Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Will Nelson

Red Bluff,California

Summary

United States Marine Corps Veteran airframe and powerplant mechanic with five years of experience providing mechanical services for $84M aircraft.

Experienced with supply chain management, ensuring efficient logistics operations. Utilizes strong organizational skills to coordinate inventory and shipping processes. Track record of effective problem-solving and maintaining seamless communication within dynamic work environments.

Welding professional prepared to contribute in dynamic team environment. Known for precise welding techniques and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Reliable in collaborative settings and adaptable to changing project requirements. Proficient in operating welding equipment and reading technical drawings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Logistics Associate

Harbor Freight Tools USA
02.2025 - Current
  • Managed inventory control processes, ensuring timely and accurate stock levels.
  • Streamlined receiving operations to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Oversaw warehouse organization, maintaining compliance with safety regulations.
  • Optimized warehouse layout for maximum space utilization and efficient material handling practices.
  • Oversaw the safe loading and unloading of trucks, adhering to safety regulations and minimizing potential risks.
  • Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.

Parts Manager

Corder Farms LLC
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Maintained three separate parts rooms exceeding eight thousand parts
  • Implemented software to help manage inventory/cost/labor/total work completed
  • Co-Managed parts ordering for the entire mechanic shop

Manager 1

Dominos Pizza, LLC
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Managed all drivers/in-store workers for minimum 5 hours a day
  • Completed multiple health inspections with 5-star ratings
  • Managed customer service and prioritized satisfaction
  • Managed inventory of all consumables and non-consumables

MV-22 Osprey Powerplant/Related Systems Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
07.2019 - 07.2024
  • Position 1: Mechanic
  • Maintain numerous aircraft systems including engines, fuel systems, auxiliary power units
  • Completed 110 aircraft preflight inspections with 100% satisfaction
  • Performed 200+ hours of aircraft maintenance
  • Provided aircraft maintenance personnel with sufficient knowledge and practical experience in aircraft corrosion control
  • Completed numerous inspections while also providing treatment and preventative maintenance of aircraft corrosion
  • Position 2: Tool Control/Support Equipment Assistant Manager
  • Managed support equipment assets with 100% accountability
  • Organized 200+ tools with 100% accountability from January 2021-Present
  • Managed Aircraft safety procedures and program distribution to 20 Marines with 100% satisfactory rate
  • Educated 20 Marines in aircraft support equipment safety with 100% satisfactory rate
  • Assisted Marines in proper accountability procedures while securing proper documentation for tools/support equipment being used

Education

High School Diploma -

Mercy High School

Welding Certifications D1.1/D1.2 - Welding

Shasta College
Redding, CA
10-2025

Skills

  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Logistics analysis
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Flux core welding
  • Vertical welding
  • Welding and cutting safety
  • Welding fixture setup
  • Welding and repair
  • Welding and metalwork

Accomplishments

  • Pre-Flight inspector for 24 MV-22 Ospreys
  • Assisted and supervised fuel cell maintenance with 100% completion rate
  • Supervised and trained multiple Marines in safety procedures
  • Supervised and trained multiple Marines in hazardous material use and disposal
  • Qualified in Pre-Flight inspections
  • Qualified in Hazardous Material disposal
  • Qualified in Aircraft towing procedures

Certification

  • T1 Flux Core Limited
  • TIG Mild Steel Limited
  • TIG Aluminum Limited

Timeline

Logistics Associate

Harbor Freight Tools USA
02.2025 - Current

Parts Manager

Corder Farms LLC
08.2024 - 01.2025

Manager 1

Dominos Pizza, LLC
08.2022 - 02.2023

MV-22 Osprey Powerplant/Related Systems Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
07.2019 - 07.2024

High School Diploma -

Mercy High School

Welding Certifications D1.1/D1.2 - Welding

Shasta College
Will Nelson