Farren France
Hampton,VA
Summary
Industrious Aviation Ordnanceman proudly offering a 9-year background in ammunition and weapons handling and servicing. Adept at inspecting, maintaining and repairing electrical and mechanical systems on aircraft and stowing, loading and assembling aviation ammunition. Energetic and hardworking with first-rate manual dexterity and above average competence with tools, equipment and machinery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Specialist
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Norfolk, VA
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed and maintained an efficient process for tracking inventory levels, ensuring accuracy of data.
- Conducted regular reviews of operational procedures to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve operations processes and increase customer satisfaction.
- Implemented new processes to streamline daily tasks, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Provided training and guidance to staff on operational procedures, policies, and regulations.
- Assisted with the development of project plans for new initiatives or process improvements.
- Performed root cause analysis on identified problems to determine appropriate corrective action.
- Identified operational and performance issues and worked with managers to resolve concerns.
- Analyzed operational performance to identify pain points and provided actionable solutions to management.
- Reduced process lags and trained team members on best practices and protocols.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
Qualification Specialist
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Norfolk, VA
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained accurate records for tracking progress and performance of team members.
- Provided training and guidance to team members on operational procedures and best practices.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
- Responded to information requests from superiors, providing specific documentation.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Collaborated with team leaders on quality audits.
- Anticipated and tracked operational and tactical risks to provide strategic solutions.
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
- Fostered environment for subordinates' tasks to facilitate productivity or help overcome difficulties.
- Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
- Developed and maintained a database of qualification requirements for personnel.
- Researched, analyzed and interpreted relevant laws, regulations and policies to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
- Conducted interviews with applicants to assess their qualifications for positions.
- Prepared detailed reports on applicant qualifications and recommended courses of action based on findings.
- Attended meetings with senior management teams to discuss potential new hires or promotions.
- Developed training materials related to job qualifications assessment processes.
- Coordinated with various departments throughout the organization regarding changes in job requirements or new positions requiring qualification assessments.
Aviation Ordnanceman
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Norfolk, VA
07.2014 - 02.2024
- Maintained and repaired armament, ammunition, and related equipment in accordance with technical orders.
- Inspected ordnance items before they were loaded onto an aircraft.
- Inspected aircraft components for defects to ensure safe operation of aircrafts.
- Conducted routine maintenance on aircraft weapons systems such as loading, unloading, testing, inspecting, and arming and disarming munitions.
- Organized and maintained inventory of ordnance materials in a secure manner.
- Repaired electrical systems on aircrafts including wiring harnesses and circuit boards.
- Operated ground support equipment such as tow tractors, cranes, hoists, tugs and forklifts.
- Provided guidance to other personnel regarding proper handling of explosives and hazardous materials.
- Assisted in the preparation of flight plans for flights involving ordnance delivery or drop operations.
- Assisted in rigging aerial delivery systems for cargo drops from low altitude platforms.
- Participated in preflight inspections to ensure that all weapon systems were operational.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving hazardous material spills or leakage.
- Ensured that all safety precautions were followed when working with explosive devices.
- Identified discrepancies between actual condition of parts versus their expected condition according to technical manuals.
- Maintained detailed records of maintenance activities performed during shift.
- Worked effectively with fellow team members in fast-paced, dangerous and intense environments.
- Supervised operation of aviation ordnance shops, armories and storage facilities.
- Maintained airborne weapons, aircraft guns and targets and operated magazine sprinkler systems.
- Assembled and loaded aerial mines to missiles and rockets using extreme caution and precision.
- Inspected and reviewed armament systems to ensure compliance with Qualification/Certification program
- Mentored maintainers to align performance with Navy Core values and encourage career development.
- Monitored assets including vehicles, weapons, materials and equipment valued over $2.7 million.
Personnel Financial Manager
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Norfolk, VA
09.2014 - 11.2021
- Developed and implemented financial strategies to maximize profits.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies.
- Reviewed contracts, agreements, and other legal documents for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards. related to finance management.
- Created executive analysis reports highlighting business issues, potential risks and profit opportunities.
- Negotiated and reviewed business contracts and financial models with profitability and financial success in mind.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VASkills
- SECRET CLEARANCE
- Aircraft Inspections
- Microsoft Office 365 Suite
- Bomb and Missile Servicing
- Firearms Handling
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Maintenance and Repair
- Operations Management
- Self-Starter
- Mentoring
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Inventory Oversight
- Business Administration
- Training and Development
- Maintenance Oversight
- Maintenance Planning
- Performance Monitoring
- Document Control
- Program Administration
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Operations Monitoring
- Performance Evaluations
- High-Pressure Environments
- Delegation
- Project Leadership
- Maintaining Compliance
- HAZMAT training
- Firearms handling
- Ammunition stowing
- Decision-Making
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
I cannot believe the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.
Leo Rosten
Timeline
Operations Specialist
U.S. Navy Active Duty
08.2022 - 02.2023
Qualification Specialist
U.S. Navy Active Duty
07.2021 - 01.2023
Personnel Financial Manager
U.S. Navy Active Duty
09.2014 - 11.2021
Aviation Ordnanceman
U.S. Navy Active Duty
07.2014 - 02.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Tidewater Community College
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