Manager Air Force

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Career Summary:

Extensive experience as a NDT/NDE Supervisor, Manager, Engineer in Aerospace, Manned Spaceflight, Power Generation, and refinery industries. Retired Air Force. Adept problem solver. Skilled and effective manager who led teams to new levels of excellence in system safety, engineering and operational testing.

Skills and Qualifications:

Project Management, Logistics, MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, AutoCAD and InfoPath. Hands-on experience and a working knowledge of quality management system requirements, Root Cause Analysis, Cause and Corrective Action (CAPA), Continuous Improvement, engineering reviews, personnel management, data management, Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), SAP, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), AS9100, ISO 9001, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Statistical Process Control (SPC), 8D,5Y fishbone and MRB’s. Strong risk assessment and quality capability building skills. GT&D and CMM.

Experience:

Aerojet Rocketdyne [Sacramento, CA] Sep 2011 – Jan 2017

NDT Quality Engineer

Procured $450,000 Digital Radiography Cabinet for propellant sample inspections. Trained personnel. Dept. Inspection capability and production increased by 60%. Developed testing material, process hazard analysis, procedures and trained department personnel. Lead for Antares program operations, engineering failure analysis meetings, engine reviews, developed inspection smart excel program. Continuous improvement project slashed NDT inspections to less than 50 percent the scheduled timeframe. Updated and authored procedures so that they were more easily understood by personnel who actually performed the job functions. Developed and implemented continuous improvement plans.

NDT Operations Manager

Spear-headed a 24-hour operation, 3 shifts with 20 personnel. Maintained an excellent safety rating of zero injuries, accidents. Demonstrated success building teams and managing project activities including planning, scheduling, cost/labor budgets, risk management, nonconformance, corrective/preventive actions and contract closeouts.

Mistras Group, Inc. [Benicia, CA] Sep 2007 – May 2010

National Inspection Coordinator

Logistics and compliance coordinator for nondestructive inspections (“NDI”) at twenty-one client facilities nationwide. Coached inspection teams to achieve 100% score on 2008 Victor Group site audit

Shell Martinez Project Manager

Honored with Safety Eagle Award for zero safety write-ups or mishaps by a large contractor. Awarded Top Performer at Evergreen Managers meeting. Department completed 26 First Article X-Ray inspections for components.

Team Industrial Services [Benicia, CA] Jan 2007 - Sept 2007

Quality Inspector

NDE field supervisor benchmarked entire equipment section operating program. One-year oil refinery experience with Conoco Phillips and Tesoro performing PT, MT, PMI, Ferrite and gamma-ray testing

Vallejo CA 94591 Email: ***********@*****.*** Cell: 707-***-****

Air Force [Eglin AFB, Florida] Feb 2004 – Oct 2007

Production Maintenance Manager/Radiation Safety Officer

Managed 121 technicians in performance of facility support of 56 AC-130H/U Aircraft and 19 MH-53M helicopter crews. Performed weekend Production Superintendent Duties; Managed process improvements of section to achieve zero write-ups during AF2006 Operational Readiness Inspection; earned 18th WG "Excellent" rating. Responsible for adherence, implementation, and continual improvement of the Radiation Protection Program that assures USP’s Radiation Department meets and exceeds government and state requirements.

NDT Section Chief [18 EMS, Kadena AB Japan] Jan 1986 – Jan 2004

Managed/supervised 26 technicians in performance of facility support of 84 F-15, 19 C-130 and 24 KC-10 Aircraft crews. Led section to zero write-ups during PACAF 2005 Operational Readiness Inspection; earned 16th WG “Excellent” rating. Led annual NDT Worldwide conferences and participated in NDT steering groups. Procured first digital radiography equipment for use in foreign object inspection.

Education:

Professional Military Education Courses: Leadership, Performance Counseling, Documentation, Time Management, and Employee Development.

University of Phoenix - 42 Semester hours towards degree in Business Administration

Graduate, NCO Academy Lackland AFB Texas

Graduate, Sr. NCO Academy Maxwell AFB AL

Studied Nondestructive Inspection at Community College of the Air Force

Diploma, Lompoc Senior High School, Lompoc CA

Certifications & Awards

Air Force: Level II in E/T, R/T, B/T, M/T, P/T, U/T, PMI Ferrite Testing and Engine Oil Analysis Interpretation, 10-year Active Secret Security Clearance (Mar 2006), (8) Air Force Achievement and commendation Medals, (6) Air Force Good Conduct Medals, (5) Meritorious Service Medals

Aerojet Rocketdyne: PT Level III. Completed Prindiville Digital Radiography Level III Course,

State of California: Transportation Worker Identification Card

Training:

Mistras Group - 2007 - 2008 Operators Qualification Training Instructor

Attended company manager training course, 2006 – 2007 – Awarded Evergreen Manager “Top Performer”

Volunteer Activies: [Fairfield, CA] Jun 2010- Oct 2011

Pure Youth Group

Board Vice President

Non-profit organization leader assists underprivileged youth in Solano and surrounding counties. Coordinated and managed the drama production of 11 plays in Northern California in 2010 and 2011.Worked with city officials and local law enforcement. Raised over $26,000.00 for charity

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