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Honor Society® member

Michael Asbell

US Navy (Retired) at Worldwide

  • Middle Georgia State College
  • Aviation Maintenance Technologies/FCC GROL
  • Class of 2015
  • Eastman, Ga.

Member since December 2013

About

Acuity Brands Lighting Production Supervisor/EH&S Manager Cochran, Ga. 03/11-11/12
Responsible for 400+ employees, insuring quality products are produced for our customers ultimately keeping down cost by reducing scrap through quality workmanship. Implement KPI’s, maintaining a safe and environmentally friendly workplace for employee and customer alike. Resolving minor work issues with employees as they arise and keeping production flowing smoothly. Maintain records for Daily Production, Safety Data Sheets and Parts Prints for Quality assurance. Instruct Safety Training on a monthly basis in accordance with company guidelines. Submit monthly accident reports. Maintain Universal & Hazardous Waste in compliance with EPA and OSHA guidelines. Schedule Hazardous Waste Disposal. Conduct periodic Kaizen events to continuously improve upon our Lean Manufacturing Program keeping customer cost down.

Standard Candy Company Slab Supervisor/CNC Machine Operator Eastman, Ga. 07/06-06/09
Responsible for 4 employees, insuring proper start-up and troubleshooting procedures, achieving accurate weight checks utilizing calipers, micrometers and CNC equipment, sizing and coating of products for Kellogg and General Mills, reducing scrap and increasing productivity for the customer while keeping down cost to the employer, insuring safety while delivering a quality product to the consumer.

Cromwell Radio Group On-Air Personality Mattoon, IL. 10/05-06/06
Responsible for up to the minute news, weather and various genres of entertainment through Radio Broadcasting in multiple States. Took live calls and aired live remotes from various locations. Announced sporting events and recorded commercials for various businesses and conducted PSA's.

Jamestown Moraine, Inc. Foreman Moraine, OH. 09/98-08/99
Orchestrated a time-necessitated process, responsible for the proper sequencing of OEE Automobile parts to General Motors for the building of 1100+ SUV’s daily. Responsible for 100% accuracy in shipment for quality. Overseen the safety and welfare of 13+ employees.

United States Navy (Retired) Supervisor/Quality Control Inspector/Canvasser Recruiter/Fuels Specialist 11/78-11/98
Supervised 40+ personnel responsible for operating, maintaining and repairing fueling and lubricating oil systems. Trained, directed and supervised firefighting crews, fire rescue teams and trained in the Aided Egress of the Space Shuttle. Initiated personnel evaluations of subordinates. Supervised recruiters interviewed and recruited new personnel into the Navy. Conducted new employee orientation; prepared and presented informational seminars in local schools and the community about the opportunities available; received numerous awards for meeting/exceeding goals. Served as Divisional Safety Coordinator; prepared written communications and monthly presentations on topics of special interest and local importance. Served as the Divisional Damage Control Officer; provided training in damage control procedures, testing and inspection of damage control and firefighting related equipment. Handle hazardous materials and maintain environmental standards. Performed quality control inspections, NDT inspections, pH inspections, TDS inspections as certified quality control inspector, Inspects components, parts, and materials by applying a limited range of eddy current and a basic range of radiographic inspection techniques established by inspection guidelines. Assists higher graded testers in interpreting test indications and in making final determination of product as serviceable, repairable or condemned. Applies magnetic particle and/or liquid penetrant inspection to detect flaws in simple, routine parts. Inspects using Photovoltaic units and Micron inspections of Jet Petroleum equipment. Guard and escort prisoners. Performed search and seizure operations and conducted scheduled and random drug testing. Maintained 100% accuracy in logging all operations and tests. Awarded the following Medals & Ribbons: NATO Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Antarctica Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy Recruiting Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Gold Wreath Award.

Related Military Service Occupational Codes
Fuel System Maintenance Supervisor-DOT 638.131-010; Fuel System Maintenance Worker-DOT 638.381-010; First Line Supervisors and Managers-DOT 638.131-026; Employment Interviewer-DOT 166.267-010; Recruiter-DOT 166.267-026; Personnel Recruiter-DOT 166.267-038; Personnel, Training and Labor Relations Specialist-OES 21511; Firefighter-DOT 373.364-010; Firefighter (Aviation)-DOT 373.663-010; Firefighter (Marine)-DOT 373.664-010.

Education
Twiggs County High School High School Jeffersonville, Ga.
LMET Leadership, Management, Education and Training Pearl Harbor, Hi.
Naval Technical Training Center Class “A” Jet Petroleum Bulk Fuels Process Refining & Distribution Lakehurst, NJ.
Naval Technical Training Center Class “C” Jet Petroleum Bulk Fuels Process Refining & Distribution Lakehurst, NJ.
Naval Technical Training Center Canvasser Recruiter Pensacola, Fl.
Middle Georgia State College Aviation Maintenance Technology/Avionics Install Eastman, Ga.

Other qualifications and skills include:
FCC GROL Certified in Elements 1 & 3, Georgia Work Ready Gold Certified, Georgia BJCOT POST Certified for the Department of Juvenile Justice, MS Word, Works, Office, IE, Excel, Oracle, ADP, Shared Services, Several Microsoft Certifications including: Microsoft Digital Literacy #325853, Windows Settings, Maintaining & Optimizing Windows, Configuring & Troubleshooting Windows, Configuring & Troubleshooting Windows Security, Configuring & Troubleshooting Windows Internet Explorer, Configuring Windows Productivity Applications, Configuring & Troubleshooting Windows Media Center & Applications, Connecting & Troubleshooting Mobile Devices with Windows.

Education

  • Middle Georgia State College

    Aviation Maintenance Technologies

    2013 – 2015

Honors and awards

  • Deans List (Summer 2014)

    For Excellence in Academia

Goals and interests

Career goal

Employment in the energetic Aviation Industry.

Outside the classroom

Bowling, Softball, Darts

Experience

  • US Navy (Retired)

    Worldwide

    Nov 1978 – Dec 1998