Hakeem El Krim
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Seasoned 91E Allied Trades Specialist (Welder and Machinist) with a positive record of successfully training personnel, raising retention and successfully mentoring professionals within the unit. Has held a security clearance and been a trustworthy custodian of millions of dollars of valuable equipment. Excelled in collaboration with international teams, resulting in the successful repair and construction of critical infrastructure.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
91E Allied Trades Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2012 - 07.2024
- Ensured timely completion of projects by prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
- Collaborated with other welders and machinists in other countries such as Germany (2016 - 2018) and Korea (2022- 2024) to repair equipment and aid in construction of several buildings.
- Operated as the Arms Room PIC while stationed at Ft. Bliss, TX (2012 - 2016) and Katterbach, Germany (2016 - 2018), successfully distributing, organizing, and repairing weapons and other essential equipment amounting to over $2,000,000.
- Optimized resource utilization by carefully assessing job requirements before allocating materials or labor resources.
- Mentored junior personnel on trade-specific skills, fostering professional growth within the unit.
- Planned company level events on off time for Soldiers within the unit.
- Scheduled training events and reserved training areas for mass amounts of trainees.
- Organized annual holiday events for Service Members who stayed local.
- Contributed to successful mission outcomes by providing reliable repair services for essential equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington Preparatory High School
Los Angeles, CA06-2010
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Strategic Planning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Precision machining
- Welding expertise
- Environmental awareness
Accomplishments
- Led a team of 3 personnel to repair a monument in Berlin.
- Organized and supervised 2 teams of welders consisting of 5+ personnel each to fortify the Southern Border.
- Aided in the construction bunkers and repaired equipment on site in Louisiana, leading a team of 4 welders and machinists.
- Trained and retained over 25 Service Members in job training, leadership and fitness.
- Organized and written Standard Operating Procedures for neighboring Arms Rooms resulting in all Arms Room passing their inspections.
- Mentored 3 Korean Soldiers while stationed at Camp Casey, Korea, resulting in all 3 becoming squad leaders within their respective platoons.
Affiliations
- U.S. Army
Certification
- Oxyacetlye
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Stick Welding
- Aluminum
- Stainless Steel
- Armor Plate
- Titanium
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Gym Workouts
- Outdoor Recreation
- Music
- Cooking
- Sports
- Acting and Theater
- Fashion
- Adventure Travel
Timeline
91E Allied Trades Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2012 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Washington Preparatory High School
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