John Oliver is a retired United States Marine seeking new employment opportunities. He has 30 years of experience in the military as a tank mechanic, with expertise in vehicle maintenance, quality control, and safety compliance. Currently, he works independently in landscaping, home repair, and property maintenance. He is a skilled leader with strong communication abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

1. John E. Oliver
165 Aldersgate Rd.
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Phone: (910)-539-7348
E-Mail: oliver_johne@hotmailcom
I am a Retired United States Marine with approximately 30 years of Military and
Government employment. My Military Occupational Specialty was a tank mechanic, with a
background in military and civilian wheeled and tracked vehicles, quality control, safety
and environmental compliance. Currently I am self-employed and working with REALTORS,
Property Management and others performing landscaping, yard maintenance, home repair and
improvement. I am an experienced leader, team player and manager. Professional,
organized, proficient, prompt, and courteous and have excellent customer relationship and
communication skills. I am proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook and Windows
10.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
• United States Marine Corps Good Conduct Award 5 times- For 23 years professional
military service
• Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal 3 times- for successful training and combat
missions though out my military carrier.
• Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal- For successfully and efficiently organized a
Safety Program for 2nd
Marine Division Safety Environmental Office(G-7) from August
1, 2004 - January 5th
, 2007
• NATO Medal- For participation in Sea Service Deployment with 26th
Marine
Expeditionary Unit
• Army Commendation Medal- For professional conduct, while serving as a M1-A1 tank
instructor, Fort Knox Kentucky.
• Sea Service Deployment Medal 3 times- For independent tours overseas
• Iraqi Campaign Medal- For successfully completing 2 tours in Iraq
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal- For participation, while on active duty,
during Operation Iraqi Freedom
• Armed Forces Service Medal- For 23 years of excellent military service
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
• Brooke High School, Follansbee WV; 1983 High School Diploma: Studied Building
Construction
• Machinist- May 1984
• M-60 Tank and turret Repair-1985
• M1A1 Abrams Tank Turret and Systems Technician-Aug 1989
• M1A1 Abrams Tank Turret Systems Advanced School-March 90
• Instructors Training Ft Knox Ky.- May 1990
• Laser Safety Officers Course- January 1993
• Maintenance Management Supply Course- February 1995
• Ground Safety for Marines and mishap Investigators- November 2002
• Introduction to Industrial Hygiene- Feb 2003
• 40 hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response- July 2004
• Shooting Range Safety Officers Coarse-December 2004
• EM-101- Hazardous Material and Waste Handler (HMWH)- last refresher Aug 2006
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Mr. Michael Fennel, Marine Maintenance Depot Command, co-worker and personal college,
cell: 910-581-0366
Mrs. Monica Vinson, Property Manager, Bowen Real Estate Group, cell 843-658-1063
Mr. Stan Dutko, OSHA Area Director, Norfolk Va. 757-451-3820
Mr. Ron Sarmento, Director of safety Marine Corps Installations East, 910-452-2082
Mr. Russell Jamison, Former Commanding Officer Retired, Joint Training Specialist,
910-545-6522

2. • EXPERIENCE: 10/2012 to PRESENT: Lawn care and maintenance / Home repair for REMAX
Real estate solutions, 300 Western Blvd, Jacksonville N.C. And Century 21 Sweyer
and Associates, 301 Western Blvd. Jacksonville NC. Bowen Real Estate Group,
Mowing, weeding, landscaping and edging yards. Operate lawn tractor and power tools used
in lawn care. Repairs such things as drywall, flooring, plumbing, roofs, fences and
electrical. Proficient in the use of power and hand tools. Other duties include
maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and repair solid wood
trim and wood cabinets.
• EXPERIENCE: 3/2007 to 10/2012: Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Quality Control
Inspector, Marine Maintenance Depot Command, Building FC270, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Quality Control: Inspect final repairs and services on military related equipment, to
ensure that it was returning to owning units, which are deployed and within a timely
manner and it was safe to operate. Give technical advice to mechanics, as required, for
repairs. Upon completion of inspection, a quality assurance word document was created and
information was completed, via maintenance database. A paper and electronic copy of
quality control documents and maintenance forms were created to keep record of repairs.
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic: Repair, rebuild, and overhaul major assemblies of
internal combustion engines. Replace worn or broken parts, bearings, and or other engine
parts. Grind and adjust parts and assemblies as required. Replace engines, transmissions
and other major assemblies. Repair transmissions, fuel injection, lighting, and ignition
systems. Perform preventive maintenance checks and services on all types of military
wheeled vehicles. Troubleshoot and diagnose source of problems and determine extent of
repairs required using troubleshooting techniques based on knowledge, experience and
utilizing computer diagnostic system called the Vehicle Automated Diagnostic System
Requisition parts required equipment and follow procedures, technical information and
utilizing electronic manuals via computer. Operate 20 Ton overhead crane in maneuvering
heavy parts and vehicles. Utilized tools such as Sockets, Ratchets, and Wrenches; Dial
Indicators, Micrometers, Multi-meters, Torque Adapters and Bleeder Balls. Engine Hoists,
Parts Cleaning Tanks, Jack Stands, Bench Grinders and Bench Vices to complete repairs.
• EXPERIENCE: 04/1984 -03/2007: USMC Safety and Environmental Compliance
Professional Second Marine Division/ M-60 / M1 A1 Tank and M-88 recovery vehicle
mechanic.
Division Safety Professional: Provided assistance and security to seventeen thousand plus
United States Marine Corps personnel in the division. Supervised and consolidated the
handling of hazardous materials and waste to insure that state and federal laws and
regulations and proper procedures were followed. Provided subordinate units with
information on industrial hygiene, problems in the workplace; such as exposure limits for
noise, chemicals, heat, and other workplace stress to help identify potential health
hazards, gases and vapors exposure limit standards, respiratory protection program and
equipment. Conducted safety briefs to subordinate units to establish awareness of hazards
and corresponding preventative procedures. Supervised the maintenance and storage of all
safety training records ensuring proper procedures were followed. Directed and
implemented the success of four annual major safety events to promote safety awareness.
On some occasions would have to stand a duty as security manager for building and grounds
supervising a security team of up to 10 people or more.
Supervisor/Military Vehicle Mechanic M-60 and M1-A1 Tank: Repair, rebuild, and overhaul
major assemblies of internal combustion engines and rotary engines. Replaced worn or
broken parts, bearings, and or other engine parts. Grind and adjust parts and assemblies
as required. Replace engines, transmissions and other major assemblies. Repair
transmissions, fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems. Perform preventive
maintenance checks and services. Troubleshoot and diagnose digital and electrical
components. Supervised the operations and repairs of 11 tanks and 1 recovery vehicle.
Managed paperwork, requisitioned parts and supervised repairs. Operate fork lift as
required. On occasion, who provided security as an armed guard for ammunition and
equipment.