Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Certification
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Aisia James

Newport News,VA

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience at Newport News Shipbuilding, excelling in quality assurance and performance evaluation. Proven ability to manage priorities and source materials effectively, ensuring timely project completion. Skilled in safety compliance and proficient in planning software, consistently achieving operational targets while fostering a customer-focused environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Planner & Scheduler 2

CFA
Newport News, VA
04.2025 - Current
  • Develop daily, weekly, or monthly production schedules.
  • Prioritize jobs based on urgency, delivery dates, and resource availability.
  • Order and source material from various warehouses and vendors.
  • Adjust plans as needed due to delays, equipment failures, or supply shortages.
  • Proficiency in planning software and excel. (SAP, DDMS, SWiMS, Cypress, Excel)
  • Create engineering reports and incident reports for carriers and Virginia-class submarines based on research findings, project updates, design proposals, problem-solving analyses, or testing results.

Integration Paint Foreman 3rd Shift

Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
11.2021 - 04.2025
  • Turned OPCON spaces to construction, SOS, and Navy customers at an exceptional turnaround rate.
  • Supervised/trained crew of 8-14 craftsmen on various quality and painting techniques.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Provided training to newly hired painters in proper techniques for applying coatings and maintaining equipment.
  • Monitored the progress of painting jobs on a daily basis to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Conducted periodic performance evaluations for team members providing feedback on areas needing improvement.

Marine Painter

Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Served as a make-up foreman for topside and propulsion plant paint crews, supervising more than 15 professionals who complete paint work for Navy customers.
  • Completed the final walk-through at job sites to close out projects.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Cultivated a productive and safe atmosphere as the previous lead of the EH & S Propulsion Plant Safety task team on CVN 79.
  • Operated various power tools such as grinders, drills for preparing surfaces for painting.
  • Applied primers and undercoats on new or repaired substrates as per instructions.
  • Cleaned and prepared surfaces for painting, varnishing, or other coatings by scraping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, washing with solvent solutions and and or water.

Department Manager

Walmart
Newport News, VA
06.2014 - 12.2018
  • Learned the standard functions of exceptional customer service and community outreach.
  • Evaluated the auditing procedures that Walmart had in place for minimizing loss.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations across multiple teams.
  • Coached and trained new staff members, providing guidance on department policies and procedures.

Ticket Sales Representative

Hampton Coliseum
Hampton, VA
10.2013 - 11.2015
  • Handled inbound and outbound collection calls on customer service.
  • Sold tickets to concerts, plays and other performances at ticket counter and by online ticketing systems.
  • Balanced Point of Sale (POS) system daily and reported discrepancies to management for resolution.
  • Provided a high level of customer service to each person by engaging customers and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.
  • Prepared customer invoices, accepted payments and processed refund and cancellation requests.

Sales Associate

Footlocker
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2010 - 12.2013
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of accessories and complementary purchases.
  • Liaised with customers and recommended specific products and specials, aligning with individual needs, requirements and specifications.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Evaluated inventory and delivery needs, optimizing strategies to meet customer demands.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
05.2021

Skills

  • Time management
  • Safety compliance
  • Customer focus
  • Priority management
  • Material sourcing
  • Quality assurance
  • Performance evaluation
  • Conflict resolution

Accomplishments

  • 12/01/19, Excellence in Action honoree (CVN 79 IDC Room Readiness)
  • 12/01/19, Model of Excellence honoree (CVN 79 Foam pour)
  • 12/01/19, Inclusion and Diversity Champion/InDeep
  • 12/01/20, Certificate of Recognition honoree (X33 Trade Director Walter Williams)
  • 12/01/21, EH&S CVN 79 Safety Task Team lead
  • 03/31/23, Excellence in Action Program honoree (VCS Tank Closures and Compartment OPCON Inspections)
  • 04/01/23, WiSE (Women in Shipbuilding Enterprise) woman of the month.
  • 06/01/24, 027 Foreman Rotation completion

References

Furnished Upon Request

Certification

  • Navsea basic paint inspector

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Planner & Scheduler 2

CFA
04.2025 - Current

Integration Paint Foreman 3rd Shift

Newport News Shipbuilding
11.2021 - 04.2025

Marine Painter

Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2018 - 01.2021

Department Manager

Walmart
06.2014 - 12.2018

Ticket Sales Representative

Hampton Coliseum
10.2013 - 11.2015

Sales Associate

Footlocker
07.2010 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Norfolk State University

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