Quality Assurance (Mechanical)
Resume:
DANNY R. SHELTON
Orange Park, FL 32065 US
Day Phone: 904-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
Availability:
Job Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Shift Work
Desired locations:
United States - FL - Jacksonville
Work Experience:
United States Navy
Kingsland, GA United States 03/2010 - Present
Salary: 80,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 60
Pay Plan: Other
Senior Enlisted Advisor (This is a federal job)
Supervisor: Gary Burden 912-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Lead operational activities in protecting strategic weapons during processing, transport, and storage for Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic. Subject matter expert in the logistic transport of weapons and the documentation and coordination of special assets security. Work with Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) to determine threat levels and assess readiness of all parties. Directs Security Forces in performing secure intra-area transit via convoy.
Currently manages training, certification, asset maintenance and issue, and continuous improvement under quality control program requirements for 400 active duty Sailors and Marines. Previously (2009-2011) managed these functions for 900+ Sailors and Marines.
Maintained continuous eligibility in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) for three years.
As Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA), I oversee critical prevention, detection, and intervention activities with significant involvement by a command primarily staffed with young service members in a high stress, high operational tempo environment. Send self-referred, command-referred, and incident-referred sailors and Marines for assessment, arrange treatments, and monitor after care compliance. Assess risk and make recommendations whether to readmit personnel to the PRP following intervention. Promote command atmosphere that de-glamorizes drug and alcohol use, as well as responsible drinking initiatives such as the Arrive Alive Program.
MISSILE PROCESSING OPERATIONS QUALITY VERIFICATION
Maintained flawless safety record across 100 evolutions. Observe and monitor missile handling, transport, and delivery to and from storage. Mobilize watchbill in response to move orders. Sweep and secure areas along proposed route. Ensure compliance through completion of checklists, mustering of personnel on station, verification of equipment and weapon operational status, and establishment of secure radio communications. Verify magazine contents and maintain custody throughout movement.
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
Track periodic training requirements for all division members. Work cooperatively with contract employees to accomplish necessary administrative functions IAW contract requirements. Verify validity of qualifications for vehicle and vessel operations, weapons issue, and Military Working Dog (MWD) handling. Deliver topics required as part of USN annual training program.
Monitors individual and division performance and procedural compliance during drill scenarios. Participate in after action debriefs and report compilation to identify deficiencies and determine corrective action plans. Collaborates with SWFLANT to devise scenarios to test and evaluate readiness relevant to identified threats and vulnerabilities of the operational environment.
Completed Level III Homeland Security Certification.
Completed Sensitive Security Information Homeland Security Certification.
Completed Lean Six Sigma white belt course.
ASSET MAINTENANCE
Assure correct and timely performance of preventive maintenance on HUMVEEs, Bearcats, and harbor security boat outboard motors. Oversees performance of Monthly, quarterly, and annually inventories
ACCESS CONTROL
Supervises and posts all security personnel controlling access points, fence lines, and restricted waterways. Receive surveillance reporting via military and contract personnel performing routine and random observations and level of knowledge checks. Evaluate report inputs for individual quality performance incidents and any trends to be addressed.
Took part in Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Mighty Guardian Gator Thunder, a multi-agency force-on-force testing and evaluation exercise, successfully repelling or containing all special operations role players breaching the waterfront restricted area.
United States Navy
Guantanamo Bay, Guantanamo Cuba 02/2009 - 03/2010
Salary: 100,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 60
Pay Plan: Other
Operations Officer (This is a federal job)
Oversaw custody, care, and control of detainee activities being carried out by 650 Master-at-Arms and administrative support active duty personnel working in seven detention camp facilities and by federal contract employees employed as linguists. Balanced manning requirements with security competencies observed of individual personnel in assigning new guard force personnel to most appropriate post. Applied previous correctional experience to evaluate procedural vulnerabilities and perform job hazard analysis. Leveraged professional development and morale building activities to mitigate high stress work environment, earning two consecutive retention under arduous duty honor roll recognitions. Developed comprehensive key accountability process. Authored additional content for five highly scrutinized Standard Operating Procedures to improve force protection posture and guard safety. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and sound judgment. Communicated and coordinated activities with Public Affairs Officer and camp leadership in arranging logistical details of 120 Distinguished Visitor tours by high level figures from military, political, diplomatic, human rights, and news media sectors. Vehicle Control Officer for Navy personnel and visitors requiring fleet transportation. Managed preventive maintenance schedule and oversaw entry of vehicle mileage log data for fleet of 65 vehicles.
As Destructive Weather Coordinator, worked closely with Army, Navy, and Air Force meteorology, logistics, and intelligence subject matter experts to track weather conditions and activate contingency plans to ensure the safety and custody of detainees. Provided update status briefs to stakeholders to capitalize on any available time for planning and pre-positioning of resources. Simulated and evaluated operational capacities in the event of natural disasters.
