Engineering Quality
Resume:
Norman A. Farrington III * Chase Ave Augusta, ME *4330
**************@*****.***
Dedicated highly skilled professional with 20 years in quality assurance and ISO certifications, 16 years as an engineering analyst, 15 years in research & product development, and process controls. Over 10 years of experience planning and directing operations for high level executives and CEOs. Recognized for superior business acumen by clients and management - poised and reliable under extreme pressure, highly creative and efficient under a fast- paced manufacturing and office environments.
Specific Accomplishments
Initial ISO 9002 certifications within six months and ongoing certifications, expert in 5S, JIS, ASTM, NEMA, QAS inspections, completion of major projects ahead of schedules, company savings of $180,000/annum with in-house calibrations, program development for chemical certifications for melt, heat, and batch, increased productivity streamlining work processes, expertise providing complex training and development of product testing, building cross team expertise, troubleshooting customer products and developing test methods. Worked with R&D for the integration of new product to design modification for sales, and project managed complex alterations and modifications.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
US MEPs, Portland, ME 2017-Present
Intermittent Test Administrator: Administers Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery
STATE OF MAINE 2013-2016
Auditor II Division of Audit DHHSL: Conduct independent and complex audits of governmental units, agencies, or business entities in order to review effectiveness of administrative, financial, and operational systems and controls, and to determine compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including federal/state single audit legislation
Prepares audit reports and assembles audit schedules, tables, exhibits, and documentation in order to present audit findings and conclusions for over 70 Agency totaling 12 million in federal and state funding each year
Examines and analyzes records of governmental organizational units or business entities for proper recording of costs, submission of claims, maintenance of records, and establishment or existence of internal accounting and administrative controls in order to determine compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and procedures
Recommends improvements to administrative, financial, or operational systems and procedures in order to ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations and to improve unit effectiveness and efficiency
Inspects and evaluates administrative and operational systems in order to identify lack of control, inefficiencies, duplication of effort, fraud, and/or non-compliance with controlling laws, rules, and regulations
Inspects and tests original records in order to ensure transactions were properly recorded
Conducts quality reviews of audits performed by independent public accountants in order to determine adherence to professional performance and reporting standards
Leads other auditors on group assignments, discusses work progress, assigns specific tasks, and oversees completion of the audit or special study in order to ensure established goals and standards are met
STATE OF MAINE 2011-2013
Long Term Care Eligibility Specialist: Assess financial status and level of applicant’s assets using State and Federal guidelines to determine eligibility
Work closely with legal representatives, long term care facilities, and financial departments within the State of Maine
Report abuse to Adult Protective Services, report fraud to Audit, and provide services to protect clients from harm
Update changes for annual reviews or semi-annual reports for continued benefits for assigned cases of 1400 individuals
Interviews applicants in order to determine eligibility for family independence programs.
Evaluates information and applies allowable standards and criteria in order to accurately establish program eligibility and determine benefits
Explains program eligibility requirements, rules and regulations, and individual rights and responsibilities in order to advise clients
Detects and resolves discrepancies in information provided in order to ensure accuracy and completeness
Refers clients to various programs in order to assist applicants in obtaining needed and appropriate services
Identifies possible benefit overpayments, assesses causes, determines if misrepresentation is willful, confronts clients, and negotiates repayments when required in order to recover overpayments or eliminate errors in benefit determination
Examines and evaluates primary and collateral information contained in case records selected for quality control review in order to determine if predefined standards for case recording and case processing have been met
Develops reports for, and testifies and represents Department at fair hearings and fraud hearings in order to present State's case
STUDENT UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, AZ 2009-2011
Master of Science of Accountancy fulltime student
LIBERTY TAX SERVICE 2004-2009
Business Manager: Managed Preparers and Rapid Refund Loans/Instant loans for E-Filing refunds, and transfer of funds for deposits
Hire employees, conduct evaluations, establish employee scheduling, payroll, reporting, and ethics training
Record keeping/bookkeeping for small businesses, review tax preparations for individual and business taxes, and represented client to manage tax audits with the IRS.Completed budgets, P&L, ad hoc reports and daily client forecasts and daily advertising and campaigns
Managed training and certification of tax preparation, evaluate reports and amend taxes, and established B2B sales team while Increasing client base to 600 with annual revenue of $158K allowing for expansion of an additional tax preparation office
SEA RAY BOATS 2003-2009
Electrical Engineering Tech/ QA Tech/ Special Projects/ Fiber-Glass Gun Operator
Managed new model integration for electrical design, system modifications, and new installs of electronic equipment
Resolve vendors issues and technical troubleshooting for production lines with modified schematics and instructions
Project managed 15 members for redesign of 52-ft yacht and 4 members for redesign of a 48-ft hardtop, redesign hull and deck for R&D and increased sales in excess of $74 million for modified yachts
Awarded PACE member of the month for safety suggestion preventing injury to employee while using high voltage electrical test measuring equipment for electrical generators. Won safety award and employee of the month for annual cost savings $40,000 companywide
Created molds for new model integration, updated wire harness configuration for new equipment install, conduct periodic training for electrical lineman for proper troubleshooting for smart craft
Implement Quality criteria of hull and deck for new product install and reviewed new product environmental test for vendor products performed UT and PT for enamel coating and hull thickness verifications.
