Karol Nicholas
Virginia Beach
Summary
Instructor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success. Imparted comprehensive topical knowledge in varied modalities to enhance deeper learning. Developed meaningful test instruments to complement and validate course curriculum. Professional Continuous Improvement Manager offering three years of experience managing improvement process programs. Successful in identifying problems to develop targeted solutions and implement employee training using lean principles. Focused on developing value stream mapping to analyze production and improve workflow processes.
Expert in identifying risks and developing solutions that reduce chances of potential issues. Successful Continuous Improvement Manager with expertise in developing process improvement solutions resulting in better efficiency, safety and quality. Focused on reducing waste by implementing changes in processing based on lean methodology. Driven to monitor performance improvements by developing metrics and tracking systems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Six Sigma Instructor
US Navy
11.2022 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Developed custom value stream mapping to monitor production efficiency.
- Mentored and coached Six Sigma Green Belts in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes.
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
- Streamlined process workflows by identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
Lead Aircraft Mechanic
US Navy
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction by consistently delivering well-maintained aircrafts within agreed-upon timelines.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance activities, ensuring proper documentation for regulatory compliance and future reference.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
Quality Assurance Representative
US Navy
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
- Improved product quality by implementing comprehensive testing procedures and documenting results.
- Performed standard first article inspections and random sampling inspections to verify adherence to customer standards.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
Oil Laboratory Technician
US Navy
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Kept equipment running correctly by expertly diagnosing malfunctions and completing repairs.
- Conducted environmental impact assessments for projects to identify potential risks to subsurface materials.
- Sampled field geology and compiled data for potential sites.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining sampling and testing activities and made recommendations for drilling based on available information.
- Reviewed photographs, logs and descriptions to plot data and coordinate prospecting activities.
- Utilized advanced analytical instruments such as gas chromatographs, viscometers, and spectrometers for precise measurements during oil analyses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering Technology
DeVry University
Chesapeake, VAAssociate of Science - Medical Coding
Stratford University
Falls Church, VABachelor of Science - Project Management
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA06.2025
Skills
- Student Counseling
- Recordkeeping
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Expertise in subject matter
- 5S methodology
- Operations Management
- Process Mapping
- Business Process Mapping
- Process Documentation
- Workflow Optimization
- Lean manufacturing concepts
- Data Collection
- Lean Six Sigma
- Waste Reduction
- Quality Control
- Attention to Detail
- Audit processes
Certification
Department of the Navy Green Belt Certification (April 2023)
Timeline
Six Sigma Instructor
US Navy
11.2022 - Current
Lead Aircraft Mechanic
US Navy
10.2021 - 10.2022
Quality Assurance Representative
US Navy
11.2020 - 09.2021
Oil Laboratory Technician
US Navy
03.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering Technology
DeVry University
Associate of Science - Medical Coding
Stratford University
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
ECPI University
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