Kayla Johnson
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Propulsion Plant Local Area Network Leading Petty Officer/Supervisor
USS John C. Stennis
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated within department and Newport News Shipyard organizations and contractors
- Provided oversight for approximately 50 preventive and corrective maintenance items
- Coordinated and implemented alternate configurations from normal operations to adapt throughout the shipyard environment
- Ensured business continuity with reliable backup systems and disaster recovery plans in place.
- Reduced network downtime with proactive monitoring and swift issue resolution.
- Trained 5 junior staff members on best practices for network management, improving overall team competency.
Propulsion Plant Local Area Network Administrator
USS John C. Stennis
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated as a team of 10 personnel responsible for the LAN
- Troubleshot and maintained the LAN for over 500 sailors within the department
- Communicated with outside entities using the IT Help Desk Ticket process as necessary for troubleshooting
- Coordinated and performed multiple LAN shutdowns/start-ups throughout shipyard availability
- Installed, configured and supported local area network (LAN) patch installations
- Performed day-to-day LAN administration, maintenance, and support.
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor - Engineering Laboratory Technician
USS John C. Stennis
10.2021 - Current
- Qualified Chief Machinery Operator
- Responsible for the safe operation of nuclear propulsion plants
- Coordinated with watch team to minimize effects of propulsion plant casualties
- Senior Reactor Laboratories Laboratory Technician
- Provided radiological oversight for over 75 maintenance items done throughout the refueling and complex overhaul of a Nuclear powered aircraft carrier
- Performed extensive troubleshooting on radiation-measuring equipment
- Maintained inventory of various chemicals associated with the safekeeping of nuclear-powered propulsion plant
- Conducted routine laboratory analyses, trend analysis, and assessments of two nuclear reactor plants
- Maintained history and accountability of potentially radioactive material generated by the Naval Nuclear propulsion plants
- Perform and document radiation and contamination surveys, collect and analyze air samples, and operate radiation monitoring and gross radioactivity measuring instrument
- Coordinated with Newport News Shipyard for successful refueling operations
Education
Nuclear Engineering Technology - General Applied Sciences
Excelsior University
Propulsion Plant Local Area Network School
Monroeville, PA07.2022
CompTIA Network+ Class
07.2022
Qualified Machinist's Mate Nuclear - Engineering Laboratory Technician
Nuclear Power Training Unit
Goose Creek, SC08.2021
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
Goose Creek, SC10.2020
Skills
- Supervision and Leadership
- Operational planning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Working in fast-paced environments
Clearance
Active Secret Clearance
Timeline
Propulsion Plant Local Area Network Leading Petty Officer/Supervisor
USS John C. Stennis
05.2024 - Current
Propulsion Plant Local Area Network Administrator
USS John C. Stennis
08.2022 - Current
Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor - Engineering Laboratory Technician
USS John C. Stennis
10.2021 - Current
Nuclear Engineering Technology - General Applied Sciences
Excelsior University
Propulsion Plant Local Area Network School
CompTIA Network+ Class
Qualified Machinist's Mate Nuclear - Engineering Laboratory Technician
Nuclear Power Training Unit
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
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