Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Khala Graves

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Aviation Machinist's Mate

Navy
Virginia Beach
02.2025 - Current
  • Operated and maintained aircraft propulsion systems for optimal performance.
  • Conducted inspections and repairs on aviation components and machinery.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline maintenance procedures.
  • Supervised and completed flight line foreign object prevention walks.
  • Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
  • Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
  • Performed maintenance services such as lubricating components.

Plane Captain

Navy
Virginia Beach
09.2022 - 02.2025
  • Supervised aircraft maintenance and repair operations for naval aviation fleet.
  • Coordinated flight operations and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
  • Trained junior personnel on aircraft systems and maintenance procedures.
  • Prepared aircraft for rescue and recovery operations in coordination with airfield staff members.
  • Performed pre-flight and post-flight maintenance inspections to prepare aircraft for flights.
  • Directed pilots using hand signals to maneuver aircraft safely and secured parked aircraft with chocks and tie-downs.

Sales Associate

Calvin Klein
Sunrise
07.2020 - 08.2022
  • Engaged customers to provide exceptional service and support.
  • Processed sales transactions using point-of-sale systems accurately.
  • Educated customers on product features and benefits effectively.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.

Sales Associate

Polo Ralph Lauren
Sunrise
05.2019 - 06.2020
  • Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
  • Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.

Education

Associate of Arts - Social Work

Broward College
Coconut Creek, FL
08.2018 - 08.2021

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Positive and professional
  • Goal oriented

Accomplishments

  • Letter of accommodation- 2024Warrior of the day- April 2025

Timeline

Aviation Machinist's Mate

Navy
02.2025 - Current

Plane Captain

Navy
09.2022 - 02.2025

Sales Associate

Calvin Klein
07.2020 - 08.2022

Sales Associate

Polo Ralph Lauren
05.2019 - 06.2020

Associate of Arts - Social Work

Broward College
08.2018 - 08.2021
Khala Graves