1. Donnie R. Padgett
310 Rodeo Circle
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
USA
Email: padgett001@yahoo.com
Home: N/A
Cell: (270) 312-2141
Work Experience:
2015 To Present, Bradley Mechanic, BAE Systems
Temple Texas
40 Hours a week
Hourly: 21.50 per hour
Rehired as a Bradley mechanic working to do modifications per contract.
Responsible for disassembling the vehicle, cleaning and modifying the vehicle,
provisioning new vehicle and assembly of new ballistic parts in accordance with
guidelines and standard operating procedures.
2014 to 2015, Service Manager, Brake Check Plus
Harker Heights TX
50-65 Hours a week
Salary: 32,000 USD year
Appointed as the Service Manager who is responsible for over $50,000 of
automotive inventory and equipment. Daily duties include diagnosing automotive issues,
assigning the proper technician for automotive repairs, ensuring quality control of repairs,
ordering needed parts for non-stock items, controlling labor costs and parts costs, and
managing the wellbeing and safety of six technicians. Also, compiled and communicated
information and daily status to the Corporate Director. Compile and assemble weekly
work schedules for six employees. Inventory and order weekly store supplies needed to
maintain business on a continuous basis. Serve as the Store Manager in the absence of
the Corporate Director. Handles customer service complaints and provide feedback and
feasible solutions to ensure customer satisfaction.
Work Experience:
2012-2014 BAE Systems, Sub-Assembly Lead
Temple TX
40-60 Hours a week
Hourly: 18.50 per hour
Appointed as the Lead Technician for the Sub-Assembly Section. Responsible for
the pre assembly, inventory, and distribution of several modification projects
simultaneously. (BASS-D) Bradley Advanced Survivability Seat-Driver, approximately
650 kits per year valued at $16,000 ea. (TASS) Turret Advanced Survivability System,
approximately 450 kits per year valued at $10,000 ea. (ERR) Emergency Release
Response, approximately 450 per year valued at $11,000 ea. (BFCS) Bradley Fuel Cell

2. System, approximately 475 kits per year valued at $33,000 ea. Each kit requires full
inventory, all hardware to be separated and labeled accordingly, sensitive item numbers
(I.E. SR#’s) recorded per vehicle and maintained, deficiencies noted and reported to
higher (if any), and prepared for disbursement when requested in a timely manner.
Served as the Tool Room Assistant, maintaining accountability of all non-expendable
tools, and kept a detailed log of all expendable items for inventory and reorder
sustainability.
Work Experience:
2011-2012 Lead Automotive Technician, Brake Check Plus
Harker Heights TX
40-50 Hours a week
Salary: $18,000 USD year
Appointed as the Lead Technician in an automotive repair shop. Responsible for
diagnosing vehicle issues and trouble codes, recommend needed repairs to the
customer for their vehicle, and oversee the repairs to be done on each vehicle.
Responsible for daily and weekly inventories of shop tools, fluids, equipment, and overall
cleanliness of the shop. Responsible for the safety and well-being of five technicians.
Conducted weekly safety classes to co-workers to enhance safe work place. Perform
diagnostic scans through vehicle test port to aid in troubleshooting vehicle issues.
Maintain, organization, and restock parts, supplies, fluids, and shop tools on a daily
basis. Ensured subordinate technicians completed repairs properly, and neatly before
returning vehicle back to the customer. Responsible for the technicians completing
refresher classes on automotive repairs as updates became available.
Work Experience:
2007-2011 Squad Leader/Platoon Sergeant, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Hood TX
60-70 Hours a week
Salary: $40,000 USD year
Supervised and managed the collaboration between the Soldier, Primary Care
Manager, and the Nurse Case Manager. Prepared, prioritized, and monitored the work
assignments for Soldier’s, and Squad Leaders. Conducted interviews and counseled
personnel on their rights, privileges, and responsibilities of occupying the barracks.
Explained command policies and answered questions regarding the rules and
regulations of occupying barracks space. Ensured consistency in procedures, adherence
to applicable regulations. Performed duties and processed forms for medical retirement
and separating soldiers.
Read, interpreted, and applied army policies and regulations pertaining to separations
and chapters. Maintained and audited records for separating soldiers and provided
authenticated information to the Chain of Command for weekly presentations. Reviewed
counseling and ensured all requirements for separation were met. Issued orders,
documents, in accordance with army policies and regulations. Prepared routine
counseling on individual development, training needs, discipline, and physical training.
Responsible for the well-being and morale of soldiers and their families.
Authorized and executed routine barracks inspections, recorded deficiencies,
submitted service work orders, and maintained a record of all tasks. Recorded

