Quality Assurance Project

Jose Araiza

Milford, Delaware *****

Phone: 316-***-**** E Mail: jaraiza96@gmail.comjaraiza96@*****.************@*****.***

Summary

Jose is a talented Air Force Veteran with a Bachelors Degree in Business Management from

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University of Phoenix (August, 2013). He has excellent leadership skills, a broad professional

education and 10 years of Air Force technical training. Additional education includes a degree in

Business Management from the Air Force Air University and professional certifications in the service

industry. Jose is a member of the Project Management Institute and is currently studying PMBOK 5th

edition to earn his Project Management Professional Certification. He has exceptional inter personal

skills, a positive attitude and is fluent in Spanish. His professional areas of expertise are in project

management, quality assurance, product development, contract administration, human resource,

accounting and program quality strategies. Jose takes direction well and works very hard to meet his

superiors and stakeholder expectations.

Career History

United States Air Force, Staff Sergeant 1999 2010

Full Time Student, University of Phoenix 2010 2013

Jose has a unique work experience. During his Air Force career he worked for the “Services”

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Squadron. This squadron is responsible for most customer service and morale facilities on Air Force

installations. Jose was responsible for executing an assortment of business projects and providing

managerial support on a variety of squadron facilities and operations. Including accounting, quality

management and contract administration.

In addition to his professional career, Jose is a war veteran and has been deployed numerous times. He

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has extensive military and security training skills. Jose has worked in South Korea, Dubai, Kuwait,

Qatar, Germany, Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, Arizona, Kansas, Texas and Florida. Jose held many job titles

during his career and that is why he would welcome the opportunity of an interview to discuss his

work experiences in greater detail.

Duties:

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Responsible for initiating, planning and managing projects in various business fields and

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environments, including dangerous overseas deployments.

Review and approve project documentation; resolve all problems or issues.

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Manage day to day operational aspects of service contracts and ensure quality assurance.

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Ensure projects, services and contracts were executed according to agreed standards and processes.

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Lead, develop and focus diverse teams of civilian/military professionals into producing successful

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results.

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Work closely with other function managers to ensure overall squadron effectiveness.

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Performed accounting tasks for five Dinning Facilities in Qatar, experience with budgets totaling

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Millions of dollars as a Food Service Accountant.

Prepare weekly/monthly status reports for use in communicating cost control procedures, project

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timetables and project results to stakeholders.

Communicate regularly with stakeholders, coordinate meetings and provide data to ensure informed

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decision making by stakeholders.

Key Skills and Competencies

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Proven history of success initiating, planning and managing multiple projects.

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Knowledge of latest project management tools and methodologies (PMBOK5).

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Always fully aware of commercial and contractual aspects of any project and operation.

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Solid understanding of computers with high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

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including Microsoft Project. Experience in website development and marketing.

Plenty of experience with oral and written presentations.

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Evaluating risks and developing strategies to overcome obstacles in a timely manner.

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Ability to operate under pressure and deliver effective results under demanding deadlines.

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Extremely confident with exceptional judge of character skills.

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Able to deliver quality outcomes under high pressure environments.

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Extensive experience mentoring and motivating junior team members to become effective and

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productive contributors and ensure project success.

Education

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University of Phoenix, Bachelor of Science in Business Management 2010 2013

Air University, Associates in Restaurant, Hotel and Fitness Management 2003 2006

Cooper Institution, Certified Personal Trainer 2002 2003

Thank you for your time and the opportunity to be a valuable member of your team.

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