David Kerr

407 Ramsey Ave Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 931-9005 david.h.kerr8.mil@mail.mil

Objective
Continue to further my experiences in leadership and development and improvement of online adult education.

Profile
Motivated, personable metalworking professional with an Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree in
Education in Online Education Technology (graduate in May 2015), 13 civilian certifications, Ordnance Master Instructor
Badge and a successful track record of professional actions. Extensive history of writing with published works in over fifteen
different publications and one published fiction book. Experienced manager and mentor with 20 years experience in the
metalworking field. Solid understanding of metallurgy, Computer Numerical Control Machining, Computer Aided Drafting
Computer Aided Machining, and Virtual Reality Welding . I am flexible and versatile able to maintain a sense of humor
under pressure, poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. I thrive in deadlinedriven environments and have excellent team-building skills.

Professional Affiliations
International Technology and Engineering Educators Association

Professional Certifications
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Certifications for Measurement, Materials and Safety; CNC Milling
Operator; CNC Turning Operator; CNC Milling: Programming Setup and Operations; CNC Turning: Programming Setup
and Operations; Job Planning. Benchwork and Layout; Drill Press Skills; Turning Operations: Turning Between Centers;
Metal forming Level 1; Milling Level 1; The Certificate of Special Merit; CNC Milling Skills II; CNC Turning Skills II; CNC
Operations Level III

Employment History
59TH ORDNANCE BRIGADE Fort Lee, VA
Metalworking Division Instructor/Writer, October 2008 to Present
Serves as the only Military Master Instructor (the highest level of Instructor credentials in the Ordnance Corps),
responsible for writing, editing and instructing lessons derivative of metalworking skills to over 550 Soldiers, Marines,
and Noncommissioned Officers attending resident Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training annually.
HEADQUARTERS, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY 70TH ENGINEER BATTALION- Fort Riley, KS
Maintenance Motor Sergeant, August 2007 to September 2008
Responsible for managing the upkeep and repair of over three hundred wheel vehicles, including over 100 pieces of
Route Clearance Equipment for which no doctrine maintenance instructions existed. Maintained fleet readiness above
95% for the entire 15 month deployment despite parts traffic being hindered and vehicles subjected to arduous terrain
and explosive enemies. Mentored 8 Soldiers and 4 Noncommissioned Officers in professional development and
career advancement. Advised Battalion Command Staff on recovery methods during emergencies, often speaking
directly with the senior leadership on the ground hundreds of miles away. Supervised 3 Civilian contractors
responsible for the repair of Route Clearance Equipment, many times advising them with correct repair procedures.
Directed Battlefield repairs on Route Clearance Equipment to keep the life saving equipment on the road and in the
fight. Performed duties as the Battalion Motor Sergeant in the absence of the Master Sergeant, chosen to hold the
position over six other senior NCOs.

Employment History (continued)

HHC 70th Eng BN- Fort Riley, KS
Service Section Supervisor, February 2002 to July 2007

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David Kerr
407 Ramsey Ave Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 931-9005 david.h.kerr8.mil@mail.mil

Responsible for repairs and routine scheduled maintenance of a fleet consisting of over three hundred wheel and
tracked vehicles. Identified shortcomings and created a system which provided a faster service time with fewer errors,
eventually resulting in a 1% return rate annually. Supervised, managed and trained 3 metalworkers and 8 mechanics
and 3 Noncommissioned Officers. Controlled the parts inventory system for the entire battalion with 2 Soldiers.
147th Maintenance Company-Kitzingen, Germany
Metalworking Shop Foreman, February 1996 to January 2002
Responsible for directing the completion and inspection of more than 1500 job orders annually from more than 25
customers requiring metalworking skills. Guided 6 Soldiers directly in the art of metalworking machining and welding.
Managed reports tracking man hours expended and job order statuses.
46th Eng BN-Fort Polk, LA
Metalworking Shop Foreman, March 1993 to January 1996
Responsible for Machining, Welding, Riveting, Bolt Extraction and Carpentry. Environmental Compliance Officer,
monitored the compliance of the unit against all EPA and OSHA standards throughout the motor pool and on range
assignments, reporting directly to the battalion leadership.

Military Education
SENIOR LEADERS COURSE (91X Maintenance Supervisor), FORT LEE, VA

2010

SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION, FORT LEE, VA

2011

SYSTEMS APPROACH TO TRAINING, ABERDEEN PROVING GROUNDS (APG), MD2009

TOTAL ARMY INSTRUCTOR TRAINING, APG, MD

2008

TECH TRANSPORTATION OF HAZMAT, BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN

2007

ADVANCED LEADERS COURSE (44E Metalworking), APG, MD

2006

WARRIOR LEADERS COURSE, GRAFENWOEHR, GE

1997

Civilian Education
GRANTHAM UNIVERSITY KANSAS CITY, KS
Bachelor of Science-Multidiscipline
GPA: 3.84/4.0
Graduated Magna cum Laude
BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FORT RILEY, KS
Associates Degree in General Studies, 2006
GPA: 3.8/4.0

Awards
Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3OLC), Army Achievement Medal (3OLC), Army Good
Conduct Medal (7), National Defense Service Medal (1 Star), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan
Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (1 Star), Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Expeditionary Medal, GWOT
Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (3), Army Service Ribbon,
Overseas Service Medal (5), Nato Service Medal (2).

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