Andre Smith has over 20 years of experience in the United States Army as a maintenance management professional with expertise in diesel mechanics, organizational management, personnel development, and project management. He currently serves as a Senior Mechanic at Fort Stewart, GA where he manages the maintenance of over 300 vehicles and pieces of equipment. Smith has a track record of strong leadership, staff development, and ensuring operational readiness within tight budgets.

1. Andre Smith
95 Shady Hill Circle. Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 660-0024 email: andre.s.smith1996@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Maintenance Management professional with over 20 years of experience in the United States Army. Extensive military training in
light and heavy diesel mechanics, organizational management, personnel development, trainer instruction, and specialty training in all
diesel vehicle families. Strong ability to lead several major projects simultaneously without sacrifice to the integrity of the projects.
Impeccable management skills coupled with expertise in maintenance operations deliver above optimal results consistently and
effectively.
 Excellence in Leadership
 Staff Development/Mentoring
 DOD Rules/Regulations
 Organizational Readiness
Management
 Environmental Compliance
 Voice/Visual Communications
 Joint Operations Experience
 Project Management
 Expert in Microsoft Office
(2003, 2007, 2010 and 2013)
 Maintenance Management
Certified
 Clear, Concise Communicator
 Multi-Cultural Interaction
 IFA Certified Personal
Trainer/ Aerobics Instructor
and Sports Nutritionist
Possess a SECRET Security Clearance (issued 05/11/2011)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Management
Managed hundreds of employees while maintaining responsibility for the daily health, welfare, and training of all assigned personnel.
Served as the principle advisor to the Command Group in all areas related to logistics, medical readiness,service support and all
administrative functions. Supervised, trained, and mentored staff, personnel, and mid-level managers. Managed and scheduled
calibration for all Test, Measuring and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), resulting in zero delinquencies. Supervised Army Oil Analysis
Program. Coordinated all logistical support with higher echelons of maintenance in order to expedite repair for Non Mission Capable
vehicles. Planned and promulgated work details, secured parts, materials and special tools, and provided over-the-shoulderguidance
during maintenance and repair work. Provided guidance on annual evaluation reports for several employees.
Planning/Training
Developed and planned and coordinated all daily unscheduled maintenance operations, scheduled services and preventive
maintenance procedures for 30 mechanics, 300 wheeled vehicles and 25 pieces of mission essentialequipment valued at
$100,000,000. Created drivers training programs, motor pool safety SOPs, Command Maintenance Discipline Programs and
Environmental compliance SOPs.). Provided planning and oversight on all maintenance, sustenance and risk management
requirements.
Inventory/Budget
Maintained over $8,000,000 worth of maintenance equipment and recorded zero losses. Consistently noted for team building,
motivation, and supervisory success contributing to equipment availability rates of 95% or better. Noted by superior evaluators for
increasing the efficiency of maintenance sections by ensuring that proper techniques and procedures were applied during all repairs,
resulting in zero man hours lost due to injury or accident. Ensured all recoverable item listings were within the 90% standard at all
times through quick turn in of recoverable parts,saving hundreds of thousands ofdollars in lieu of new purchase repair parts.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & LICENSURES
Continuing Education- Planning to finish Associate’s Degree in General Studies and pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Radiology
Technology at Armstrong Atlantic State University. Planning to graduate in Jan 2019.
Additional Credit hours- Principles of Supervision-3, Introduction to Computers-3, Automotive Engine Theory-3, Physical
Education-4, Mechanical Maintenance-4, Military Science-3, Automotive Fundamentals-4, Applied Automotive Technology-4, Basic
Electrical Theory-4, Refrigeration Principles-4, Gas and Electrical Heating-4, United States History 1-3, English Composition 1-3,
American Government 1-3, American Government 2-3, African American History-3, InterpersonalCommunication-3.

