ANTONIO WALKER
Marine Coating
Providence Forge,VA
Summary
Diligent and skilled Marine Coating/Make-up Foreman, experienced in operations, production management, organizational development and team building within diverse industries. Proficient in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies. Adept at improving operational stability, efficiency and profitability. Team-minded individual works well with senior stakeholders and effectively prioritize tasks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Marine Coating/Make-up Foreman
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, VA
07.2018 - Current
- Trained others on operation and setup of powder coat operations.
- Performed powder, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
- Measured and improved processes to meet organization goals.
- Communicated and escalated with peers and principles.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Performed powder, troubleshooting and maintenance activities.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
Sales Associate - Electronics
Target
Williamsburg, VA
04.2013 - 06.2018
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
- Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
- Used diagnostic and testing processes in collaboration with product engineers to identify, define and solve development issues.
- Assembled electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
- Conducted semi-routine electronic testing, chronicled data, and provided detailed reports to the engineering team.
Carton Assembler
Owens Illinois
Toano, VA
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures for each assembly job.
- Removed rough spots to enhance parts alignment and improve finishes.
- Aligned motor, air end, and coupling using calipers, dial indicators, and straight edges.
- Disassembled, reassembled, and corrected changeover.
- Prevented equipment jams or wasted materials by setting and verifying accurate parts clearances.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to the shift supervisor.
- Repainted and precisely touched-up components and assemblies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warhill High School
Williamsburg, VA 06.2013 - 06.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA 03.2014 - 08.2018
Skills
Organization and Time Management
Dependable and Responsible
Cost reduction and containment
New product introductions strategies
Purchasing and procurement
Business planning
Timeline
Marine Coating/Make-up Foreman
Huntington Ingalls Industries
07.2018 - Current
Carton Assembler
Owens Illinois
06.2015 - 08.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Thomas Nelson Community College
03.2014 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Warhill High School
06.2013 - 06.2013
Sales Associate - Electronics
Target
04.2013 - 06.2018