Garren Bartell

About Garren Bartell

I am an accomplished and detailed-oriented military veteran with vast experience in Quality Assurance and Analysis, Highly Experienced Mechanic, Fleet Management & Logistics. What makes me unique is I always put in the work and then give just a little more. I am not one to stop at the phrase \"This is how we always do it.\" This phrase stops innovation and I come with the mindset of Lean Thinking and Innovation. I have a proven record of success in supervising logistics, material procurement, sourcing vendors, negotiations, quality assurance, process improvement, mechanical and electrical maintenance, team collaboration, program management, and fleet management. Both colleagues and senior leadership have repeatedly recognized me for my strong work ethic and the ability to establish trust, define the vision, and build long-standing, collaborative relationships, lean thinking, innovation, and always give a little extra. I\'m a critical thinker and an innovative problem solver with the ability to utilize resources effectively to ensure an increase in productivity. Additionally, I have strong verbal and written communication skills, utilizing them to build relationships and manage competing demands that result in the achievement of challenging goals. Furthermore, I am a lifetime learner and always trying to increase my skill set and knowledge in whatever industry I am a part of. Core competencies include: Logistics, Mechanical & Electrical expert, Process & Performance Improvement, Material Procurement, Critical Problem Solving, Business Operations, Multi-Modal Transportation Operations, Fleet Management, DoD Planning & Budget Management/Execution, Communications, Crisis Action Planning, Quality Assurance & Compliance, Training & Development, Environmental Health and Safety, Data Entry, Data Analytics, Customer Service, Active DoD Security Clearance. Please feel free to contact me with potential career opportunities.

Experience

1. Master Technician

   Gregory Poole Equipment Company

   Nov 2022 — Present · Hanahan, SC, US

   Independently performs all major repairs to material handling equipment to the customer’s satisfaction while in the field. Perform necessary service, preventative maintenance, repairs, replacements, installations, or re-building of components to restore material handling equipment to proper operation. Review the work schedule, check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.

Education

• Community College of the Air Force

  Military and Strategic Leadership - Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate of Science - AS, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

• Community College of the Air Force

  Organizational Leadership - Non-Commissioned Officers Academy

• Community College of the Air Force

  Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

• Community College of the Air Force

  Leadership - Airmen Leadership School

• Minot State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business Administration and Management, General

• United States Navy

  Mechanic Apprentice Course