Makana-Kai E. Turner

**** **** **.* Niceville, FL * 32578 * Cell - 850-***-**** * ic1mrq@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Acquire gainful employment with a potential for personal and professional growth where I am able to continue learning and maximize my current knowledge as well as my potential.

QUALIFICATIONS

12 years of experience in customer service. 2 1/2 years experience in shipbuilding and associated tasks. Experience with new construction and also repair jobs. I have the “thick skin” required to deal with complaints in a fashion that is in the best interest of both crew and company. I am flexible, versatile and able to maintain poise under pressure. I am a competent worker with a demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. I thrive in deadline-driven environments.

SKILLS SUMMARY

• Proficient in reading blueprints, transferring said blueprints to a lay-out, cutting with a torch, beveling, grinding.

• Experience with various types of stick (SMAW) welding, TIG welding, tack welding, use of “dogs” & wedges.

• Stage material and equipment for craft on a daily basis for use on the current project.

• Maintain up to date Drawings, Schedules, and ECN.

• Experience with “Quality Control” crew. Inspecting structural integrity, making sure that construction is accurate & correct according to blueprints or plans, making sure that fit and welds are within tolerance.

• Experience in “Tool Room” and Rigging crew. (Flagging, rigging, etc.)

• Heavy Equipment Operator experience. (Specifically: Forklift, Front-End Loader, Crane, Various ATV’s, Boat Operator)

• First Aid/CPR certified.

• TWIC Card Acquired

• In-depth knowledge of food service operation including large quantity and high volume food preparation.

• Vastly computer literate. Experience with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and 7. Application experience includes: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook Express. Typing Speed – 40 WPM

• Excellent communication skills (read, write, speak, and understand English. Understand some Spanish).

• Strong ability to perform manual labor and stands for long periods of time, able to move around at a brisk pace and work with people from diverse backgrounds.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of health and safety codes and regulations; current food handler’s card

• Interacted with customers on a daily basis, seeing to it that all demands and requests were met and that the customer was satisfied with their experience.

• Was a part of the Deep Horizon Oil Spill Clean-up effort. Led a team of 10-12 people as part of a 30 team operation. Led teams which participated in clean-up using boats to actively seek oil in the Gulf of Mexico to keep it from landing on shore. Also, supervised teams that took part in beach cleanup operation. All operations varied in location; ranging from Destin, FL to Venice, LA.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Tecnico Corp. – Mobile, AL 3rd Class Ship fitter 2008 to 2009

Newcastle Shipyards – Daytona, FL 3rd Class Ship fitter 2009 to 2010

Platinum Contracting – Biloxi, MS; Gulfport, MS; Gautier, MS; New Orleans, LA; Theodore, AL; Pensacola, FL; Destin, FL Oil Spill Cleanup – Team Supervisor 2010

Beef O’Bradys – Sandestin, FL Line Cook 2010-2011

Hemingways Island Grill – Pensacola Beach, FL Line Cook 2011

Ed’s Bar & Grill – Niceville, Fl Line Cook 2012

EDUCATION

Niceville High School Niceville, FL, Graduate, 2001

• GPA: 3.7

• Future Business Leaders of America, Treasurer

UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA/OKALOOSA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Pensacola, FL/Niceville, FL

• GPA: 2.0

References available upon request

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