Quality Assurance Manager

Location:

United States

Posted:

September 08, 2012

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Alan John McDonald

**** ****** ***** *****

Reno, NV 89506

Phone: 775-***-****

Cell: 775-***-****

Fax: 775-***-****

E-mail: ************@*****.***

SKILLS BASE:

Management, repair and leadership of electrical maintenance personnel for High/low Voltage (60kva transmission, 4160,480 3 phase, 220, 110, etc) electrical service systems, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) and pneumatics (neumatrol) systems.

Experienced in all types of construction, (glazing, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, metal fabrication, soil compaction for concrete, Semi tractor/trailer operator, and Electric/gas/ diesel forklift operator etc)

Design and development of broad electronics communications networks including computer mainframes/data networks (utilizing microwave, satellite transceivers, radio communications, telephone systems)

Managing and operating a statewide pay telephone company (responsible for hiring, firing, evaluating, managing and leading a diverse group of personnel). Reporting to state and federal agencies pertaining to taxation, licenses and policy

Experience in Military ordinance logistics, production, quality assurance and safety inspector

Monitoring vehicle operations; operator inspections; vehicle maintenance

Developed and scheduled training for both civilian and military personnel in the operation and maintenance of complex electrical/ electronic systems.

Experience in compliance with OSHA, ISO9001, 14000, and 18000 regulations.

Experience in with all State and federal regulations, OSHA, FCC, NTIA, etc.

Experience and training in Information Security, Information Protection, Records Management, and NFPA 70/Arc Flash Electrical Safety and E-Compliance.

Trained and experience in Quality Assurance Demolition Development.

Quality Assurance Certification.

Experience in budget Management (managed a budget of approximately $2 million dollars).

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Currently attending Morrison University BS Business Management

Successfully completed numerous professional development courses in personnel management, budgets, microwave, satellite communications, microprocessors, microcomputer to mainframe links and PC networks, and integrated Services Digital Networks, concepts and applications

N.R.I. AA degree: Washington D.C. Graduated 1982: Study in all aspects of electronic communications and electrical/electronic theory with Radar endorsement.

This included design, maintenance and repair of electrical/electronic systems from basic electronics through radar. I have extensive formal training in all aspects of planning, evaluation, design, installation, repair, and maintenance of sophisticated electrical/electronic systems and equipment. I’ve attended numerous seminars and workshops in human relations; supervision; effective communications; leadership, and interaction groups as follows:

Writing Effective Letters, completed 4/15/89

Micro to Mainframe Links and PC Networks, completed 3/11/87

Introduction to Supervision, completed 3/22/85

Design Course on Microprocessors, completed 10/14/79

Mobile Communications Test & Troubleshooting, completed 9/26/81

Microwave (Starpoint MC400), completed 3/22/82Communications Unit Leader, completed 5/16/83

Satellite Communications Workshop, completed 9/16/82

Telecommunication Management Seminar, completed 10/24/81

Advanced Supervision, completed 11/07/80

Practical Transistors, completed 5/14/79

Basic Logic Circuits, completed 5/22/79

Basic Electricity Parts I & II, completed 5/14/68

Introduction to Electronics, completed 6/05/69

Solder Certification School (NASA), completed 5/01/70

Quality Assurance Demolition Development, completed 10/12/72

Quality Assurance Certification, completed 11/15/73

Handar Remote Automatic Weather Station, completed 3/01/82

Integrated Services Digital Networks Concepts and Applications (ISDN AT&T),

Completed 11/28/89

110 Mobile Underwater Mine Team Training, completed 3/09/68

Underwater Mine Development, completed 6/25/71

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class “A”

Programmable Logic Controllers 11-5-2006

NFPA 70/Arc Flash Electrical Safety 10-8/9-2007

Arc Flash Seminar 4-4-2007

Confidentiality 10-11-2006

Now you’re a Manager 11-20-2006

Information Security 2-27-2007

Information Protection 3-26-2008

Records Management 5-21-2007

E-Compliance 11-20-2006

Conflicts of Interest and Gifts 11-20-2006

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1/2010 to 1/2011

Project Manager

Bara Infoware Inc. 2678 Bishop Drive, Ste 116, San Ramon, CA 94583

Supervisor: M.P. Singh 925-***-****

I managed three construction projects (Solar light installation, Steam Pipe installation and Self Standing Car Wash facility installation) currently under development on the Hawthorne Army Ammo Depot base. I screened, hired and supervised workers to perform project installation, awarded contracts to subcontractors, and oversaw work on all three projects, as well as reported progress to our cooperators, the Army Corps of Engineers and Army Ammo Depot. I was responsible for the paperwork and coordination of all three projects as they progressed at the same time

5/2006 to 1/2010:

Supervisor/Foreman (Electricians/ Electronics shops/Calibration lab)

SOC/DZ Hawthorne Corp. Hawthorne, NV

Supervisor: D. Mussleman 775-***-****

I managed the maintenance, repair and operation of all electrical/electronic systems throughout the installation. The installation at Hawthorne is the size of a small city and I was responsible for maintaining electrical power, including the sub-stations main feed lines (supervising and leading electricians and line men) that power the facility along with all electrical and HVAC unit requirements for the production buildings and housing on the facility. I managed the calibration lab (supervising and leading Calibration technicians), responsible for the calibration of all measuring devices used at the facility. As spectrum manager, I managed the radio system and maintained radio licenses through NTIA and FCC for Army and contractor personnel (supervising and leading electronic technicians in the radio and also monitoring of explosive bunkers via an electronic sensor system). I maintained a budget of approximately $2 million dollars, and was responsible for making sure the Engineering and Installation of new equipment meet all Government and state regulations. I managed the electrical truck fleet to ensure vehicles are in good repair and utilized to the principles, concepts and techniques of fleet and equipment transportation operations management. I worked closely with all departments at the facility to ensure the depot did not experience breakdowns and maintained compliance with OSHA, ISO9001, 14000, and 18000 regulations. I supervised 12 electrical/electronic/calibration personnel. 90% Paperwork 10%

