Kinaja Adams
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at the United States Navy. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Petty Officer Second Class, Sonar Technician
United States Navy
08.2014 - 06.2024
- Mentored and supervised 30 personnel interchangeably within 4 units, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
Fleet Readiness Command | HM-14
Naval Station Norfolk
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events (training/educational/recreational).
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage employees.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for 60 command events while managing event logistics and operations.
Work Center Supervisor | Lead Technician
USS Vella Gulf | Naval Station Norfolk
04.2018 - 10.2023
- Managed and conducted daily training of 15 personnel resulting 85% availability of all equipment.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Organized meetings for executives and coordinated availability of data, equipment, workspace and tools.
- Directed safe and secure operations of over $900k worth of government property, resulting in no loss of equipment or negative incidents.
- Monitored logistics & spare parts inventory and addressed shortages with purchasing personnel.
- Repaired, upgraded and inspected electronic, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Adhered to established policies and standards to safely complete projects.
- Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
Theater Undersea Surveillance Command, Atlantic
Facility Supply (FACSUP)
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Inspected Wildlife-Protected grounds and building facilities to identify necessary repairs.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas and coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Monitored inventory demand and material assets to reduce product variability to achieve optimal solutions.
Education
Sonar | Oceanography | Equipment & Repair
Sonar Technician A | C School (AN/SQS-53C)
San Diego, CA11-2015
Electronics Technology | Equipment & Repair
Advanced Electronics Computer Field Training
Great Lakes, IL02-2015
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Union, NJ06-2014
Skills
- Workload Management
- Logistics Management
- Employee Training
- Empowering leadership
- Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
- Effective conflict resolution
Timeline
Theater Undersea Surveillance Command, Atlantic
Facility Supply (FACSUP)
10.2023 - 06.2024
Work Center Supervisor | Lead Technician
USS Vella Gulf | Naval Station Norfolk
04.2018 - 10.2023
Fleet Readiness Command | HM-14
Naval Station Norfolk
04.2016 - 04.2018
Petty Officer Second Class, Sonar Technician
United States Navy
08.2014 - 06.2024
Sonar | Oceanography | Equipment & Repair
Sonar Technician A | C School (AN/SQS-53C)
Electronics Technology | Equipment & Repair
Advanced Electronics Computer Field Training
High School Diploma -
Union High School
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