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Braydon Slayton

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Dynamic Electronics Technician with extensive experience in troubleshooting and repairing complex electrical systems at the United States Navy. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and schematics, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Precision Machinist with 2 years of comprehensive experience from vocational school. Detail-oriented and collaborative with strong work ethic and mechanical proficiency. Adept at setting up, adjusting and operating basic or specialized machine tools to perform precision machining operations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electronics Technician

United States Navy, Active Duty
08.2020 - 07.2025
  • Troubleshot and resolved equipment failures to reduce operational disruption.
  • Diagnosed and repaired over 100 complex faults within target timeframes.
  • Led over 400 hours of preventative maintenance and inspections to limit electrical issues.
  • Managed reactive repairs and emergency maintenance for 2 varied electronic devices.
  • Responded quickly to emergency calls, limiting electrical risk and equipment downtime.
  • Performed acceptance testing and measurements on electronic components and assemblies to verify system compliance.
  • Reviewed and interpreted service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
  • Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, and testing instruments.

Installed and maintained a variety of over 100 electrical and electronic components in accordance with approved methods and procedures.

Food Manager

MJ's Scoops
05.2019 - 07.2020
  • Set schedules for 10 staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
  • Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
  • Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
  • Set schedules for 10 staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.

Electrician Internship

Gaylor Electric
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
  • Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
  • Installed and wired over 50 service panels, and circuit breakers.

Cashier Manager

McDonald's Fast Food Restaurant
12.2016 - 06.2017
  • Monitored 3 areas for security issues and safety hazards.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Coached 8 employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Quickly and accurately counted 5 drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.

Education

High School Diploma -

Frankton Jr./Sr. High School
Frankton, IN
05-2020

Vocational Trade School - Machinist / Tap And Die Maker

Hinds Career Center
Elwood, IN
05-2020

Skills

  • Electrical systems
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Schematic reading
  • Tapping and milling
  • Surface grinding
  • Precision machining
  • Database management
  • Electronic troubleshooting
  • Soldering and wiring
  • Repairs assessment

Certification

Precision Machining Certifications

  • ADMF 101-102 MSSC Certifications
  • MTTC-101 Intro Manufacturing, MTTC-102 Turning Process, MTTC-103 Milling Process, MTTC-105 Abrasive Process, MTTC-107 CNC Set up and Operation and MSSC M1 Safety Certification.

Electronic Technician

  • Electronic Technician "A" Training - Nov 2020 - Sep 2021
  • Electronic Technician "C" Training - Oct 2021 - Feb 2022
  • Electronic Technician "C" Training - Mar 2022- Aug 2022

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Electronics Technician

United States Navy, Active Duty
08.2020 - 07.2025

Food Manager

MJ's Scoops
05.2019 - 07.2020

Electrician Internship

Gaylor Electric
05.2017 - 08.2018

Cashier Manager

McDonald's Fast Food Restaurant
12.2016 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Frankton Jr./Sr. High School

Vocational Trade School - Machinist / Tap And Die Maker

Hinds Career Center