Quality Assurance Manager

Aaron E. Pietras

317-***-**** **** E *** N Franklin, IN 46131 *********@*******.***

SUMMARY QUALIFICATIONS

I offer twenty years of executive management experience and leadership in quality assurance, program

management, adult learning, and safety. I have spearheaded product and process launches, standardized and

leaned operations for optimal effect, and developed operational teams to be self-guided. I can add immediate value

to start-ups, expansions, new ventures, and companies seeking cultural change.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Quality Management Continuous Improvement Team Facilitation ISO 9000

Training and Development Adult Learning Strategic Planning ISO/TS 16949

Safety and OSHA Compliance Lean Principles System Development System Audit

Supply Chain Management Business Development Project Management WBT/CBT

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Redesigned Quality Management System to meet multiple industry standards and emerging customer

expectations including aerospace, defense, and medical device manufacturing.

• Primary architect and administrator of corporate intranet – the backbone of the operations creating a

paperless Quality Management, Business Operating System, and Learning Management System.

• Facilitated a process for a Risk Analysis of inspection based projects to reduce cost of quality, reduce

frequency of failures, and improve customer satisfaction.

• Reviewed and implemented multiple training deployment methods for a core student base of 1200

associates over 12 locations, worldwide.

• Developed and Administered a Web Based Learning Management System using Windows SharePoint

Services

• Authored multiple Web Based/Computer Based Applications using Adobe Captivate and Articulate Studio

• Created a standardized approach for field project start-ups through closure, including periodic layered

audits.

• Developed a curriculum for a FAA Part 141 flight school for Private, Instrument, Commercial, Flight

Instructor, and Multi Engine students. First non-university flight school in central Indiana. Fourteen aircraft

fleet and eight flight instructors.

• Managed Greenwood Airport: Fifth largest, Thirteenth busiest in State of Indiana

• Developed a process approach to administering and monitoring a safety program including authoring a

database for tracking DOT and Non-DOT drug screens, safety currency, and vehicle licensing

• Management Representative for Quality Management System: ISO 9000, AS 9000, and NADCAP

• Authored a database to track the multiple tests and trials for qualifying new product including a subsequent

electronic document repository for the APQP and PPAP objective evidence.

• Improved accident and injury rates using a behavioral approach and comprehensive new hire safety

orientation.

• Authored quality based articles for trade magazines: Quality Digest and the BoneZone

• Facilitated/Co-Facilitated three Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University Courses and one military edition

• Administered Drug and Alcohol Testing Program: DOT and Non-DOT

• Administered Powered Industrial Truck training and licensing program

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quality and Safety Manager, Strategic Resources, Inc. August 2012 – September 2013

Edinburgh, IN. Monitor and maintain compliance to government contract. Monitor employee safety program and

maintain compliance to Army and OSHA regulations. Administration of employee vehicle operating permits.

Major, Civil Air Patrol, United States Air Force Auxiliary November 2003 – Present

Incident Commander Level 2: Coordinating efforts of professional volunteers and first responders in disaster

response and search and rescue operations.

Quality Manager, Klinge Coatings January 2012 – August 2012

Indianapolis, IN. Management Representative for AS9000 and NADCAP certified quality management system

applying film coatings to aerospace and medical components.

Self Employed/Independent Adjuster, Insurance Producer May 2009 – January 2012

Franklin, IN. Providing insurance adjusting services, health, life, property, and casualty solutions. Licensed in 17

States as an adjuster, 2 states as a producer

Owner/Proprietor, Outside the Box January 2009 – Present

Franklin, IN. Provided custom cabinetry, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and creative solutions for

enhancing living areas and reclaiming damaged structures.

Director of Quality and Training, Preferred Sourcing LLC July 2004 – January 2009

Greenfield, IN. A privately owned third party provider of inspection and quality assurance services to the

manufacturing industries, primarily automotive.

Engineer, Advanced Quality Planning, General Motors September 2000 – July 2004

Indianapolis, IN. Major automotive OEM. Metal fabricating for cars, trucks, and SUV. Launched Malibu and

Hummer H2 Programs.

Quality Assurance Manager, Del-Met Corporation October 1997 – September 2000

Quality Engineer, Bosch Braking Systems April 1995 – October 1997

Inspection Laboratory Supervisor, Autoliv North America June 1993 – April 1995

Quality Associate, PK USA July 1992 – May 1993

Assistant Manager, Greenwood Flite Center July 1988 – July 1999

Greenwood Municipal Airport (KHFY), Managed Fixed Base Operation, flight school, mechanics, fuel services,

aircraft rental, and retail merchandise

CERTIFICATIONS

American Society for Quality

CMI: Certified Mechanical Inspector CQIA: Certified Quality Improvement Associate

CQT: Certified Quality Technician CQM/OE: Certified Quality Manager

CQE: Certified Quality Engineer

Federal Aviation Administration

Private Pilot Airplane Single Engine Land, Instrument

Advanced Ground Instructor Instrument Ground Instructor

OSHA 10 Hour Course ServSafe

Food Protection Manager

Federal Emergency Management Agency Certified ServSafe® Instructor

ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, ICS 700, ICS 800

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Society for Quality, Senior Member

Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation

Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Microsoft Products: Microsoft Office Professional Suite 2003/2007/2010, Visio, Project, SharePoint Developer,

Windows SharePoint Services

Learning Management Development: Articulate Studio, Adobe Captivate

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