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Naka Turner

Forney,TX
Naka Turner

Summary

Senior Enlisted Leader and Weapon System Sustainment Team Lead with extensive experience in strategic planning, quality assurance, and logistics coordination. Successfully managed budgets, optimized equipment allocation, and mentored team members to achieve notable awards. Skilled in fostering inclusive cultures, streamlining processes, and providing strategic advice to leadership.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

United States Air Force

Senior Enlisted Leader
09.2022 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Managed budgets responsibly; optimized allocation of financial resources toward priority items without compromising quality or effectiveness.
  • Implemented quality assurance measures to maintain high-performance standards throughout the organization.
  • Fostered an inclusive culture that respected diversity among team members and encouraged open communication of ideas and concerns.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategic plans for future growth and mission success.
  • Mentored junior enlisted members, facilitating career advancement opportunities and personal development.
  • Enhanced team performance by implementing effective communication strategies and streamlining processes.
  • Coordinated logistics efforts for large-scale deployments or exercises, ensuring timely arrival of equipment and personnel at designated locations.

United States Air Foce

Weapon System Sustainment Team Lead
08.2019 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Provided strategic advice to the commander on readiness, morale, and welfare for a team of 311 Airmen and civilians across six units.
  • Held the Air Education and Training Command's Logistics Directorate Functional Manager role for five months, overseeing a manpower assessment
    across four installations and 290 personnel.
  • Mentored squadron members to achieve prestigious awards at Group, Wing,
    and Major Command levels, including the Air Education and Training Command's American Petroleum Institute Award and the runner-up title for the Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award.

United States Air Force

Command Equipment Manager
08.2018 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Maintained accurate records of equipment usage, enabling better planning and scheduling for future projects.
  • Managed equipment budgets, resulting in cost-effective purchasing decisions and reduced overhead expenses.
  • Optimized equipment allocation to projects, ensuring right tools were available at right time for maximum productivity.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements by maintaining up-to-date documentation and certifications for all equipment.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, ensuring accurate tracking and availability of critical spares and supplies.

United States Air Force/Defense Logistics Agency

Materiel Manager Career Broadener
03.2016 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.

United States Air Force

Enlisted Airmen
09.2003 - 03.2016

Job overview

  • Provided essential fueling support to the largest combat wing, servicing 16 Aircraft Maintenance Units (AMUs) and backshops, fulfilling 3,500 customer requests. Instrumental in supporting 18 Wing operations, contributing to 6,000
    sorties and 14,000 flying hours.
  • Orchestrated a $13 million Theater Security Package deployment, distributing 6,000 parts to maintenance customers that sustained 527 F-16 sorties and bolstered United States Pacific Command's deterrence capabilities.
  • Recognized as Pacific Air Forces' 2014 Materiel Management Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Award and selected as one of only five
    Airmen for the prestigious Defense Logistics Agency's Career Broadening Program.
  • Managed squadron security operations, overseeing validation of 338 security clearances and completion of 19 investigations. Reduced processing time by 2 days per clearance, ensuring readiness of 6 operational units.
  • Implemented and enforced strict end-of-day "clean floor" policy, ensuring all
    property was customer-ready within 30 minutes of receipt.

Education

American Military University
Charleston, WV

Bachelor of Science from Pre-Sports Medicine
12.2019

University Overview

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL

Associate of Arts from Business Administration And Logistics Management
06.2013

University Overview

Skills

  • Personnel Management
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Strategic leadership
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Team building

Certification

  • Certified Life Cycle Logistics Level-I, Defense Acquisition University -2017
  • Certified Life Cycle Logistics Level-II, Defense Acquisition University -2018
  • Chief Leadership Course (Professional Military Education)-2023

Volunteering

Volunteering

I love volunteering in various ways to give back to the community. 

Interests

Fashion

Software

Microsoft Excel

BLADE (Oracle)

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Logistics, Installations and Mission Support-Enterprise (LIMS-EV)

Integrated Logistics System-Supply (ILS-S)

Logistics Module (LOGMOD)

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Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior Enlisted Leader
United States Air Force
09.2022 - 01.2024
Weapon System Sustainment Team Lead
United States Air Foce
08.2019 - 09.2022
Command Equipment Manager
United States Air Force
08.2018 - 08.2019
Materiel Manager Career Broadener
United States Air Force/Defense Logistics Agency
03.2016 - 07.2018
Enlisted Airmen
United States Air Force
09.2003 - 03.2016
American Military University
Bachelor of Science from Pre-Sports Medicine
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Arts from Business Administration And Logistics Management

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