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Iris Cunningham

Oak Harbor,WA

Summary

Dynamic Gunner's Mate with proven expertise in military operations and safety compliance at USS Russell. Recognized for exceptional equipment maintenance and effective communication skills, I excel in training personnel and managing inventory. Committed to operational excellence, I consistently enhance team performance and ensure mission readiness through strategic planning and collaboration. Skilled Gunner and weapons systems expert offering several years of military experience. Excellent history of training personnel to ensure complete understanding of combat equipment. Reliable, focused, and dedicated to achieving mission success. Seasoned military professional well-versed in deployment, operation, and upkeep of systems. Excellent mechanical and technical knowledge developed over career. Vigilant and systematic in identifying and addressing any concern. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Gunner's Mate

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center
San Diego, California
10.2020 - 09.2022
  • Managed scheduling and calendars for executives and team members.
  • Coordinated meetings, prepared agendas, and took detailed minutes.
  • Maintained organized filing systems for documents and correspondence.
  • Supported office operations by ordering supplies and managing inventory.
  • Trained new administrative staff on office procedures and best practices.
  • Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
  • Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
  • Coordinated communications, taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
  • Proofread documents before submission; corrected any errors found in grammar or punctuation.
  • Greeted visitors and directed to appropriate location or person.
  • Scheduled meetings and sent invitations specifying time and location.
  • Organized and maintained executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and conference calls.

Gunner's Mate

USS Russell/ U.S. Navy
San Diego, California
01.2019 - 10.2020
  • Trained over 100 individuals on safety procedures to enhance compliance.
  • Instructed over 30 personnel on various equipment operations to improve proficiency.
  • Collaborated within teams and worked independently to achieve project goals.
  • Awarded for exceptional skill in repairing critical equipment navy-wide.
  • Operated and maintained various naval weapon systems onboard ships.
  • Conducted regular inspections of ammunition and ordnance supplies for safety compliance.
  • Assisted in training junior personnel on weapon handling and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely readiness of armaments for deployment.
  • Managed inventory control of weapons and ammunition using specialized tracking systems.
  • Implemented maintenance procedures to enhance reliability of weapons systems.
  • Responded to emergency situations involving ordnance with quick, effective action plans.
  • Participated in drills and exercises to reinforce operational readiness and teamwork skills.
  • Monitored and secured weapons, ammunition and equipment.
  • Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
  • Cleaned and maintained weaponry following official procedures for optimum reliability.
  • Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.

Overnight Stocker

Walmart
10.2017 - 12.2018
  • Streamlined stock room organization to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure product availability for customers.
  • Organized backroom inventory to maintain efficient storage and easy access.
  • Maintained cleanliness of stock areas to promote a safe working environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute overnight floor plans effectively.
  • Conducted regular inventory checks to identify low-stock items promptly.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating equipment in the stockroom area.
  • Organized shelves, racks and bins to ensure product availability.
  • Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure accurate stock availability.
  • Facilitated quick and efficient movement of stock throughout operations.
  • Assisted customers promptly to improve satisfaction rates.
  • Executed tasks swiftly to meet tight deadlines.
  • Managed multiple responsibilities simultaneously to maintain workflow continuity.
  • Checked shelves in department to determine replenishment needs.
  • Assisted customers with locating items, retrieving merchandise from stockroom shelves and providing information on products.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping, dusting and disposing of trash.

Education

High School Diploma -

Toms River High School - East
Toms River, NJ
06-2013

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Administration

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Skills

  • Military operations and security
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Ordnance management
  • Technical training
  • Emergency response
  • Inventory control
  • Team collaboration
  • Client communications
  • Schedule management
  • Document organization
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Ammunition management
  • Zeroing rifles
  • Quick reloading
  • Handgun proficiency
  • Malfunction clearing
  • Shot placement
  • Recoil management
  • Breathing control
  • Scope adjustment
  • Shooting positions
  • M9 pistol, M14 rifle, M500 shotgun, surface vessel torpedo tubes (SVTT), 50 cal, 240 machine gun, and 25mm crew-serve gun weapons expertise
  • Weapons training
  • Trigger control
  • Firearm safety
  • Weapon maintenance
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Multitasking
  • Relationship building
  • Ammunition reload operations
  • Personnel management
  • Leadership and team management
  • Calendar management
  • Meeting coordination
  • Document proofreading
  • Office supplies management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Staff training
  • Phone reception
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment coordination
  • Report writing
  • File management
  • Office administration

Affiliations

  • Volunteer in the Nursery at Church on the Rock in Oak Harbor, WA
  • Volunteered as a Vocation Bible School (VBS) Team Leader at Church on the Rock for 2024 and 2025

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Received a Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal (NAM) on the USS Russell
  • Received a Good Conduct Medal on the USS Russell
  • Chancellor's List at University of Purdue
  • Dean's List at University of Purdue
  • Member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
  • Member of SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society

Timeline

Gunner's Mate

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center
10.2020 - 09.2022

Gunner's Mate

USS Russell/ U.S. Navy
01.2019 - 10.2020

Overnight Stocker

Walmart
10.2017 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

Toms River High School - East

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Administration

Purdue University

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