Manager Quality Assurance
Resume:
DERYL BRANDON
Gassville, Arkansas
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position in the Information Technology field where I can utilize my skills/technical knowledge to assist an organization in meeting its corporate goals.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Over 21 years in the United States Air Force; expertise in project supervision, maintenance/office management
• Active U.S. government Secret security clearance
• Self-motivated and confident in making independent decisions
• Well-organized and able to use critical thinking, and complex problem solving skills to meet deadlines
• Software experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
B.S. Technical Management DeVry Technical University
A.A.S. Instructor of Technology and Military Science CCAF
A.A.S. Aircraft Systems Maintenance Technology CCAF
COMPUTER CERTIFICATIONS
• Comptia A+ (Mar 09)
• Comptia Security + (Nov 10)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Mar 10 – Present Flight Superintendent Tyndall AFB, FL
• Oversaw 72 personnel and 3 duty sections comprised of 6 different Air Force job specialties
• Enforced strict adherence to standards, work center accessed during 1,453 quality assurance evaluations resulting in a 98% inspection pass rate and to the training of 131 F-15 pilots
• Managed 2 aircraft inspection work centers contributing the annual inspections of 50 F-15 aircraft
• Ensures working conditions, investigates accidents and injuries, and prepares reports of findings.
Aug 08 – Feb 10 Duty Section Manager Tyndall AFB, FL
• Coordinates and supervises daily work center schedule of personnel, training, and maintenance priorities
• Recognized upcoming personnel qualification shortfall, drafted/routed waiver letters for journeyman to perform as craftsman, blending experience and mission requirements to ensure combat capability
• Designed/implemented section’s appointment tracking spreadsheet, reducing missed appointments by 80%
• Led flight line setup for the Gulf Coast air show, 105,000 in attendance/strengthened AF and community ties
• Implemented upgrade training progression tracking program, providing real-time status reducing work center overdue rate by 35%.
Jun 05 – Jul 08 Manning Manager/Security Manager Tyndall AFB, FL
• Utilized information database to blend workers, skill levels, and workload to accomplish mission requirements.
• Expertly managed resources, resolving manning imbalances due to aircraft drawdown and budget cuts.
• Monitored security program for 200 military and 5 contracting companies with 318 personnel.
• Processed 70 security credentials ensuring contractor personnel to meet F-15/F-22 program requirements.
• Authored comprehensive squadron operating instructions, ensuring control of classified/sensitive information.
Jan 04 – May 05 Aircraft Maintenance Instructor Supervisor Sheppard AFB, TX
• Supervised 30 military/civilian instructors, prioritizes/organizes training programs for changing missions
• Schedules availability of 14 F-16 trainer aircraft and support equipment worth $204 million to current classes
• Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as plans of instruction, outlines, text and handouts
• Assesses student training through surveys, instructor appraisals, and review of student performance evaluations
• Counsels students on successful study habits and correction of substandard academic/disciplinary performance
May 01 – Dec 03 Aircraft Maintenance Instructor Sheppard AFB, TX
• Conducts classroom and hands-on instruction to 8 entry level students through 14 weeks of technical training
• Administered academic and performance progress checks to evaluate student knowledge and abilities
• Mentored students on advancement, strengths, weaknesses, standards, discipline and deductive reasoning
• Uses PowerPoint for classroom lectures, and develops alternative training methods if results are not as expected
• Presents material in a variety of instructional methods/formats such as videos and personal experience stories
Jul 96 – Apr 01 Aircraft Mechanic Craftsman Cannon AFB, NM
• First-Line Supervisor, determines employees schedules, work levels and reviews work performance
• Conducts/arranges for worker training in safety, repair, maintenance techniques, or equipment use
• Develops, implements and evaluates maintenance policies and procedures
• Counsels employees about work-related issues and assists to correct job-skill deficiencies
• Inputs information into database software, word processing, management of files and records
• Recommends or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary actions
Apr 90 – Jun 96 Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice/Journeyman Moody AFB, GA
• Accomplishes setup/operates test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical/electronic systems
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand or power tools
• Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
• Coordinates work with engineers, specialty technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel
• Uses information/individual judgment to determine compliance of laws, regulations, or standards
Sep 87 – Feb 90 Factory Worker Ranger Boats, Flippin, AR
• Performed duties to include fiberglass roller, fiberglass chopper gun operator, and gel coat spray gun operator
• Installed tubing from live wells, and plumbed and installed bilge pumps for various models of bass boats
• Mixed gel coat/metal flake, following strict adherence to customer needs, ensuring daily orders were followed
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