Beau Hightower

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Sharpsburg, GA *****

Phone: 404-***-****

Email: lwphoa@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To work for a dynamic company that will challenge my skills and knowledge while allowing me to grow and learn.

Work Experience

August 1, 2011 – November 21, 2011, Director of Quality Assurance

May 8, 2008 – July 31, 2011, Director of Quality Assurance and Export Compliance

Parts and Repair Technical Services, Incorporated

• Oversee the quality of the company to include maintaining and/or initiating:

o ISO/AS certifications (ISO9001 and AS9120)

o Corrective Actions

o Customer reports of item discrepancy (ROIDS)

o Vendor discrepant material reports (DMR’s)

o Return Material Authorization (RMA’s)

o Claims

o Internal audits

• Responsible for writing and revising the:

o Quality manuals

o Procedure manuals

o Work instructions

o Other forms related to business functions for records and documents retention

• Assist other uncertified companies to obtain their ISO certification through:

o consulting

o writing their quality manuals

o assisting with third party certification audits

• Responsible for processes related to ITAR and EAR regulations to include:

o maintaining the Export Compliance manual

o applying for export licenses

o vetting vendors and customers

o classifying items under the jurisdiction of the Department of State or the Department of Commerce

January 3, 2006 - May 7, 2008, Shipping/Receiving/Inspection Manager

Parts and Repair Technical Services Incorporated

• Manage warehouse responsibilities to include:

o inspection of aircraft parts

o scheduling shipments

o loading and unloading trucks

o operating forklifts

o creating commercial invoices

o preparing shipments for international travel (exporting)

• Inspected hundreds of aircraft parts as well as ground support equipment parts to insure product conformance prior to exporting

March 20, 2000 - August 19, 2005, Aviation Mechanic 3rd Class, Hydraulics and Structural

United States Navy

• Maintain airworthiness of the hydraulics and structural systems of Naval H60 aircraft to include:

o Corrosion control

o Removal and repair or replacement of hydraulic and flight control system items such as:

a. Pumps

b. Servos

c. actuators

d. Hoses

e. Pushrods

f. Landing gear and more…

o Removal and repair or replacement of structural systems to include:

a. Floorboards

b. Seats

c. Doors

d. Windows

e. Minor skin repairs

f. Riveting and more…

o Monthly phase inspections

• Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI – Quality representative)

September 1997 – October 1999, Assistant Service Manager

Wal-Mart, Tire and Lube Express

• Provide oil changes, tire replacement, and battery replacement on customer’s vehicles

References

• Bobby Bell, Director of Stock, Store, and Issue, P.A.R.T.S. Inc., 678-***-****

• Adam King, Director of Export Compliance, P.A.R.T.S. Inc., 678-***-****

• Anthony Oliver, Assistant Warehouse Manager, P.A.R.T.S. Inc., 678-***-****

Licenses and Certificates

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant license

• Internal Auditor certificate

• Export Controls and Export Technology training certificate

• ITAR training certificate

Hobbies

• Automotive restoration to include painting, welding, and fiber glassing

• Writing

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint

Education

• Present – 2014, DeVry University – Bachelors Degree in Business

• August 1993 - June 1997, East Coweta High School

Awards

• East Coweta High School Welding and Fabricating Student of the Year, 1997

• US Navy – Blue Jacket of the Month, Blue Jacket of the Quarter, Letter of Commendation, NAM,

Good Conduct, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, & Service during Wartime metals

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