aaron bense
Manufacturing Support Team Member at Lockheed Martin
manufacturing support team member lockheed martin
marine veteran , 20 year progressive leadership experience . completed bachelor business administration ( bba ) december 2018 . goal oriented , team centered , aviation maintenance/management professional self-motivated , highly versatile . posse problem solving skill , clearly communicate , understands process improvement . trained lean six sigma green belt methodology acquisition management fundamental via defense acquisition university .
Lockheed Martin
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Kings Bay, Georgia, United States
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Manufacturing Support Team Member
Gulfstream Aerospace
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Analyzed approved Completion Package to understand loose equipment and other customer deliverable requirements resulting in 100% accountability of all customer loose equipment for 12 deliveries.

Ordered, tracked, and maintained an account of customer property, amenities, spare parts and materials, and loose equipment to reduce/eliminate replacement costs resulting in the highest profit margin for aircraft deliveries of the G550.

Responsible to maintain organization and security of customer loose equipment storage area resulting in zero lost items.

Acted as the liaison between Customer Completions and Delivery team and Technical publications organization to ensure accurate and on-time delivery of the Cabin Operating Manuals, Cabin Familiarization Video, Completion Center Maintenance handbooks, and other deliverable items.

Inspected and fit-check Crystal, China, and Flatware (CCF) for each aircraft and ensured CCF was stored and loaded into the aircraft in a sanitary manner.

Prepared and loaded all loose equipment items into aircraft as directed by the customer before departure.

Shipped all loose equipment include Customs declarations to the customer promptly post-delivery.

Ensured all spare material/carpet included proper burn certification documentation before shipping items to the customer for 12 deliveries.

Collaborated with internal departments to include Procurement, Materials, and Stockroom associates to facilitate ordering loose equipment, amenities, and spare parts.

Interfaced with other functional areas to support and formulate resolutions to  issues relating to shortages, customer property, and Work Change Request requirements.

Maintained daily contact with Customer Completion and Delivery teams, internal departments, customers and suppliers, to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolve problems encountered in daily operations.

Managed Customer Furnished Equipment shipped to Gulfsteam in support of delivery.
Brunswick, Georgia
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Customer Material Specialist
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Enter information into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) database through typing or scanning. 

Verify accuracy of information, by comparing information to source documents.

Compile data from various sources.

Maintain confidentiality of information.

Assist in the maintenance of CMMS related files of all surveillance, correspondence, sample determinations, and other pertinent contract data.

Routinely verify the CMMS database for discrepancies and follow company measures to resolve any conflicts or errors found.

Assist with maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the stockrooms.

Assist with packaging defective items for return, creating shipping labels, and shipping items.

Use computerized inventory software to record, track, and maintain all inventory related data.

Retrieve items from the stockroom for maintenance mechanics.

Unload deliveries and ensure deliveries were stored in the appropriate stockroom in accordance with procedures.

Accurately maintain individual time and attendance files, ensuring timely compliance with appropriate directives/regulations and that leave balances match the appropriate system of record.

Show proficiency in using a computer to enter, extract and manipulate data in a variety of software applications, including, but not limited to MS Word, Excel, a variety of data bases, and other software programs, meeting established time standards for submissions.

Search for, assemble, and summarize information as required from files and documents as requested by the supervisor or in anticipation of needs, ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner.

Assist other members of the division and performed duties related to the scheduling, assigning, programming, coordinating, preparing, and other assigned duties.

Assist with performing office property custodian responsibilities, ensuring all reports adequately document conditions and tasks were completed in a timely manner.
Glynco, GA
Database Administrator
United States Marine Corps
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Managed between 150 to 180 personnel in the maintenance department to include the management of 12 to 15 supervisors/managers.

Supervised the establishment and functions of all maintenance areas, maintenance personnel core qualifications, and their Military Occupational Skills development within the maintenance squadron. Resulted in meeting 100% of manning and qualification levels set forth by higher headquarters.

