Sara Wert
Lincoln,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with proven track record at Vestas Wind Technology, adept in team management and process improvement. Excels in roles requiring critical thinking and organizational skills, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in MS Office Suite and adept at adapting to fast paced environments. Demonstrates excellence in administrative support and service planning, ensuring project success and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Service Task Coordinator
Vestas Wind Technology
Lincoln, Illinois
02.2024 - Current
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored project progress and provided updates to stakeholders.
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to project management activities.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Service Operations Dispatcher
Vestas Wind Technology
Mason City, IL
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Set schedules, implemented new policies and worked with managers to optimize operational procedures and establish clear objectives.
- Determined types or amounts of equipment, vehicles or personnel to meet work orders or specifications.
- Relayed work orders and information between work crews, supervisors and field personnel.
- Received or prepared work orders.
- Oversaw communications within assigned territories.
- Addressed questions, problems or requests for service or equipment.
Level II Non-Destructive Test
Whitcraft Group
Morton, IL
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Reviewed and analyzed work scope for each job prior to beginning testing to verify familiarity and resultant proper testing.
- Maintained and calibrated sensitive non-destructive testing devices according to manufacturer specifications.
- Communicated and coordinated with clients and internal project teams throughout implementation, reporting and following up on NDT processes.
- Performed testing and calibration on project requiring earlier-attained NDT Level I certification.
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks and other flaws.
- Selected, calibrated and operated equipment used in non-destructive testing of products and materials.
- Reviewed testing procedures on regular basis to verify compliance of each step with safety standards and regulations.
- Maintained effective communication, both in writing and verbally, with all project stakeholders to promote open collaboration and enhance goal attainment.
- Interpreted project specifications and work instructions to plan adequate support for anticipated questions or concerns.
Non-Destructive Testing Technician
Illinois Air National Guard
Springfield, IL
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained and calibrated sensitive non-destructive testing devices according to manufacturer specifications.
- Reviewed and analyzed work scope for each job prior to beginning testing to verify familiarity and resultant proper testing.
- Provided necessary guidance, training and supervision to NDT trainees and Level I certified personnel.
- Trained personnel to use NDT equipment and devices and wrote documentation to support training.
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks and other flaws.
- Selected, calibrated and operated equipment used in non-destructive testing of products and materials.
- Reviewed testing procedures on regular basis to verify compliance of each step with safety standards and regulations.
- Delivered extensive mentoring and training to team members, guiding through each testing step.
- Maintained effective communication, both in writing and verbally, with all project stakeholders to promote open collaboration and enhance goal attainment.
Non-Destructive Testing Technician
United States Navy
Lemoore, CA
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Maintained and calibrated sensitive non-destructive testing devices according to manufacturer specifications. Inspected equipment and quickly identified any issues, contacting appropriate personnel to schedule repairs.
- Provided necessary mentoring, training and supervision to NDT trainees on how to use NDT equipment and devices and wrote documentation to support training.
- Reviewed and analyzed work scope for each job prior to beginning testing to verify familiarity and resultant proper testing.
- Maintained effective communication, both in writing and verbally, with all commands to promote open collaboration and enhance goal attainment. Improved operations and customer satisfaction by working with team members to find creative solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Assisted with managing and reviewing the NDI and Radiation Programs; assisted in establishing updated procedures ensuring the safe and efficient processes were upheld.
- Performed expert Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current, Fluorescent Penetrant, Ultrasonic, Bondmaster, and Radiographic inspection techniques on aircraft, support equipment, aircraft parts, and shipboard equipment. Reviewed testing procedures on regular basis to verify compliance of each step with safety standards and regulations. Interpreted indications and determined type and extent of flaws.
Support Equipment Asset Manager
United States Navy
Norfolk, VA
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed aviation support equipment asset inventories as set forth by the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program and the Aircraft Maintenance Material Readiness List Program.
- Managed SE assets at the aircraft organizational and intermediate levels of maintenance afloat and ashore, Naval air training activities, Naval aviation depots and aviation wings.
- Used logistic management techniques, supply procedures, technical publications, and automated data processing equipment to conduct, reconcile, and report SE asset inventories; acquire and dispose of SE assets; train subordinate SE asset managers and conduct liaison with support equipment controlling authorities.
Aircraft Structural Mechanic Instructor
United States Navy
Pensacola, FL
11.2012 - 01.2016
- Taught over 5,000 students in basic aircraft and hydraulic system maintenance.
- Delivered training materials, administered tests, counseled students on academic problems, documented academic performance, evaluated training and performed curriculum maintenance tasks to ensure validated formalized training requirements were executed.
- Applied variety of instructional resources to meet needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
- Planned and conducted activities for balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time, providing students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
- Leveraged Microsoft Office products to input and compile data gathered from various sources to ensure proper documentation of students progress was attained.
