SGT Keith Payton

SGT Keith Payton

Dates of Service: Nov 1998 - Nov 2009
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Military Experiences

Sep 2008 - Nov 2009
501st BSB
Welding NCOIC
 Trained subordinates in multiple welding processes such as SMAW/GMAW/GTAW.  Supervised, welded, inspected, installed, modified, and performed maintenance on metal body components, radiators, fuel tanks, hulls, and accessories of Army watercraft and amphibians.  Created and implemented standard operating procedures that resulted in a maintenance flow that was easy to understand as well as productive.  Designated as the HAZMAT Supervisor and coordinated the storage and disposal of all HAZMAT items.
Sep 2004 - Jul 2008
E Co
PLL NCOIC
 Established and maintained stock records and other documents such as inventory, materiel control, accounting and supply reports, while maintaining a 98% percent overall readiness.  Reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of lading, contracts, purchase requests, and shipping documents.  Responsible for the Dispatching of 100 vehicles.  Emphasized safety awareness resulted in zero accidents within my section during the Operation Iraqi Freedom 06-08 deployment.  Awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in a combat zone.
Aug 1998 - Aug 2002
3rd Marines
Corporal
I was in an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Maintenance plt, as an 0411

Deployments

(2 years, 3 months)
Oct 2006 - Dec 2007
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
 Emphasized safety awareness resulted in zero accidents within my section during the Operation Iraqi Freedom 06-08 deployment.  Awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in a combat zone. Maintained a 98% readiness on over 500 pieces of equipment in Camp Taji, and Kalsu. Coordinated delivery of parts and supplies from Taji to Kalsu for mission critical equipment.
Mar 2001 - May 2001
Tandem Thrust 00
Advanced party to initiate and act as the Liaison for all logistical needs for the offloading of MPF ships
May 2000 - Oct 2000
Southeast Asia (Cooperation Afloat, Readiness and Training) CARAT 00
 Ordered, tracked and received equipment repair parts for sixteen tracked vehicles.  Ensured the safety and well being of nine personnel on multiple deployments.  Prepared and conducted daily and weekly maintenance readiness briefs to the Commanding officers of our Company and higher.
Oct 1999 - Dec 1999
crocodile 99
Coordinated the offloading of Maritime Prepositioned Ships in Gladstone, Australia.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Mar 1999 - Apr 1999

Nov 1998 - Feb 1999

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Mar 2009

Jul 2008 - Sep 2008

91e Allied Trades Specialist (Welder) Aberdeen Proving Grounds

Security Clearance
None / Expired

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

2016 - 2018

Lamar University

MBA, Enterprise Resource Planning

2014 - 2016

Lamar University

Bachelor's Degree, Applied Sciences

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Interests
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