Versatile and results-driven professional with experience at Newport News Shipbuilding, adept in precision machining and fostering teamwork. Demonstrated success in improving shop productivity through lean manufacturing principles and a detail-oriented approach to maintenance. Skilled in hydraulic systems and fluent bilingualism, consistently delivering high-quality work and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Waiter
Catrin Cantina
08.2024 - Current
Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Supported fellow waitstaff through teamwork during busy times, sharing responsibilities as needed.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in positive feedback from guests.
Processed cash and credit card transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for all sales revenue generated during shifts.
Maintained professional demeanor under pressure while managing challenging situations involving dissatisfied customers.
Managed multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy on order placement and delivery.
Outside Machinist
Newport News Shipbuilding
03.2021 - 04.2024
Attained a high level of proficiency in operating various CNC machines, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing waste.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex mechanical problems and develop solutions.
Tested and inspected installed machinery and equipment during trials.
Delivered accurate documentation of work performed, maintaining clear records for future reference and analysis.
Consistently maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and efficiency for all team members.
Played a key role in improving overall shop productivity through the introduction of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assisted in training junior machinists on best practices, safety guidelines, and company-specific procedures to ensure consistent work output across the team.
Groundskeeper
Williamsburg Golf Club
06.2020 - 03.2021
Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
Reduced equipment downtime via regular maintenance checks and timely repairs as needed.
Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining lawns, gardens, and walkways in pristine condition.
Education
High School Diploma - Aviation
Denbigh High School
Newport News, VA
06.2020
Skills
Precision machining
Bearing installation
Machine operation
Torque wrench usage
Hand tool expertise
Fastening techniques
Valve repair
Mechanical assembly
Hydraulic systems
Blueprint interpretation
Post-repair testing
Precise measuring
CNC machine operation
Part inspection
Caliper use
Visual inspection
Mechanical drawing interpretation
Tool selection
Fluent bilingualism
Maintenance and repairs
Hand and power tools
Timeline
Restaurant Waiter
Catrin Cantina
08.2024 - Current
Outside Machinist
Newport News Shipbuilding
03.2021 - 04.2024
Groundskeeper
Williamsburg Golf Club
06.2020 - 03.2021
High School Diploma - Aviation
Denbigh High School
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