Quality Assurance Manager

Michael C. Kinder

**** ******** **., ***** ********, UT 84005 843-***-****

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: A position using my skills and experience in

Safety, Management, or Quality Assurance in aviation or manufacturing.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

. More than 26 years' of Aviation, Ground, and Industrial Safety across a

myriad of aviation platforms.

. Expertise in developing work procedure manuals.

. More than 16 years' experience in Quality Assurance.

. Expertise in the use of PCs and Microsoft Windows software.

. More than 15 years' experience in management with extensive leadership

skills.

. Qualified as an on-the-job course and training instructor.

. Expertise in aviation equipment inventory, maintenance and support.

. Expertise in generator maintenance, Lean principles and AirSpeed trained.

. Proficient in adhering to OSHA and military safety standards.

EXPERIENCE:

11/12 to Present - Quality Assurance Specialist (GGFR), Aviation and

Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC), Dugway, UT

Ensure contractor compliance with Service directives and instructions by

monitoring and evaluating Contractor's Procedures, task certifications, and

maintenance requirements for all Government-owned aircraft and related

support equipment. Performs scheduled/unscheduled inspections and

oversights of critical tasks and monitors contractor's compliance with the

contractor's Foreign Object Damage Prevention Program. Ensure contractor

follows established maintenance and safety procedures for Engineering Tests

in accordance with Test Plan requirements. Annually review contractor

procedures and as required review maintenance requirements for Engineering

Tests. Work closely with Site Manager's, Defense Contractor Management

Agency, and personnel to ensure adequate Safety standards are met. Perform

annual surveys. Assist and advise personnel regarding Safety concerns

aboard Dugway Proving Grounds.

12/08 to 11/12 - Site Safety Manager/ASO/Quality Assurance Engineer

AAI Corporation, Dugway, UT

Responsible for the overall safety of personnel and equipment. Ensure

proper safety and maintenance procedures are in place utilizing risk

management assessments and internal audits. Conduct ground and flight

mishap investigations to include personal injury. Ensure all missions are

conducted in accordance with published directives from both AAI and the

Army. Review manuals for appropriate and applicable safety procedures.

Coordinate the proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous

materials. Implement risk mitigation to accommodate test flight

operations. Work closely with Site Manager, Government Field

Representative, and Defense Contractor Management Agency to improve Site

Safety Program. Assure Safety standards are met. Proficient in ISO

Quality standards, processes, and procedures. Ensure all work is performed

to the highest quality standards.

01/08 to 12/08 - Owner/Manager

Kinder Office Management and Bookkeeping, Beaufort, SC

Established business providing accounting, billing, and bookkeeping

services to businesses. Handled high-end general contractor accounts and

small to medium accounts. Managed advertising and day-to-day operations.

04/05 to 01/08 - Aviation Maintenance Supervisor, USMC Gunnery Sergeant

Marine Corp Air Station (MCAS), Beaufort, SC

Supervised up to 60 civilian and enlisted personnel in the maintenance of

aviation support equipment. This included electrical equipment and

generators. Created and monitored time-lines for completion of maintenance

on all equipment. Responsible for inventory of tools, parts and supplies.

Tracked hazardous materials for proper maintenance, handling and disposal.

06/04 to 03/05 - Detachments NCOIC/ Support Equipment NCOIC

USMC Gunnery Sergeant, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan

Responsible for management and disbursements of $5M budget to secure and

support teams of aircraft personnel and up to 18 aircraft. Also responsible

for coordinating provisions for aviation teams including accommodations,

meals and interaction among Navy, Air Force and Marine personnel.

04/00 to 06/04 - Quality Assurance Chief, USMC Staff Sergeant

MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Inspected crews of maintenance personnel in performance of work on aviation

support equipment. Also inspected ordnance, avionics and airframes teams.

Reviewed equipment and procedural manuals for current data. Audited

maintenance records for compliance and accuracy. Was promoted to Gunnery

Sergeant.

O7/99 to 03/00 - Support Equipment Chief/ Production Control Chief

MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Scheduled maintenance of support equipment including generators and

electrical equipment. Managed staffs from five work stations. Responsible

for tools, parts and supply inventory. Developed timelines and monitored

adherence to their completion. Tracked all hazardous materials and

supervised up to 60 civilian and enlisted personnel.

12/96 to 07/99 - "A" School Instructor, Sergeant & Staff Sergeant

USMC Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FLA

Instructed new personnel several courses including, Basic Electrical

Components; Trouble Shooting; Reading Schematics and Basic Air

Conditioning. Promoted to staff sergeant after 15 months.

EDUCATION

2010 - BOS-Environmental, Safety, and Health/Fire Science

Columbia Southern University

2004 - Student, Basic Courses (45 Hours)

University of Maryland, Extended Campus, Okinawa, Japan

2014 - Level II Acquisitions Certified - Production Quality and

Manufacturing

2012 - Defense Contract Management Agency Government Ground Representative

Course

2011 - Defense Contract Management Agency Government Flight Representative

Course

2011 - Aviation Safety Officer Course, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fl

1994 - Instructor Course, Naval Air Station, Memphis, TN

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