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Sailor of the Year (2023)
Aviation Ordnance Technician

Jules Ortiz

US Navy
Oak Harbor,WA
6
years of professional experience

Seasoned Operations & Leadership Professional with 6 years of military experience as an Aviation Ordnanceman and extensive expertise in retail and hospitality. Focused on enhancing team efficiency, managing logistics, and ensuring safety compliance. Experienced in front-end operations and building client relationships in fast-paced environments.

Work History

Aviation Ordnance Technician

5 Years
US Navy | 11.2021 - Current
  • Led ordnance operations as a Team Leader, directing a specialized crew to ensure 100% mission readiness and safety compliance.
  • Oversaw aircraft operations and ordnance systems for effective mission execution.
  • Perform aircraft arming/de-arming operations in accordance with applicable procedures and safety requirements.
  • Load/Download and configure aircraft ordnance and associated equipment.
  • Reconfigure aircraft to meet operational and mission requirements.
  • Managed loading, downloading, and reconfiguration of 24 Tactical Jamming Systems, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with mission requirements.
  • Served as a Plane Captain - Launching and recovering aircraft contributing to mission readiness.

Coordinated maintenance and equipment management to support operational readiness.

  • Document and maintain aircraft maintenance records to support accurate recordkeeping and maintenance accountability.
  • Perform corrosion prevention, aircraft cleaning, upkeep, and rework within assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Manage tools and the IMRL (Inventory Management of Readiness and Logistics) program or equipment inventory responsibilities.
  • Serve as a Collateral Duty Inspector, supporting maintenance inspection and Quality Assurance responsibilities.
  • Supervised crew of 25 sailors, coordinating tasks to enhance accountability and efficiency in operations.
  • Complied with applicable safety regulations and procedures, reporting 100% safety performance with no safety mishaps.
  • Contributed to Command Resilience Team, enhancing support systems for personnel.
  • Acted as Victim Advocate, assisting in sexual assault prevention and response efforts.

Package Handler

5 Months
Amazon | 06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Operated industrial pallet jack and forklift to move heavy shipments, maintaining safe warehouse flow.
  • Coordinated with loading teams to sequence cartons by van route, shortening driver loading time.
  • Assembled and staged outbound shipments per manifests, accelerating dispatch readiness for next-day routes.
  • Coordinated with loading teams to sequence cartons by van route, reducing driver loading time.
  • Implemented a clearly labeled staging area for oversized items, cutting search time during loading.
  • Established labeled staging area for oversized items, minimizing search time during loading.
  • Trained new hires on safe lifting, forklift spotter rules, and warehouse PPE, enhancing safety awareness.
  • Scanned shipment labels and verified package destinations to prevent routing errors and misplacements.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted packages to maintain accurate flow through conveyor and staging areas.

Server/Bartender

6 Months
Applebee's Restaurant & Grill | 03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Greeted and seated guests during peak shifts, enhancing guest experience and optimizing table turnover.
  • Upsold daily specials and add-ons at point of order, increasing average check value for shifts.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to prioritize allergy requests, preventing cross-contact and customer complaints.
  • Upsold daily specials and add-ons at point of order, elevating average check value per shift.
  • Trained new servers on table turns, POS functions, and floor signals, facilitating quicker independent service.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.

Head Cashier

7 Months
Home Depot | 08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Processed customer returns and exchanges per store policy, enhancing customer satisfaction and contributing to sales retention.
  • Executed cash count procedures and prepared bank deposit slips for store accounting review.
  • Conducted cash count procedures and prepared bank deposit slips for accurate store accounting review.
  • Handled customer returns and exchanges following store policy, restoring satisfaction and retaining sales.
  • Guided customers in locating products on sales floor, facilitating same-visit purchases and enhancing overall satisfaction.

Education

High School Diploma

Harker Heights High School | Harker Heights, TX | 05-2020

Skills

Flight Line Operations
Quality Assurance
Interpersonal skills
Risk assessment
Professionalism
Training and Supervision
Record Keeping
Hazardous Material Handling
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Multitasking
Organizational Skills
Verbal and Written Communication
Resilience
Safety Compliance

Timeline

Aviation Ordnance Technician

US Navy
11.2021 - CurrentRead More

Package Handler

Amazon
06.2021 - 11.2021Read More

Server/Bartender

Applebee's Restaurant & Grill
03.2021 - 09.2021Read More

Head Cashier

Home Depot
08.2020 - 03.2021Read More

Harker Heights High School

High School Diploma
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Sailor of the Year (2023)

Earned command-wide Sailor of the Year award, distinguishing myself through superior performance in high-stakes training and operations, strict safety compliance, and proactive mentorship of junior personnel.

Jules Ortiz