United States Navy
Talofofo, GU United States 02/2006 - 12/2008
Salary: 70,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Pay Plan: Other
Senior Enlisted Advisor (This is a federal job)
Supervisory responsibilities for 108 DOD civilians and approximately 230 military personnel providing comprehensive security operations on a geographically remote island. Managed activities for land and water access control points, surveillance detection, background check program, court services, Explosive Detection Dogs kennel activities, Armory/Ready-for-Issue, on and off base housing, vehicle inspection and patrol, as well as training and procurement. Naval Base Guam evaluated by US Commander Pacific (USPACOM) as owning best Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) Program across USN installations when inspected for adherence to USPACOM 3850.2K and OPORD 5050.08 and administrative management.
DUAL HATTED TO SECURITY/ANTITERRORISM OFFICER POSITION FOR FOUR MONTHS WHILE BILLET WAS GAPPED. Responsible for day to day operations of the Security Department consisting of 350 civilian and military personnel. Managed AT/FP for Naval Base Guam and Commander Naval Region Marianas, serving as Regional Security Manager for Commander Naval Region Marianas, overseeing and directing programs and Antiterrorism projects. Worked closely with USAF personnel in the implementation of the Joint Region. Drafted and updated Standard Operating Procedures and instructions concerning force protection policy and guidance. Direct and implement changes in the organization to improve efficiencies, functionality and continuity throughout the Region. Directed formulation and managed the AT/FP budgets for the Base and the Region. Prioritized requirements and funds accordingly to ensure the Base and Region operated at or above the assigned Common Output Level (COL). Submitted budget to Regional Program Director for approval and routing to Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Headquarters Program Director for future year planning and budgeting. Managed the Integrated Priority List (IPL) of all requirements and formulated resource allocation and phasing plans for short and long range projected needs. Worked with other department heads and commanding officers in identifying physical security and force protection deficiencies in their programs and selecting appropriate plans to correct deficiencies and mitigate risks. Managed the Core Vulnerability Management Program (CVAMP), ensuring all vulnerabilities are identified, documented, and forwarded to Higher Headquarters for resourcing. Mitigated all documented vulnerabilities with available resources until permanent corrective actions can be accomplished. Managed all physical security and force protection equipment and technology for the Region, ensuring assets are available and operational. Managed the contract for repair or replacement of AT/FP equipment, ensuring delivery of required services to contract specifications to include training of operators and maintaining functional status of equipment.
Tasked with executing needs and feasibility studies, establishing facility requirements and projected budgetary needs to stand up U.S. Navy Brig in Guam. Coordinated attendance at appropriate training to certify personnel. Ultimately, established Memorandum of Understanding with USAF to provide pre-trial confinement of Navy and Marine Corps service members. Subsequently offered procedural and professional development assistance to USAF security specialists. Earned Correctional Counselor designation.
As Command Managed Equal Opportunity, I provide one-on-one counseling and case management on circumstances of alleged equal opportunity violation under protected classes. Advised military members of options for investigation and resolution. Delivered periodic General Military Training. Issued command climate survey, identified areas for improvement, and coordinated focus groups.
United States Navy
Guantanamo, Guantanamo Cuba 04/2003 - 11/2005
Salary: 60,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Pay Plan: Other
Brig Officer in Charge (This is a federal job)
Oversaw unique circumstance of operational oversight of the only USN Brig allowed to house both military and foreign national prisoners. Supervised approximately sixteen USN corrections specialists from diverse military ratings in providing care, custody, and control of Cuban and Haitian asylum seekers, foreign nationals, and enemy combatants within a 10-cell pre-trial confinement facility housing people for immigrant interdiction. Processed more than 200 prisoners according to locally generated Standard Operating Procedures developed in cooperation with Department of Homeland Security U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) civilian experts. Awarded Certificate of Appreciation from DHS ICE for outstanding assistance, professionalism, and dedication to the Migrant Operations Program.
Managed day to day operations, grounds upkeep, and annual budget execution.
United States Navy
LaMaddelena, Italy 06/2001 - 03/2003
Salary: 100,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 60
Quality Assurance Officer
Rapidly addressed personal knowledge gaps as newly cross-rated sailor without the benefit of Machinist’s Mate “A” school by identifying and using subject matter experts on unfamiliar weapons and weapons systems.
As QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER (Early 2002-3/2003), I improved effectiveness of training and qualification program for ship’s weapons Quality Assurance Inspectors (QAI), increasing depth of qualified personnel by 300% and allowing for multiple, simultaneous weapons handling and movement activities. Managed QA Program for Crane Operations. Performed scheduled and random equipment inspections to verify use of pre-operational and post-operational safety checklist and periodicity of maintenance requirements. Weight tested equipment and lines for USS Emory S. Land and other US military ships mooring. Communicated with Rigging Supervisor to coordinate assignment of QAI observation of complex quality control procedural steps.
Trained USMC Fleet Anti-Terrorist Security Team (FAST) post 9/11 events for integration into the ship’s watch standers to augment and enhance the self defense posture of the ship.
Delivered all facets of weapons handling and safety, marksmanship, and range operations training and tracked qualifications on 16 large caliber weapons and 42 small arms for more than 2000 ship personnel as the Range Safety Officer IAW OPNAVINST 3591.1. Directed Weapons Department personnel in frequent set up and breakdown of range on the helicopter deck.
