Andrea Avila
San Diego,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented marine professional with expertise in routine vessel operations, complex problem-solving and ship ceremonies. Excellent planner, communicator and multitasker with an organized approach. Looking for a fast-paced position with room for advancement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
QUARTERMASTER
USS Makin Island LHD 8
11.2023 - 07.2025
- SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret (Active/current)
- Assistants to officers of the deck and the navigator; served as helmsman and performed ship control, navigation and bridge watch duties
- Procured, corrected, used and stowed navigational and oceanographic publications and oceanographic charts
- Supervised 3 junior sailor through a challenging Selected Restricted Availability, providing keen oversight on over 55 Planned Maintenance System (PMS) checks and correction of over 45 damage control and material condition discrepancies
- Instrumental in the preservation of 22 Navigation spaces, reducing the work center Current Ship's Maintenance Project (CSMP) by 30%
- Saving the US Navy an estimated over $700K in contact support
- Responsible for making sure all ship hatches are watertight and fire control equipment are operational
- Preformed Planned Maintenance System (PMS)
- Supervised 3 junior sailors in Correcting and Maintaining 22 Departmental Spaces and Successfully Completed 88
- Space Inspections Resulting In A 100% Satisfactory Score For Navigation Zone Inspections And Material Readiness
- KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT: Awarded Commanding Officer Coin for Outstanding Performance as Damage Control Petty Officer
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
COMMANDING OFFICER AFLOAT TRAINING GROUP PACIFIC
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Supported The Newly Developed Suicide Prevention Virtual Reality Training by Setting Up and Ensuring Classrooms Were Ready to Conduct Training
- Her Efforts Resulting in Training 2 Ships, Impacting Almost 600 Sailors, Equipping Them with The Skills and Knowledge To Help Reduce Suicide In The Fleet
- Executing numerous Random Antiterrorism Measures base wide
- Managed screening security checkpoints
- Screened and inspected passengers and vehicles
- Also, conducts daily patrols, surveillance, post duties, and demonstrates methods to present superior law enforcement and force protection
- Advised senior leadership on security and disclosure concepts, principles, methodology, and practices, as it pertains to the Command
- Developed and logged in daily security reports
- Provided intricate briefs, program assessments and advice to senior officials on training program
- Monitors force protection equipment and reports suspicious activities, also responsible for the daily quality control of the command parking spaces
QUARTERMASTER
USS MUSTIN (DDG 89)
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Flawlessly Assisted in The Safe Navigation of Over 10 Restricted Waters Transits, 3 Precision Anchorages, And Over 15,212 Nautical Miles During A Rigorous Home Port Shift And C4f Deployment With Zero Mishaps
- Distinguished Herself from Her Peers During 3 Flashing Lights Exercises During Teamwork South and UNITAS 2021
- She Singularly Broke 3 Messages, Ensuring Proper Communication Flow Between 7 Ships
- Dedicated 150 Hours Plus to The Preservation of Over 1,000 Square Ft Of The Bridge Wing And Pilothouse, Improving The Look And Overall Integrity Of The Ship
- Hand selected to Represent The Navy Marine Corp Relief Society, aggressively tackled the task, raising $4000.00 for the charity
- Dedicated over 150 hours to the preservation of over 1000 square feet of the bridge wing and pilot house, improving the look and overall integrity of the ship
- This was in direct support of the Commanding Officer's homeport shift changed
- Coordinated and Hosted Morale Welfare Recreation (MWR) Mustin's Open Mic Night and Poetry Slam Event
- Her Efforts Directly Enhanced Mustin's Esprit De Corps
- KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT: Deck Log Custodian: Collected and archived over 650 pages of official documents, improving the quality of the turnaround time for records keeping by 70%
Education
Palacios High School
Palacios, TX2020
Skills
- Data entry
- Strategic planning
- Team direction
- Records management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
QUARTERMASTER
USS Makin Island LHD 8
11.2023 - 07.2025
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
COMMANDING OFFICER AFLOAT TRAINING GROUP PACIFIC
12.2022 - 11.2023
QUARTERMASTER
USS MUSTIN (DDG 89)
03.2020 - 12.2022
Palacios High School
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