Lewis Vankirk
Theodore,AL
Summary
With a robust background at Austal USA, I excel in optimizing operations and leading teams to surpass objectives. My expertise in resource allocation and business leadership, coupled with a knack for problem resolution, has consistently enhanced project efficiency. Achieved a significant increase in operational performance through strategic planning and quality assurance.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator III
Austal USA
Mobile, AL
01.2023 - Current
- Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression.
- Maintained a detailed database of project information including budgeting, resources and deliverables.
- Developed and implemented project tracker or calendar to meet and maintain standards.
- Provided direction, guidance and support to team members throughout the duration of projects.
- Introduced change improvement plans to achieve goals, methodologies and initiatives.
- Established and maintained quality performance metrics to meet objectives.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Served as point-of-contact to support order management, testing and reporting.
- Developed and implemented project plans, established timelines, tracked progress and ensured deadlines were met.
- Liaised with project managers to evaluate project scope and define milestones and deadlines.
- Liaised between departments, vendors and clients to monitor project expenses.
- Analyzed data related to projects in order to identify areas for improvement or optimization opportunities.
- Coordinated with department leads to identify and outline solutions to client-specified challenges.
- Resolved conflicts among team members by providing creative solutions that addressed all parties' needs.
CDL Class A Driver
Seafood Transporter
Bayou La Batre, AL
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Drove safely under all weather conditions day or night in accordance with company policies and state and federal laws.
- Verified load security and accuracy of delivery documents.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Inspected and maintained vehicles to ensure roadworthiness.
- Operated tractor trailers for long distance hauls over interstate highways.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times, delays.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from trailer in a safe manner according to DOT regulations.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Reported any mechanical problems encountered during trips to supervisor immediately.
- Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions at customer sites.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to plan most efficient routes for deliveries.
Owner Operator
Harper Logistics LLC
Theodore, AL
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- CDL Class A owner/ Driver
Project Cooridinator III
Austal USA
Mobile, AL
01.2014 - 03.2021
- Coordinated meetings and collected related materials.
- Optimized communication between stakeholders to improve team effectiveness.
- Directed administrative and logistical support for LCS projects.
- Produced thorough reports detailing LCS information.
- Collected project information and entered data into excel spreadsheet.
- Kept project and team on schedule by monitoring deadlines, milestones and performance.
- Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.
- Managed team scope, schedule and assignments for duration of project.
- Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
- Completed thorough risk assessments and deployed management and response strategies to prevent roadblocks.
Electrical Foreman
Austal USA
Mobile, AL
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Supervised job site operations to maintain consistent safety and hazard-free work area.
- Communicated with clients to convey deadlines, scope of work and potential challenges throughout project timeline.
- Promoted safety and work site awareness by identifying and removing potential hazards and effectively training team members in safety protocols.
- Provided leadership to ensure positive production outcomes and consistent team morale.
- Supervised electrician control room modifications, maintaining complete understanding of work scope, safety and documentation requirements.
- Managed and mentored highly effective 100-member team of electricians.
- Resolved production challenge including supply shortages and inclement weather delays.
- Reviewed and monitored cost and man-hour budget for installation process to develop staff facilities, equipment and tool requirement plan.
- Developed improved training protocols in alignment with company goals.
Electrical Foreman
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula, MS
07.2000 - 05.2007
CDL Driver
CDL Jobs
Mobile, AL
09.1990 - 07.2000
Aviation Electronics
US Navy
Pensacola, FL
07.1982 - 07.1990
Education
CDL Driver Training -
Chipley Vocational School
Chipley, FL09.1990
Navy Certificate -
FAM SH-3Delta
NAS Jacksonville, Fl01.1985
Navy Certificate -
FAM HH-46
NAS North Island, CA12.1983
Navy Certificate -
Basic And Electronic Theory
Millington, TN06.1983
High School Diploma -
Millington High School
Millington, TN01.1983
Certificate - Excel, Mic
Austal Education
Mobile, ALSkills
- Labor Relations
- Resource Allocation
- Staff Scheduling
- Business Leadership
- Policy Enforcement
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
- Financial Statement Review
- Cost Reduction
- Administrative Management
- Operations Oversight
- Goal Setting
- Records Organization and Management
- Decision Making
- Assignment Delegation
- Employee Motivation
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Quality Assurance
- Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
- Team Leadership
Education and Training
other,Mobile, AL,other,Millington, TN,other,Millington, TN,other,NAS North Island, CA,other,NAS Jacksonville, Fl,other,Chipley, FL
Contact
Theodore, AL 36582
Timeline
Project Coordinator III
Austal USA
01.2023 - Current
CDL Class A Driver
Seafood Transporter
08.2022 - 01.2023
Owner Operator
Harper Logistics LLC
03.2021 - 05.2022
Project Cooridinator III
Austal USA
01.2014 - 03.2021
Electrical Foreman
Austal USA
01.2008 - 01.2014
Electrical Foreman
Ingalls Shipbuilding
07.2000 - 05.2007
CDL Driver
CDL Jobs
09.1990 - 07.2000
Aviation Electronics
US Navy
07.1982 - 07.1990
CDL Driver Training -
Chipley Vocational School
Navy Certificate -
FAM SH-3Delta
Navy Certificate -
FAM HH-46
Navy Certificate -
Basic And Electronic Theory
High School Diploma -
Millington High School
Certificate - Excel, Mic
Austal Education
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