Thomas Heldwein

Experience

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  US Army

  Aug 1988 - Mar 2010

  Captain (retired)

  Served as an enlisted soldier for 16 years. During that time; I was deployed under operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm & Desert Sweep, worked as a Drill Sergeant for over 10 years, taught at the Drill Sergeant School, and worked with demolitions as a Combat Engineer. Served as an officer for 7 years; where I had two Company Commands, S-4 logistics for a Battalion, and was deployed for 1 year under operation Enduring Freedom.

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  Honeywell

  Jun 1996 - Aug 2016

  Senior Project Manager / Mechanical Engineer

  Managed all aspects of a project from sales proposal through end user operation as the main customer contact for multi-million dollar projects. Interacted with sales, credit, legal, engineering, design, manufacturing, logistics, and field service departments. Also, worked positions in maintainence, research & developement, design and field service.

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  Self-employed

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2018

  Personal Growth and Handyman

  Spending time to follow many of my passions. A handyman for remodels, electrical and plumbing projects. Mastering public speaking in Toastmasters . Serving the community in the Knights of Columbus. I embraced Emotional Intelligence (EQ). The Career Navigator course equipped me to pursue my next career position. Lastly, going to start doing stand up comedy.

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  Va Health Care Systems

  Sept 2018 - now

  General Engineer

  Facilities management proudly serving our Nation's veterans. Involved in planning, design, and construction to improve the VA hospital in Buffalo, NY