Kayla Torres
Plainfield
Summary
Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Officer Candidate
US Navy
08.2022 - Current
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results.
- Enhanced team efficiency by streamlining communication and implementing effective time management strategies.
- Facilitated open communication channels between departments, improving collaboration and teamwork throughout the organization.
- Maintained high levels of physical fitness and mental sharpness through regular training exercises, contributing to overall readiness for duty.
- Identified opportunities for partnerships with other organizations that created synergies benefiting both parties involved.
Supervisor
US Navy
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Led successful project completions under tight deadlines, coordinating effectively across multiple teams.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
Work Center Supervisor
US Navy
04.2017 - 11.2021
- Maintained open lines of communication with senior management, providing regular updates on work center performance and addressing any concerns in a timely manner.
- Precisely maintained and updated classified gear to meet requirements.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to tackle complex projects, resulting in improved outcomes with reduced lead times.
- Verified cleanliness of hangar and assigned spaces and initiated material requests for required tasks.
- Conducted root cause analyses on recurring issues within the work center, devising practical solutions that led to lasting improvements.
- Optimized inventory management through accurate forecasting, minimizing waste while maintaining adequate stock levels for smooth operations.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections, enforcing safety protocols, and addressing potential hazards promptly.
Command Duty Warden
US Naval Consolidated Brig
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing correctional institutions by maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security audits and addressing potential risks.
- Fostered strong working relationships with external agencies, such as law enforcement, courts, and social services to facilitate successful offender reintegration into society.
- Championed diversity initiatives within staffing practices to ensure an inclusive workforce reflective of the diverse inmate population served.
- Developed strategic plans for long-term facility improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Managed daily operations, including inmate processing, housing assignments, food service delivery, medical care provision, and recreational activities scheduling.
Maintenance Technician
US Navy
11.2013 - 04.2017
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ01.2026
Skills
- Innovation and Creativity
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- USMAPS Automobile Mechanic
- Social Media Manger Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Officer Candidate
US Navy
08.2022 - Current
Supervisor
US Navy
11.2021 - 11.2023
Command Duty Warden
US Naval Consolidated Brig
07.2019 - 07.2020
Work Center Supervisor
US Navy
04.2017 - 11.2021
Maintenance Technician
US Navy
11.2013 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Rutgers University
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