Manager Maintenance

Kerry P. Gros

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Belle Chasse, LA **037

Cell Phone: 504-***-****

E-mail: *********@*****.***

JOB TITLE & SERIES/GRADE: Senior Manager

U.S. Citizen: Yes

Veteran’s Preference: Yes

Federal Employee: No

Top Secret Security SCI Clearance (Active) Yes

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strong background in Managing, Supply, Budgeting, Procurement, Personnel Supervision, Logistics, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Program Implementation, Production Planning, directing Safety and related activities; interpreting, and enforcing policy and applicable directives, establishing control procedures to meet work goals and standards, and recommending or initiating actions to improve functional operation efficiency.

College education emphasis on Management, Continuous Process Improvement (Lean Six Sigma), Accounting, Finance and Economics.

Experienced in planning and programming work commitments and schedules, developing plans regarding facilities, supplies, and equipment procurement and maintenance, and managing maintenance functions in technical, mechanical, and administrative environments.

Proficient in managing maintenance and staff activities engaged in maintenance planning, materials acquisitions, inspecting, repairing, and servicing aircraft and related equipment, managing funds and resources to support the maintenance effort, and optimizing mission accomplishment.

Duties and responsibilities have included interpreting inspection findings and recommending corrective action, inspecting and evaluating aircraft systems maintenance work and activities, directing, controlling, and performing aircraft systems maintenance activities, and organizing aircraft systems maintenance activities.

Proven ability to analyze collected data, test, monitor and diagnose the operating condition of installed equipment, perform analysis, operational evaluations and reliability testing, utilize complex testing equipment, and determine if equipment has deviated from normal operating parameters as defined by the agency and manufacturer’s original standards and tolerances.

Able to review, interpret, develop, modify, and maintain technical data and documents, manage and implement Predictive Maintenance training programs, perform data collection from specialized equipment, including predictive maintenance equipment and applications.

Skilled in managing safety operations, conducting safety reviews and audits, tracking safety statistics, educating personnel on hazardous materials and safe working practices, maintaining a safe working environment, ensuring proper operation of technical equipment and preventing a wide range of workplace accidents.

Maintain compliance with safety procedures, utilizing protective clothing and breathing apparatus for working with hazardous chemicals and heavy equipment, and conducting troubleshooting, rigging, and operational checks on aviation systems.

Documented experience as in Maintenance Engineering, with experience in conducting research and performing field surveys, developing and planning Predictive Maintenance applications, and performing Predictive Maintenance data system support duties.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Maintenance/Material Department Director 12/2013-Present

United States Navy, VR-54 Hours/Week: 50

Belle Chasse, LA Salary: $110K

Supervisor: LT Roper - OK to Contact: Yes Telephone: 504-***-****

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintenance and Materials Department Director, responsible for the supervision and direction of over 103 maintenance personnel, production planning of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the C-130 aircraft.

Responsible for the professional development of managers, supervisors, and direct reports to executive personnel.

Responsible for the management and expenditures of over $17 million of operational and maintenance material funding in order to maintain aircraft and operations.

Highly effective in both national and global operations obtaining materials and resources to effectively meet business goals.

Quality Assurance Director / Logistics Operations Manager / Maintenance Department Manager /

Safety Manager 07/2002-12/2013

United States Navy, VR-54 Hours/Week: 50

Belle Chasse, LA Salary: $84K

Supervisor: Ilow Luse - OK to Contact: Yes Telephone: 504-***-****

Duties & Responsibilities:

Leader and manager of a wide range of Maintenance Management, Quality Control, Safety, Supply, and Logistics activities and efforts supporting VR-54, NAS/JRB Belle Chasse, LA.

Logistics Manager, maintained a $2.6 million travel budget while serving as the Operations Department Manager, additionally worked with foreign officials with obtaining diplomatic clearances for aircraft scheduled to operate abroad. Coordinated the safe execution of 32+ overseas deployments requiring the management and rotation of 704 squadron personnel to and from deployment locations in support of Iraqi Freedom and Enduring freedom.

Flight Engineer Instructor, 7500+ flight hours, responsible for the training and recurrent qualifications of 14 flight engineers performing in-flight and ground maintenance engine turns on the Lockheed C-130 aircraft. Duties include execution of all emergency procedures in-flight and during ground operations, in the field repair in hostile environments as well as normal routine repair.

