Malinda Trapanese
Greenwood,IN
Summary
Highly motivated technician with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction. Proven ability to manage workflow and communicate effectively with technicians and clients. Strong team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and ensures reliability. Known for problem-solving abilities, customer service, and effective communication skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office & Website Manager
Chief of Locks
Greenwood, IN
08.2022 - Current
- Manages clerical duties including bookkeeping, dispatching, scheduling, customer service, sales & key code procurement
- Oversees the hiring and training of new personnel
- Website Management- conducted comprehensive website audits to identify areas for improvement in user experience and search engine optimization (SEO)
Estate Management
Fender Estates
Bedford, IN
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Managed renovation, restoration, marketing and sales of several estate properties including historical sites, rural homes, small farms, land, and reclamations
- Antique appraisal, online marketing & sales broker
- **Property Management and Maintenance Oversight**: Regularly coordinate property maintenance schedules, ensuring upkeep meets the standards expected for estate properties.
- Streamlined estate management processes for increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
Aviation Electronics Technician
Department of Defense- US Navy
NAS Whidbey Island, WA
04.2004 - 08.2013
- P-3 Orion avionics technician, air traffic controller & instructor, calibration officer & support equipment operations
- Utilizing publications, schematics, diagrams & test equipment, performed organizational level troubleshooting, repair & maintenance including assembly/subassembly removal and replacement, wire & cable repair, soldering and corrosion control in compliance with all SOPs, while maintaining 100% tool control
- Avionics Department Safety, HAZMAT and corrosion control, collateral duty inspector CDI overseeing 22 work centers
- Quality Assurance Representative - supervised, inspected, and approved all avionics shop work
- Calibration laboratory supply officer in charge of the ordering, procurement & documentation of avionic instruments and parts (consumables & nonconsumables)
- EA-6B Prowler/EA-18 Growler I-level avionic repair, maintenance, and instruction
- Day-check Production Manager responsible for delegation of duties and fleet order fulfillment, while ensuring job completion and compliance with all procedures, rules, codes, and standards
- Work Center Supervisor responsible for 34 personnel both on and off duty, requiring professional training, mentorship and counseling of junior sailors
- Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) test bench repair, maintenance & training
- Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), Green Belt/Yellow Belt Instructor- using lean sigma methodologies, conducted data driven efficiency events on maintenance work centers- facilitating project meetings, writing reports and conducting presentations for stake holders. Conducted Yellow Belt certification courses and Green belt OJT.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health & Addiction
IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN05.2027
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts - General Studies, Minor in Psychology
IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN05.2019
Associate of Arts -
Columbia College
Oak Harbor07.2014
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, Google Office & Chat GPT
- Website Management- editing, content creation & optimization
- Effective communication skills and leadership experience
- Effective Peer Mentorship & Training skills
- Extremely adaptive to any work environment
Certification
- Aviation Electronics Technician O-Level, Class A1 September 2004 Naval Air Technical Training Center NAS Pensacola, Florida
- Aviation Electronics Technician I-Level, CASS, EA-6B/18 ALQ-99 March 2010 Naval Air Technical Training Center NAS Whidbey Island, Washington
- Continuous Process Improvement, Certified Lean Sigma Green Belt Yellow Belt Instructor August 2013 Fleet Readiness Center Northwest NAS Whidbey Island, Washington
- CPR, AED, & First Aid Certified April 2004 NAS Great Lakes, Illinois
MEDALS/RIBBONS
Navy Good Conduct Medal X 2, National Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Navy “E” Medal x 3, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Coast Guard Special Operations Ribbon, Navy Expert Pistol Ribbon
Timeline
Estate Management
Fender Estates
06.2023 - 08.2025
Office & Website Manager
Chief of Locks
08.2022 - Current
Aviation Electronics Technician
Department of Defense- US Navy
04.2004 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Mental Health & Addiction
IUPUI
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts - General Studies, Minor in Psychology
IUPUI
Associate of Arts -
Columbia College