Darrell Lee Benton

2645 Ave W Sterling, Ks 67579 dbdf3cae@westpost.netCell phone: 785-320-9016

Home: 620-422-3299

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Automotive Fleet Manager, Supervisor, Forman or Trainer
Top- performing respected and loyal manager of automotive fleet maintenance oper
ations. I possess a vast knowledge of maintenance, training, production, procure
ment, property accountability and automotive supply operations. I have a track r
ecord of excellence in leading training and developing staffs that produce a qua
lity product for the company and its customers. I am recognized by my peers and
subordinates as a subject matter expert. I possess the ability to start from scr
atch and develop a maintenance plan and training plan that will accomplish all t
asks even in a dangerous environment. I have worked in countries with local nati
onal personnel and have been able to win the trust and devotion of my subordinat
es. I work hard and lead by example and make sure my subordinates have the knowl
edge and tools to be a success.
My core competencies include:
Planning training and implementation
Supply inventory & procurement
Property accountability
Employee relations
Record keeping & budget &administrative functions
Safety and compliance
Organization & time management
Equipment Preventive maintenance
Equipment operation and inspection
____________________________Professional Experience_______________________
Years of progressive assignments in training, production, automotive supply oper
ations, and maintenance operations for government contractors and the US Army.
Years of experience as a Chief Warrant Officer US Army
Years of experience as a Motor Sergeant, Instructor, Senior Mechanic, Wheel Vehi
cle and Track Vehicle Mechanic, US Army.
Unit Set Control for M 1 Tank Unit Sets in Kuwait for Dyncorp International
Quality Control Inspector and Mechanic Component Rebuild for Contract Services F
t. Riley Kansas
Chief Trainer Logistics Support Battalion Vinnell Corporation Saudi Arabia
Team Leader for General Dynamics Stryer Assembly Anniston Alabama
Mechanic Forman, Maintenance Instructor for Kellogg Brown Root in Afghanistan
Site Manager for Maintenance Operations NOUR USA in Iraq
Superintendant for the US Air Force WRM Program in Doha Qatar for DynCorp Intern
ational
Production Supervisor for VSE CORP Kuwait
December 2008 to Present: Production Supervisor for VSE CORP in Kuwait.
Production supervisor of the petroleum section, tool room section, calibration t
ools, special tools, load bearing tools and procurement of tools and supplies to
support a 150 mechanic operation for the USA Defense Department
October 2006 to December 2008: Superintendant DynCorp International in Doha Qata
r.
Supervised 40 Asian mechanics who rebuilt 350 AMG1116 and M1145 Truck Utility Up
Armored Heavy Variant vehicles for the US Air Force WRM Program.
Planned and set up the shop to perform a 39 month contract to refurbish 350 HUMW
V assigned to CENTAF security forces. Developed a list of all tasks required to
be performed on the vehicles and a training plan for a 40 mechanic third country
national team. Who performed all needed repairs and the installation of all mod
ification kits needed to upgrade the vehicles to the current configuration.
June 2005 to March 2006: Site Manager/ Trainer Nour USA in Tadji Iraq.
Planned the set up of the shop and supervised and trained 150 Iraq national mech
anics in daily support maintenance operations for the Iraq military and police f
orces in the Tadji Iraq area of operations.

December 2003 to July 2004: Mechanic Forman Kellogg Brown Root

Supervised local Afghanistan nationals and American mechanics in daily maintenan
ce of vehicles assigned to the Afghanistan Army and the US Army advisers. Perfor
med daily maintenance inspections and preventive maintenance services. Estima
ted cost of repair on vehicles involved in motor vehicle accidents. Trained Afgh
an Soldiers to do operator maintenance and preventive maintenance.

April 2002 to April 2003: Team Leader General Dynamics

Team leader responsible for the assembly line production of the 7 variants of th
e STRYER family of vehicles. Analyzed and solved complex production problems of
the STRYER vehicle. Improved production time on the assembly line by training p
ersonnel efficiently and reduced assembly time on the assembly line. Ensured saf
ety was practiced by all personnel in all work performed on the assembly line.

July 1998 to June 2001: Chief Trainer Vinnell Corporation

Supervised 19 personnel who trained the Saudi National Guard in daily maintenanc
e activities of the logistics support battalion. Wrote training plans and task l
ists and made up training schedules. Maintained training records of all personne
l trained .Responsible for training the production control personnel and officer
s. Trained officers to do briefings to supported battalion commanders and there
staffs. Provided training to supported units in the set up of there organization
al maintenance operations. Provided service schedules on all equipment assigned
to supported units.
February 1996 to September 1997: Quality Control Inspector, Mechanic Contract Se
rvices
Performed inspections, road tests, estimated cost of damages, classified equipme
nt, performed load tests, ordered repair parts, and performed final inspections.
Maintained status on all assigned jobs assigned to the tank and automotive shop
.
April 1993 to September 1994: Unit Set Control Dyncorp International Services
Responsible for all US Army tank units assigned to camp Doha Kuwait. Prepared da
ily readiness reports for all assigned units using the Army ULLS system and SAMS
system. Coordinated with shops to perform services and maintenance repairs nee
ded on assigned equipment.
November 1966 to June 1993 Chief Warrant Officer, Motor Sergeant, Instructor, Se
nior Mechanic, Mechanic.
Managed maintenance operations of company, battalion, brigade, and direct suppor
t company. Supervised form 10 to 120 personnel in daily maintenance operations.
Planned daily maintenance activities on assigned equipment and assigned personne
l to perform the work. Prepared readiness reports on assigned equipment and prov
ided briefings to commanders.
Maintenance Instructor at the artillery school
Worked as an instructor taught maintenance to officers advance course, basic of
ficeras course, noncommissioned officers advanced and basic course and mechanics
course.

CIVLIAN EDUCATION: HIGH SCHOOL

MILITARY EDUCATION: Wheel Vehicle Mechanics Course
Primary Leadership Course
Noncommissioned Officers Academy
Noncommissioned Officers Advanced
Course
Maintenance Instructors Course
Warrant Officers Basic Course
Warrant Officers Advanced Course
Warrant Officers Senior Course
Veteran: Viet Nam, Desert Storm