Ross Kenlay
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Very motivated and driven. Learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills with success in shooting and editing photos/video. Talented in setting up for shoots, capturing video footage and editing videos. Also proficient in managing social media accounts and creating content to platform specifications.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machinist
Toor Knives
08.2021 - Current
- Lead machinist
- Proficient in HAAS CNC mills (VF2, TM1, TM2, EC400)
- Skilled in 3-axis and rotary machines, Tsugami swiss machines, waterjets, surface grinders, engravers, etc
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Identified and replaced broken or worn tools and made tool offsets.
- Provided job training and monitored performance of team members.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
Gunners Mate
United States Navy
04.2016 - 06.2021
- Promoted 5 times within 5 years of Active Duty service
- Efficiently oriented and fired weaponry to smoothly eliminate enemy positions, vessels and personnel.
- Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
- Directed safe and secure operations of over $5,000,000 worth of government property, resulting in no loss of equipment or negative incidents.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
- Completed regular weapon inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate maintenance/repair actions.
Auto/Fab Shop Assistant
Raptor Technologies LLC
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Manually set up machinery and equipment, including lathes, milling machines, grinders, etc
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances
- Maximized safety and production levels by frequently cleaning and organizing work areas
- Helped welders and other shop workers maintain efficiency by frequently stocking work supplies and tools
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs
- Completed projects and work assignments despite tight deadlines
- Used hand and power tools, equipment and instruments accurately
- Maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand
Automotive Detail Technician
All About Detail
05.2015 - 03.2016
- Interacted face-to-face with customers to understand vehicle detailing needs and deliver quality satisfaction
- Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations
- Reported any customer-oriented issues immediately to the detail
- Supervisor for swift assistance and resolution
- Used cleaning, protective and restorative agents to maintain and enhance appearance of vehicles.
Cashier
Jewel Osco
06.2013 - 11.2013
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds
- Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
Car Wash Employee
Delta Sonic Car Wash
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions and other compounds to clean interior and exterior of vehicle
- Interacted face-to-face with customers to understand vehicle detailing needs and deliver quality satisfaction
- Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
National University
La Jolla, CA01.2025
No Degree - Automotive Mechanics
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILHigh School Diploma -
Waubonsie Valley High School
Aurora, IL06.2015
Skills
- Eager to learn
- Problem solving skills
- Strict performance standards
- Critical thinking
- Always on time
- Social Media
- Photography/Videography
- Video Editing (Capcut, Adobe lightroom, Adobe Premier pro, Adobe photoshop)
Certification
HAAS Certification
Timeline
Machinist
Toor Knives
08.2021 - Current
Gunners Mate
United States Navy
04.2016 - 06.2021
Automotive Detail Technician
All About Detail
05.2015 - 03.2016
Auto/Fab Shop Assistant
Raptor Technologies LLC
02.2014 - 04.2015
Car Wash Employee
Delta Sonic Car Wash
01.2014 - 11.2014
Cashier
Jewel Osco
06.2013 - 11.2013
No Degree - Business Administration
National University
No Degree - Automotive Mechanics
College of DuPage
High School Diploma -
Waubonsie Valley High School
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