Edward Kownslar

Experience

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  Veterans Outreach Center

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1987

  Administrative Assistant

  Developed automated systems for administrative and clinical records reducing the time spent on routine reports by 25%.

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  Texas Tech University

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1989

  Project Coordinator and Instructor

  • Made presentations on energy conservation practices to business organizations and civic groups while working for the Texas Energy Extension Service at Texas Tech and at the University of Texas at El Paso. • Staff Instructor for Graduate Seminar in Program Evaluation & Quantitative Analysis. Instructed undergraduate classes in American Government and Political Science.

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  US Navy

  Jan 1989 - Oct 1996

  • Melded the talent of several commands into an effective Team of healthcare professionals which successfully treated over 100 combat and non-combat casualties when deployed. • Mastered the design and implementation of health service systems, comprising the personnel, durable equipment, supplies, communications, and transportation assets. • Established contact and maintained liaison with foreign armed forces and coalition to evacuate casualties from the US, Kenya, France, and Turkey during Operation Restore Hope in Somalia.• Coordinated the movement of over 2,000 casualties across land, sea and air, ensuring their prompt and appropriate care during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm while based in Bahrain. Show less

  • Instructor, Course Coordinator

    Jan 1994 - Oct 1996

  • Plans, Operations and Medical Intelligence Specialist

    Jan 1992 - Jan 1994

  • Contracts Program Administration Officer

    Jan 1989 - Jan 1992
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  ELK Enterprises dba TREK Trucking

  Jan 2000 - Jul 2007

  President, Owner/Operator

  • Owner of profitable small trucking company. Coordinated pickup and deliveries throughout 48 states and 2 Canadian provinces. Managed maintenance and administered contracts • Drove over 1,500,000 miles without a moving violation or accident pulling dry vans, reefer units and pneumatic tankers with virtually 100% on-time performance. .

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  G4S

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2011

  Licensed Security Officer

  Provide security and first responder services to Army Air Force Exchange Services Call Center and Headquarters. Completed over 50 hours of on-line course work to become certified as Master Security Officer, Fire Safety Officer and Safety Security Officer.

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  Dallas County

  Feb 2009 - now

  Presiding Election Judge

  Supervise election process at polling site in accordance with election laws.

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  Love Field Post 453, 5th District, Dept. of Texas, American Legion

  Apr 2009 - Nov 2017

  Chaplain

  • Spiritual leader for over 2,000 members of the AmericanLegion 5th District, Love Field Post Legion, SAL, and ALR. • Provide counselling and comfort to: the grieving family and friends of war-era veterans, the infirm at hospitals and homes, and anyone else in the community led to me.• Officiate at memorial services, visitations, funerals and internments throughout Dallas County with a special focus on services at the DFW National Cemetery; and officiate at weddings.• Coordinate fund-raisers and community out-reach activities in order to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and assist the homeless. Show less

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  Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 453

  Jul 2010 - Apr 2013

  Chaplain

  Provide spiritual leadership and support for war veterans and the Sons of the American Legion; preside at memorial services and visit sick and shut-in members and their families.

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  Spirit Airlines

  Apr 2012 - Nov 2014

  Customer Service Supervisor

  Supervise over 50 Customer Service Agents at the ticket counter, boarding gates and operations office; leading by example, training and equipping the agents to provide excellent service to thousands of passengers every day.Coordinate activities of vendors, ramp personnel and gate agents to ensure the safe and on-time departures of over 25 flights per day.Provide courteous customer service at the ticket counter and gates; answering customer’s concerns and providing timely solutions to problems while complying with all company policies and procedures. Show less

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  Texas Sky

  Dec 2014 - Jan 2016

  Services Supervisor
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  Sun Country Airlines

  May 2015 - Jan 2018

  Ground Security Coordinator, Ops Specialist and CSA.
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  Flight Services & Systems

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

  Contract Manager for Sun Country Airlines

  Coordinate all activities of Customer Service Agents at ticket counters, gates, the Operations Office, as well as caterers, fuelers and Ramp personnel to ensure safe and timely departure of flights. Train new agents and maintain records for all flights and services provided to Sun Country Airlines.