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Michael Davon Sheppard

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Summary

Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. With a strong desire in a long-term career in the Area Manager / Operation Manager / Logistics Specialist field.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

First Lieutenant Afternoon Supervisor

United States Navy
10.2020 - Current
  • Led 91 sailors in maintenance and servicing squadron spaces that encompassed 208,000 square feet.
  • Maintained a safe working environment for over 800 sailors and civilian contractors.
  • Completed 30 midterms, 26 evaluations, 15 counseling, and 5 separation packages in assessing sailors within the department.

Weapons Assembly Technician Rocket Assembly

United States Navy
03.2020 - 10.2020
  • Supported 24 personnel in safe assembly/disassembly and inventory of 1,625 tons of ordnance value at $267.8 million.
  • Supported 3 carrier air wing detachments, 10 squadrons, 7 special warfare groups, and 10 resident commands that directly contributed to a grade of satisfaction on the 2020 Explosive Safety Inspection.
  • Maintained 55 technical publications with the most current procedures without discrepancies.

Weapons Assembly Technician AWSE

United States Navy
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Supported 24 personnel in the safe handling and build-up of 1,185 tons of conventional ordnance valued at $55 million in direct support of 6 carrier air wing detachments and 10 resident commands.
  • Led 17 personnel to complete 2,471 maintenance actions on 2,142 pieces of armament support equipment, significantly reducing the divisional backlog by 40% and increasing material readiness.
  • Assisted in coordinating the 50th anniversary of the Fallon rodeo in which 13 sailors based wide helped set up, cleared areas for the event, helped get animals into the gates and participated in the parade.

Aviation Weapons Support Equipment Technician

United States Navy
03.2018 - 06.2019
  • Assisted in completing 5,302 maintenance actions on 2,142 pieces of AWSE gear which contributed to an overall grade of on track during the fiscal year 2018 Aviation Maintenance Inspection.
  • As Qualification / Certification petty officer maintained 22 training records which resulted in the qualification of 4 Quality Assurance Safety Observers, 4 Team Leaders, and 10 Team Members.

Auxiliary Resale Outlet Leading Petty Officer

United States Navy
03.2016 - 12.2017
  • Maintained over $4,000 worth of Auxiliary Resale Outlet (ARO) equipment in good working condition.
  • Raised over $10,000 in ARO sales within the first month of the assignment by managing the budget, purchasing, and inventory (An E-6 position).
  • Provided essential oversight and management of over $19,000 in ARO funds, inventory, and 9 sailors.
  • As lead supervisor, completed 800 maintenance actions totaling 300 man-hours with no discrepancies.
  • As Egress program manager, qualified and trained 200 sailors on the inherent danger associated with egress / explosive systems and reporting.

Ordnance Supervisor

United States Navy
03.2015 - 03.2016
  • Completed 500 maintenance actions on 16 M240 guns, 14 GAU-21 guns, and 14 BRU-65 bomb racks, which resulted in qualification of 3 Collateral Duty Inspectors, 2 Plane Captain of the quarter, 1 Blue Jacket of the Year, and 3 Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialists which increase the overall work center's qualifications level by 30%.
  • Displayed exceptional technical knowledge that contributed to the safe expenditure of 123 unguided rockets, 2 AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, and 20,000 rounds of small arms ammunition.

Ordnance Technician

United States Navy
06.2014 - 03.2015
  • Developed a database that improved thework center's ability to track the status of $2 million, consisting of 57 Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL) items.
  • Completed 450 maintenance on 10 M240 guns, 7 GAU-21 guns, 10 BRU-65 bomb racks, and the safe expenditure of 35,000 rounds of small arms ammunition resulting in the qualification of 11 enlisted aircrew members increasing the mission readiness.

Education

Master of Arts - Criminal Justice With Emphasis in Law Enforcement

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Applied Management

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
04.2018

Skills

  • Performance Management
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Time Management
  • Leadership Skills
  • Training & Team Development
  • Strong Work Ethic

Timeline

First Lieutenant Afternoon Supervisor

United States Navy
10.2020 - Current

Weapons Assembly Technician Rocket Assembly

United States Navy
03.2020 - 10.2020

Weapons Assembly Technician AWSE

United States Navy
06.2019 - 03.2020

Aviation Weapons Support Equipment Technician

United States Navy
03.2018 - 06.2019

Auxiliary Resale Outlet Leading Petty Officer

United States Navy
03.2016 - 12.2017

Ordnance Supervisor

United States Navy
03.2015 - 03.2016

Ordnance Technician

United States Navy
06.2014 - 03.2015

Master of Arts - Criminal Justice With Emphasis in Law Enforcement

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Applied Management

Grand Canyon University

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