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Valerie Benoit

Kadena,47

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in aircraft maintenance at the United States Air Force Reserve, skilled in documentation and repair management. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective coordination, teamwork, and employee engagement.

Strong background in customer consultation and relationship building, ensuring high-quality service and satisfaction. Versed in task delegation and workflow coordination, promoting efficient, and high-quality operations. Diplomatic and engaging with skill in handling challenging requests with friendly and knowledgeable support.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Aircraft Maintenance

United States Air Force Reserve
05.2011 - 09.2024

Maintained over 100 repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.

  • Coordinated work with engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
  • Prepared and maintained aircraft maintenance records and historical documents.
  • Maintained aircraft body components to optimize aircraft maintenance efficiencies through insights.
  • Accomplished maintenance manpower and aircraft maintenance actions using Integrated Maintenance Data System global data repository.
  • Coordinated aircraft maintenance and repair schedules.
  • Collaborated with manufacturers, maintenance representatives, engineering departments, and regulatory personnel to perform aircraft maintenance and repairs effectively.
  • Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
  • Coordinated parts and material requisitions to expedite aircraft maintenance and repairs.
  • Implemented documentation procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance to track trends in machine failures.
  • Performed regular maintenance on machinery to optimize performance.
  • Administered and enforced company policies and procedures for maintenance and grounds personnel.
  • Performed routine inspection and preventive maintenance on delivery vehicles to maintain efficiency.
  • Performed category maintenance by rotating products according to company product rotation policy.
  • Learned and maintained proper safety procedures in shop and with each repair or maintenance action.
  • Disassembled and maintained pipes and equipment according to strict maintenance regimes.
  • Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.

Massage Therapist

Edens Salon and Spa
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Maintained 20 client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
  • Evaluated 20+ client conditions to recommend appropriate massage therapy methods.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology to better understand the body and inform massage techniques.
  • Provided clear, concise instructions to clients to prepare for massage services.
  • Utilized deep tissue, Swedish, and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.

Child Care Coordinator for School Age Programs

Kadena Air Force Base FSS
04.2014 - 04.2016
  • Observed teachers in classroom environments to assess performance and identify areas of improvement.
  • Managed paperwork for childcare operations, employee management and state requirements.
  • Verified proper sign-in and sign-out procedures according to optimal security protections for children.
  • Backed up staff by assisting with difficult behavioral situations.
  • Built culture-friendly program to help children and parents of diverse backgrounds feel welcome.
  • Oversaw morning welcome and afternoon departure to maintain visibility and connections with parents.
  • Organized classroom resources and lesson supplies for teachers.
  • Implemented balanced schedules of age-appropriate learning, rest and play.
  • Coordinated learning-focused program to help children build foundational knowledge.
  • Protected children and staff by maintaining strict standards of cleaning, sanitation and hygiene.
  • Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
  • Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
  • Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
  • Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
  • Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.

Manager on Duty

Massaro's Steak House
03.2007 - 08.2009
  • Handled employee-related issues to improve performance, professional conduct, and attendance reliability.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Trained employees in essential job functions.
  • Initiated plans to improve customer relations, quality standards, and service efficiency.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Bank Teller

Waggoner National Bank
01.2007 - 08.2009
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Provided customer records, account statements and copies of checks.
  • Logged cashier's checks and other transactions to maintain accurate account records.
  • Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.
  • Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
  • Monitored and reported suspicious activity in line with bank security policies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Managment

University of Maryland Global Campus
Okinawa, Japan
10-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Arts And Science

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, Texas
05-2013

Associate of Science - Science

Vernon College
Vernon Texas
05-2009

Skills

  • Aircraft Maintenance Documentation
  • On-Premises Repair Management
  • Reflective listening
  • Stress Reduction Strategies
  • Customer consultation
  • Relationship building and management
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Administrative support
  • Employee engagement
  • Staff training and development

Timeline

Massage Therapist

Edens Salon and Spa
06.2021 - 01.2022

Child Care Coordinator for School Age Programs

Kadena Air Force Base FSS
04.2014 - 04.2016

Aircraft Maintenance

United States Air Force Reserve
05.2011 - 09.2024

Manager on Duty

Massaro's Steak House
03.2007 - 08.2009

Bank Teller

Waggoner National Bank
01.2007 - 08.2009

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Managment

University of Maryland Global Campus

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Arts And Science

Midwestern State University

Associate of Science - Science

Vernon College
Valerie Benoit