Served as the Senior Enlisted Maintenance Advisors to the Commanding Officer and Aircraft Maintenance Officers in all areas of maintenance, enlisted performance, billet requirements, aviation training, and manning within the aircraft maintenance department. Resulting in a Mission Capable rating on 12 higher headquarters inspections.

Monitored the maintenance department to ensure proper maintenance, administration, and material handling procedures are exercised, directing particular attention to the detection and removal of all administrative impediments to aircraft readiness.  Resulting in the successful detachments to 29 Palms CA, Shelby MS, and Hurlburt FL.

Advised and assisted the maintenance officer by identifying maintenance program deficiencies, providing training, and evaluating and supporting the objective of continuous process improvement.

Prepared and supervised the preparation of reports, correspondence, schedules and rosters pertaining to an aircraft maintenance department and the repair activity using a thorough knowledge of Marine Corps administrative procedures and aviation staff organization and functioning.

Maintained a thorough knowledge of the aviation maintenance system; the maintenance management and safety programs; use of the maintenance data systems; and utilization of the aircraft weight and balance records .Resulting in more than 6232 maintenance actions encompassing 14972 maintenance man hours, completing 1381 flight hours, expending 93500 pounds of ordnance.
Greater New Orleans Area
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Aircraft Maintenance Manager
United States Marine Corps
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Responsible for planning, directing, and controlling the performance and execution of maintenance department functions at the organizational level.

Responsible for technician aircraft maintenance and aeronautical repair that ensured the unit’s combat readiness and the ability to perform the mission.

Established department goals and developed plans to meet those goals.

Possessed a detailed, working knowledge of all aviation maintenance programs and processes as governed by Commander Naval Air Forces.

Qualified to sign aircraft safe for flight, thus ensuring that aircrew is provided with the best available product.

Planned all scheduled maintenance on 10 F/A-18C aircraft to ensure maximum usage to support the unit’s mission.

Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities and supporting organizations, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel. 

Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts.

Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, or maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use.

Develop, implement, or evaluate maintenance policies and procedures.

Compute estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor, or outside contractors.

Examine objects, systems, or facilities and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.
Beaufort, South Carolina
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Maintenance Material Control Chief
United States Marine Corps
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Managed the Maintenance Department Safety program, Quality Assurance Audit Program, and Aircraft Confined Space Program.

Ensured all 42 maintenance programs were inspection ready.

Tracked the status of program audits in the unit with Microsoft Office programs.

Reviewed all incoming technical publications and directives to determine their application to the maintenance department.

Assisted in the certification of production personnel.

Participated as a member of technical task forces investigating trouble areas and provided recommendations for corrective actions.

Reviewed the qualifications of personnel nominated to become CDIs or Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representatives (CDQARs) and provided appropriate recommendation to the chain of command.

Reviewed hazard reports from other activities that might apply to the unit.

Assisted division officers and work center supervisors in the preparation of discrepancy reports, 
reviewing all entries for adequacy and correctness prior to maintenance officer approval.

Provided technical assistance to CDIs and production personnel who are required to make QA decisions.

Reviewed Maintenance Data Reports and hazard reports for discrepancy trends and specific problem areas in areas of responsibility.

Conducted final inspections upon completion of tasks requiring certification by QARs.

Coordinated with the analyst to develop discrepancy trends and applicable charts and graphs necessary to depict quality performance.

Ensured that contractor and field maintenance teams were briefed about tool control and FOD prevention program requirements.

Ensured each inspection included an examination of work areas for sources of potential FOD.

Obtained and used inspection equipment such as lights, borescopes, mirrors, magnifying glasses, tensiometers, and pressure gauges.

Performed inspections of all maintenance equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with fire and safety regulations.
Beaufort, South Carolina
Quality Assurance Manager/ Workcenter Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
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Served as Command Duty Officer, Area Supervisor for limited area and waterfront restricted area, explosive handling wharf officer in charge, and convoy commander.

Coordinated all USMC security requirements during Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) inspections.

Developed and implemented security strategies, policies, processes and procedures for the protection of assets vital to national security. 

Assisted in the performance of comprehensive vulnerability and risk assessment of facilities. 

