Lesther Lopez
Summary
Accomplished leader and manager from the United States Air Force, executes the mission, significantly optimizing teams for efficiency. Prioritizing workload, managing budgets, creating high performing teams. Spearheaded programs that markedly improved skill sets and operational effectiveness, managing resources and tools worth over $6 million. Put into several leadership positions developing the ability to become an efficient problem solver, assigning responsibilities, developing schedules, and customer service skillset.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Supervisor
United States Air Force
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluated employee performance fairly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement efforts for 18 Instructors.
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive training programs, resulting in improved trainee skill sets and overall capabilities.
- Ensured safe environment for military students as well as dealing with professional and personal conflicts among them.
- This position dealt with many difficult conversations with students helping them adapt to military way of life or personal problems being financial or anything distracting them from performing.
Material Control Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities effectively, adhering to financial targets while maintaining optimal levels of inventory control.
- Managed seven purchasers, maintaining $600K budget annually.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Implemented an efficient way to maintain documentation and records of all purchases, as well as streamlined the process to get the parts to the workforce.
Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and distribute workflow accordingly.
- Evaluated new equipment technologies, recommending strategic investments that enhanced fleet capabilities and longevity.
- Managed tool inventory and accountability of tools and equipment worth $6 Million dollars.
- Reduced onboarding time for new hires through the development of effective training getting personnel trained on government vehicles and equipment.
Maintenance Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2012 - 12.2015
- Supervised a team of 25 technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Completed performance reviews annually, provided constant feedback, led team building exercises, resolved disputes and conflicts.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues on multi million dollar vehicles and equipment.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules for 500 military vehicles and equipment, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD06.2023
Associate of Science - Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2015
High School Diploma -
Irvin High School
El Paso, TX05.2003
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Employee Training
- Mediation
- Motivation
- Government relations
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Decision-Making
- Effective Communication
- Schedule Management
- Performance Evaluations
Timeline
Section Supervisor
United States Air Force
01.2022 - Current
Material Control Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2018 - 12.2021
Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2016 - 06.2017
Maintenance Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland - University College
Associate of Science - Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Irvin High School
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