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Work History
Education
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Tikisha Settle

Hampton,VA

Summary

Dynamic Marine Painter with extensive experience at Newport News Shipbuilding, excelling in surface preparation and protective coatings. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through teamwork and adaptability. Recognized for maintaining high safety standards while ensuring quality assurance in painting projects, contributing to the longevity of marine vessels.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Marine Painter

Newport News Shipbuilding
02.2019 - Current
  • Prepared surfaces for painting using sanders, grinders, and other prep tools as needed..
  • Applied various coatings to marine vessels following safety protocols and specifications.
  • Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete painting projects within designated timelines.
  • Inspected finished work for quality assurance, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
  • Maintained safe and clean work environment, adhering to safety regulations and guidelines during painting operations.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting through sanding, grinding, and cleaning techniques, ensuring optimal adhesion of paint products.
  • Performed routine maintenance checks on equipment before commencing each project, ensuring optimum performance throughout the task duration.
  • Contributed to extended lifespan of marine vessels by using protective coating systems designed for harsh environments.
  • Increased efficiency in painting processes by utilizing proper tools and equipment for various tasks.

Operations Coordinator

Ferguson Enterprises
09.2008 - 08.2018

Facilitated executive-level support for senior managers and VP of operations.

Organized and prioritized complex calendars, handled multiple email accounts, and arranged meetings to enhance operational efficiency.

Executed preparation of reports, presentations, and correspondence, maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.

Acted as a liaison between departments to enhance collaboration and operational flow.

Managed comprehensive documentation and reporting tasks to support HR and finance departmental functions.

Oversaw sensitive customer accounts to ensure privacy and maintain high standards of confidentiality.

Oversaw daily bookkeeping operations and expense management to maintain financial accuracy. Coordinated with vendors to obtain return authorizations and efficiently processed customer credits.

Input job quotes into internal systems to streamline sales processes.

Issued call tags from UPS/FedEx for customer pickups to streamline logistics operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ferguson High School
Newport News, VA

Skills

  • Safety procedures
  • Surface preparation
  • Protective coatings
  • Brush painting
  • Coating application
  • Confined space work
  • Roller painting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Hand tool use

Accomplishments

Shipbuilder Spotlight Award, 2020/2022

ERP Recipient 2022

Timeline

Marine Painter

Newport News Shipbuilding
02.2019 - Current

Operations Coordinator

Ferguson Enterprises
09.2008 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Ferguson High School