Kenneth Wilkerson
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
San Diego, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Trained 28 employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities. Efforts reduced the backlog by 19% and produced 1,534 planned maintenance completions.
- Helped company management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations. Resulting in the company scoring 98% passing there most recent production inspection.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Conducted 30 career development boards and instructed 25 hours of training on Enlisted Learning and Development Roadmap greatly contributing in personnel knowledge.
Quality Assurance Representative
United States Navy, USN
Lemoore, CA
10.2019 - 09.2023
- Assist and trained 90 personnel in strict Naval Aviation Maintenance Program compliance and managed six programs, to include the tracking of 266 individual material readiness list assets valued at $5.2 million with zero issues to report.
- Served as a subject matter expert within the organization as Naval Aviation Maintenance Discrepancy Reporting System Manager, screened and processed 282 reports addressing inconsistencies on aircraft, manufacturer, and technical publications directly contributing to a 20 percent reduction in company backlog.
- Inspirational leadership directly reflected on company peers qualifying 2 inspectors, 4 technicians of the month, 3 hydraulic contamination analysis technicians, and 9 crane operators increasing company readiness and productivity.
- Instrumental in the completion of 25 program and work space audits in which identified and corrected 182 inconsistencies, increasing the effectiveness of 4 maintenance programs.
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Navy
Lemoore, CA
06.2016 - 07.2020
- Worked closely with peers in intense, quickly changing and dangerous environments.
- Enhanced team morale by fostering a positive work environment involving military handling procedures. Resulted in qualifying 2 inspectors, 6 plane directors and 5 personnel moving up the ranks.
- Reduced downtime by supervising, inspecting and performing preventative maintenance on 517 aircraft systems inconsistencies, ensuring optimal performance during missions in which resulted in the company receiving a perfect score on the most recent inspection.
- Demonstrated adaptability with overcoming language barriers and cultural differences to effectively coordinate with foreign peers and team members regarding military matters.
Training Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
Ridgecrest, CA
04.2013 - 04.2016
- Created engaging training content that catered to diverse learning styles, improving overall knowledge acquisition among employees.
- Meticulously managed 29 records in the Advanced Skills Management Program resulting in the grade of "on Track" with zero inconsistencies during the most recent work center audit.
- Leading by example by being a key player in the flawless execution of over 50 aircraft reconfigurations and 130 maintenance actions in support of seven major company directed test and evaluations.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their own professional growth by providing them with self-paced learning resources and individualized coaching support.
Stock Assistant
United States Navy, USN
Norfolk, VA
08.2007 - 12.2012
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Streamlined inventory management, receipt, stowage, and inventory of 250 tons of bullets and explosives. Maintained 100 percent accountability of all assets which contributed to receiving 98 percent on 3 different company inspections.
- Supported inventory team by ensuring product availability, contributing to higher customer satisfaction rates.
- Used dollies,pallet jacks, and Double EE forklifts to offload and organize 964 tons of supplies valued at over 88.7 million dollars in supplies to three different companies.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing store needs or priorities, willingly taking on additional responsibilities as needed to support overall operations.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring timely replenishment of stock and preventing product shortages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower Senior High School
Rialto, CAUnited States Navy, USN
United StatesSkills
- Goal-Oriented
- Training and mentoring
- Employee Motivation
- Time management abilities
- Policy Enforcement
Affiliations
- United States Navy-18 Years
Timeline
Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
09.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Representative
United States Navy, USN
10.2019 - 09.2023
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Navy
06.2016 - 07.2020
Training Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
04.2013 - 04.2016
Stock Assistant
United States Navy, USN
08.2007 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower Senior High School
United States Navy, USN