AMSEC LLC, subsidiary of SAIC & NORTHRUP GRUMMAN
2001-2003
Engineering Tech Analyst/ Quality Specialty Supervisor
Supervised 10-20 welders coordinating work at Mayport Naval Shipyard as the QSS-Coordinated QA packages, certified welders, inspected incoming raw material and personnel welding certifications.
NDT Level II Inspector- inspected critical welds with UT, VT, and PT for pipe fitting, valve installation, in accordance with AWS/ANZI and government specifications.
Engineering Tech Analyst- inspected and repaired ships operating systems. Provided maintenance and training for US Navy personnel for 3M and PMS.
Team lead for 35 mechanics and electricians coordinating efforts with Voyage Repair Team (VRT) from Brunswick, GA NAS for refurbishment of aircraft launch system, aircraft elevator, blast doors, hatches and doors, Engineering Department hydraulically actuated valves, diesel fuel oil transfer system for F16 and Harrier planes, performed boiler inspections, repaired air conditioning and refrigeration, water purification systems, hull and plating, smart craft anti warfare system installation, diesels and air operated systems and system modifications
Installed wire and cables harnesses for installation of Smart-Craft and ASW systems
HP REID, INC. D/B/A KANTHAL PALM COAST
1994-2001
Quality Tech/ Chief Metallurgist/Met-lab Tech
Perform metallurgical analysis for new product development and continuous capability studies for in-process
analysis of special coatings of stranded, milled and drawn wires of precious metal alloys, MSAs, steel, aluminum,
nickel, and Redi-ohm alloys.
Established inspection for medical grade wire and raw material inspection
Developed method for maintaining traceability of metal alloys and identification program
Provided specific ANSI and ASW testing processes for metal alloys and gold bond test for circuit boards
including analysis of wound wire for disk drive systems used in computers
Wrote ISO procedures for quality inspectors and establish test criteria for Quality ISO 9002 standards.
Assisted QAM to achieve initial ISO certification and maintained repeated certifications. Conducted internal
audits for quality program
Supported R&D for the development of customer specific electrical and electronic products, new process
controls, provided research information, and finalized new products with in-depth analysis for senior
executives
Conducted R&D of new product design and provided customer support with detailed analysis
Managed daily operation of fine wire and gold test Divisions as acting Quality Assurance Manager
Provide training and support for plant employees
Reduced overall cost for calibration and equipment repairs by $180,000/year by establishing in-house
Calibrations of Flukes, Valhallas, Instron, Tinius Olsen, Zumbach laser micrometers, RTs, balances, scales,
Micrometers, calipers, tachometers, tensiometers, pico amp meters, resistance cells, 1 foot and 10 foot
Bridges, digital and mechanical gauges, and dielectric unites.
WHISPERING PALMS 1992-1994
Construction Foreman
RENO CLEANING SERVICES 1992-1995
Small Business Owner/Operator
US Navy 1981-1992
USS Albuquerque SSN 706 Machinist Mate 1st Class (SS) assigned Auxiliary Division Chief Petty Officer supervised 18 men in the Aux Division and 74 men as Section 4, Commanding Officer Liaison for Depot Modernization at Kittery Naval Shipyard, Sub Deveron 12, awarded the Navy Achievement Medal and Rear Admiral Accommodations
Miami Military Entrance Processing Station Non Commissioned Officer in Charge of Test Administration supervised 8 Administrators for Military Entrance Exam, Airforce Officer Qualification Test, and Defense Language Aptitude Battery, appointed as liaison for General Davis as the EEO Representative and Safety Officer, awarded the Joint Achievement Medal, Air Force Colonel Commendation, and Army General Commendation
USS Boston SSN 703 Machinist Mate 2nd Class (SS) Machinery Room Watch, QA tech, Repair Parts PO, Diesel Tech, O2 Gen Operator, Hydraulic Tech, AC&R, 3M Coordinator, Sub Deveron 2 awarded Navy Achievement Medal, Joint Achievement Medal, 2 Rear Admiral Commendation, and Captain’s Commendations, 2 Battle E’s, Nuc Weps Cert, Good Conduct Medal, and 2 Expeditionary Medals
US Submarine School NLON Sub-Base Class Leader and Master-at-Arms and US Navy Nuclear Power School- Class leader
USS LaSalle AGF-3 Machinist Mate 3rd Class-Cold Iron Roving Watch, complete overhaul from land troop carrier into Admiral Flagship.
Machinist Mate A School Great Lakes-Class Leader and Honor student, Bootcamp Orlando- Starboard Watch Leader
EDUCATION
Masters in Accountancy MSA GPA 3.83
MSA through Phoenix University, Phoenix, AZ
Graduated with High Honors
Bachelor in Business Management BSBM GPA 3.90
University of Phoenix, Business Management, Holly Hill, FL
Graduated with High Honors
Trade School
Accredited Courses Accounting Principles and Management
Keiser College, Daytona Beach, FL
Associate of Arts, GPA 3.97
Phi Theta Kappa, Daytona Beach Community College, Daytona Beach, FL
2 Year Extension Diploma: Material Science Engineering and Metallurgy
American Material Society-Material Engineering Institute, Cleveland, OH
Studies includes:
Failure Analysis Advanced and Basic Composites Thermal Spray Technology Metallurgy Material Science Ferrous & Nonferrous Alloys Memory Shape Alloys Precious metal alloys Electroplating Metallography Techniques Quality Assurance Test and Analysis Non- Destructive Test II Annealing Wire Drawing Extrusion & Milling Process Control
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