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Kevin Valdez

Kevin Valdez

Rio Rancho,NM

Summary

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance. Detailed Client Service Associate known for having great organizational skills. Gifted at working with all types of customers. Looking for a new role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manufacturing Manager

SuperiAire Technologies
Albuquerque, NM
05.2021 - Current
  • Manage production of parachute assemblies & blast attenuation devices
  • Develop workflow procedures and onboarding resources for new production staff
  • Review and analyze complex instructions to ensure a safe and quality product
  • Assure proper application of laws and regulations related to the FAA to ensure proper analysis and appropriate development of our products
  • Maintained accurate records of all activities related to manufacturing operations.
  • Established and maintained quality control standards throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Managed day-to-day operations including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, monitoring progress.
  • Supervised staff members in their daily operations to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity while reducing costs.
  • Coordinated with engineering, purchasing, inventory control, and other departments to ensure that all operational requirements were met.
  • Scheduled preventive maintenance programs for machines used in production lines
  • Review and analyze complex instructions to ensure a safe and quality product
  • Assure proper application of laws and regulations related to the FAA to ensure proper analysis and appropriate development of our products
  • Communicate with government customers to design custom products
  • Maintain great relationships with vendors, especially for collaborative projects.

Nuclear Research Technician

Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
04.2018 - 02.2021
  • Reviewed and analyzed complex diagnostic tests and reports related to nuclear power monitored performance equipment used in nuclear experiments and power generation
  • Analyzed claims to determine if they required recycling, recycled contaminated nuclear material by chemical processes
  • Removed fissile material waste from closed glovebox systems
  • Consulted with other federal agencies, LANL managers, and colleagues
  • Demonstrated knowledge of radiation protection and safety, became familiar with medical terminology
  • Demonstrated excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis and discretion related to nuclear research.

Manufacturing Technician

Shieldwerx, a division of Bladewerx
Rio Rancho, NM
06.2012 - 04.2018
  • Processed raw materials to fabricate radiation shielding for nuclear power plants
  • Executed purchase orders while keeping up with inventory production
  • Developed processes and procedures for new custom products
  • Worked in adverse working conditions—extreme heat/cold, elevated dust, confined spaces.

U.S. Marine – Reserves

4th Recon Unit, Delta Company
Albuquerque, NM
06.2009 - 07.2011
  • Supervised approximately 50 Marines, as a Platoon Sergeant
  • As an E-5 Sergeant, became Squad Leader of 16 Enlisted Marines
  • Trained groups of 40 Marines as a Licensing Instructor for large vehicle operation
  • Oversaw logistics of securely moving $7 million worth of equipment and supplies
  • Senior member of Toys for Tots administrative team
  • Participated in meetings, assisted with training, and shared my expertise in developing junior Marines.

VA Service Center Work Study

Department of Veterans Affairs
Albuquerque, NM
01.2009 - 05.2011
  • Became familiar with veterans records'
  • Learned some VA terminology
  • Communicated and interacted with Veterans and their representatives.
  • Organized data entry tasks to ensure accuracy of information within the system.
  • Maintained filing systems hard copy for easy retrieval of documents when required.

U.S. Marine – Active Duty

1st Reconnaissance Battalion
Camp Pendleton, CA
06.2005 - 05.2009
  • Served 7-month combat tour in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2007
  • Conducted routine field reconnaissance searches
  • Identified, and marked sites for persons of interest and weapon caches
  • Prepared site location maps, recorded findings, and photographed
  • Assisted in searching for and examining records, homes, and destructive sites
  • Head of communications between HQ and 2nd Platoon
  • Routinely altered encryptions on 50 radios and computers
  • Demonstrated excellent troubleshooting skills
  • Handled work-related stress and multiple priorities simultaneously.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Major International Studies Minor History

 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05-2017

Skills

  • Quality assurance authority
  • Strategic thinker
  • Blueprint interpretation expertise
  • MS Office
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Problem Resolution
  • Customer Service
  • Analytical
  • Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Research
  • Training & Development
  • Planning
  • Organization
  • Conflict Resolution

Affiliations

  • Indoor Rock Climbing
  • Spider-Man Comics
  • Vegetable Gardening
  • Veterans Groups
  • Historical Walking Tours
  • Bee Keeping
  • Traveling

Certification

  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  • Armed Forces Reserve Medal
  • Sea Service deployment ribbon
  • Iraq Campaign Medal
  • National Defense medal

Timeline

Manufacturing Manager

SuperiAire Technologies
05.2021 - Current

Nuclear Research Technician

Los Alamos National Laboratory
04.2018 - 02.2021

Manufacturing Technician

Shieldwerx, a division of Bladewerx
06.2012 - 04.2018

U.S. Marine – Reserves

4th Recon Unit, Delta Company
06.2009 - 07.2011

VA Service Center Work Study

Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2009 - 05.2011

U.S. Marine – Active Duty

1st Reconnaissance Battalion
06.2005 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Major International Studies Minor History

 University of New Mexico

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