The document provides a summary of Lonnie Virgil's skills and experience as a transportation technician. It outlines his certifications in vehicle installation, brakes, friction, and air conditioning systems. It also lists his core competencies in transportation, business management, communication, and behavior. His professional experience includes roles as a lead technician, heavy diesel technician, automotive worker, platoon sergeant, and mechanic for government and private employers. He holds a Master's degree in Information Technology-Cybersecurity and a Bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology/Forensic Science.
1. Lonnie Virgil, MIS
Dallas, TX 75219
407.724.7271
lilvirg64@yahoo.com
SKILLS SUMMARY
Reliable, responsible, and dependable transportation service and technical consultant with a
genuine desire to serve others, handles multiple tasks at once, meets or exceeds obligations
and responsibilities, leads with integrity, attention to details, action orientated with supervisory
and management skills. Military and civilian transportation technician, skilled and certified to
work on various automotive, truck and transportation vehicles; Builds productive teams who get
the job done; Consistently observes and practices behaviors which impact organization
outcomes. Works well in high pressure and demand situations, accepting criticism and dealing
calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Team player who is pleasant with others and
displays a cooperative attitude at all times, while working well in various cultures and
environments.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
EVT and law enforcement vehicle installation technician; Ambulance cab, chassis, and
powertrain EVT; Clutch clinic through Fleet Pride; ABEX heavy duty friction and brake training
clinic (ASE certified); Brake inspection certification; Clinic in heavy duty vehicle air conditioning
theory, diagnosis, troubleshooting testing and service procedures
CORE INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods including the relative costs
and benefits; Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and
maintenance; Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property,
and institutions; Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic
planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production
methods, and coordination of people and resources; Knowledge of principles and processes for
providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting
quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
CORE BEHAVIOR COMPETENCIES
Effectively communicates both up and down the management chain; effectively copes with
stressful situations; Strong mental acuity. Action Oriented, Team Player, Motivated, Driven,
Goal Oriented, GRIT, Dependability, Leadership, Stress Tolerance, Cooperative attitude,
Attention to Detail
CORE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Remove and disassemble engines and complex major assemblies, sub-assemblies,
components, fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems
2. Perform overhauls, repairs, and modifies various types of heavy duty vehicles and/or
heavy mobile equipment which have mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, electronic
and/or electrical systems, controls, and features
Inspect vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage, or mechanical
malfunction
Inspect vehicles or equipment to ensure compliance with rules, standards, or regulations
Examine transportation vehicles, equipment, or systems to detect damage, wear, or
malfunction
Operate a variety of heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment for the purpose of road-
testing to ensure adequacy of maintenance and repairs
Conduct vehicle or transportation equipment tests, using diagnostic equipment
Perform electrical repairs on complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems
requiring extensive training on specialized diagnostic equipment to identify problems
Assist in the maintenance of production reports and records and make
recommendations to the supervisor
Inspect repairs to transportation vehicles or equipment to ensure that repair work was
performed properly
Inspect motor vehicles
Investigate transportation incidents, violations, or complaints
Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation
Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations
Recommend changes or corrective procedures
Diagnose, repairs, overhauls, and modify a full range of heavy-duty vehicles and/or
heavy mobile equipment, which have mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, electronic
and/or electrical systems, controls, and features
Repair, overhauls, or rebuilds diesel and gasoline engines; automatic and manual
transmissions, drive line assemblies, electrical and/or electronic systems and
accessories; carburetor and fuel injection systems, emission control systems; and
pneumatic
Install components such as pistons, valves, bearings, gears, and cylinders to specified
clearances;
Adjusts, cleans, and installs a variety of parts, components, and accessories such as
filters, radiators, springs, shock absorbers, fuel and water pumps, starter motors, and
switches, mufflers, horns, wiring harnesses, etc.
