OBJECTIVE: To obtain the position of Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Integrator
with Millennium Corporation.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Nine years of active duty military service with the United States Navy,
three of which in the role of acting Program Manager of the Continuous
Process Improvement department at Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic site
Pax River (MD), directing teams specializing in Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory
of Constraints. Responsible for training / design implementation efforts
of 305 military, civilian, and contract personnel in Process Improvement
strategies. Achieved savings of $1.7 million for current fiscal year.
Candidate Sailor of the Quarter, first quarter 2010. BA. In Organizational
Management, Ashford University, IA (December 2010). Naval Aviation
Enterprise (NAE) certified LSS Black Belt. Government Secret Clearance
active through 2015.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2001 - 2010 United States Navy
Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Site Pax River, MD
Sep 2007 - Aug 2010
. Acting Program Manager for Continuous Process Improvement Department.
Designed and implemented strategic plan for Continuous Process
Improvement Department of Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Site Pax
River.
. Primary facilitator / coach of Process Improvement events, monitoring
and mentoring project leads and co-leads, ensuring proper procedures
were adhered to while providing team support to achieve project
objectives.
. Trained 226 military, civilian, and contract personnel in Yellow Belt
curriculum, resulting in a 98.7% training completion rate for command
personnel.
. Most recent Black Belt projects resulted in a $0.4 million annual
savings through integration of depot level artisan into intermediate
level maintenance practices.
. Earned the Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal upon completion of
duty.
Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Jacksonville, FL Sep 2003
- Sep 2007
. Front Line Manager (Lead Petty Officer) of avionics / radar repair
work center. Responsible for training and accurate maintenance
practices / records of 20 work center personnel.
. Certified Quality Assurance Inspector - Inspecting over 500 completed
electronic repairs resulting in a 0% rework rate.
. Initiated Lean Six Sigma training.
. Earned a Flag Letter of Commendation for efforts onboard U.S.S. John
F. Kennedy during 2004 Operation Iraqi Freedom Deployment.
. Earned the Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal upon completion of
duty.
Naval Technical Training Center Oceana, VA
Jul 2003 - Sep 2003
. Attended Navy "C" School for Consolidated Automated Support Systems.
Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL
Apr 2002 - Jul 2003
. Detailed to Auxiliary Security Force providing military protection to
NAS Pensacola.
. Alpha Fire Team leader, responsible for providing protection of
Commanding Officer during high profile events.
Naval Aviation Technical Training Center Pensacola, FL Oct
2001 - Apr 2002
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (continued)
. Attended Navy 'A' School for Aviation Electronic Technician.
. Graduated with honors, ranked #1 in class.
Recruit Training Center Great Lakes, IL
Aug 2001 - Oct 2001
1999 - 2001 DADCO, Plymouth MI.
. Supply chain logistics professional.
. Ensured accuracy of shipment and delivery through interface with
customer.
. Member of Safety Committee ensuring OSHA standards are upheld with in
plant.
1997 - 1999 Activate Cellular, Westland MI.
. Location Manager.
. Total P&L responsibility for location.
. Managed daily monetary and personnel activities.
. Hired and trained 10 store personnel leading to a fully staffed and
managed team.
. Designed and implemented successful marketing plan which lead to a 15%
daily sales increase (average daily increase of 200 dollars).
. Top Sales Manager for Eastern Michigan region in November 1998.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS
. BA in Organizational Management, Ashford University, IA (December
2010).
. Government Secret Clearance active through 2015.
. Certified LSS Black Belt (NAE).
. Certified Supply Chain Technical Expert (AGI, Avraham Y. Goldratt
Institute).
. Certified Yellow Belt Trainer (NAE).
. Certified Quality Assurance Inspector (Local Command).
. Basic Facilitator Training (NAVAIR).
. Navy Leadership Continuum Course.
. Navy Common Basic Electronics School.
. Navy Advanced Aviation Electronics Technician School.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
. Member of The American Society of Quality.
. Member of The American Legion.