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
San Diego, CA, United States
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
San Diego, CA, United States
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)
San Diego, CA, United States
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