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Stuart F. Grant328 Bradford Farms Dr
Madison, Alabama 35758H: (256)325-3738 / C: (256)341-7605
Veterans Preference: 10 point preference eligible, CPS - Disability rating of 30% or more
Objective: A challenging career as a Manager of Technology in the electronics, electrical or mechanical industry with an established cooperation where the opportunity for utilizing my technical and leadership skill is unlimited.
Summary of Qualifications
Proven record in effectively delivering multimillion dollar projects within scope, on schedule and under budget.
Retired honorable after 20 years of dedicated service in the US Navy as a Chief Sonar Technician on Submarines.
Over Twenty years of demonstrated and documented effective leadership skills. Expert Maintenance Supervisor in the area of electronics and troubleshooting. Member of Delta Mu Delta, Alpha Iota Chapter, International Society in Business. Previously held up to Top Secret DOD Security Clearance.
Professional Experience
April 2008 - PresentTARGET Corporation, Senior Owner Site Representative (Project Engineer) o Managed the installation, testing/commissioning and final acceptance of all conveyor and
automation systems into new distribution facilities including automatic crane picking, robotic picking, automatic sorters, and associated conveying components.
o Planned, managed and executed upgrades to existing distribution facility conveyor systems, control systems and computer systems.
o Assisted in the development, review and execution of vendor submitted contracts including the use of Prolog information system to effectively manage vendor budgets.
o Supervised and coached other OSR’s to help ensure effective project execution, testing and completion.
o Managed vendor support and provided project management support to existing facilities and new facilities for installations and upgrades as the TARGET executive on site representative.
o Provided effective communication, feedback and recommendations to vendors, operational teams and TARGET Corporation leadership to ensure successful project implementation and completion.
o Awarded Jr. OSR of the year for 2008 and OSR of the year in 2009.
April 2006 - March 2008TARGET Distribution Center T580, Electronic Specialist/Facility Operations Group Leadero Managed the installation, evaluation, operation, maintenance and repair of all electronic,
electrical and mechanical equipment within an automated distribution center to minimize operational downtime as the only on-call Electronics Specialist in a 1.4 million square foot facility.
o Managed all major equipment upgrade/replacement projects to include budget analysis, operational impact and timeline management to help ensure operational effectiveness was not affected.
o Supervise and oversaw the training of maintenance teams for professional development, proper equipment operation and basic diagnostic troubleshooting.
o Provided Facility management for maintenance team personnel in the safe, effective maintenance and operation of the facility, ensuring facilities management policies, requirements, administrative practices and procedures were followed.
o Maintained all budgets through the effective use of the property and equipment management application known as Maximo.
o Supervised the hiring, scheduling, development and corrective action of maintenance personnel.
o Successfully managed the maintenance supply system, property accountability and equipment management policies, procedures and regulations, including process improvement, price analysis and negotiations, and procurement requirements.
November 2003 - June 2006US Navy, Chief Sonar Technician Submarines, USS Maryland SSBN 738 Goldo Supervised and coordinated the activities of subordinates engaged in the repair,
maintenance and operation of electronic, hydraulic and mechanical equipment used in undersea sonar detection, tracking and recording to include passive/active systems, acoustic intercept receivers and multi-track recording systems.
o Troubleshot fault indications, implemented repairs to card and/or component level and conduct operational testing using technical documentation and schematics.
o Developed and implemented a comprehensive training plan for fifteen technicians who inspired and motivated subordinates, significantly improving their qualifications and productivity.
o Maintained all maintenance, material and management documentation for the repair and maintenance of installed sonar equipment.
o Demonstrated superior leadership during stressful situation. o Certified as Sub Safe Quality Assurance Inspector. o Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and Achievement medal for
recognition and superior performance. April 2002 - October 2003US Navy, Sonar Leading Petty Officer, USS Maine SSBN 741 Blueo Direct all activities of the Sonar division in the absence of the division Chief Petty Officer. o Maintain all administrative records for the division to include the development of Sonar
search/track plans and training plans. o Conducted training for junior personnel in both operational employment, tracking
techniques and sonar acoustic intelligent gathering. o Conducted semi-annual and annual reviews with junior sonar men to help develop them
both professionally and personally. o Coordinated and managed the gathering/submission of acoustic intelligent on foreign
advisories.o Qualified as Conventional Weapons handling Supervisor. o Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal for recognition and superior
performance.
December 1998 - March 2002
US Navy, Master Training Specialisto Supervised, scheduled and revised training programs for preventive and corrective sonar
equipment maintenance, ensuring all course requirements were met and the training conducted was effective.
o Updated and maintained a testing data base for all assigned courses in the maintenance pipeline. Managed and mentor ten instructors and over forty students in the use of electronic classrooms and physical readiness, significantly enhancing fleet readiness.
o Trained, evaluated and monitored instructors during lectures and laboratory practical’s to evaluate performance and assist them in attaining their designation as a Master Training Specialist.
o Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal for recognition and superior performance.
June 1986 - November 1998US Navy, Sonar Technician Submarineso Operated, inspected and maintained sonar equipment on board US nuclear submarines. o Conducted both preventive and corrective maintenance on passive, active sonar
surveillance systems including towed sonar arrays and associated hydraulic systems. o As Sonar Supervisor and ships oceanographer, provided direct support to the Officer of
the Deck and Commanding Officer for both sonar employment and tactical oceanography. o Supported the Leading Petty Officer by leading and mentoring junior sonar men within the
division in both operational and maintenance activities.o Qualified as Nuclear Weapons Security Guard. o Awarded three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medals for recognition and superior
performance.
Education
Athens State University Athens, Alabama BS in Management of Technology Dec 15, 2012 W/ Contract Management Business Certificate
Valdosta State University Kings Bay, Georgia AAS Electronics 2005
US Navy, TRIDENT Training Facility Kings Bay, Georgia Vocational Diploma in Marine Electronics Technology 2001
US Navy Various Locations Military Technical Training Jun 1986 - 2004 Graduated from over 35 Military Schools totaling over 3500 hours of instruction. Target Corporation Various Locations Target Technical Training Apr 2006 - Apr 2008 Completed in house Leadership and Vendor Training totaling over 400 hours of instruction. References
Available upon request