David Porter

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Airman at United States Navy – USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69)
July 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025
Performed scheduled inspections of worksites to gauge technician skill and performance in field. Identified and corrected maintenance discrepancies to ensure mission readiness of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Trained personnel on qualifications, verified safety compliance in hazardous areas. Manually inspected over 300 doors and hatches aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, correcting discrepancies across welding and general maintenance, saving the Navy over $50,000 in outside contractor repairs.
Volunteer Historical Interpreter at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
December 31, 2025 - September 18, 2025
Maintained period-appropriate forge and blacksmithing equipment; interpreted and taught historical information for park guests.

Education

High School Diploma at Olathe North Senior High School
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018
A - Pact P/L at Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC)
October 1, 2018 - September 18, 2025
OSHA 10 - Hour Construction Safety and Health Certification at Home Builders Institute
June 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art (Metalsmithing/Jewelry) at The University of Kansas
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

OSHA 10 - Hour Construction Safety and Health Certification
June 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
August 9, 2020 - September 18, 2025
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
July 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025
Order of the Iron Shellback
May 14, 2020 - September 18, 2025
United States Navy Honorable Discharge
July 24, 2021 - September 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services