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Kimberly Nixon

Lakeside,CA

Summary

U.S. Navy Chief Gunners Mate with over 11 years experience as a quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Manager 40 Hours/week

Fastsigns
San Diego, CA
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
  • Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
  • Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.

Chief Gunners Mate, 60 Hours/week

USS Carl Vinson CVN-70
San Diego, CA
05.2014 - 03.2015
  • As a USS Carl Vinson Weapons Department Leading Chief Petty Officer, led a division of 26 personnel in the maintenance and upkeep of all Small Arms, Crew Served Weapons, and 34 Magazine Sprinkler Systems with a zero-attrition rate.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on small arms weapons systems and components.
  • Diagnosed malfunctions in firearms, using technical publications and specialized test equipment.
  • As the Crew Served Weapons Instructor, lead shipboard personnel in fundamental training on the .50 caliber machine gun and safely expended more than 8,000 rounds of ordnance with zero mishaps, resulting in the qualification of over 60 personnel and ensuring force protection readiness for 2014 Combat Deployment in support of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE.
  • Managed 23 personnel in Naval Small Arms Training and Qualification of 150+ pilots and Navy personnel.
  • Responsible for maintaining 100 percent accountability, maintenance and upkeep for 2000+ Small Arms Weapons, Night Vision devices and Ordnance with a value of over $7.5M, including the management of associated Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH).
  • As a member of the Anti-Terrorism Training Team (ATTT) planned and executed multiple ship-wide scenarios and training of 400+ people in all Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Tactics and Movements resulting in mission readiness for 2014 Deployment.

Division Leading Petty Officer, 60 Hours/week

Naval Air Station Lemoore
Lemoore, CA
02.2012 - 04.2014
  • Trained and qualified 26 Line Coaches, and 300+ personnel in proper Small Arms weapons handling, shooting and maintenance techniques resulting in 100% qualification and ship-board watch standing readiness.
  • Inspected, repaired, and maintained small arms weapons according to maintenance repair cards.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on all armament equipment.
  • Maintained 100% accurate inventory of small arms and supporting equipment resulting in mission readiness.
  • Instructed personnel in the operation and safety of small arms weapons systems.
  • Cleaned firearms using solvents and lubricants according to prescribed methods.
  • Assigned, tracked and documented the completion of military training and qualifications of over 300 personnel.

Work Center Supervisor/Technician, 60 Hours/week

USS Howard DDG-83
San Diego, CA
09.2008 - 02.2012
  • As the 3-M Work Center Supervisor scheduled, assigned, performed and recorded preventative and corrective small arms and crew served weapons maintenance resulting in passing the 2012 Inspection and Survey (INSURV).
  • As a Security Reaction Force team member conducted security patrols of assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and potential threats.
  • As a small arms maintenance man and technician, followed schematic diagrams and system manuals to troubleshoot.
  • Trained and qualified 12 Line Coaches, and 100+ personnel in proper weapons handling, shooting and weapons maintenance techniques resulting in 100% qualification and ship-board watch standing readiness.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as fire alarms, bomb threats, intruder alerts, and medical emergencies.
  • As a Force Protection Duty Officer provided training on security procedures to shipboard personnel.
  • Participated in regular drills and exercises designed to test response times and effectiveness in an emergency situation.
  • As a Visit Board Search and Seizure team member conducted Anti-Piracy operations off the coast of Somalia in 2011 deployment resulting in mission success.

Gunners Mate Maintenance Man, 60 Hours/week

Navy Munitions Command
Yokosuka, Japan
02.2005 - 02.2008
  • As a Auxiliary Security Force conducted searches of facilities, vehicles, and personnel in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Performed small arms maintenance and qualifications.
  • Performed preventative and repair maintenance on MK46 exercise and warshot torpedoes following Maintenance Requirement Cards and schematic diagrams resulting in Seventh Fleet Ammo load readiness.
  • Worked with shop equipment (hand tools, meters, chain hoist, pneumatic crane, vacuum test) and operated equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Safely performed weapons handling and storage of explosives resulting in zero mishaps.
  • Conducted Quality Assurance on missile and torpedo handling equipment ensuring weight test and load bearing requirements were met and up to date.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Media Arts, Digital Video And SFX

Platt College
San Diego
06-2023

Associate of Science - Graphic Design

Platt College San Diego
San Diego, CA
11.2019

Skills

  • Equipment Preventive Maintenance
  • Small Arms Proficiency
  • Excellent verbal and written communications
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Detail-oriented
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Team player
  • Great customer service
  • Microsoft Office, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook
  • Troubleshooting
  • Positive can-do attitude
  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • Gunners Mate "A" school
  • MK41 Vertical Launching System "C" School
  • Crew Served Weapons Instructor
  • Crew Served Weapons Operations and Maintenance
  • Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist
  • Work Center Supervisor
  • Advanced Leader Development Course
  • Boarding, Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS)- Non-Compliant
  • Security Reaction Force Advanced
  • Armed Sentry Training
  • Force Protection Duty Officer
  • Anti-Terrorism Training Team
  • Explosive Safety Driver and Handler
  • Explosive Magazine Sprinkler Systems Operations Maintenance and Repair

Timeline

Production Manager 40 Hours/week

Fastsigns
08.2021 - 06.2022

Chief Gunners Mate, 60 Hours/week

USS Carl Vinson CVN-70
05.2014 - 03.2015

Division Leading Petty Officer, 60 Hours/week

Naval Air Station Lemoore
02.2012 - 04.2014

Work Center Supervisor/Technician, 60 Hours/week

USS Howard DDG-83
09.2008 - 02.2012

Gunners Mate Maintenance Man, 60 Hours/week

Navy Munitions Command
02.2005 - 02.2008

Bachelor of Science - Media Arts, Digital Video And SFX

Platt College

Associate of Science - Graphic Design

Platt College San Diego

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