Collin Dillon
Chesapeake
Summary
Talented E-5 Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler bringing more than 7 years of U.S. Navy service. Excellent documentation and recordkeeping skills. Seek to apply expertise to new role with growing team. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Demonstrated success in operating equipment, planning missions and training personnel. Adept at promoting situational awareness in all team members. Observant, diligent and focused on continuous improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Operator
Hampton Roads Sanitation District
Newport News
03.2025 - Current
- Operated and maintained various mechanical systems, ensuring optimal performance and reduced downtime for operations.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment, enhancing reliability and operational efficiency across facilities.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues, minimizing service interruptions and ensuring swift recovery.
Postal Clerk
RNMC Norfolk
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Weighed letters and packages and calculated costs based on classification, weight, and destination.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Consistently met deadlines even under high-pressure circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude amongst coworkers.
- Trained new employees on postal procedures, regulations, and company policies leading to a smoother onboarding process.
- Assisted customers with package shipping, ensuring proper labeling and timely delivery.
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler
Navy
03.2017 - 02.2023
- Trained and supervised personnel handling shipboard maintenance functions.
- Worked alongside maintenance teams to complete repairs and restore full functionality with minimal downtime.
- Collaborated with team of 50 personnel to maintain smooth and efficient operations.
- Worked on deck in various weather situations and under stressful conditions to maintain personnel safety and direct aircraft movements.
- Maintained and placed visual landing aids to assist pilots with safe and efficient landings.
- Managed cargo loading and unloading to meet schedules and keep vessels balanced.
- Conducted on-the-ground training, evaluated results and scored trainees in performance.
- Responded to onboard operational and medical emergencies with calm, level-headed approach.
- Installed and maintained electrical systems aboard naval vessels, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational readiness.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical faults, enhancing system reliability and minimizing downtime during critical operations.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
Brewer
Back bay Farmhouse
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Utilized good manufacturing practices and adhered to standard operating procedures every day in order to provide consistent, high-quality results.
- Answered numerous calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
Law Clerk
Seale & Ross
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Developed organization systems for filing contracts, agreements, court documents, legal records, reports and agendas.
- Kept firm's database updated with new information for cases and managed client records, and policies.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science - Coding
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MarylandHigh School Diploma -
Saint Thomas Aquinas
Hammond, LASkills
- Mission Planning
- Inspection Skills
- Information Gathering
- Team Training
- Communication Management
- Staff Management
- Equipment Coordination
- Basic Math
- Active Listening
- Problem Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Data Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Computer Skills
- Relationship Building
- People Skills
- Flexible Schedule
- Organizational Skills
- Customer Service
- Maintenance & Repair
- Reliable & Trustworthy
Timeline
Maintenance Operator
Hampton Roads Sanitation District
03.2025 - Current
Postal Clerk
RNMC Norfolk
03.2024 - 01.2025
Brewer
Back bay Farmhouse
05.2021 - 04.2022
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler
Navy
03.2017 - 02.2023
Law Clerk
Seale & Ross
01.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Computer Science - Coding
University of Maryland Global Campus
High School Diploma -
Saint Thomas Aquinas