As Director of Quality Assurance, responsible for the quality maintenance of 4 C-130 aircraft and the auditing of over 26 maintenance and work center programs ensuring strict compliance of all instructions. Advanced troubleshooting skills on the T-56 gas turbine engine maintenance and repair. Final releasing authority for all Naval Aviation Maintenance Discrepancy Program messages. Aircraft Mishap board member involving material failure of engine component causing fire damage.

Maintenance/Production / Quality Assurance Supervisor / Flight Engineer Instructor 07/1998 – 07/2002

United States Navy / Navy, VR-62 Hours/Week: 50+

Brunswick, ME Salary: $62K

Supervisor: Darrell Shields - OK to Contact: Yes Telephone: 805-***-****

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for a wide range of Flight Safety, Integrated Logistics Support, Technical Maintenance, Readiness, and Systems Management activities and programs involving aircraft within the squadron.

Maintenance Material Control Supervisor supervised 63 aviation squadron personnel in support of Combatant Commanders’ logistics requirements and managed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on five C-130T aircraft.

Trained and mentored Division personnel on maintenance procedures leading to the qualifications of nine new CDIs, and 72 Shop Qualifications. As a Flight Engineer Instructor completed 3500+ flight hours.

Quality Assurance Representative, developed effective policies, procedures, regulatory compliance initiatives, logistics data, inspections and audits, depot repairs, logistical planning, material readiness, and maintenance programs for area of responsibility.

Additionally responsible for Safety Reporting, Accident Prevention, Safety Trend Summaries, Flight Safety Deficiencies, and Operational Procedures Analysis in the area of critical safety awareness and overall operational readiness.

High/Low Power Engine Operator conducts in-depth engine analysis and troubleshooting of the T-56 propulsion system for maintenance practices. Also interprets engine performance data to detect deficiencies prior to component failure.

His technical expertise and exceptional leaderships abilities during this tour led to his selection as the VR-62 Sailor of the Year FY-2000 which identifies him as the top sailor within the command for excellence, community involvement and command involvement.

PREVIOUS POSITIONS

Flight Engineer / Quality Assurance 01/1991 – 06/1998

United States Navy / VR-54 / NAS New Orleans Hours/Week: 50+

Belle Chasse, LA Salary: $36K

Supervisor: Kenneth Thompson - OK to Contact: Yes Telephone: 901-***-****

Helicopter Airframes Mechanic 01/1987 – 01/1991

United States Navy / HS-15 Hours/Week: 50+

Jacksonville, FL Salary: $24K

Supervisor: Mike Bridge - OK to Contact: Yes Telephone: N/A

QUALIFICATION:

Federal Aviation Administration Airframes and Powerplants Certified July 2001

EDUCATION:

Ashford University Clinton, IW

Major Field(s) of Study: Organizational Management

Type & Year of Degree(s) Received: Undergraduate Studies Bachelors Degree, 2013

Courses: Accounting I,II,III, Micro and Macro Economics Speech, Ethics, Algebra, Personal Finance, Principles of Management, Geography, Psychology, Biology, Business Law, Computer Science,

Department of the Navy Courses Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Major Field(s) of Study: Management Professional

Courses:

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 2015

Lean Six Sigma Champions, 2015

Lean Six Sigma, White Belt, 2010

Navy Environmental HVAC, 2010

Industrial Hygiene, 2006

Introduction to Hazardous Materials, 2006

Edward Douglas White Catholic High School Thibodaux, LA 70301

Major Field(s) of Study: College Preparatory

Type & Year of Degree(s) Received: High School Diploma, 1985

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Served on the Dads Club at Coffin Elementary School, Brunswick Maine.

Participated in two New Orleans Zephyr’s baseball games, raising over $2,000 for VR-54 MWR.

Volunteered 105 hours of community service by removing debris during post-Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts throughout the Greater New Orleans area.

Volunteered as Command Navy Relief Coordinator and Manager for Combined Federal Campaign, achieving 100% participation and an increase in contributions from $10,000 to $19,800.

References

Dave Perry

Occupation: Lockheed C-130 Technical Representative

Contact Information: 504-***-****

Steve Reinert

Occupation: Naval Air Logistics Office Command Master Chief

Contact Information: 817-***-****

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

U. S. Citizen: Yes

Current Permanent Federal Employee: No

Veteran’s Preference: Yes

Veteran’s Preference Points: 5

Last Performance Rating Date: 09/15/2014

Sex: M

Race or National Origin: U.S. Citizen

SALARY REQUIREMENTS

Salary and company benefits to commensurate with experience.

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information on and attached to this application is true, correct, complete and made in good faith.

Kerry P. Gros Date

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