11/2003 to 5/2006:

Electronics technician

Harrah’s Casino, 219 N. Center, Reno, Nevada 89501

Supervisor: Danny Word 775-***-****

I maintained and repaired all electronic equipment at the facility; including television sets, surveillance cameras, computer based control systems, DVR, VCR, and camera control equipment. Adjusted and maintained background music for the casino floor. I maintained and adjusted satellite feeds for the sports book, to insure all communications were accurate and on time for the race book facility. 80% Reporting 20%

5/2003 to 11/2003:

Electrician (maintenance)

DZ Hawthorne Corp. Hawthorne, NV

Supervisor: M. Johnson 775-***-****

I maintained and repaired all electrical systems throughout the installation. I repaired lighting and temperature controls for all buildings and insure electrical systems are working without interruption. I assisted High Voltage electricians during outages and in repair of feeder lines throughout the base. 90% Paperwork 10%

6/1995 to 9/2002:

Manager Pay Telephone Systems

Telco Northwest Inc. Lake Oswego, OR

Supervisor: M. Duncil 800-***-****

I managed and maintained pay telephone systems throughout the state of Nevada. I was responsible for the total operations of the Payphone systems in the State of Nevada and parts of California and Utah. I was manager, HR, Engineer and vehicle fleet manager responsible for maintenance and distribution of vehicles for The Nevada division of Telco Northwest Inc. I maintained the Division Budget and controlled all monies in the division. 80% I supervised five (5) electronic payphone technicians. 20%

5/1992 to 2/1995:

Driver/Guard

Loomis Armored Transport Reno, NV

Supervisor: Bob Spinetta 775-***-****

I transported valuable items, including cash, between banks and businesses.

90% Paperwork 10%

8/1991 to 2/1992

Armed Private Security Guard

Burns Security Services, Reno, NV

Supervisor: 775-***-****

I served as an armed security guard for Nevada National Guard aircraft. 90% Paperwork 10%

3/1989 to 7/1991:

Director of Telecommunications Planning GS 393/11-10

Bureau of Land Management-Alaska Fire Service, Fairbanks, AK

Supervisor: Kathy Barker 907-***-****

I was responsible for system design, direction and function of telecommunication functions: including radio, telephone, data, satellite systems, remote weather systems (lightning detection) and other electrical facilities for Bureau of Land Managements Alaska Fire Service (BLM-AFS) throughout the state of Alaska’s fire zone districts. I created annual work plans for the replacement and expansion of the telecommunications systems, including radio, satellite and telephone systems. I maintained the telecommunications/electrical budget for the Alaska Fire Service Main Office and the six District Offices in the State. I worked closely with vendors of electrical/ electronic equipment to insure all equipment maintained a compatibility factor for the Alaska Fire Service. I had to comply with all State and federal regulations, OSHA, FCC, NTIA, etc.

I provided interface with Branch of Communications/Branch of Technical Systems to ensure effective planning response to management communications objectives. I was agency consultant for telecommunication systems design, planning, recommendations, and purchasing using RFPs.

8/1984 – 3/1989

Telecommunications Director GS 391/12-4 40+ hour week

Bureau of Land Management, Nevada State Office

1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502

Supervisor: G. Wells 775-***-****

I was responsible for reviewing, evaluating, monitoring the use of telecommunications capability and services throughout the state of Nevada and maintaining the NTIA licensing requirements for the radio system. I created annual work plans for the replacement and expansion of the telecommunications systems, including radio, satellite and telephone systems. I was agency consultant for telecommunication/ IT systems design, planning, recommendations, interfacing and purchasing using RFPs Provided statewide coordination, guidance and leadership in formulation of policy, program objectives, and long-range planning for telecommunications activities and services: including radio, telephone, data, (IT) systems, satellite systems, remote weather systems (lightning detection). I worked closely with vendors of electrical/ electronic equipment to insure all equipment maintained a compatibility factor for the BLM state wide systems. I had to comply with all State and federal regulations, OSHA, FCC, NTIA, etc.

I supervised, lead and provided training for 3 electronic technicians in the maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems at the State Office. I coordinated the activities of all district technicians, and fire telecommunications operations throughout the state. I developed and maintained the Telecommunications/Electrical budget for BLM Nevada.

2/1980 – 8/1984

Telecommunications Specialist GS 391/ 11-5

U.S. Forest Service, Franklin Road, Sparks, NV 89431

Supervisor: D. Green 775-***-****

I provided forest-wide guidance, technical leadership, maintenance and management expertise in the operation of communication systems. I have an in-depth working knowledge of telecommunications, information processing, radio systems, solar energy systems, telephone systems, and remote weather reporting systems. I was responsible for planning and purchase of all Telecom Equipment for Toiyabe National Forest operations. I maintained Telecommunications/Electrical budget for the Toiyabe National forest 90%

Status reports 10%

3/1975 – 2/1980

Communications Specialist WG 11