JERRY L.

FERGUSON
1306 GILDAY DR., ARLINGTON, TX 76002
HOME: 817-932-5331 DEPLOYED (KUWAIT): 01196560016428
jf63148a@westpost.net
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Program Development
and Management
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvements
- Quality Control
- Assessment and Risk Mitigation
- Safety
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Team Building
and Management
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
- UXO Technician I
- Transportation Workers Identity Card (expires 2014)
- Security Guard Level III (expires 09/2010)
- Force Protection qualification for Army Central Command Kuwait (annual recerti
fication 11/2010)
- Hazwoper for clean-up operations (annual recertification 07/2010)
EDUCATION
- Unexploded Ordnance Technician I Certificate Texas A&M University Engineering
Extension Bryan, TX, 2009
- Diploma, Lufkin High Lufkin, TX, 1982
SECURITY CLEARANCE
- Secret, inactive
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Management professional with 23+ years of diversified experience in implementing
and supervising preventive and corrective maintenance programs, ensuring physic
al and mechanical integrity of equipment and vehicles Well-versed in creating an
d implementing win-win solutions through enterprising problem solving.
Entrusted with additional responsibilities in every position held. Poised and ad
ept at multi-tasking and collaborating with individuals of diverse backgrounds a
nd personalities; build alliances and engage in cross-functional activities. Cha
llenge-driven, yet flexible and adaptable; remain focused and take decisive acti
on in fast-paced work environments, and find innovative solutions for production
, delivery, and customer service problems.
MILITARY SERVICE
US Navy, September 1982 to October 2005, Honorable Discharge
Engineering Officer, Command Duty Officer, Patrol Coastal Class Ships, October 2
002 to October 2005. Implemented and oversaw shipboard routine and corrective ma
intenance programs, as well as engineering programs during training and actual d
eployments.
Material Maintenance Manager and Facilities Manager for Explosive Ordnance Dispo
sal Mobile Unit, Puerto Rico, September 1999 to September 2002. Substantially bo
osted equipment and facilities readiness and condition by overhauling or replaci
ng antiquated vehicles; coordinated critical repairs to facility damaged by hurr
icane.
Maintenance Group Supervisor, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit, Sigonella
Sicily, Italy, December 1995 to September 1999. Directed 8 personnel in overhau
ling and conducting preventive maintenance of 40+ tactical vehicles and in maint
aining 40+ outboard motors; equipment was slated for use to support training and
operations in 5 countries on 3 continents.
SUPERVISOR QUOTES AND RATING TEAM COMMENTARY:
- aIntegral point man for the debilitating casualty to USS Chinookas potable wat
er tanks, dedicating numerous hours to the troubleshooting and quality control o
f repair efforts, preventing days of lost mission time. Superb program manager.
As a direct result of his mentoring, the Engineering Department enjoyed over 90%
advancement and retention.aa"B. L. Denny, Lt., PC Crew Lima
- aChief Ferguson is a superb CPO who wonat rest if equipment is not all at 100%
operational capability. Gets the job done, tireless and resourceful, and leads
from the front. Ingeniously designed a locking device to conduct voyage repairs
to #1 fin stabilizer, allowing the ship to continue its assigned mission. Expert
ly filled in as department head during the month-long absence of the Chief Engin
eer. Flawlessly administered five engineering programs. Led Engineering through
a flawless FTSCPAC diesel inspection.aa"Lt. Denny, PC 7 Squall
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Force Protection Officer
Combat Support Associates, Security Department L-1, APO AE 09330
October 2009 to Present
Combat Support Associates was established in 1988 to compete for Combat Support
Contract a" Kuwait
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT: Formulate highly effective strategic and tac
tical plans, policies, procedures, and detailed instructions to implement securi
ty/force protection programs. Develop, inspect, or revise security/force protect
ion programs and techniques based on practical knowledge of equipment critical t
o maintenance of those programs.
WORKFLOW AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Expertly use knowledge of military operations,
industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and producti
on practices to formulate and implement strategies for detecting and denying ent
ry of improvised explosive devices, weapons, and contraband, as well as unauthor
ized personnel. Plan, organize, and schedule daily operations to streamline work
processes.
QUALITY CONTROL: On a daily basis, implement organizational vision and companyas
dedication to quality and advanced customer service. Collect, analyze, interpre
t, and apply specialized information to ensure compliance with specifications. I
nspect ground weapons and replace unserviceable parts; analyze malfunctions by i
nspection and serviceability testing, and expertly use precision gauges, testing
instruments, and special tools to adjust parts and operating mechanisms.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: Provide information and advice to key decision
makers, and work collaboratively with other managers who design, test, produce,
procure, supply, operate, repair, or dispose of communications equipment, intru
sion detection equipment, special-purpose equipment, vehicles, and weapons.
Maintenance Mechanic
Hidalgo Industrial Services, Fort Worth Texas
December 2005 to July 2009
Hidalgo Industrial Services is a leading provider of construction services, incl
uding general construction, mechanical/HVAC, plumbing, process and utility pipin
g, industrial ventilation, excavation, concrete foundations and site paving, int
erior finish, and structural steel erection.
FIELD OPERATIONS: Implemented preventive and corrective maintenance program, ens
uring physical and mechanical integrity of equipment and vehicles used for mecha
nical and industrial construction projects, including back hoes, concrete cutter
s and Trowel machines, pipe cutters/threaders, small generators, and trucks.
COMMUNICATIONS: Provided information and advice to managers who design, test, pr
oduce, procure, supply, operate, repair, or dispose of equipment. Assisted in de
veloping, installing, inspecting, or revising equipment maintenance programs and
techniques, based on a practical knowledge of the equipment, including its desi
gn, production, and operational and maintenance requirements.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Hazwoper for Clean-Up Operations, 40 hr, 07/2009
Unexploded Ordnance Technician Level I, 2000 hr, 07/2009
Senior Enlisted Propulsion Engineering, 4 wk, 10/2002
Chief Petty Officer Leadership, 2 wk, 12/2001
First Class Petty Officer Leadership, 2 wk, 07/1999
Airborne, 3 wk, 11/1996
Instructor, 4 wk, 03/1987
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (2), Army Achievement Medal, Army Comme
ndation Medal, Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist Insignia, Naval Parachutist I
nsignia, Southwest Asia Service Medals (2), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals (2
), Kosovo Liberation Medal, Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal, Global War on Terrori
sm Service Medal, NATO Medal (Yugoslavia), Sea Service Deployment Ribbons (6), G
ood Conduct Medals (5), Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbons (6), Navy
aEa Ribbons (2), Armed Forces Service Medals (2), National Defense Service Meda
ls (2), Navy Unit Commendation, Sharpshooter Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendati
ons (3), Coast Guard Unit Commendation.