Identified potential systematic vulnerabilities and developed appropriate courses of action to eliminate the system weakness. 

Supervised a comprehensive security education and training program. 

Assisted and advised the Commanding Officer in a broad range of security programs and operations. 

Conducted problem solving resolution within and outside command/government agencies as it pertains to Nuclear Weapons Security (NWS). 

Developed comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for security programs in accordance with higher directives. 

Trained security force supervisory and guard force personnel on NWS processes and protocols.

Developed USMC operational procedures for “Recapture and Recovery” procedures with local and federal law enforcement agencies. 

Participated in the Federal level Recapture Recovery table top exercise. 

Familiar with all aspects of Nuclear Weapons Security processes. 

Conducted random monitoring of posted guards and reaction forces during daily operations and logistic moves. 

Coordinated with SWFLANT with all aspects of the security force drill program and ensured all security drill requirements were met.

Served as an augment security inspector with DTRA for DNSI inspection of the 5th Bomb Wing in Minot, ND.

Held a Top Secret Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information clearance.

Served as the USMC represented in all POM and MilCon projects related to NWS with higher headquarters.
NSB Kings Bay, GA
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Marine Corps Security Force Guard Chief
United States Marine Corps
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Assisted in planning the accident prevention program for 10 units..

Maintained safety directives and accident reports.

Investigated accidents and conducted periodic safety inspections.

Provided safety indoctrination and education for the command and obtained and maintained safety equipment and material.

Advised and assisted the organization and implementation of a complete vehicle safety program for both government and private motor vehicle operation.

Monitored compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.

Conducted Operational Risk Management (ORM) assessments.

Applied hazard control fundamentals and techniques.

Facilitated the Industrial Hygiene Program.

Coordinated the Core Safety Services for the unit provided by the installation safety office.

Completed Marine Corps Ground Safety and Tactical Safety training courses

Performed inspections of all maintenance equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with fire and safety regulations.

Performed inspections to check for the existence of satisfactory environmental conditions within the work spaces and that equipment is maintained in a safe operating condition.
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA
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Ground Safety Manager for Marine Aircraft Group 11
United States Marine Corps
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Maintained the Central Technical Publications Library for the maintenance department, including Technical Directives, and ensured each Dispersed Technical Publications Library received all publications applicable to each work center and kept current and complete.

Established the qualification requirements for all QA inspectors in the department .  Reviewed the qualifications of personnel nominated as QA inspectors and endorsed nominations to the department head.   

Periodically accompanied CDIs during scheduled maintenance and unscheduled maintenance tasks to recheck their qualifications.

Ensured all work guides, check off lists, check sheets and maintenance requirement cards used to define and control maintenance are complete and current prior to issuing to crews or individuals.

Reviewed all unit discrepancy reports to ensure they were accurate, clear, and concise prior to submission.

Used information from maintenance data reports to develop discrepancy trends to identify failure areas or other maintenance problems.

Reviewed source documents and periodic inspection records and noted recurring discrepancies requiring special action.

Maintained liaison with contractors and other available field technical services.

Obtained and used inspection equipment such as lights, borescopes, mirrors, magnifying glasses, tensiometers, and pressure gauges.

Ensured established standard procedure were observed for conducting scheduled and unscheduled inspections, ground tests, and bench check of components.

Ensured the configuration of aircraft and components were correct and all essential modifications were incorporated.

Ensured the configuration of aeronautical components and support equipment are correct and all essential modifications were incorporated.

Reviewed all incoming technical publications and directives to determine their application to the maintenance department.
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA
Powerplants Mechanic/ Quality Assurance Representative
United States Marine Corps
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Inspected  and maintained aircraft airframes, and airframe components, and performed duties relating to flight line operations.

Served as a Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) in the Powerline work center.  I inspected all work and complied with the required QA inspections during all maintenance actions performed by Powerline.

A CDI is required to demonstrate their knowledge and ability on the particular equipment by successfully passing a written examination.

