Worked directly with the
customers to ensure safe and on time delivery. Brokered
excess loads to other trucking companies and worked directly
with contract carriers to ensure accurate reporting to a
status updates to our direct customers. Recruited new
drivers. New Hire and Random DOT required drug and alcohol
testing. Coordinated maintenance and repairs of equipment
both at the home terminal and over the road. Sales calls to
potential customers both in person and over the phone to
solicit head haul and back haul runs for our company drivers
and for brokerage of freight to contract carriers. Performed
credit checks and safety record searches on all new
customers and contract carriers.
Operations Supervisor
February 2006 - March 2007
Smith Transportation Services, Grand Prairie, TX
Managed the operation of a small 48 state OTR trucking
company. Assigned the loads to the drivers. Coordinated the
deliveries with the customer. Worked directly with the
customers to ensure safe and on time delivery. Brokered
excess loads to other trucking companies and worked directly
with contract carriers to ensure accurate reporting to a
status updates to our direct customers. Recruited and
managed new drivers. USIS background checks. New Hire and
Random DOT required drug and alcohol testing. Coordinated
maintenance and repairs of equipment both at the home
terminal and over the road. Sales calls to potential
customers both in person and over the phone to solicit head
haul and back haul runs for our company drivers and for
brokerage of freight to contract carriers. Performed credit
checks and safety record searches on all new customers and
contract carriers.
Supervisor of Training Dept, Customer Service, Dispatch,
Brokerage
March 2001 - June 2002
October 2003 - January 2006
FFE Logistics - American Eagle Lines, Dallas, TX
Supervisor of Driver Training Dept. Responsible for
training, Reported directly to the Director of Operations. I
maintain training standards, safety, and compliance. Problem
solving and conflict resolution were daily task. Customer
Service, South Central Region. One on one customer service
and support. Planned the loads for the drivers, insure on
time pick-up and delivery of time sensitive freight, and
maintain trailer pools at drop and hook locations.
Fleet Manager, Managed 50+ Drivers in all aspects of the
Transportation Industry. Assured on time and safe delivery,
logistical accuracy, and complete customer satisfaction.
Dispatcher, Customer Service, Brokerage
June 2002 - September 2003
Pacer Transport, Lancaster, TX
Responsible for bidding rate quotes for freight lanes,
planning, oversized permitting, scheduling and assurance of
on time delivery of freight thru our fleet of over 700
trucks and various broker company units. Worked with a team
of personal to ensure utilization, and the highest standards
of customer support.
Fleet Manager
August 2000 - March 2001
Stevens Transport, Dallas, TX
Managed 60+ drivers in all aspects of the refrigerated
transportation industry. I routed, authorized lumpers,
issued payroll advances, and assured safe on time delivery,
safety and compliance of DOT regulations and complete
customer satisfaction
Dedicated Account Fleet Manager
February 1999 - July 2000
Werner Enterprises, Indianola, MS
Managed 68+ dedicated division drivers for the Dollar
General account servicing over 10,000 stores in 15 states.
Assured on time delivery, logistical accuracy and maintained
the highest satisfaction rating with both customer and
drivers.
Owner-Operator
March 1998 - February 1999
Garrett's Auto Transport, Walnut Hill, FL
Owner-Operator of Auto Transport Business dealing with every
aspect of operation, customer service, scheduling, billing,
and DOT regulations
Owner
September 1991 - March 1998
Superior Touch, Atmore, AL
Responsible for the day to day planning, scheduling,
communicating with customers and clients, organization of
work and employees. Maintained inventory, accounting,
payroll, and all various aspects of conducting a small
business.
Non-Destructive Testing Specialist
Department of the Air Force – August 1986 – July 1989
Department of the Navy - August 1989 - September 1991
Determined Structural integrity of aircraft parts and ground
support equipment utilizing magnetic particle, florescent
penetrate, eddy current, ultrasonic, and x-ray inspection
techniques while enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, then
transferred to Civilian Service with the Dept of Navy,
Pensacola NAS, FL.
________________________________________
EDUCATION
Feb 1990
NDI Fleet Technician Recertification, N-701-0005
Naval Aviation Depot, NAS Pensacola, FL
Feb 1987
Certification Non-Destructive Inspection Specialist, PD3
Code 219 – 394 hours
Community College of the Air Force, Chanute AFB, IL
Total Quality Management
Some College Coursework Completed,
June 1986
Ernest Ward High School, Walnut Hill, FL
Advanced Math and Science Courses
________________________________________
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Excel Expert
Versatility in Job Duties Expert
Communications and Customer Service Expert
Planning, Organizing, and Development Expert
Problem Solving Expert
________________________________________
TESTING EQUIPMENT USED
ED 400 M, ED 520, ED 1100, Stationary and portable visible
and florescent magnetic particle and florescent penetrant
inspection equipment. Sealed tube head and real-time X-Ray
equipment and manual and automated film development. I have
used various ultrasonic flaw detection and thickness
measuring devices. All aspects of NDT were utilized on the
flight line and at DEPOT level on the following fixed and
rotary ring aircraft: C-5, C-130, C-135, C-141, H-3, H-53,
H-55, H-60, T-2 & T-3, plus various ground support
equipment.
Phone: 214-812-9122
Mobile Phone: 972-294-9289
E-mail: darin_garrett@yahoo.com
________________________________________
OBJECTIVE
Position with a Dynamic and Expanding Company within Non-
Destructive Testing who can best utilize my Skills and
Talents for Both the Company and Myself.
