LATIA M. WILKINS
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Technical operations professional with strong experience in electrical power systems, aircraft maintenance, training administration, and records control. Delivers dependable support through troubleshooting, compliance tracking, facility coordination, and process improvements that strengthen readiness, safety, and operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Combat Communication Squadron, Power Production Technician
Air National Guard | Dobbins Air Reserve Base
Marietta, GA
12.2021 - Current
- Ensured availability of electrical power across fixed, mobile, and temporary locations, including disaster relief centers, supporting operational readiness.
- Install, remove, operate, maintain and repair electrical power generating and control systems, aircraft arresting systems and associated equipment
- Utilized precision test equipment to troubleshoot malfunctions and inspect parts for wear, maintaining system reliability.
- Developed maintenance and operating procedures that enhanced efficiency and reliability of power systems.
Licensing Specialist II
Dollar General Corporation
Goodlettsville, Tennessee
07.2024 - 05.2026
- Supported audit compliance and processed business, operational, and tax licenses for Dollar General corporate tax division.
- Reviewed business and operational license payments, personal property taxes, and real estate taxes submitted by Licensing Specialist I for accuracy in tax systems.
- Processed monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual payments based on prior-period gross receipts, inventory, and category-specific sales.
- Posted payments to general ledger and maintained tax databases for all license jurisdictions.
- Resolved tax notices and issues and completed annual licensing audits.
- Supported special projects through research, logistical assistance, and process improvement recommendations.
- Supported various special projects by providing research and logistical assistance. and recommending process improvements
Administrative Clerk
Housing Authority of Newnan
Newnan, Georgia
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Processed waiting list applications and input data into SACS management system to streamline application handling.
- Maintained property business offices and facilitated communication with residents, applicants, and representatives from other companies.
- Accepted and accounted for rental payments while sorting and distributing mail to ensure efficient financial operations.
- Answered and forwarded phone calls to appropriate departments, ensuring clear communication.
- Interprets and applies Authority personnel policies, departmental policies and other relevant policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Georgia Tenant/Landlord Law and Knowledge of HUD regulations related to occupancy management
Facility/Program/ Training Manager
United States Air Force | Nellis Air Force Base
Las Vegas, NV
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed and safeguarded assigned facility, preventing property damage and loss.
- Planned and supervised facility programs, briefing higher personnel on input/output results.
- Performed and scheduled all safety training and inspections, to include emergency maintenance.
- Conducted and tracked education and training tasks for maintenance, operations, support training, and curriculum development.
- Managed electronic training records and individual training plans: created, verified, updated, and transferred accounts.
- Managed funds for government travel, contracts, daily upkeep, supplies, and building improvements.
Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force | Nellis Air Force Base
Las Vegas, NV
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Executed daily preflight, post-flight, and engineering-directed inspections and maintenance on engines, airframe, and aircraft systems, ensuring operational readiness.
- Troubleshot, inspected, repaired, and replaced aircraft components, engines and flight controls on assigned F-22A valued at $179.7 Million
- Coordinated with Flightline Expediter, Production Supervisor, and other unit sections to streamline aircraft maintenance processes.
- Completed and reviewed aircraft electronic forms using Integrated Maintenance Info Systems and Integrated Maintenance Documentation systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Facility/ Programs Manager
United States Air Force | Tyndall Air Force Base
Panama City, FL
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed, performed, and administered contracting functions for commodities, services, and construction using simplified acquisition procedures, negotiation, and other approved methods.
- Served as central point of contact for building occupants requesting Civil Engineer services, ensuring timely and effective support.
- Procured necessary consumables and resources to maintain building operations efficiently.
- Managed key control program and procedures for securing basic and master keys servicing facility for 300 personnel, enhancing access control.
- Oversaw tracking and direction of programs for incoming and outgoing personnel, optimizing readiness and operational flow.
- Planned, developed, implemented, and evaluated new or revised Air Force training and education policies, procedures, and programs across the Air Force.
Commander Support Staff
United States Air Force | Tyndall Air Force Base
Panama City, FL
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Coordinated with Air Force Personnel Center on policy and procedures to maintain force accountability for two units, 16 sections of more than 600 personnel.
- Managed in/out processing activities for 625 members, ensuring accurate preparation and timely processing.
- Briefed customers on entitlements, processed audits, and maintained Case Management System and Leave Web for accurate record-keeping.
- Tracked and monitored accounts, managed technology equipment updates, personnel assignments, and sponsorships for incoming personnel.
Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman
United States Air Force | Tyndall Air Force Base
Panama City, FL
12.2011 - 02.2017
- Ensured mission capability of assigned aircraft worth $160 M through diligent oversight of daily flying and maintenance operations under guidance of Dedicated Crew Chief and Aircraft section.
- Verified aircraft status during preflight/post flight/special inspections, completed scheduled, unscheduled and deferred discrepancy maintenance.
- Organized and stored historical documents according to established protocols and maintenance actions through strict adherence to Air Force Instructions, Air Force Technical Orders, local policies, and directives.
- Implemented storage and access protocols for sensitive documents, monitored inventory levels, organized meetings, and maintained file system to support efficient operations.
Education
Bachelor of Management -
American Military University
Charles Town, WV 10.2026 - 10.2026
Associates of Applied Science - Power Production Technician
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell Air Force Base, ALFair Housing and Reasonable Accomodation Certification -
Airman Leadership School -
United States Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell Air Force Base, ALAir Force Technical Training -
Wichita Falls
TX & Panama City, FLAir Force Basic Military Training -
Lackland Air Force Base
TXSkills
- Work ethic and flexibility
- Project leadership
- Client relationship building
- Technical proficiency
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Supervision and training
- Research and data analysis
- Public speaking
- Security clearance (DoD)
- Innovation and process improvement
- Team leadership
- SACS management system expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Typing speed: 43 WPM
- CPR certification (adult, child, infant)
- Self-Starter
- Proficient with Microsoft Suites
- Types 43 WPM
- CPR Adult, Child and Infant
Timeline
Bachelor of Management -
American Military University
10.2026 - 10.2026
Licensing Specialist II
Dollar General Corporation
07.2024 - 05.2026
Administrative Clerk
Housing Authority of Newnan
03.2022 - 07.2024
Combat Communication Squadron, Power Production Technician
Air National Guard | Dobbins Air Reserve Base
12.2021 - Current
Facility/Program/ Training Manager
United States Air Force | Nellis Air Force Base
03.2021 - 12.2021
Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force | Nellis Air Force Base
04.2019 - 12.2021
Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Facility/ Programs Manager
United States Air Force | Tyndall Air Force Base
03.2018 - 04.2019
Commander Support Staff
United States Air Force | Tyndall Air Force Base
02.2017 - 03.2018
Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman
United States Air Force | Tyndall Air Force Base
12.2011 - 02.2017
Associates of Applied Science - Power Production Technician
Community College of the Air Force
Fair Housing and Reasonable Accomodation Certification -
Airman Leadership School -
United States Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Air Force Technical Training -
Wichita Falls
Air Force Basic Military Training -
Lackland Air Force Base