KERRY LAMONT BENTON JR
Denver,CO
Summary
Hardworking production team member proficient with SPM (Steam Plant Manual) and diesel engines. Extensive experience in jobs requiring effective management and administration of tools and material programs. Currently responsible for continuously monitoring and adjusting equipment to avoid errors and delays. Improved professionalism and became an exceptional team leader and team player while serving in the Navy. A reliable candidate eager to take on challenges and contribute to team success through problem-solving and job prioritization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Budtender
Klover
San Diego, CA
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring stock levels met demand and compliance standards.
- Developed promotional displays for new products, increasing customer engagement and sales opportunities.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry trends and regulations, enabling informed recommendations to both customers and management.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing thorough product knowledge and personalized recommendations.
SALES LEAD/SALES ASSOCIATE
CHAMPS
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Started as a Sales Associate and quickly advanced to Sales Lead.
- As a Sales Lead, I took on new responsibilities, including:
- Opening and closing the store.
- Leading the team and developing new leadership skills.
- Developed problem-solving skills and provided excellent customer service as a manager.
Engineer
US NAVY/MILITARY
San Diego, California
05.2020 - 01.2024
- Consistently met production targets by setting up and monitoring machines to maintain performance.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts to fulfill routine maintenance requirements.
- Set up, adjusted, and operated basic and specialized machine tools for precision machining operations.
- Executed precise actions through effective programming of numerically-controlled machine tools.
- Maintained tolerances and verified completed unit conformance with specifications.
- Improved performance by keeping high-friction components clean and lubricated.
- Assessed piece quality by measuring, examining, and testing with precision instruments.
- Offered assistance with additional tasks to keep projects on track and meet tight deadlines.
- Collaborated positively with peers and other Navy members to maintain a friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere.
- Organized files and records, and handled other support tasks, freeing up managers for more pressing responsibilities.
- Assisted office personnel with paperwork and data entry.
- Performed over 150 hours of maintenance.
- Stood over 400 hours of watch.
- Bilge Binder Manager
- Helped qualify over 4 junior sailors.
- Quality Assurance Qualified
- 3M (Maintenance, Material, Management) Qualified
SALES ASSOCIATE
FINISH LINE
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Maintained high energy and proactively assisted customers.
- Ensured every customer was welcomed and assisted throughout the store.
- Stocked shelves, ensuring sufficient inventory on the sales floor.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO01.2028
Skills
- High energy and upbeat attitude
- Management Abilities
- Strong Work Ethic
- Technical writing
- Maintenance planning
- Employee training
- Inventory oversight
- Schedule management
- Reliability
- Materials organization
- Team leadership
- Leadership
- Positive attitude
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 13 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
LANGUAGES
English
Native
Timeline
Budtender
Klover
07.2024 - 08.2024
Engineer
US NAVY/MILITARY
05.2020 - 01.2024
SALES ASSOCIATE
FINISH LINE
08.2019 - 11.2019
SALES LEAD/SALES ASSOCIATE
CHAMPS
01.2019 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Business Administration
San Diego City College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Section name
Planning to attend Lincoln Tech to pursue training as an electrician, reflecting a proactive approach to career advancement and skill acquisition.