GERALD D. FRANKLIN

*** ********** *****

Summerville, S.C. 29483

904-***-**** (H)

904-***-**** (C)

E-mail: abpswo@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A senior Industrial Safety/HAZMAT Manager, Quality Control (QA/QC) and Material Review (MRB) professional with over 31 years of hands-on experience in the oversight of safe operations and regulatory compliance for large scale industrial operations including responsibility for safety/training of up to 1,400 personnel and directly supervising 17 shop safety officers.

Safety Manager and Assistant Site Superintendent for OTAK Group, Inc. (Construction Company) with responsibilities to ensure all material and equipment is on site and functioning to complete the required task in a safe and efficient manner.

Managed TF-52 engine overhaul work center with 10 employees on two shifts each.

Managed and oversaw the operations of the Shipping and Receiving Department with 8 employees at AIMD NAS Oceana.

An in-depth parallel career in Industrial Quality Control and Material Handling spanning complex aviation and shipyard operations calling for leadership, supervision and training of large work forces comprised of multi-trade technicians and professionals working in high-risk environments to exacting quality standards.

A thorough and professional grasp of local, state and federal regulatory compliance issues including OSHA, EPA and the handling/transportation of hazardous materials as well as practical experience in the investigation and reporting of industrial accidents.

Graduate of numerous professional certification programs including the Northeast Florida Safety Councils Principles of Safety Management Certification Program and OSHA Standards for General Industry Course as well as continuing education courses in DOT/EPA Management & Transportation of Hazardous Materials at the University of North Florida.

EXPERIENCE

6/11- 5/12 Boeing Quality Technician

Assists the 787 QT program and validate product non-conformance document for repair to the engineering department. (MRB) Ensuring all material and equipment comply with the documentation and all quality procedures, engineering requirements and FAA regulations are adhered to. Giving support to analysis, identify and evaluate the quality of products of operations and processes for the 787 Dream Liner.

Utilizing multi-meters, calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, bond meter equipment to further enhance the quality of all tasks being performed and helping maintenance technician understand why and how things are performed in an aviation industry.

01/11- 6/11 Plain Tec, Inc. Pemco, Tampa FL. As an A&P Mechanic working on Boeing B-757 and B-767 aircraft to comply with A, B, C and D heavy checks.

09/09 - 08/10 OTAK Group, Inc. Yulee, Florida Safety Manager/Assistant Superintendent

In charge of all safety related functions on multiple construction job site, and the day-to-day operation performance of all employees at each site.

03/08 - 02/09 Kaman Aero Space Quality Control Inspector

Full-charge responsibility for quality control oversight of all industrial production operations involved in the manufacturing of new H 60 Helicopters, ensuring compliance to demanding aviation industry standards.

06/06 - 01/08 FLIGHTSTAR AIRCRAFT SERVICES, Jacksonville, Florida Quality Assurance (QA) Auditor and Material Inspector (QC)

Calling upon almost 3 decades of hands-on industrial production experience and a thorough knowledge of government safety regulations, examine all Federal Aviation Agency and customer documentation for each and every B-727/B-757 aircraft undergoing passenger-to-cargo modifications by this premiere manufacturing company to ensure accuracy and strict regulatory compliance; frequently apply QC audits for up to 5 aircraft simultaneously.

11/04 - 03/09 AMERICAN AVIATION LIGHT PANELS, INC., Jacksonville, Florida Owner/Operator

On personal initiative, established and manage on a part-time basis this successful venture specializing in the overhaul and re-wiring of aircraft back-lit instrument panels on a contract basis.

12/00 - 07/05 FLIGHTSTAR AIRCRAFT SERVICES, Jacksonville, Florida Quality Control (QC) Inspector/Receiving (MRB)

Safety/HAZMAT Officer & Safety Training Coordinator

Full-charge responsibility for quality control oversight of all industrial production operations involved in the conversion of 40-45 passenger aircraft (B-727/B-757) to cargo configurations, ensuring compliance to demanding aviation industry standards. Served as the plants Safety/HAZMAT and Training Coordinator for an industrial work force of 700+ personnel and directly supervised 17 Safety professionals.

03/98 - 12/00 NORTH FLORIDA SHIPYARD, Jacksonville, Florida Safety & Training Coordinator

In an exceedingly dangerous industrial production environment, monitored the daily activities of a 260+ Shipyard work force involved in multi-faceted ship repairs and modifications that also encompassed volatile confined space (tank) work. Delivered formal instruction/training in OSHA safe practices and EPA awareness; acquired personal certification in confined spaces operations.

12/95 - 07/99 LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER Training Coordinator Jacksonville, Florida

(9/977/99) Training Coordinator Virginia Beach, Virginia (12/95-7/97) Under the Human Resources umbrella, delivered one-on-one and group classroom-style safety training to store employees, including safe operation of forklift and man-lift equipment.

07/82 - 01/97UNITED STATES NAVY Safety Officer/Quality Assurance Inspector/Aviation Mechanic

Enjoyed a highly successful naval career, first being trained as a jet engine mechanic and working on the flight line and flight deck of Naval vessels, then rising rapidly through the ranks to assume increasingly responsible management positions involving the operational safety and supervision of large industrial-type operations.

Selected by the U.S. Navy to direct the AMID safety operations at Oceana Naval Air Station, one of the Navy's largest facilities, and for more than 5 years supervised over 1,400 highly skilled personnel; in addition, oversaw all technical and safety training, and evaluated the professional performance of all AMID personnel.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE AutoCAD Drafting Technical Certificate in AutoCAD Foundations Technical Certificate in Drafting OSHA 30 hour certified

REEDLEY COLLEGE, Reedley, California Airframe & Powerplant Curriculum (2 years) Graduated and acquired FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P)

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