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Kayla Perkins
Los Angeles,CA
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Summary
I am a recently graduated aircraft mechanic from Los Angeles. I turned my lifelong passion for machinery into a career and I am very excited to be a part of the future of aviation.
When I'm not fixing airplanes, I am the managing director of Mama D's Kitchen we are a small 501(c)(3) with over 40 years of dedicated history in our community. I coordinate and execute our Skid Row meal services as well as our multiple weekly grocery distributions to our low income neighbors in Central Los Angeles. From brokering supplies, to opening communication channels, to recruiting, to advocating for the rights of our neighbors I am proud to say that I do it all.
I have recently completed 2100 hours of trade school for Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance. I understand that the technical side of aviation can be obscure to laymen and I am eager to be a part of bridging the often frustrating gap.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mama D's Kitchen
Managing Director
05.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Homeless Aid 501(c)(3) Organization our facility acts as a food bank depot and feeds over 100 families in central Los Angeles twice a week in addition to our work on Skid Row
- Provide on-the-ground weekly aid to LA's homeless through coordination with city government and navigating an intensely delicate local culture
- Recruit and manage volunteers while procuring necessary supplies with limited resources
- Arrange outreach for the unhoused and provide them with access to available programs
- Coordinate supply drop-offs and donation drives in our community
Sonnen, Inc.
Marketing and Administrative Coordinator
01.2016 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Office Manager and Receptionist for the American office of a German solar energy storage company where I oversaw the day-to-day operations of the office.
- Was responsible for coordinating with colleges and interviewing and hiring interns for the student program I ran for the company. I supervised 20 interns as I facilitated their training and managed their schedules.
- Performed office manager and administrative duties while also being second under the marketing director. This included maintaining relationships with our clients, other branches, and our parent company in Germany.
- Executed marketing campaigns for our products.
- Accompanied our sales team to trade shows where I gave technical demonstrations of our products.
- Communicated daily with clients and installers via email and phone. Scheduled shipments
- Coordinated training sessions with our dozens of installers through out the country.
Education
West Los Angeles CollegeLos Angeles
Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Technician from Aviation
06-2023
University Overview
- Graduated at the top of my class with a 3.9 GPA from an FAA accredited trade school.
- Currently taking classes to obtain an additional associates degree in my field
Santa Monica CollegeLos Angeles
Public Policy Analysis
University Overview
- Completed courses ranging from International Economics to A Cinematic Analysis of the Constitution
- Currently taking classes online to finish my associates degree
American UniversityWashington, DC
Some College (No Degree) from Business Administration And Management
05-2015
University Overview
- Studied business and economics for two years before leaving to pursue other passions
Marymount High SchoolLos Angeles, CA
High School Diploma
06-2013
University Overview
- FIRST Robotics League team captain
- Designed, fabricated and operated robots for my entire high school career and was captain of the only all-girls team Los Angeles
- Competed annually in both FRC and FTC robotics competitions, providing on the go repairs to our machine
- Campaigned for and procured funding from our school administrators as well as members of our local community
Skills
Technical:
- Sheet Metal and Non-Metallic Structure Fabrication
- Turbine and Reciprocating Engines
- Fuel and Pneumatic/Hydraulic Systems
- Assembly and Rigging/ Weight and Balance
- Landing Gear and Aircraft Frame Construction/Maintenance
- Turbine Power Auxiliary Power Units
- Aircraft Instrument Systems
- Fire Protection and Warning Systems
- Ignition, Lubrication, Cooling, Airflow, Exhaust Systems
- Atmosphere Control
Administrative:
- Communication and Outreach
- Planning and Visualization
- Safety Compliance
- Leadership and Management
- Technical Data Analysis
Availability
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Timeline
Managing Director
Mama D's Kitchen
05.2018 - Current
Marketing and Administrative Coordinator
Sonnen, Inc.
01.2016 - 12.2016
West Los Angeles College
Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Technician from Aviation
Santa Monica College
Public Policy Analysis
American University
Some College (No Degree) from Business Administration And Management
Marymount High School
High School Diploma
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