Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
Preston W. Wright

Preston W. Wright

Temecula,CA

Summary

Offers 22 years of progressive professional experience, including 20+ years of Interior Communications Electrician , electrical theory, equipment troubleshooting, blueprint fundamentals, materials management, with 18+ years managing personnel, along with 16+ years of project management. Characterized by strong leadership and motivational success. Possesses a proven ability to define electrical theory, troubleshooting, and requirements to design and implement technological solutions to meet business needs. Able to manage projects to meet deadlines and be on budget. Analytical thinking and production focused, with robust verbal and written communication skills.

Work History

Interior Communications Electrician

US Navy
San Diego, CA
09.2000 - Current

Operated, coordinated, and performed organizational and intermediate maintenance on

  • Alarm, Warning, and Indicating systems
  • Interior Communication systems
  • Ship's Speed and Steering control systems
  • Power distribution systems
  • Aviation monitoring and landing aids,
  • Ships information, training, and entertainment systems
  • Analyzed ship's blueprints and system interface diagrams; inspect, test, analyze, and make detailed casualty analysis; and direct repair of electrical, electronic, fiber optic, hydraulic, mechanical, and synchro and servo systems.

Urinalysis Program Coordinator

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center
San Diego, CA
04.2021 - Current
  • Set up, and maintained urine collection site and observed over 600 sample collections with focus on accuracy and strict adherence to NAVY approved techniques.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Quality Assurance Inspector

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)
Norfolk, VA
06.2018 - 04.2021
  • Oversaw maintenance, calibration, and control of inspection, measuring, and all test equipment.
  • Kept detailed records of quality maintenance procedures.
  • Maintained equipment publications, blueprints, schematics, and drawing before, during, and after performing maintenance or inspections.


Visual Landing Aid Supervisor

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)
Norfolk, VA
06.2018 - 03.2019
  • Collaborated with maintenance crews and air traffic control to resolve problems and facilitate seamless operations.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Lead teams of 30 personnel who installed, tested, maintained, and operated landing lights, 8 flight deck cameras, and all visual landing aid systems.

Auditor / Records Management

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center
San Diego, CA
04.2015 - 06.2018
  • Executed audit phases and entered data into maintenance software for analysis.
  • Wrote and maintained technical and functional specifications to document database intentions and requirements.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.

Combat Systems Officer of the Watch

USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76
San Diego, CA
06.2013 - 04.2015
  • Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
  • Led regular meetings with team leaders and front-line technicians to convey important operational and maintenance information.
  • Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems
  • Maintained organized inventory of comprehensive prints, schematics, and diagrams with accurate records through proper tracking and auditing procedures
  • Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency

S.I.T.E. TV Work Center Supervisor

USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76
San Diego, CA
05.2010 - 06.2013
  • Completed new connects, reconnects, disconnects and service changes for 5000 customers.
  • Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers and signal level meters.
  • Provided training on use, troubleshooting and calibration of equipment.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP and CTI applications

Base Phone Systems Admin

NCTAMS Lant Det Rota Spain
Norfolk, VA
09.2006 - 11.2009
  • Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service for 1000 customers.
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP and CTI applications.
  • Planned layouts and ran cable into building and through walls, attics and crawl spaces.
  • Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.


Optical Landing Systems Maintenance Technician

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)
Everett, WA
08.2001 - 08.2006
  • Operated maintained and repaired shipboard landing signal equipment providing pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs on average of 200 flights per day.
  • Maintaining and repairing interior communications systems.
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on landing systems equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

Education

General Studies

University of Maryland - University College, Hyattsville, MD
01.2014

High School Diploma -

Orosi High School, Orosi, CA
06.2000

Skills

  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Crisis Communications
  • Electrical and Mechanical Schematics
  • Internal and External Communications
  • Signal Monitoring
  • Electrical Component Handling
  • Maintenance Inspections
  • Machine Setups
  • Safety Regulations
  • Service Records
  • Project Drawings
  • Engineering Documentation

Additional Information

Preston Wright dedicated his personal time to lead Cub Scouts for 5 years and is currently leading Boy Scouts for the last 2 years.

Timeline

Urinalysis Program Coordinator - Southwest Regional Maintenance Center
04.2021 - Current
Quality Assurance Inspector - USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)
06.2018 - 04.2021
Visual Landing Aid Supervisor - USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)
06.2018 - 03.2019
Auditor / Records Management - Southwest Regional Maintenance Center
04.2015 - 06.2018
Combat Systems Officer of the Watch - USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76
06.2013 - 04.2015
S.I.T.E. TV Work Center Supervisor - USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76
05.2010 - 06.2013
Base Phone Systems Admin - NCTAMS Lant Det Rota Spain
09.2006 - 11.2009
Optical Landing Systems Maintenance Technician - USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)
08.2001 - 08.2006
Interior Communications Electrician - US Navy
09.2000 - Current
University of Maryland - University College - , General Studies
Orosi High School - High School Diploma,
Preston W. Wright