Alana Saul
Olympia
Summary
Dynamic Aviation Electrician's Mate with the U.S. Navy, skilled in aircraft maintenance and electrical troubleshooting. Proven leader in training teams, ensuring safety compliance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Adept at problem-solving and maintaining a professional demeanor, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Electrician's Mate
U.S. Navy Deployment
Virginia Beach
07.2020 - 07.2025
- Ensured that all work was completed within established safety guidelines.
- Read and interpreted safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals to solve problems.
- Led teams of junior mechanics, providing training and oversight to ensure quality and efficiency in maintenance tasks.
- Cultivated safe and organized work area by maintaining active control over tools and equipment and retaining FOD awareness at all times.
- Inspected, tested and repaired aircraft wiring harnesses, relays, motors, generators and other electronic components.
Sales Associate
The Woodland Cottage Handpicked
Saint Helens
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Assisted in visual merchandising, creating appealing displays that capture customer interest.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Wait Staff Member
The Roof
Saint Helens
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Ensured that all orders were taken correctly and in a timely manner.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
Seasonal Event Staff
City of Saint Helens
Saint Helens
10.2015 - 10.2018
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down of the event space.
- Communicated directions to patrons for points in or outside of facility.
- Provided customer service support to attendees and answered any questions they had about the event.
- Managed registration table, collected tickets, and directed participants to their designated areas.
- Sold and served refreshments to customers.
- Compiled and distributed event materials, such as programs, name tags, and promotional items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Helens High School
Saint Helens, OR06-2020
Skills
- Aircraft maintenance
- Wiring inspection
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Component repair
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Technical documentation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multitasking capacity
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professional demeanor
- Continuous improvement
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Junior Gladiator of the Quarter January 2024
- Blue Jacket of the Quarter June 2022
- Blue Jacket of the Month February 2022
- VFA 106 East Coast Demonstration Team Member
- 1 of 35 Sailors selected to support 30 aircraft for Former President Jimmy Carter's Funeral Proceedings
Certification
- Recruit Basic Military Training
- Aviation Electrician's Mate Class A1
- F/A-18 E/F Electrical/Instruments System Organizational Maintenance
- F/A-18 E/F Wire Bundle/ Connector/ Fiber Optic Repair Organizational Maintenance
- F/A-18 E/F Electrical and Instrument (Career) School
- CPR
- Aircraft Confined Space Program Safety Observer
- Aircraft Confined Space Program Entrant
Timeline
Aviation Electrician's Mate
U.S. Navy Deployment
07.2020 - 07.2025
Sales Associate
The Woodland Cottage Handpicked
04.2019 - 07.2020
Wait Staff Member
The Roof
10.2018 - 06.2020
Seasonal Event Staff
City of Saint Helens
10.2015 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Saint Helens High School
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