Kevin Lamont Kernodle II
Staunton,VA
Summary
Results-driven professional with a proven track record in leadership, planning, and managerial roles. Recognized for expertise in system implementation, data collection, engineering, IT, and professional and human development. Focuses on leveraging strengths, acquired knowledge, research abilities, and complex problem-solving skills to secure meaningful employment opportunities. A motivated employee who learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards while maintaining open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Daikin Applied
05.2023 - Current
- Precisely measured, inspected, and machined approximately 15 parts daily for production.
- Studied daily work instructions, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Reduced error and non-conformances by utilizing fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate, and machine maintenance data.
- Measured, examined, or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
- Studied sample parts, blueprints, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Recommended adjustments to production processes to optimize product quality.
- Collaborated with engineers and other machinists to develop optimal machining processes.
Lead Sales Associate and Mentor in Lumber and Building Material
Lowe's
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
- Maintained database information on when supply trucks arrived and what materials were being received.
- Prepared approximately 20 invoices and orders for pro customers.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended schedule changes for associates for better productivity.
- Processed and stocked merchandise following store standards.
- Performed inventory control procedures to manage stock.
- Up-sold and cross-sold products effectively, driving sales and increasing revenue.
- Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
- Set and achieved company-defined sales goals.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
Athletic Administrator
UNC Charlotte 49ers Athletic Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed and supervised approximately 30 student-athletes daily.
- Promote student engagement.
- Maintain compliance reporting through monitoring, auditing, coordinating, and scheduling athletes using the university planning database.
- Assist with the planning for the Sports Administration and Leadership meetings, as well as facilitating the strategic planning meetings for the Director of Athletics
- Collected, arranged, and inputted information into a database system.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Library Technician
Sadie A. Hartzler/Menno Simons Historical Library
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Performed coding and cataloging of library materials
- Maintained periodicals and retrieved IT database information
- Prepared invoices and interlibrary loan requests
- Preserved, conserved, and restored heavily used, fragile, and rare local historical and genealogical materials in print, microform, machine-readable, audio, or video formats
- These records included local history and local genealogical materials, city, county, and regional histories; biographical directories; cemetery and sextons' records; church records; family histories and genealogies; naturalization records; newspapers; census schedules; tax lists; city and county directories; telephone directories; vital records; civil and criminal court records; land records; county atlases; and county ownership maps.
- Mitigated librarian workload by independently managing basic patron requests and locating materials.
- Processed customer fines and educated individual patrons on ways to minimize future charges.
- Monitored patrons to enforce adherence to library policies for material management and behavior.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
Legal Assistant
Tolliver, Richardson & Kernodle LLC
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Supported advocates, investigators, mediators, and paralegals
- Performed administrative, clerical, and accounting activities while maintaining client relations, administering payroll, and managing accounts payables and receivables
- Reviewed contract agreements, by-laws, mediation, ethical research, and affidavits
- Enhanced the organization's overall security profile for paper and electronic files
- Implemented new systems for security and safeguards to protect confidential client information and firm records
- Addressed complex calls on managing meetings with clients and cases they are preparing for and resolved issues of draft pleadings and interviewing clients and witnesses
- Managed over 30 accounts and client records, using confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
Education
Bachelor of Art - History
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2022
Bachelor of Art - Mechanical & Computer Science Engineering
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2019
Advanced Diploma - Academy for Engineering & Technology (AET) Graduate
Carlisle School
Martinsville, VA05.2018
Early College Engineering - undefined
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05.2018
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
- HTML/CSS Proficiency
- Experienced with iWork Applications
- Excel Proficiency in Engineering Analysis
- JavaScript Proficiency
- C Programming
- CAD Software Proficiency
- Skilled in Python Programming
- Experienced with NX-CAD Software
- MATLAB Expertise for Engineering Solutions
- Interdepartmental Collaboration Initiatives
- Autodesk CNC Proficiency
- AutoCAD Proficiency
- Advanced Mastercam Skills
- Machine Maintenance
- Precision Machining Experienced
Leadership Experience
- The National Society of Leadership and Success Chair (UNCC)
- West Point U.S. Military Academy (SLE) Leadership Program
- Corner Stone Institute UVA
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- National Society of High School Scholars
Honors And Awards
- The Carolyn Rosser Citizenship Award
- Piedmont Arts Association Expressions 2017 Award of Distinction
- National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologist Award of Excellence
Timeline
Machinist
Daikin Applied
05.2023 - Current
Lead Sales Associate and Mentor in Lumber and Building Material
Lowe's
09.2022 - 05.2023
Athletic Administrator
UNC Charlotte 49ers Athletic Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
Library Technician
Sadie A. Hartzler/Menno Simons Historical Library
08.2018 - 05.2019
Legal Assistant
Tolliver, Richardson & Kernodle LLC
05.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Art - Mechanical & Computer Science Engineering
Eastern Mennonite University
Advanced Diploma - Academy for Engineering & Technology (AET) Graduate
Carlisle School
Early College Engineering - undefined
Virginia State University
Bachelor of Art - History
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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