2. Andre Smith
Military Training
 U.S. Army Wheeled Vehicle Maintainer, Military
Operations Specialty (MOS) 91B, 1997
 Senior Leaders Course, 2014
 Basic Noncommissioned Officer’s Course, 2007
 Primary Leadership Development Course, 2003
(Student 1SG)
 Maintenance Manger’s Course, 2013
 Army Sexual Harassment and Assault Response
Program Certified, 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Mechanic, 05/2012 to Current
UNITED STATES ARMY – Fort Stewart, GA
 Managed the maintenance of diesel equipment ranging from 10-3kw, 25-5kw, 12-10kw and 5-30kw generators,
8-HMMWVs-M1113, 8-M1101 trailers, 30-HMMWVs-M998, 4-BUFFALOs, 12-M2A2s-Bradley, 4-M88A2s,
10-MTVs, 10-LMTVs, 8-M1082 and 8-M1095 trailers, 2-M984A2s HEMTT Wrecker, 2-M984A4s-HEMTT
Wrecker, 4-M113s.
 Managed 27 personnelwhich helped service a fleet of various types of equipment and vehicles.
Expertly managed a Battalion Environmental Compliance Program which resulted in four consecutive
Superior inspection ratings
Reported to senior management on the turnaround time of all services and repairs and on the status of
available equipment.
 Managed the installation of all parts and facilitated all equipment modifications also operated diagnostic
equipment in hazardous environments.
 Expertly managed and maintained more than 300 pieces of diesel vehicles and ground support equipment.
 Trained to proficiency over 20 junior maintenance technicians in the repair and maintenance of damage
control processes and repair, components maintenance, and safety awareness.
 Conducted timely and thorough quality assurance inspections to ensure the highest level and quality of
maintenance was being conducted on a daily basis.
 Managed the daily repair and work procedures by utilizing diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals in
accordance with manufacturers specifications.
 Coordinated the process of reporting and documenting all repairs and repair parts used to streamline the flow
in the maintenance shop; recognized trends and defects,and ensured all records were maintained properly
and accurately.
 Expert in tactical and technical guidance.
 Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnelfolders.
 Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $2.5M.
Senior Mechanic, 10/2011 to 05/2012
UNITED STATES ARMY – Camp Ederle, Italy
 Managed the maintenance of diesel equipment ranging from 3-5kw, 4-10kw generators,8-HMMWVs-M1113,
8-M1101 trailers, 2-LMTVs, 1-MTV, 2-M1082 and 1-M1095 trailers, 1-M984A2 HEMTT Wrecker.
 Managed two junior leaders and two junior maintenance personnel which helped service a fleet of various
types of equipment and vehicles.
 Reported to senior management on the turnaround time of all services and repairs and on the status of
available equipment.
 Managed the installation of all parts and facilitated all equipment modifications also operated diagnostic
equipment in hazardous environments.
 Expertly managed and maintained more than 100 pieces of diesel vehicles and ground support equipment.

3. Andre Smith
Diesel Maintenance Supervisor/ Driver's Training Instructor, 01/2010 to 10/2011
UNITED STATES ARMY – Hunter Army Air Field, GA
 Managed the maintenance of diesel equipment ranging from 5-3kw, 5-5kw, 2-10kw and 1-30kw generators, 8-HMMWVs-
M1113, 8-M1101 trailers, 2-LMTVs, 1-MTV, 2-M1082 and 1-M1095 trailers, 1-M984A2 HEMTT Wrecker.
 Managed all of services and repairs and on the status ofavailable equipment.
 Managed the installation of all parts and facilitated all equipment modifications also operated diagnostic
equipment in hazardous environments.
 Expertly managed and maintained more than 30 pieces of diesel vehicles and ground support equipment.
 Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $500K.
 Expertly trained over 200 Junior Army Soldiers to proficiently operate and maintain five different pieces of Army equipment.

