Valerie J. Proulx
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly trained professional in aviation fuel logistics and distribution with over 12 years of military experience. Specializes in aviation fuel equipment operations and maintenance. Strives for new ways to enhance operating efficiency and accountability. Excels at troubleshooting and problem-solving. It entails the leadership and work ethic that your company desires.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Leading Petty Officer- Team Leader
US Navy
Norfolk, VA
04.2021 - Current
- Work center supervisor - planned and executed 13-week schedules for preventative maintenance.
- Prepared briefs and led the receipt of every fuel on load.
- Maintenance repair person troubleshot and maintained vital refueling equipment.
- Tank diver: cleaned and inspected.
- Highly skilled equipment operator.
- Safety: executed safety measures and prevented workplace incidents.
- Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within the unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records, and submitted operational reports.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during fueling evolutions.
- Maintained database systems to track and account for fuel.
Truck Driver- Flight Line Fuel Truck Driver
US Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Completed routine maintenance on the truck to keep it in working order.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance, and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Bulk fuels observer, safety observer for bulk fuels.
- Fuel sample and testing: took and tested fuel samples for quality assurance.
- Experience in using hot pits.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding aircraft to be refueled or defueled.
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
Education
NEC: D14A -
aviation fuels maintenance technician
Basic valve maintenance
Fuel testing
Industrial maintenance mechanic
Firefighting
Skills
- Mechanic
- Strategic planning
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Teamwork and loyalty
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Team leadership
- Training and mentoring
Affiliations
- Three Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medals
- Letters of Accommodation
- Three time All Navy slowpitch softball gold medalist
- Team USA Slowpitch player
Hobbies and Interests
- Woodworking
- Team sports
- Youth softball coach
- Volunteering
- Motorcycles
Timeline
Leading Petty Officer- Team Leader
US Navy
04.2021 - Current
Truck Driver- Flight Line Fuel Truck Driver
US Navy
02.2018 - 03.2021
NEC: D14A -
aviation fuels maintenance technician
Basic valve maintenance
Fuel testing
Industrial maintenance mechanic
Firefighting
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