Driven Aviation Supply Specialist Instructor with a proven track record at the United States Marine Corps, achieving a 100% graduation rate through over 800 hours of instruction and 1,400 hours of practical application. Excelled in mentorship, critical thinking, and aviation maintenance, enhancing Marines' qualifications and operational success. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Supply Specialist Instructor
United States Marine Corps
11.2020 - 02.2023
Instructed 8 classes, providing more than 800 hours of classroom instruction and more than 1400 hours of practical application.
Leveraged weekly study and mentorship sessions which led to a 100 percent graduation rate and the qualification of more than 170 Marines in their primary military occupational specialty.
Professionalism as an instructor provided the opportunity to become an instructor evaluator and conduct 8 instructor evaluations for Marines to obtain their initial instructor certification and their semi-annual recertifications.
Ensured the students had the knowledge and resources to be successful outside the classroom as the moral, welfare, and recreation representative.
Aviation Supply Specialist
United States Marine Corps
09.2019 - 11.2020
Making sure squadrons have the supplies needed for aircraft, pilots, fueling, and flight-line procedures to run smoothly.
Validating customer requirements, processing and submitting requisitions, and follow up appropriately.
Processing and delivering materials in accordance with government regulations and procedures.
Understanding acquisition procedures, provisioning, requirements determination, material handling, fiscal accounting, and purchasing procedures.
Oversee the parts and equipment needed to maintain and repair Marine Corps aircraft. Responsible for aviation logistics planning and information systems.
Aviation Supply Specialist
United States Marine Corps
05.2017 - 09.2019
Making sure squadrons have the supplies needed for aircraft, pilots, fueling, and flight-line procedures to run smoothly.
Validating customer requirements, processing and submitting requisitions, and follow up appropriately.
Processing and delivering materials in accordance with government regulations and procedures.
Understanding acquisition procedures, provisioning requirements determination, material handling, fiscal accounting, and purchasing procedures.
Oversee the parts and equipment needed to maintain and repair Marine Corps aircraft. Responsible for aviation logistics planning and information systems.
Stripper
Allstate Packaging Company
06.2016 - 10.2016
Provided quality assurance and innovative, sustainable packaging solutions that enable brands to connect to markets.
Server
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
03.2015 - 10.2016
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Opelika High School
Opelika, Alabama
05.2016
Skills
Shipping and receiving
Warehouse Operations
Material Handling Equipment
Hazardous Materials Handling
Aviation regulations
Aircraft Parts Knowledge
Aviation Maintenance
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Reliability
Excellent Communication
Critical Thinking
Organizational Skills
Team Collaboration
Active Listening
Effective Communication
Adaptability and Flexibility
Decision-Making
Package labeling
Inventory Monitoring and Management
Materials Handling
Relationship Building
Customer Relations
Order Checking
Handheld Scanners
Microsoft Office
Package preparation
Team building
Task Prioritization
Inventory Counts
Self Motivation
Warehouse Management
Analytical Thinking
Product and Materials Sorting
Goal Setting
Professionalism
Interpersonal Communication
Document Preparation
Basic Mathematics
Data Documentation
Quality Control
Storage and Supply Management
Time management abilities
Damage Identification and Reporting
Continuous Improvement
Adaptability
Barcode Labeling
Box and Container Packing
Written Communication
Work Order Following
Quality Assurance
Cargo Loading
Materials Inspection
Document drafting
Shipping coordination
Hazardous Materials
Records Management
Professional Demeanor
Problem-solving aptitude
Workflow Planning
Shipment planning
Shipment Inspection
Delivery Scheduling
Materials Requisition
Supply Chain Management
Analytical Skills
Logistics Coordination
Database Maintenance
Route deliveries
Data Evaluation
Hazmat and international shipping
Technical Writing
Accomplishments
Managed over 24,000 direct turnover material, warehouse issues, stock material, and repairable items.
Decreased the delivery times from more than six hours to below two hours, a record across the entire fleet.
Enabled the warehouse management division to successfully support six flying squadrons and one intermediate maintenance activity.
Supervised the delivery of over 23,000 requisitions of warehouse issues, direct turnover from off station requisitions, and aeronautical material from intermediate maintenance activities.
Provide sound guidance during a wall to wall inventory consisting of over 20,000 line items.
Demonstrated immense work ethic by assisting with the receipt, validation, and processing of over 1,500 requisitions and prompt turn in of all not ready for issue material of the aeronautical material screening unit.
Efficiently procured and managed the inventory of 825 pieces of flight equipment valued at 423,560 dollars and 1,109 tools valued at 272,060 dollars.
Effectively coordinated with the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 tool room and all squadron flight equipment officers to ensure they had the assets required for performance of daily operations.
Received a grade of 100 percent for both G and H Audits during the Marine Aircraft Wing Functional Area Inspection.
Expertly reviewed, corrected, and processed a total of 1,495 flight equipment, tool, and individual material readiness list requirements, reducing the overall customer wait time by 25 percent.
Directly facilitated the non-standard procurement of flight boots with an estimated value of 107,000 dollars, expeditiously fulfilling all Marine Aircraft Group 12 aircrew requirements.
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