3. deficiencies, recommended solutions, and resolved issues on inspection sheets.
Interacted, maintained, and supported a close working relationship with Directorate of
Public Works. Conducted, prioritized, and scheduled work requests for maintenance
work. Coordinated, scheduled, and accomplished routine assignments as well as
emergency job requirements in the barracks. Conducted move in and termination
inspections and ensured condition and cleanliness of the barracks was maintained.
Maintained, processed, and finalized military ratings, promotions, awards, leaves and
passes, in and out processing, personnel actions, and retirement/separation. Inputted,
extracted, and updated over 200 data points on each Warrior Transition Unit Soldier and
presented it to the Company Commander. Appointed and served as the Unit Safety
Non-Commissioned Officer for the Army Safety Program. Coordinated, monitored, and
maintained records of all inspections, violations, and solutions for correcting any
deficiencies found. Maintained, prepared, and assembled training materials and
equipment for use in classroom instruction. Utilized and presented professional
knowledge of methods and techniques of instruction to present effective classroom
training. Compiled, evaluated, and reported the performance of practical examinations.
Operated and produced documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
and Access.
Work Experience:
2006-2007 Platoon Sergeant/Detachment Sergeant, 15th
Finance Battalion,
Fort Hood TX
60-70 Hours a week
Salary: $40,000 USD year
Appointed as Platoon Sergeant/Detachment Sergeant for the rear detachment
operations of a Finance Battalion. Responsible for the overseeing of all daily operations
including DOD schools, money dispersing, leaves, evaluation reports, and daily
customer service operations. Managed the health and welfare, discipline, esprit de corp.
and accountability of all assigned Soldiers. Trained, educated, and supported rear
detachment Soldiers and their spouses, to maintain a high state of confidence. Operated
and performed maintenance on military and government utility vehicles and dispatched
procedures as required. Coordinated training and preparation for deploying and
replacement Soldiers. Supervised the health, welfare, and training of Non-
Commissioned Officers and subordinate soldiers. Inspected barracks daily for
cleanliness and serviceability. Identified, analyzed, and resolved shortcomings and
scheduled repairs accordingly. Consolidated and maintained all equipment at 90% or
higher. Managed the hand receipts and inspected and inventoried vehicles, tools,
computers, copiers and scanners, valued in excess of $10,000. Operated and produced
documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. Drafted,
typed, printed, copied, transmitted, and scanned memoranda, letters, spreadsheets, and
reports.
Work Experience:
1993-2006 Armor Crewmen on M1A1 Abrams Tank
Germany/Kansas/Kentucky
40-50 Hours a week
Salary: $22,000 USD year

4. Operated and performed maintenance on government utility vehicles and dispatched
procedures as required. Transported personnel and equipment in performance of
assigned duties. Maintained the accountability and maintenance of all assigned
equipment valued in excess of $30,000.00. Performed 10 level, 20 level, and track
maintenance on the M1A1 Abrams Tank. Conducted semiannual services including
pulling the pack, cleaning the air intake system, checking and cleaning the batteries, and
flushing the fuel tanks and systems.
EDUCATION:
Woodlawn High School
High School Graduate
GPA: 3.00
University of Phoenix
Business Administration Bachelor Degree Program
July 2012 to October 2015 (Completed Degree)
GPA: 3.75
Additional Information
Graduate, 2006, 7 Weeks, Financial Management Technician
Graduate, 2003, 1 Week, Instructor Training Course
Graduate, 2003, 2 Weeks, Equal Opportunity Advisor CRS
Graduate, 2002, 11 Weeks, M1A1 Abrams Tank, Master Gunner Course
Graduate, 1999, 8 Weeks, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course
Graduate, 1999, 2 Weeks, Toxic Agent/Chemical Course
Graduate, 1996, 4 Weeks, Primary Leadership Development Course
AWARDS:
Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2nd award), Army Achievement
Medal (3rd award), Army Superior Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal (6th
award),
National Defense Service Medal (2n award), Southwest Asia Service Medal, Global War
on Terrorism Service Medal, Non-commissioned Officer Development Ribbon (2nd
award), Army Service Ribbon and overseas Service Ribbon (2nd
award) .