________________________________________
Non-Destructive Inspector Level II
Feb 2011 – Current
Vandergriff Technologies, Haltom City, TX
SNT-TC-1A and NAS 410 Level II in RT, UT, PT, MT. &
Hardness Testing. Determined the integrity of air craft and
petro chemical parts and components utilizing various
aspects of NDT. Developed new techniques for new application
of various inspections. Maintain equipment and calibration
standards. Nadcap accredited and FAA certified.
Road Dispatch
June 2007 - July 2010
The Dallas Transporter, Wilmer, TX
Managed the operation of a Mid size intermodal trucking
company. Assigned the loads to the drivers. Coordinated the
deliveries with the customer. Worked directly with the
customers to ensure safe and on time delivery. Brokered
excess loads to other trucking companies and worked directly
with contract carriers to ensure accurate reporting to a
status updates to our direct customers. Recruited new
drivers. New Hire and Random DOT required drug and alcohol
testing. Coordinated maintenance and repairs of equipment
both at the home terminal and over the road. Sales calls to
potential customers both in person and over the phone to
solicit head haul and back haul runs for our company drivers
and for brokerage of freight to contract carriers. Performed
credit checks and safety record searches on all new
customers and contract carriers.
Operations Supervisor
February 2006 - March 2007
Smith Transportation Services, Grand Prairie, TX
Managed the operation of a small 48 state OTR trucking
company. Assigned the loads to the drivers. Coordinated the
deliveries with the customer. Worked directly with the
customers to ensure safe and on time delivery. Brokered
excess loads to other trucking companies and worked directly
with contract carriers to ensure accurate reporting to a
status updates to our direct customers. Recruited and
managed new drivers. USIS background checks. New Hire and
Random DOT required drug and alcohol testing. Coordinated
maintenance and repairs of equipment both at the home
terminal and over the road. Sales calls to potential
customers both in person and over the phone to solicit head
haul and back haul runs for our company drivers and for
brokerage of freight to contract carriers. Performed credit
checks and safety record searches on all new customers and
contract carriers.
Supervisor of Training Dept, Customer Service, Dispatch,
Brokerage
March 2001 - June 2002
October 2003 - January 2006
FFE Logistics - American Eagle Lines, Dallas, TX
Supervisor of Driver Training Dept. Responsible for
training, Reported directly to the Director of Operations. I
maintain training standards, safety, and compliance. Problem
solving and conflict resolution were daily task. Customer
Service, South Central Region. One on one customer service
and support. Planned the loads for the drivers, insure on
time pick-up and delivery of time sensitive freight, and
maintain trailer pools at drop and hook locations.
Fleet Manager, Managed 50+ Drivers in all aspects of the
Transportation Industry. Assured on time and safe delivery,
logistical accuracy, and complete customer satisfaction.
Dispatcher, Customer Service, Brokerage
June 2002 - September 2003
Pacer Transport, Lancaster, TX
Responsible for bidding rate quotes for freight lanes,
planning, oversized permitting, scheduling and assurance of
on time delivery of freight thru our fleet of over 700
trucks and various broker company units. Worked with a team
of personal to ensure utilization, and the highest standards
of customer support.
Fleet Manager
August 2000 - March 2001
Stevens Transport, Dallas, TX
Managed 60+ drivers in all aspects of the refrigerated
transportation industry. I routed, authorized lumpers,
issued payroll advances, and assured safe on time delivery,
safety and compliance of DOT regulations and complete
customer satisfaction
Dedicated Account Fleet Manager
February 1999 - July 2000
Werner Enterprises, Indianola, MS
Managed 68+ dedicated division drivers for the Dollar
General account servicing over 10,000 stores in 15 states.
Assured on time delivery, logistical accuracy and maintained
the highest satisfaction rating with both customer and
drivers.
Owner-Operator
March 1998 - February 1999
Garrett's Auto Transport, Walnut Hill, FL
Owner-Operator of Auto Transport Business dealing with every
aspect of operation, customer service, scheduling, billing,
and DOT regulations
Owner
September 1991 - March 1998
Superior Touch, Atmore, AL
Responsible for the day to day planning, scheduling,
communicating with customers and clients, organization of
work and employees. Maintained inventory, accounting,
payroll, and all various aspects of conducting a small
business.
Non-Destructive Testing Specialist
Department of the Air Force – August 1986 – July 1989
Department of the Navy - August 1989 - September 1991
Determined Structural integrity of aircraft parts and ground
support equipment utilizing magnetic particle, florescent
penetrate, eddy current, ultrasonic, and x-ray inspection
techniques while enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, then
transferred to Civilian Service with the Dept of Navy,
Pensacola NAS, FL.
________________________________________
EDUCATION
Feb 1990
NDI Fleet Technician Recertification, N-701-0005
Naval Aviation Depot, NAS Pensacola, FL
Feb 1987
Certification Non-Destructive Inspection Specialist, PD3
Code 219 – 394 hours
Community College of the Air Force, Chanute AFB, IL
Total Quality Management
Some College Coursework Completed,
June 1986
Ernest Ward High School, Walnut Hill, FL
Advanced Math and Science Courses
________________________________________
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Excel Expert
Versatility in Job Duties Expert
Communications and Customer Service Expert
Planning, Organizing, and Development Expert
Problem Solving Expert
________________________________________
TESTING EQUIPMENT USED
ED 400 M, ED 520, ED 1100, Stationary and portable visible
and florescent magnetic particle and florescent penetrant
inspection equipment. Sealed tube head and real-time X-Ray
equipment and manual and automated film development. I have
used various ultrasonic flaw detection and thickness
measuring devices. All aspects of NDT were utilized on the
flight line and at DEPOT level on the following fixed and
rotary ring aircraft: C-5, C-130, C-135, C-141, H-3, H-53,
H-55, H-60, T-2 & T-3, plus various ground support
equipment.
