Rafael Arita Larios
Milford,MA
Summary
Accomplished United States Marine with a proven track record in project and program management. Team supervision. Team building, communication, and strong problem solving, process optimization and leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational, organizational and readiness excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Controller
United States Marine Corps
Yuma, AZ
11.2024 - Current
- Trained 10 junior staff on best practices in production control and safety protocols.
- Increased output by identifying bottlenecks and implementing effective solutions for process optimization.
- Reduced downtime by closely monitoring equipment performance and scheduling timely maintenance.
- Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, implementing process improvements for efficiency gains, across 8 work centers.
- Supervised the production and performance of 10 airframes technicians, in 4 different work centers, ensuring 100% execution of maintenance
Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
Yuma, AZ
11.2024 - Current
- Led 3 training programs to enhance team performance and 100% operational readiness.
- Coordinated logistics and resource allocation for successful mission execution.
- Recognized for excellence and awarded the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal.
- Developed strategic plans to improve unit effectiveness and morale.
- Mentored junior Marines and fellow Non-commissioned Officers, fostering leadership skills and professional growth.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Program Manager
United States Marine Corps
Yuma, AZ
05.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to define and implement program objectives and milestones.
- Supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations. Ensuring 100% compliance rating under annual inspections.
- Recognized fo excellence and awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports, across 9 divisions ensuring compliance and readiness.
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences, for over 200 trainees. Ensuring 100% training completion.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
United States Marine Corps
Yuma, AZ
05.2023 - Current
- Implemented safety protocols leading to enhanced compliance with federal aviation regulations and military standards.
- Utilized specialized diagnostic equipment to conduct tests, identifying potential failures before they impacted operations. Resulting in 0 mishaps.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to complete complex repairs swiftly and with 100% accuracy by technical manuals instructions.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
Education
High School Diploma -
John R Lewis High School
Springfield, VAAdvance Composite Materials Repair - Aviation
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU)
Virginia Beach, VAAviation Structural Mechanic Core - Aviation
Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC)
Pensacola, FLYellow Belt Certified - Management
Lean Six Sigma
Yuma, AZGreen Belt Certified - Management
Lean Six Sigma
Yuma, AZApplied Suicide Intervention Skills Certified - Health And Wellness
LivingWorks
Yuma, AZSafeTalk Certified - Health And Wellness
LivingWorks
Yuma, AZMarine Combat Training (MCT) - Military Training
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, NCRecruit Training - Military Training
United State Marine Corps Recruit Training
Parris Island, SC 12.2022
Skills
- Material planning
- Operations management
- Team supervision
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Complex Problem-solving
- Team building
- Project management
- Quality assurance procedures
- Communication and coordination
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Production Controller
United States Marine Corps
11.2024 - Current
Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
11.2024 - Current
Program Manager
United States Marine Corps
05.2024 - Current
Aviation Maintenance Technician
United States Marine Corps
05.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
John R Lewis High School
Advance Composite Materials Repair - Aviation
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU)
Aviation Structural Mechanic Core - Aviation
Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC)
Yellow Belt Certified - Management
Lean Six Sigma
Green Belt Certified - Management
Lean Six Sigma
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Certified - Health And Wellness
LivingWorks
SafeTalk Certified - Health And Wellness
LivingWorks
Marine Combat Training (MCT) - Military Training
United States Marine Corps
Recruit Training - Military Training
United State Marine Corps Recruit Training