As Weapons Handling Supervisor, I assembled, operated, repaired, and performed electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic maintenance on underwater electronics torpedoes that are launched from surface ships and submarines; used instrumentation and test equipment.
I handled, transferred, loaded, and off-loaded over 200+ torpedoes; used multimeter; soldered electrical leads and terminals; tested and replaced electronic components; used technical maintenance publications, schematics, and drawings; maintained torpedo records; used and cared for handtools.
Performed complete engineering analysis to solve problems in Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes and Submarine Torpedo Tubes. Diagnosed the root cause of shipboard systems and sub-system equipment problems.
Additionally, I performed electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic maintenance; disassembled, cleaned, adjusted, and tested propulsion and control mechanisms of torpedoes and launching systems; completed deficiency reports on torpedoes and associated equipment.
United States Navy
Pearl Harbor, HI United States 06/1989 - 04/2001
Salary: 50,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 60
Pay Plan: Other
Torpedoman (This is a federal job)
Initial nine year career as weapons delivery system operator and maintainer aboard 637, 688, and Trident class submarines. Performed and supervised junior personnel in the safe and expeditious loading and unloading of 800+ Tomahawk missiles and advanced capability (ADCAP) torpedoes, in addition to submarine countermeasures and pyrotechnics. Read and interpreted schematics and one-line drawings. Performed isolations and component level troubleshooting to repair surface and submarine equipment. Complied with 3M schedule for preventive maintenance on thousands of line items.
As Weapons Handling Supervisor, I assembled, operated, repaired, and performed electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic maintenance on underwater electronics torpedoes that are launched from surface ships and submarines; used instrumentation and test equipment.
I handled, transferred, loaded, and off-loaded torpedoes; used multimeter; soldered electrical leads and terminals; tested and replaced electronic components; used technical maintenance publications, schematics, and drawings; maintained torpedo records; used and cared for handtools.
Additionally, I performed electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic maintenance; disassembled, cleaned, adjusted, and tested propulsion and control mechanisms of torpedoes and launching systems; completed deficiency reports on torpedoes and associated equipment.
Qualified Submarine Non-Nuclear Quality Assurance Inspector 1991.
Education:
Ashford University Clinton, IA United States
Some College Coursework Completed 08/2013
GPA: 3.92 of a maximum 4.00
Credits Earned: 101 Semester hours
Major: Social and Criminal Justice
Job Related Training:
MILITARY TRAINING: JUN 2002 - JUN 2002
NAVY COURSE: K-644-9055, Tomahawk CLS/Handling & Maintenance Proficiency
MILITARY TRAINING: JUN 2002 - JUN 2002
NAVY COURSE: K-644-9056, Tomahawk Torpedo Tube/Handling & Maintenance Proficiency
MILITARY TRAINING: JUN 2002 - JUN 2002
NAVY COURSE: K-644-9060, Vertical Launch System All-Up-Round Maintenance Procedures
MILITARY TRAINING: MAY 2002 - MAY 2002
NAVY COURSE: K-644-9058, Crossdeck Handling
MILITARY TRAINING: FEB 1993 - FEB 1993
NAVY COURSE: A-557-0082, Submarine Quality Assurance Inspector
MILITARY TRAINING: MAR 1992 - MAR 1992, AUG 1990 - AUG 1990
NAVY COURSE: L-123-0014, Mk 63 Torpedo Tube Basic Maintenance
MILITARY TRAINING: FEB 1992 - MAR 1992
NAVY COURSE: A-652-0103, Submarine Hydraulics Combined Maintenance
MILITARY TRAINING: FEB 1992 - FEB 1992
NAVY COURSE: A-652-0101, High Pressure Air Systems Combined Maintenance
MILITARY TRAINING: MAY 1991 - MAY 1991
NAVY COURSE: K-644-9041, Nuclear Weapons Refresher Training for SSN
MILITARY TRAINING: APR 1991 - APR 1991
NAVY COURSE: A-121-0486, Tomahawk Cruise Missile Organizational Level Maintenance BGM-109 Series
MILITARY TRAINING: APR 1991 - APR 1991
NAVY COURSE: A-123-0158, Mk 48 Torpedo Basic Maintenance
MILITARY TRAINING: APR 1991 - APR 1991
NAVY COURSE: L-121-0050, Harpoon Shipboard Routines
MILITARY TRAINING: APR 1991 - APR 1991
NAVY COURSE: L-123-0025, Submarine Pyrotechnics and Evasion Devices
MILITARY TRAINING: APR 1989 - MAY 1989
NAVY COURSE: A-123-0169, Torpedoman's Mate Submarine Operator Special Class A1
References:
Name / Employer / Title / Phone / Email
Mark Burgett Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic Security Support Supervisor 912-***-**** ****.*******@*******.****.***
Mia Wilson, Ed.D 904-***-**** **********@***.***
Gary Burden USN Command Master Chief 904-***-****
Alvin Crawford 904-***-**** Indicates professional reference
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