Movement Control NCOIC, 10/2009 to 01/2010
UNITED STATES ARMY – Ali Al Salem, Kuwait
 Managed and trained one junior leader and two personnelto populate manifests, organize passengers and
properly load passengers baggage in order to properly place them on a particular flight and safely send them to
their units that were deployed to the Iraqi Theater of Operations.
 Successfully moved over 12,000 passengers without incident
 Expertly used and operated the SMS Military Airline Tracking System.
Diesel Maintenance Supervisor/ Assistant Platoon Sergeant, 04/2008 to 10/2009
UNITED STATES ARMY – Fort Stewart, GA
 Managed the administrative, training and personnelactions of 40 Military personnel.
 Expertly trained eight diesel maintenance technicians in job proficiency. Coordinated the Army Oil Analysis
Program which consists ofensuring the oil maintenance of each component of all Diesel equipment was
properly maintained to prevent component systemfailure.
 Managed the Time, Measure and Diagnostic Equipment Program to ensure that all diagnostic maintenance
equipment was maintained and stayed in good working order to ensure accurate measurements of all press ures
and electrical systems in each component stayed working properly.
Motor Sergeant, 04/2007 to 04/2008
UNITED STATES ARMY – Camp Casey, Korea
 Managed the maintenance of diesel equipment ranging from 7-3kw, 10-5kw, 3-10kw and 6-30kw generators,
10-HMMWVs-M1113, 10-M1101 trailers, 23-HMMWVs-M998, 6-MLRS-Missile Launching Systems, 1-M88A2s,
3-MTVs, 2-LMTVs, 1-M984A2s HEMTT Wrecker, 13-M977-HEMTT Cargo Vehicles.
 Trained to proficiency over three junior maintenance technicians in the repair and maintenance of damage
control processes and repair, components maintenance, and safety awareness in such a way it allowed the
entire battalion to win the Army Maintenance Excellence Award.
 Managed the installation of all parts and facilitated all equipment modifications also operated diagnostic
equipment in hazardous environments.
 Expertly managed and maintained more than 100 pieces of diesel vehicles and ground support equipment.
 Conducted timely and thorough quality assurance inspections to ensure the highest level and quality of
maintenance was being conducted on a daily basis.
 Managed the daily repair and work procedures by utilizing diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals in
accordance with manufacturers specifications.
 Coordinated the process of reporting and documenting all repairs and repair parts used to streamline the flow
in the maintenance shop; recognized trends and defects, and ensured all records were maintained properly
and accurately.
 Expert in tactical and technical guidance.
 Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnelfolders.
 Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $2M.

4. Andre Smith
Training NCO/ S-1 NCOIC, 07/2005 to 04/2007
UNITED STATES ARMY – Fort Lee, VA
 Managed,scheduled and coordinated training for over 160 personnel.
 Developed a weapons qualification and Army Physical Fitness (APFT) tracking systemand administered an
APFT or a weapons qualification range for more than 30 personnelat any given time.
 Managed a Human Resources Section with two junior leaders and four personnelwhich entailed four
different sections that processed and maintained documentation for over 160 personnel.
Diesel Maintenance Supervisor, 06/2000 to 07/2005
UNITED STATES ARMY – Fort Hood, TX
 Managed the maintenance of diesel equipment ranging from 2-3kw, 1-5kw, 1-10kw generators,
5-HMMWVs-M998, 2-M113s.
 Trained to proficiency over nine junior maintenance technicians in the repair and maintenance of damage
control processes and repair, components maintenance, and safety awareness.
 Reported to senior management on the turn around time of all services and repairs and on the status of
available equipment.
 Managed the installation of all parts and facilitated all equipment modifications also operated diagnostic
equipment in hazardous environments.
 Conducted timely and thorough quality assurance inspections to ensure the highest level and quality of
maintenance was being conducted on a daily basis.
 Managed the daily repair and work procedures by utilizing diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals in
accordance with manufacturers specifications.
 Coordinated the process of reporting and documenting all repairs and repair parts used to streamline the flow
in the maintenance shop; recognized trends and defects, and ensured all records were maintained properly
and accurately.
 Expert in tactical and technical guidance.
 Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnelfolders.
 Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $200K.
Diesel Wheel Vehicle Mechanic-Entry Level, 08/1996 to 06/2000
UNITED STATES ARMY – Fort Campbell, KY
 Maintain wheeled vehicles, their associated trailers and material handling equipment systems.
 Use of applicable references, inspecting, servicing, maintaining, repairing, replacement, adjusting and testing of wheeled
vehicles and material handling equipment systems,subsystems and components such as: power plant/packs, compression
ignition engines and engine fuel systems,air induction and exhaust systems and cooling systems.
 Vehicle chassis and power train components including, frame cross members, clutches assemblies, transmissions,transfers,
final drives, propeller shaft assemblies, brake systems and steering systems,suspensions systems,fifth wheel assemblies,
wheeled vehicle crane, hoist and winch assemblies, and hydraulic systems
AWARDS & DECORATIONS
Army Commendation Medal (4th Award) … Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award)) … Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award) …
National Defense Service Medal … Korea Defense Service Medal … Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star (2nd Award) …
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal … Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (3rd Award) … Army
Overseas Service Ribbon (4th Award) … Army Service Medal … Driver and Mechanic Badges