La Trina White
Midland, Texas *****
*******.*****@*****.***
MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONS/AUTOMATION/LOGISTICS
Overview An seasoned professional having over 13 years of Quality
Inspector experience, relative to the Federal Aviation
Administration (F.A.A.) Industry; while encompassing
leadership experience with a reputation for meeting the most
challenging organizational goals and objectives. A pragmatic
and focused individual recognized for "making seemingly
impossible situations work." A proven and VERIFIABLE record
for:
Producing higher performance standards and enhancing
productivity during a period of shrinking budgets.
Increasing growth management - able to maximize productivity
while increasing the effective resource utilization of
inspected parts, by cataloging work activity for SAP
analysis. Developing and implementing highly successful
strategic plans (short and long term). Established
inventory/purchasing control systems that gained
accountability for millions of dollars in equipment, thus
reducing inventory purchases.
Having over 13 years' experience of high organizational /
communication skills, with internal & external customers
within a FAR Part 145 Repair Facility. Have familiarity of
piece part inspection /heavy shop maintenance on turbine
engines, with applicable repair techniques and associated
maintenance processes per the following models: CFM56, CF6,
JT8D, V2500, PW2000/4000, and JT9D.Bell OH-58D, Bell Boeing
V22,UH-1Y.
Having familiarity with FAA certification approval processes,
and proficiency in the utilization of FAA regulations, forms
and other documents/materials use to interpret blue print
readings, maintenance manuals, test specifications. & other
related items.
Professional Experience
Raytheon, Carrollton, TX, March 2013- presently
MISSION ASSURANCE QUALITY INSPECTOR - Performed various operational
inspections, including AS9102 First Article Inspections, while adhering to
F.A.A./Aerospace procedures and guidelines for compliance with standards of
conformity. Currently, I'm assigned to the Geographical Dimension &
Tolerance "GDT" Team, where I oversee and facilitate newly Lean Inspection
(Six Sigma) processes using SAP skills, to help maintain a 24 Hr cycle
turn-around time. On a daily basis, I collaborate with a number of
operatives in Logistics, Customer Service, and Engineering to optimize our
QC productivity flow of shipments between three local branches of our "Space
and Airborne Systems" SAS divisions.
As a dedicated team member driven to improving supplier's hardware quality
and compliance, an act that reduced cost across the end-to-end supply chain
by 30%, I have gained upper-level status and have been given the
opportunity to travel and train other operatives, while implementing and
revitalizing existing procedures at other branches.
An active team member of the Space and Airborne System SAS division, I
assist in coordination of Raytheon flight and missile parts, warranty and
approved vendor programs. I produce and maintain daily Cadence productivity
records/logs, while presenting final reports to upper management and
engineering.
Bell Helicopter, Hurst, TX, May 2001- Nov 2011
SHIPPING QUALITY INSPECTOR
Verified that military and commercial shipments met contract requirements,
while performing data management communication with military DCMA vendors.
Held responsible for interpretations of applied complex engineering
drawings, as they pertain to detailed machine parts and tooling for
commercialization; This included Engineering Orders, Limited Design
Variations, Bell Process Specifications, GD&T, and ISO 9001 standards.
Have extensive knowledge of Military/Commercial Packaging and
marking guideline rules and regulations. Signed FAA 8130-9
statement of conformity on completed projects; performed ODA
functions and other duties as assigned. Performed quality
control inspection, checks and test during various stages of
the manufacturing process, while recording observation and
making recommendations for process improvements.
Have managed/lead a team of 10 continuants. I review, track,
update, and maintain approved vendor databases, while
contacting vendors to discuss component failures, and repair
history for potential warranties. Demonstrated and
documented training, specification. Have also assisted in
performing quality audits, helped organizational personnel
in determining root cause and implementation of corrective
action, while initiating Quality Notifications (QN) and
issuing Certificate of Analysis (CA) on applicable hardware.
Texas Oncology, Dallas, TX, May 2001- May 2002
TRANSPLANT DATA MANAGER- Served as a liaison between patient
and medical staff in order to acquire and maintain accurate
current logs of all patients referred for transplant. I
coordinated both physicians' and patient scheduling, and
hospital admissions. I also provided training to all new
employees to clerical, computer software, and data management
functions of the department, while managing a team of 8
people.
A successful record for managing complex organizations,
supervising thousands of people through hundreds of
line-management personnel, responsible for millions of
dollars in assets. Specific duties and achievements include:
Management: Have mentored/lead various teams consisting of 8-15 people in
physical aircraft components inspection, training operatives
in the use noteworthy paperwork to ensure that workmanship
complies with regulated conformity, while assuring all
documentations are properly completed and filed. Have worked
with and instructed subordinate mechanics/technicians in
troubleshooting operational/functional procedures.
Operations & Assisted in projects involving the procurement of durable and
Logistics: expendable multi-million dollar items. A recognized expert in
planning and executing complex operations with 100% accuracy
and success, including the scheduling and movement of
thousands of electrical/mechanical parts in the timely
transfer of equipment to support and maintain operations.
Automation & A highly skilled technical individual, computer literate,
Cost Control: able to maximize Management Information Systems to increase
profitability. Managed to catalogue all divisional
inspected parts, while creating a "Bill of Material" (BOM)
databases of all parts received/shipped of materials and
resources.
Training & Upgraded training curriculum and methods on & off site,
Development: cross-trained personnel in job duties resulting in lower
supervision requirements and a significant cost savings in
overtime. Redesigned comprehensive inspection training
program, (regarded by superiors as a "most needed training
program within the division"), resulting in inspection staff
exceeding in turn-around time measures.
Education/ El Centro Community College, Eastfield Community College,
Affiliations Dallas, Texas
General Courses of study
Federal Aviation Academy, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Completed Training/Certification
FAA Certified, Do Daac Training, Military & Industrial ISO
9002, Organization Designation Authorization (ODA)
Defense Acquisition University, (online)
Completed Training/Certification
PQM 101 Production, Quality, and Manufacturing
Fundamentals-Section 304 7/2014
Bell Helicopter
Completed Training/Certification
ESID Certification, Move Smart Certified, Bloodborne
Pathogen Trained, Blue Print Reading, HAZMAT Certified,
Ethnic Compliance, QPD-104 specification (Course ID T238)
American Society for Quality (ASQ), F.A.A. Airframe