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Nolan Smith

Denver,CO

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Jack of all trades, master of none, but a jack of all trades is better than one.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Manufacturing and Facilities

Urban Sky
Denver, CO
09.2020 - Current
  • Built and led cross-functional teams, overseeing recruitment, training, and development of staff across departments.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, federal regulations related to health and safety matters in the workplace.
  • Established and maintained quality control standards throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity while reducing costs.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to junior members of the manufacturing team.
  • Monitored inventory levels and adjusted production schedules accordingly.

Manufacturing Specialist (Contract)

Boom Supersonic
Denver , CO
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Aided in the creation of the XB-1 Prototype aircraft from scratch.
  • Build-to-spec manufacturing with multifunctional tradesmen, specifically centered around carbon fiber and titanium assemblies. In addition to the manufacturing of support assemblies, such as jigs, fixtures, and go-no-go test stations.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives such as Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing techniques where applicable.

A&P Mechanic (Contract)

Colombia Helicopter
Portland, OR
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Tasked by the Department of the Interior to perform critical erosion correction within the national parks to reestablish fish habitats in specific regions.
  • Performed daily maintenance on firefighting equipment and systems, including bucket assemblies and valves.
  • Completed preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment used in aviation support, armament handling and mobile firefighting.
  • Daily maintainer of a BV-107 tandem cargo helicopter commissioned to the U.S. Navy in 1956.

Master Woodworker

Reclaimed Secrets
Las Vegas, NV
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Fabricated and finished hardwood products using a variety of tools, including saws, sanders, routers, and jointers.
  • Producing fixtures and furnishings for the MGM casino suites on the Vegas Strip and specialty nightlife bars.
  • Produced residential products including, but not limited to, bars, dining tables, artistic headboards, etc.
  • Trained by Master woodworker Jamie Yonoco

Lead Technician

SpaceX
Los Angeles, CA
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Receiving rockets from SpaceX recovery teams for evaluation, repair, refurbishment, and reintegration into the fleet for production flights.
  • Inspected and tested components to identify any potential faults or issues.
  • Resolved compatibility issues between different types of operating systems or hardware components.
  • Diagnosed problems with malfunctioning hardware and replaced defective parts as needed.

Final Integration Technician

SpaceX
Los Angeles, CA
11.2016 - 03.2018
  • Establishing Tact time for all integration processes to develop a cost baseline for the market.
  • Building Falcon 9 stage 1 rockets on a 14-day tact time.
  • Initial production of Falcon Heavy SN: 1.

Captain

Lady Valerie
Vancouver, Canada
03.2016 - 10.2016
  • In command of a 99ft converted Louisiana shrimper operating in both the U.S. And Canadian fishing grounds. Pursuing the catch, haul, and delivery of Albacore Tuna.
  • Leading a foreign mixed crew of Fijian and Filipino, for a total boat count of 4 personnel.
  • Extended fuel cell capacity to remain offshore for a month or longer before requiring services.

Helicopter Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton , CA
10.2011 - 01.2016
  • Squadron HMLA 267 selected for the rollout of the new Huey and Cobra upgrade (Venom / Viper)
  • Working with Bell Tech reps to mitigate and troubleshoot any issues from final stage aircraft testing prior to operationalizing.
  • Tasked with last mile aircraft environmental testing in all potential theaters.
  • 13th Marine expeditionary unit aboard the USS New Orleans. Performing humanitarian aid missions in the South Pacific.
  • Assisting with Heli Ops, Ship Ops, and occasionally assisting with crew serve weapons cleaning and live fire function checks.

Education

A&P - Aircraft Maintenance

Bakers School of Aeronautics
Lebanon, TN
10-2019

Six Sigma Green Belt -

SSGI
Online
03-2017

NCO Leadership Course - Organizational Leadership

USMC
Camp Pendleton South, CA
03-2014

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Planning
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Self-Directed
  • Proven Team Leader

Affiliations

  • Avid fly fisherman
  • Obsession with Agricultural science and Aquaculture
  • Recreational Artist
  • Board President of Front Range Theater Company

Timeline

Head of Manufacturing and Facilities

Urban Sky
09.2020 - Current

Manufacturing Specialist (Contract)

Boom Supersonic
09.2019 - 09.2020

A&P Mechanic (Contract)

Colombia Helicopter
03.2019 - 09.2019

Master Woodworker

Reclaimed Secrets
03.2018 - 03.2019

Lead Technician

SpaceX
03.2018 - 03.2019

Final Integration Technician

SpaceX
11.2016 - 03.2018

Captain

Lady Valerie
03.2016 - 10.2016

Helicopter Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
10.2011 - 01.2016

A&P - Aircraft Maintenance

Bakers School of Aeronautics

Six Sigma Green Belt -

SSGI

NCO Leadership Course - Organizational Leadership

USMC

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