Kerry Sessoms
Princeton,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Machinist Foreman
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
10.2014 - Current
- Tested and inspected installed machinery and equipment during trials.
- Used various portable and fixed machine tools such as boring bars, milling machines, facing machines and drill presses.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Managed 15 plus people to take on and complete different task.
- Mentored and trained crew members, delegated work for job assignment goals.
- Accomplished and completed projects on schedule and under budget.
Automotive Technician
Strickland Auto Group
Ahoskie, NC
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
- Communicated well with customer to attack complaint.
- All trainings completed above average to enhance warranty repairs.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Able to perform, train, and coach in bussiest moments.
Education
No Degree - Automotive Service Excellence
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC02.2008
No Degree -
Roanoke-Chowan Community College
Ahoskie, NC01.2005
High School Diploma -
Hertford County High School
Ahoskie, NC05.2003
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Detail Oriented
- Problem Solving
- Safety Protocols
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Hand and Power Tools
- Team Training
- Dependable and Reliable
Accomplishments
- Met company standard times and individual productivity goals.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Used SAP to track material, progress time and close work packages.
- Accomplished shipbuilder strong in working safe and being able to recognize, evaluate, and control any unsafe issues in the area.
- Model of excellence winner due to being able to help company recover from downtime and material delays.
- Excellence in action recipient for coming up with new ideas to complete jobs ahead of schedule.
Additional Information
Responsible for scheduling, coordinating and supervising the work of all operatives, ensuring that all work is delivered safely and on time within budget along with managing equipment and materials required. Very reliable, prompt, dedicated team-player willing to work diligently through assigned and necessary tasks.
Timeline
Outside Machinist Foreman
Newport News Shipbuilding
10.2014 - Current
Automotive Technician
Strickland Auto Group
01.2009 - 01.2014
No Degree - Automotive Service Excellence
Pitt Community College
No Degree -
Roanoke-Chowan Community College
High School Diploma -
Hertford County High School