Trace hard-to-locate problems and defects, which cause major systems to fail or not
perform up to specifications regarding power output, lifting capacity, speed, and
pressure
Performed duties through the use of both verbal and electronic communications using
such tools as email applications, Skype, instant messaging, internet navigation
capabilities, windows applications and Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint
3. PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Lead Technician/Supervisor
Escot Bus Lines 10/ 014 to Present
Serve as a Team Leader at responsible for incumbent troubleshoots and repairs the full range
of systems on the vehicles or equipment. Overhaul major systems, such as engines or
transmissions, on a wide range of vehicles and equipment. Adjust, clean and install
components, and accessories such as filters, radiators, springs, shock absorbers, fuel and
water pumps, starter motors, and switches, mufflers horns, and wiring harnesses.
HeavyDiesel Technician
First Vehicle Service Springfield, GA 04/2013 – 08/ 2014
Remove defected engines from the vehicles; Complete disassemble engines determining the
extent of repair and/or rebuild required; Replace starters, generators, ignition and wiring; Check
and clean spark plugs; Check, repair and adjust magnetos, timing, valves, distributors, coils,
condensers; Check, rebuild and adjust carburetor; Reassemble engines, adjust and test on test
stand and reinstall in vehicle. I perform engine tune-ups and final adjustments; Perform
maintenance and repair of automotive vehicles which involves inspection, diagnosis, removal
and replacement, disassembly and assembly and rebuild of components and parts; Make
adjustments to assure proper operation of units.
Automotive Worker
Department of Defense Albany, GA
08/2003 – 11/2012
Performed maintenance, troubleshooting, and major repair on heavy-duty mobile equipment,
combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles this included self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo and
personnel carriers, road graders, mobile cranes, tracked combat vehicles, all-terrain vehicles,
forklifts, and accessory equipment.
Platoon Sergeant
US Army National Guard Fort Gillem, GA 08/2003 – 11/ 2012
Served as a Platoon Sergeant for 230th Support Company; Responsible for the health and
welfare of 150 soldiers including personal and professional counseling of soldiers, complying
with standard operating procedures, inspections and physical fitness in addition to being
responsible for inventory of soldiers weapons and equipment, Manage of over 150 soldiers and
over 500 million dollars’ worth of equipment; Logistics savvy manage personnel and assign job
tasks, counsel and trained personnel on safety, job responsibilities, and time management skills
and techniques
Mechanic II
Thomas County Public Works Thomasville, GA 08/1996 – 08/2003
4. Served as a mechanic for Thomas County Public Works, Diagnose and perform repairs to
county equipment and electrical and ignition, heating and air conditioning, steering and
suspension, wheels, axles, brakes, engine and transmission, fuel and injection systems
Mechanic
Lykes Food Thomasville, GA 10/1993 – 08/1996
Served as mechanic with Lykes Foods Performed preventive maintenance on company tractor
trailers which include diagnosing vehicles, and equipment, trouble codes using OTC II
computer, in addition to removing defected parts and installed with new parts and drive belts as
needed.
Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
US Army Fort Polk, LA 10/1985 – 10/1993
Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic for the United States Army; Demonstrated abilities in mechanical
makeup, operation and working relationships of complex systems; Assemble parts for a variety
of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles and equipment; Diagnose, repair,
overhaul and modify a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles and
equipment; Apply electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and other non-mechanical systems
that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems; Utilize
hydraulic lifting, loading, turning and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic,
pneumatic, electrical and electronic controls; Manage of over 100 soldiers and over half million
dollars’ or more worth of equipment;
Information TechnologyAnalyst
W. Jeptha Lodge 103 06/2010 to Present
Critically analyze thoughts and decisions relating to attacks on computer infrastructures
Evaluate security levels within an enterprise and make improvements
Implement risk management and maintain continuity of operations
Employ secure applications development methodologies, tools and techniques
Identify cybersecurity attacks and mitigation strategies
Apply relevant legislation and legal obligations to cybercrimes
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Information Technology-Cybersecurity
Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne, FL 10/2014
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology/Forensic
Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne, FL 10/2012
Occupational Safety and Health Standard for General IndustryCourse
Georgia National Guard - Atlanta, GA 12/2009