Wade Mayfield
San Diego
Summary
Efficient Technical Writer with 5 months of experience. Extensive understanding of technical research and updating records. Adept at distribution and adaptation to audiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Writer
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
06.2024 - Current
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather information for accurate and comprehensive documentation.
- Carefully documented technical workflows in private wiki for education of newly hired employees.
Mechanic 2
Amentum
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Served as a liaison between employees and upper management effectively facilitating communication that bridged any existing gaps.
- Ensured smooth operations during peak hours by effectively managing resources and staff allocation.
- Implemented training programs for new hires, ensuring seamless integration into the team and faster productivity contributions.
- Reduced employee turnover rate by fostering a positive work environment and addressing staff concerns promptly.
- Oversaw maintenance activities within the premises, coordinating with contractors when necessary for timely repairs and upkeep tasks completion.
- Maintained workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
Shift Supervisor
USN
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Built performance-oriented culture with satisfied, hardworking employees by clearly highlighting employee success and developing leaders from within.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Verified cleanliness of hangar and assigned spaces and initiated material requests for required tasks.
- Managed 8 personnel resulting in 95% availability of all equipment.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
Aviation Electrician
USN
01.2017 - 03.2023
- Conducted and oversaw safety protocols
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Completed preventative and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems
- Installed appropriate parts to bring electrical power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or cooling systems.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement or repair.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
- enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manuals to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
National University
La Jolla, CA05-2026
Skills
- Effective writing
- Problem-Solving
- Instruction writing
- Strong communication
- Wiring layouts
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Safety and compliance
- Quality control experience
- Network protocols
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Technical Writer
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Mechanic 2
Amentum
11.2023 - 06.2024
Shift Supervisor
USN
03.2023 - 10.2023
Aviation Electrician
USN
01.2017 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
National University
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