Kevin Jackson
Manassas,VA
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 10 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills. Enthusiastic individual experienced in resolving conflicts and issues with exceptional skill and poise. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise ensuring projects meet safety regulations, policies and procedures.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman
Amtrak
08.2013 - 12.2022
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Manages assigned shift while maintaining oversight responsibility to ensure proper communication of mechanical, safety and material issues.
- Monitors availability and reliability metrics and promptly evaluates problem areas.
- Ensures foreman and mechanical craft employees are properly trained in inspection, test, and maintenance procedures.
- Implements inspection and mechanical service related safety plans and programs.
Foreman
Amtrak
06.2010 - 08.2013
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Conducts safety meetings and implements inspection and mechanical service related safety plans and programs.
- Reviews work orders for assigned equipment, including planned corrective and preventive maintenance, and assigns work.
Electrician
Amtrak
05.2009 - 06.2010
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Launched troubleshooting and tests on equipment post-installation to confirm compatibility and safety of electrical systems.
- Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to starting new jobs.
- Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
Electrician Supervisor
United States Navy, USS Kearsarge
10.2006 - 03.2009
- Inspected completed work of apprentices and explained needed corrections.
- Consistently updated knowledge of safety requirements and policies.
- Provided mentorship to over 13 first-year electrical apprentices.
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Performed electrical installations and repair for residential and commercial projects.
- Monitored employee performance and adherence to job specifications to maintain quality standards and high client satisfaction.
- Oversaw installation, maintenance and repair of power lines, electrical systems, fixtures and appliances.
- Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines and projected expenses.
- Updated service record files on equipment drawings and history.
Lead Naval Recruiter
Naval Recruiting District, West Virginia
08.2005 - 09.2006
- Collaborated with other district recruiting team leaders to forecast hiring needs and department goals.
- Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions within company.
- Built and executed sourcing, assessment and closing approaches to manage return on investment expectations.
- Operated as trusted advisor and subject matter expert to build strong and credible relationships with senior leaders, hiring managers and critical stakeholders.
- Onboarded new hires and set up training.
- Interviewed candidates using different interview methods and approaches.
Senior Training Officer
United States Navy, USS San Antonio
06.2003 - 06.2005
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material.
- Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
- Trained and certified over 250 employees to enhance success in naval field operations.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Acted as training subject matter expert and provided extensive technical support to different departments.
- Created curricula, instructions, documents and written tests for various types of training courses.
- Created and implemented new training initiatives such as online modules, interactive software, language labs and online programs, assuring continuous training to employees to promote long-term excellence.
- Decreased training time by designing effective new training programs.
Senior Analyst - Naval Training & Development
United States Navy, Navy Manpower Analysis Center
05.2000 - 05.2003
- Investigated and addressed system issues to enhance usability and improve functionality.
- Delivered in-depth naval advancement examination software training, imparting knowledge of best practices for protecting data and minimizing errors.
- Evaluated and adopted new technologies to address changing industry needs.
- Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
- Organized system infrastructure documentation and operating procedures, strengthening controls and enhancing overall performance.
- Managed customer relations by developing effective communications process.
- Applied knowledge of data modeling and statistical analysis to note trends and draw conclusions.
- Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation and user support for platform transitions.
- Delivered in-depth naval advancement examination software training, imparting knowledge of best practices for protecting data and minimizing errors.
Education
No Degree - Leadership Training For First Class Petty Officers
Center For Naval Leadership
Virginia Beach, VA08.1999
No Degree - Leadership Training
Naval Leadership Training For 2nd Class P. O.
Norfolk, VA11.1995
No Degree - Electrical Motors And Generators
Electrical Motor Rewind School
Norfolk, VA06.1995
No Degree - Electrician
Electrical Training Center, Apprenticeship
Great Lakes, IL11.1989
High School Diploma -
George Washington Carver High School
Atlanta, GA06.1988
Skills
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Site Inspection
- Equipment Safety Verification
- General Housekeeping
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Work Site Preparation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- OSHA Compliance
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Production Optimization
- Time Management
Timeline
General Foreman
Amtrak
08.2013 - 12.2022
Foreman
Amtrak
06.2010 - 08.2013
Electrician
Amtrak
05.2009 - 06.2010
Electrician Supervisor
United States Navy, USS Kearsarge
10.2006 - 03.2009
Lead Naval Recruiter
Naval Recruiting District, West Virginia
08.2005 - 09.2006
Senior Training Officer
United States Navy, USS San Antonio
06.2003 - 06.2005
Senior Analyst - Naval Training & Development
United States Navy, Navy Manpower Analysis Center
05.2000 - 05.2003
No Degree - Leadership Training For First Class Petty Officers
Center For Naval Leadership
No Degree - Leadership Training
Naval Leadership Training For 2nd Class P. O.
No Degree - Electrical Motors And Generators
Electrical Motor Rewind School
No Degree - Electrician
Electrical Training Center, Apprenticeship
High School Diploma -
George Washington Carver High School
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