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Nathan'ael Leonard

Summary

Medically retired from Navy due to sepsis back in August 2025.

Flexible and available for any shift given.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Associate

Bass Pro Shops
Hampton
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assisted customers in selecting outdoor gear and apparel.
  • Operated point-of-sale system for processing transactions.
  • Maintained inventory levels and organized merchandise displays.
  • Provided product knowledge and recommendations to enhance customer experience.

Welder

Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News
08.2023 - 03.2024

Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.

  • Used Stick Welding, Flux Welding
  • Performed safety briefs, walkdowns, inspected tools and surrounding area.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Reached spots hard to work in (crawling into a smaller space, kneeling, sitting, laying down). For hours at a time.

Warehouse Worker

Lowe's
Williamsburg
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Operated forklifts to move inventory throughout the warehouse.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading delivery trucks efficiently.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment.
  • Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
  • Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.

AO (Aviation Ordnanceman)

United States Navy, USN
San Diego
06.2024 - 06.2026
  • Trained junior personnel on ordnance handling procedures to ensure compliance and safety.
  • Loaded and unloaded munitions on aircraft with precision and care.
  • Worked on all levels of ship, down from 7th deck all the way up to the flight deck.
  • Operated specialized tools for assembly and disassembly of ordnance, ensuring precision in execution.
  • Managed hazardous materials by following strict safety protocols, minimizing risk during operations.

Also worked as FSA (Food Service Attendant) on boat both on shore and out to sea.

  • Stocked supplies and ingredients to support daily food preparation needs for ships on shore, before and during underways/ deployments.
  • Operated freezer equipment to maintain proper temperature levels and ensure product safety.
  • Loaded and unloaded pallets of frozen goods on and off the ship accurately and efficiently.
  • Inspected products for quality and compliance with safety standards consistently.
  • Collaborated with sailors to create a chain and finish work swiftly.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hampton High School
Hampton, VA
06-2022

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Point-of-sale operations
  • Customer service
  • Safety compliance
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Supply chain logistics
  • Quality assurance
  • Employee training
  • Stock rotation
  • Cold storage management
  • Food safety
  • Waste reduction
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Material handling equipment
  • Pallet jack handling
  • Heavy lifting
  • Warehouse safety

Timeline

AO (Aviation Ordnanceman)

United States Navy, USN
06.2024 - 06.2026

Warehouse Worker

Lowe's
03.2024 - 05.2024

Welder

Newport News Shipbuilding
08.2023 - 03.2024

Retail Sales Associate

Bass Pro Shops
10.2022 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

Hampton High School
Nathan'ael Leonard