Supply Chain Management

B r i a n J a m e s S t o d d a r d, MB A, A S Q C Q A

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I am a proactive quality professional adept at providing data-driven, research-based improvement solutions. As a scholar-practitioner, I develop doctoral-level research techniques with the goal of helping firms mitigate the impact of their operational, information, and supply chain risks. This resume delineates my ability to enhance quality-centric organizational cultures and metrics through research, hands-on leadership, and training.

E d u c a t i o n

Walden University Baltimore, MD

Doctor of Philosophy in Management with a Specialization in Engineering Management 09/11-Present

Research focused on the merging of quality and risk management techniques as well as supply chain risk management

Designed ISO 9001 compliant quality manual that integrates practices empirically proven to enhance operational, supply chain, and information risk management practices

Proposed an aggregate customer satisfaction index (tested with hypothetical data)

Proposed an aggregate supplier risk profile model (integrated tenets from ISO 9000, 9001, 28000, and 31000) included the development of a complex statistical model driven by sales, industry beta, and adaptive logical structure that reacted to historical fluctuations observed in the DJIA

Proposed an innovation-centric continual improvement monetary reward system

Coursework focused on statistical analyses, theory construction, research design, connecting research questions to the appropriate methodologies, and ethical research practices

Dissertation Proposal examines the effect that primary supplier evaluation and approval methods

(second party process and product audits) has on supply chain risks Herzing University Madison, WI

Master of Business Administration, Technology Management Specialization 04/11

Coursework focused on leadership, ethics, statistical analysis, organizational behavior, information technology project management, and innovation management

Final Cumulative GPA of 3.95

Bachelor of Computer Science, Software Engineering 04/10

Coursework focused on Software development, project management, database development, E- commerce site management, exception handling, and user input validation

Final Cumulative GPA of 3.90

Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems 12/03

Coursework focused on Software design, Hardware troubleshooting, Network troubleshooting, and Linux administration

Final Cumulative GPA of 3.98

P r o f e s s i o n a l E x p e r i e n c e

MAS Solutions Fulshear, TX

Contract API/ISO Internal Auditor 03/16-Present

Duties

Perform API Specification Q1 9th edition and ISO 9001:2008/2015 internal audits Page 2

B r i a n J a m e s S t o d d a r d, MB A, A S Q C Q A Applied Machinery Corporation Houston, TX

Corporate Quality Manager 11/12-12/15

Duties

Implemented systemic core competence development program with the aim of improving employee knowledge and customer satisfaction

Supply Chain Manager duties: Audited, evaluated, and approved all suppliers (critical and non-critical) to API Spec Q1 and ISO 9001 requirements

Collected, analyzed, and reported all quality, risk, and supply chain management metrics (included trend analyses, Pareto Charts (root cause), and status (on- or off-track to meeting stated objectives))

Performed and reported to senior management the results of internal audits of all AMC facilities

Oversee all third-party calibration, coating, NDE, and welding services to ensure the outsourced services met all AMC, API, ASME, AWS, and customer requirements

Managed and maintained the corporate quality program to ensure all API/ISO licenses remained in good standing

Management Representative for all API, customer, DNV, and ISO audits Accomplishments

Attained API 8C Product Specification Monogram License

Re-attained API Specification Q1, 7K, and 8C after relocating to a new AMC facility

Developed and instituted proprietary constituent quality knowledge index (CQKI) (synthesis of weighted factors correlated to audit findings and documented training efforts); utilized CQKI to drive the planning, design, and implementation of systemic core competence program (increased overall employee knowledge of quality, risk, and supply chain management by 25%)

Reduced supply chain nonconformities and risks by 20%

Reduced mean audit findings from 10.33 to 3.75 in three year tenure OS Cubed Consulting Houma, LA

Quality and Risk Management Consultant (Self-Employed) 9/12-9/13

Performed Gap Analyses and Internal audits of client’s QMS

Provided risk-based QMS solutions that helped clients mitigate supplier, operational, financial, information, and litigation risks

Integrated ISO 28000 and 31000 into mature ISO 9001 QMS to reduce supply chain risks imposed on clients

