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Charles LeNormand

Slidell,LA

Summary

3M/Damage Control Maintenance Technician with 4 years of experience and 2 years of supervising a maintenance division onboard USS Carl Vinson(CVN 70) a nuclear powered aircraft carrier in the United States Navy also well versed in high stress environments with over 500 hours spent on an active flight deck launching and recovering aircraft.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

United States Navy, USN
03.2021 - 12.2022
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Supervised [Number] employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
  • Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Tracked and managed department costs for good budget adherence.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.

Aircraft Safety Officer

U.S. Navy
08.2020 - 12.2022
  • Conduct or arrange for ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members
  • Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials
  • Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors
  • Evaluate instructor performance and effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement
  • Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs
  • Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops
  • Confer with staff to resolve performance and personnel problems, and to discuss company policies
  • Recommend changes that could improve service and increase operational efficiency
  • Establish and implement operational standards and procedures for the departments supervised.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
  • Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.

Maintenance Mechanic

United States Navy, USN
08.2018 - 12.2022
  • Use nondisciplinary tools and equipment such as a computer
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Diagnosed malfunctions and troubleshot issues.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Managed available parts, tools, and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
  • Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams
  • Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
  • Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems
  • Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings
  • Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
  • Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices
  • Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
  • Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment
  • Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment
  • Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery
  • Align and balance new equipment after installation
  • Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate
  • Maintain and repair specialized equipment and machinery found in cafeterias, laundries, hospitals, stores, offices, or factories
  • Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment
  • Train and manage maintenance personnel and subcontractors.

Warehouse Worker

Priority Wire & Cable
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 100 pounds.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Operated forklift to safely move and safeguard stock and supplies in warehouse.
  • Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.

Vessel Boarding Agent

Southport Agencies
06.2023 - Current
  • Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.
  • Engaged customers to find amiable and appropriate solutions to transportation issues and conflicts.
  • Provided follow through on all calls with confirmations and dissemination of requested information.
  • Produced and shared customer service reports to support management decision-making.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pearl River High School
Pearl River, Louisiana

Skills

  • Experienced
  • Skillful
  • Detailed Instruction
  • Service-Orientation
  • Project Implementation
  • Training and Development
  • Unit Readiness
  • Critical Thinking
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Crew Coordination
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Learning Strategies

Additional Information

Military Awards

  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal x2
  • Navy Humanitarian Service Medal
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Navy Battle “E” Medal
  • Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
  • Naval Sea Service Deployment Medal
  • Navy Good Conduct Medal
  • Fleet Letter of Commendation (Pacific Fleet Commander)
  • Safety Officer of the month x2 (USS Carl Vinson)

Timeline

Vessel Boarding Agent

Southport Agencies
06.2023 - Current

Warehouse Worker

Priority Wire & Cable
02.2023 - 05.2023

Maintenance Supervisor

United States Navy, USN
03.2021 - 12.2022

Aircraft Safety Officer

U.S. Navy
08.2020 - 12.2022

Maintenance Mechanic

United States Navy, USN
08.2018 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Pearl River High School
Charles LeNormand