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
United States Navy
Oak Harbor, WA
06.2009 - 11.2012
- Performed organizational apprentice level and career level maintenance on the EA-6B Aircraft and the F/A-18E/F aircraft.
- Maintained aircraft airframe and structural components, flight surfaces and controls, hydraulic and pneumatic control and actuating systems and mechanisms, landing gear systems, and other utility systems.
- Fabricated and repaired metallic and nonmetallic materials.
- Supervised the safe and efficient operation of the airframe work center.
- Performed periodic and conditional aircraft inspections; ordered aircraft parts, equipment and tools; final checked for launching and recovery of aircraft during flight operations.
- Provided mentorship and training to subordinates, ensuring the effective pass down of knowledge to junior personnel.
Office Assistant
United States Navy
Oak Harbor, WA
11.2007 - 06.2009
- Managed and supervised personnel transferring to deployed squadrons and personnel separating from the Navy who's command was currently deployed.
- Performed daily database overhaul and scrub to ensure information for each transient was accurate and up to date.
- Maintained three years of personnel case files for auditing and accounting purposes.
- Ensured that all personnel were gainfully employed with daily tasks while awaiting to transfer to their command or out of the military.
- Strengthened traceability, developing organization systems for contracts, records, reports and agendas.
- Greeted visitors or callers daily to handle inquiries or direct to appropriate persons.
- Maintained inventory in administrative building supply closet to prevent shortages of supplies.
- Kept open line of communication with Operating Commands to ensure command and transients were satisfactorily taken care of.
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
United States Navy
Oak Harbor, WA
07.2005 - 11.2007
- Performed organizational apprentice level and career level maintenance on the EA-6B Aircraft and the F/A-18E/F aircraft.
- Maintained aircraft airframe and structural components, flight surfaces and controls, hydraulic and pneumatic control and actuating systems and mechanisms, landing gear systems, and other utility systems.
- Fabricated and repaired metallic and nonmetallic materials.
- Supervised the safe and efficient operation of the airframe work center.
- Performed periodic and conditional aircraft inspections; ordered aircraft parts, equipment and tools; final checked for launching and recovery of aircraft during flight operations.
- Provided mentorship and training to subordinates, ensuring the effective pass down of knowledge to junior personnel.
Education
High School Diploma -
Olympia High School
Stanford, IL05.2005
Recruit Basic Training
Chicago, IL09.2005
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Naval Air Maintenance Training Group Det
NAS Whidbey Island, WA12.2005
EA-6B Hydraulic/Structures Systems
Naval Aviation Tchnical Training Unit
Whidbey Island, WA03.2006
F/A-18E/F Hydraulic/Structural System
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
Lemoore, CA10.2009
Navy Instructor Training
Center For Personal And Professional Development
Pensacola, FL12.2012
Nondestructive Inspection Technician
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Pensacola, FL04.2016
Support Equipment Asset Manager
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training
Norfolk, VA08.2016
BLS/First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
Naval Hospital Lemoore
Lemoore, CA03.2018
Human Growth And Development
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL08.2014
English Composition
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL12.2013
Human/Ancient World
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL12.2013
Cultural Anthropology
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX12.2011
Intro To Psychology
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA09.2011
Skills
- Technical consulting
- Team management
- Supervision
- Process improvement
- Administrative support
- Service planning
- Critical thinker
- Organizational skills
- Project Management
Timeline
Special Service Task Coordinator
Vestas Wind Technology
02.2024 - Current
Service Operations Dispatcher
Vestas Wind Technology
05.2022 - 02.2024
Level II Non-Destructive Test
Whitcraft Group
02.2022 - 04.2022
Non-Destructive Testing Technician
Illinois Air National Guard
01.2021 - 12.2021
Support Equipment Asset Manager
United States Navy
06.2016 - 08.2017
Non-Destructive Testing Technician
United States Navy
01.2016 - 01.2021
Aircraft Structural Mechanic Instructor
United States Navy
11.2012 - 01.2016
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
United States Navy
06.2009 - 11.2012
Office Assistant
United States Navy
11.2007 - 06.2009
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
United States Navy
07.2005 - 11.2007
High School Diploma -
Olympia High School
Recruit Basic Training
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Naval Air Maintenance Training Group Det
EA-6B Hydraulic/Structures Systems
Naval Aviation Tchnical Training Unit
F/A-18E/F Hydraulic/Structural System
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
Navy Instructor Training
Center For Personal And Professional Development
Nondestructive Inspection Technician
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Support Equipment Asset Manager
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training
BLS/First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
Naval Hospital Lemoore
Human Growth And Development
Pensacola State College
English Composition
Pensacola State College
Human/Ancient World
Pensacola State College
Cultural Anthropology
Central Texas College
Intro To Psychology
Coastline Community College