Ensured sound maintenance practices are followed and areas where maintenance was performed are free of foreign objects.
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan
Powerplants Mechanic
Untied States Marine Corps
Assisted the recruiter with enlistment processes, to include preliminary screening and administrative processing, scheduling, physical examinations, completion of enlistment documents, and maintaining accurate records.
Recruiting Station Baltimore, MD
Recruiter Aide
Bachelor’s Degree
Business Administration 
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College of Coastal Georgia
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High School
Aberdeen High School
USMC
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
USMC
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal X3
USMC
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal X2
Animal Welfare
St. Marys United Methodist Church
Youth and children ministry mentor, Trustee
Rancho Bernardo Wrestling Club
Coach
Escondido sports center
Youth soccer coach
LinkedIn
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How to Make Strategic Thinking a Habit
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LinkedIn
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SQL: Data Reporting and Analysis
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LinkedIn
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Excel Essential Training (Office 365/Microsoft 365)
http://www.linkedin.com/learning/excel-essential-training-office-365-microsoft-365
LinkedIn
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Learning Microsoft Project
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LinkedIn
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Project Leadership
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LinkedIn
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Quality Standards in Customer Service [2016]
http://www.linkedin.com/learning/quality-standards-in-customer-service-2016
Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI)
Contracting Officer's Representative (FAC-COR)
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Miami, FL
Oscar Garcia
Transitioning Service Member/ Associate of Arts - AA at American Military University/Management/ Communications/ Operations/Leadership
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Tinley Park, IL
Ricky Zumot
CEO & Founder
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San Diego County, CA
Javier Salinas
Marine at United States Marine Corps - Communications Operations Management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steverizzetta
New York City Metropolitan Area
Steve Rizzetta
Renovation Lending Manager at REMN Wholesale
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Greater Chicago Area
Libe Morals
I'm an Landscape views painter. Painting is my passion, everything in life is better with a good imagination.
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Albuquerque-Santa Fe Metropolitan Area
Robert Garcia
Marketing Director/Talent Magnet/ Influencer/Thought Leader/Looking for transitioning Military/USMC Veteran
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Jacksonville, FL
Peter Grause
Director, Ship Repair & Sr. Manager, Maritime Services at L3Harris Technologies
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Tampa, FL
DeeAnn G.
Project Manager | Operations Manager | Logistics Operations Manager | Contract Manager | Acquisition Analyst
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Carlsbad, CA
Chris Thorne, SHRM-SCP
HR Consulting | Engagement, Retention, Compliance, CA HR Law | SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Provider | Non Profit Management: President, Board Member | Philanthropist
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South Delhi
Kashyap Vinoo Kashyap
Managing Partner at KASHYAP CONSULT
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Havelock, NC
Vanessa Lawrence
HR Manager at United States Marine Corps
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Lake Stevens, WA
Cynthia Raymond
Cabin Network Configuration Manager at Boeing
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Amanda Oberbeck
Sr. HR Business Partner at Gulfstream Aerospace
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Atlanta, GA
Anna Malcom
Intellectual Property Attorney at Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP
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Central Luzon, Philippines
Stephen K.
Director Of Quality at Aviation Concepts Technical Services Inc ACTSI
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Kansas City Metropolitan Area
De'Andre Miles
Electrical Engineer at Honeywell
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Scranton, PA
Todd Smith, PMP
General Manager at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems - Scranton Army Ammunition Plant
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New York, NY
Michael Swift
Regional Senior Vice President - International Sales at Gulfstream Aerospace
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Tina Kerr
Human Resources Coordinator| Recruiting & Talent Support Professional
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I don’t usually post personal things on here but I’m incredibly proud to say my son William passed out as a Royal Marine Commando this week.
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Columbia, IL
Aaron Bense
Account Manager at Frost Supply-Tool, Fastener, and Safety Division
Marine Corps Aviation Association
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS
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Leadership By The Book
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Marine For Life-Southeast Region
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Marine for Life Network
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Aircraft Maintenance Managers
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Veteran Mentor Network
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Marine for Life-Central Region
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Aviation Maintenance job leads (A&P, Maintenance, Welding, Sheetmetal, etc) from JSfirm.com
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