Designed and implemented training matrices to enhance core competence of clients’ personnel

Performed supplier audits for clients

Performed internal audits for clients (ISO 9001 and API Specification Q1)

Integrated empirically tested avant-garde practices for clients seeking to evolve beyond minimal conformance to industry requirements

LTS Energy Belle Chasse, LA

Quality Systems Manager 05/11 – 05/12

Attained API 6H license (closures and connectors)

Developed and implemented risk management based supplier audit checklist, reduced supply chain nonconformities and risks by 15%

Initiated weekly quality digest to foster a climate of quality awareness and audit readiness

Quantitatively analyzed productivity and quality metrics data to extract trends and propose improvement initiatives based on results yielded reported results to senior management

Quantitative analyses utilized: derivative calculus, multiple linear regression, Monte Carlo simulations, partial correlations, descriptive statistics, Lilliefors test for normality, Runs test for randomness, hypothesis tests, inter alia

Management Representative for all API, customer, DNV, and ISO audits

Managed and maintained quality program to ensure all API, DNV, and ISO licenses remained in good standing

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B r i a n J a m e s S t o d d a r d, MB A, A S Q C Q A ASAP Industries Houma, LA

Quality Inspector/Supervisor 11/10 – 05/11

Performed inspection and test activities to provide evidence of conformity of product to specified requirements (dimensional, hardness, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant)

Perform on-the-job training with subordinates on the theoretical, regulatory, industry requirements, and product specifications for magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant examinations

Perform on-the-job training with subordinates on Rockwell and Brinell hardness testing methods

Perform on-the-job training with subordinates on dimensional inspection of API 6A and 16A equipment

Perform on-the-job training with subordinates on quality philosophies; identification and traceability; root cause and corrective action; control of nonconforming product; and preservation of product

Interfaced with customer representatives (e.g., monitors) during inspection and test activities Dishman & Bennett Houma, LA

CNC Programmer 09/08 - 11/10

Planned, designed, and implemented CNC lathe programs using G-Code; 300 plus T3 Energy Services Houma, LA

Quality Administrator 09/05 - 09/08

Monitored hazardous material storage

Managed the calibration of plant precision measuring and test (M&TE) equipment to ISO/API regulations

ISO 14001 and 9001 related duties included: authored standard operating procedures; documentation review and approval; internal auditing (ISO 14001, 9001, and API Q1); non-conformance resolution; root cause analysis and corrective action resolution; continual process improvement (Kaizen) Integrated Network Systems New Orleans, LA

Network Engineer 05/05 - 09/05

Developed MySQL and PHP intranet applications and Visual Basic and MSSQL/Access desktop applications

Installed and managed Microsoft, SuSE, RedHat, Novell servers Strategic Staffing Solutions New Orleans, LA

IT Consultant with West Jeff Medical Center 11/04-12/04 Universal Personnel New Orleans, LA

IT Consultant with J Ray McDermott, Department of Defense 01/03-11/03 Sygnetics New Orleans, LA

IT Consultant with the Department of Defense 11/02-12/02 P r o f e s s i o n a l A f f i l i a t i o n s a n d C e r t i f i c a t i o n s TABC Cert#: 6356800 2/2016-2/2018

TX Food Handler Cert#: 2444650 7/2016-7/2018

American Society for Quality Member 2010 Present

American Welding Society Member 2013 Present

Institute for Supply Management Member 2013 Present ISCRIM Member 2013 Present

CompTIA A+ 2002 Present

CompTIA Network+ 2003 Present

CompTIA Linux+ 2003 Present

(#: COMP001000206456)

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B r i a n J a m e s S t o d d a r d, MB A, A S Q C Q A National Institute of Health (NIH) Protecting Human Research Participants

(#: 818084) 2011 – Present

American Society for Quality Certified Quality Auditor 12/2013-12/2016

(#: 46881)

American Petroleum Institute Member 01/201-Present Subcommittee SC20 Drafting 1st edition of Spec 20J Subcommittee SC20 Drafting 1st edition of Spec 20M

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