Steven P. Cano 15814 Walnut Creek

San Antonio, TX 78247 (361) 510-9321

sccano11@gmail.com Education Bachelor of Science in Business (Management)

University of Phoenix, San Antonio, TX Campus Job Training

• Managers training • Safety audit training • ISO sustainment training • Lean program training • Environmental Management System (EMS) training • VPP training • Hazardous material and hazardous waste familiarization course

Microsoft Proficiency

Word Power Point Excel

Professional Experience Southwest Research Institute (SWRI) lab technician from January 2014-current.

• Conducts fire testing on client samples. • Involved in test burn with temperature ranging from 100 to 1700 degrees Celsius. • Conducts and observes standardized tests following test parameters and, as required, obtains and

records data or ensures data has been captured by an automated system. • Prepares solutions or solvents for various testing or performs test analyses using standard testing

methods. • Troubleshoots problems with assembly of components and corrects malfunctions or secures

appropriate service or repair. • Installs instrumentation equipment on test samples i.e. thermocouples, heat flux, cameras, etc. • Monitors all burn activity with burn software, HD video cameras, and HD still shots using SLR

camera. • Respirator qualified, and confined space qualified.

References available upon request

Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) Section Chief (WS-8852-10), Corpus Christi Army Depot rotor wing aircraft section chief from September 2007 – July 2013.

• Quality Assurance Specialist • Also Lead as a project manager ensuring scope of work is accurate, funding implemented, and man

hour usage was not over run. • Supervised major structure work journeyman and mechanical component technicians Exceptional

leadership skills • Experience in external and internal audits • Maintains discipline in all aspects of job performance • Lead a 30+ personnel work center in repairing military rotor wing aircraft to return to combat

readiness and prepared AH-64 Apache for pre modification upgrades • Ensures a cultural priority for safety by implementing Voluntary protection program(VPP), and ISO

and EMS standards • Oversees personnel matters including scheduling, conflict resolution, and objective completion • Drive a pace in the work center that allows for high quality work, but also keeps the aircraft on

schedule and keeping a high state of morale • Maintains a high level of competence in any job personal knowledge of rotary aircraft repair,

maintenance, and modification

Aircraft production Work Lead (WL-8852-10), Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), March 2008 – March 2009

• Serves as subject matter expert in aircraft repair • Ensure team is using industry leading practices for high quality, efficient repair • Demonstrate expertise in environmental and personal safety when handling hazardous material

Rotorcraft Mechanic (WG-8852-10), Corpus Christi Army Depot, September 2007 – March 2008

• Assess aircraft and determine level of repair work needed • Perform required maintenance and repair to return aircraft to combat readiness • Execute modifications to aircraft as needed by client

Military Career (E-6 SSG, Staff Sergeant) fulfilled military obligation with honorable discharge as a Non Commissioned Officer in the United States Army aviation. Was in active duty service from August 1996 – September 2007

• U.S. Army Special Operations• Involved in extremely high stress level and imminent danger missions • Supervised 25+ personnel including 5 noncommissioned officers • Completion of all Army Noncommissioned Officer leadership courses • Certified AH64D Apache Repairer and Operator • Unit Movement (deployment)course

References available upon request

Deployments

o Bosnia (1997) Helicopter Crew Chief (Stability force) o Kosovo (2000) – Led 10 man crew to repair aircraft to maintain operational readiness. joint

task force (special operations assist) o Iraq (2003) – Helped lead a team to repair combat damaged aircraft to airworthiness status –

(Operation Iraqi Freedom) o Afghanistan (2005) – Assigned to task force 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) (\Operation Enduring Freedom)

Other Awards and Accomplishments

• Award of Excellence o January 2009 - Presented by the City of Corpus Christi for unparalleled performance and discipline with the Corpus Christi Army Depot

• Army Commendation Medal o May 2003 – For outstanding service as a downed aircraft repair lead in Operation Iraqi

Freedomo February 2000 – For meritorious service as a helicopter mechanic lead

• Army Achievement Medal o October 1997 – For professionalism as a helicopter Crew Chief during Operation Joint Guard

• Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal o For Involvement in operations throughout Iraq and Afghanistan

• Kosovo campaign medal o For serving as a lead to maintain aircraft to airworthiness status and joint operations in

guarding sensitive areas

References available upon request