Maintenance Quality Assurance
Resume:
TONY HOWELL
*** ********** ***** ~Raeford, NC ***76~
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 25 years of Management experience in Maintenance and Logistics for the US Army. As a Project Control Manager, I proposed several operational improvements which enhanced quality and safety procedures on various types of military equipment, facilities and environmental projects, surpassing company standards and objectives. Managed Battalion and Brigade level Maintenance programs, further ensuring accuracy and adherence of exact Quality Assurance, Inspections, and Control procedures. Experienced in Safety and Hazardous Material management with Logistical knowledge and experience on stock records; including stock receipt, storage, distribution and supply inventory support management. Experienced in presenting findings and making recommendations regarding the completeness and validity of reports, conclusions/recommendations, and case disposition; both verbally and in writing. Performed system diagnostics and fault isolations to assist in solving root cause failures; ability to process difficult decisions in stressful situations, well organized and meets deadlines. Applied analytical methods and descriptive statistics to assess trends, evaluate policies, systems, operations and standards; which affect operational readiness, economy, moral and readiness state of military units. Possess a current Secret Clearance and proficient with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point).
EXPERIENCE
US Army Master Sergeant (E-8), Ordnance, Retired (07/2011)
Assistant Inspector General Investigator - February 2007 – July 2011
United States Army, Fort Bragg, NC
1 tour in support of Operations Enduring Freedom
• Evaluated and taught 15 personnel on Department of the Army regulatory requirements.
• Conducted sensing sessions, pre - investigations, fact finding, and inquiries into allegations of mismanagement, fraud, waste and abuse, improper conduct, and abuse of privileges or power.
• Primary subject matter expert for all maintenance and logistics systems, logistics assistance, maintenance operations, and training inspections.
• Evaluated problems and provided assistance to resolve complaints with a systemic approach in mind; identified systemic fixes to complex management procedures.
• Provided investigative techniques, methodology, and qualitative research procedures to resolve root cause analysis.
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor - December 2003 – February 2007
United States Army, Fort Bragg, NC
3 tours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom
• Supervised and performed unit, direct, and general support (DS/GS) maintenance on various types of mechanical equipment (HMMWV, Generators, Forklifts, etc).
• Planned the layout of maintenance shops and facilities and directed the field and sustainment maintenance of all wheeled, power generation, and utility equipment.
• Managed production, quality control, and work performance of 21 subordinates.
• Determined schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel.
• Counseled employees about work-related issues and assisted to correct job-skill deficiencies.
• Developed maintenance policies, technical studies, correspondence, records, planning and special reports.
• Maintained automated and manual accounting records, posted receipts and turn-ins, reviewed and verified quantities received against shipping documents.
Maintenance and Operations Supervisor - October 1993 – December 2003
United States Army, Fort Bragg, NC
1 tour in support of Bosnia Conflict
• Supervised and performed unit, direct and general support (DS/GS) maintenance on track vehicles, wheel vehicles, their associated trailers and material handling equipment (MHE).
• Performed the fabrication, repair, and modification of metallic and nonmetallic parts.
• Supervised and performed recovery operations on track vehicles, wheel vehicles and related activities to include electrical wiring harness system repair/maintenance.
• Prepared and maintained records on equipment usage, operation, maintenance, modification, and calibrations.
• Supervised and provided technical guidance to 16 subordinates; reviewed stock items, and recommended additions, deletions, or changes.
• Diagnosed, serviced, and performed routine maintenance on ground support equipment.
• Conducted and arranged for worker training in safety, maintenance techniques, operational procedures, and equipment use.
• As the units Master driver, Instructed Drivers training procedures to all newly assigned personnel within the organization
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Quality Assurance Manager (Assistant Inspector General), Fort Bragg, NC, 2008 - 2011
Maintenance Manager, Fort Bragg, NC, 2003 – 2007
Maintenance and Operations Supervisor, Fort Bragg, NC, 1993 – 2002
Maintenance Mechanic Leader, Camp Humphreys, Korea, 1991 – 1992
Mechanic Specialist, Fort Campbell, KY, 1985 - 1990
EDUCATION
MA, Procurement & Acquisitions Management-Webster University, St. Louis, MO, 2011
MBA, Business Administration-Webster University, St. Louis, MO, 2009
BA, Business Administration-Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC, 2004
Diploma, General-Pass Christian High School, Pass Christian, MS, 1985
SPECIALIZED MILITARY TRAINING
Contract Negotiations, Handling, and Contract Enforcement, 2010; Inspector General Certification, 2007; Organizing Workers, Program Development, and Counseling, 2004; Logistical and Maintenance Operations, 2003; Safety and Environmental Compliance (Hazmat), 2003; Fraud & Waste Management, 2003; Supervision & Administration, 2002; Microsoft, Excel, Access, Database and Vehicle Software, 2002; Armament, Special & Construction Equipment Repairer, 2002; LW Vehicle Mechanic & Artillery Systems, 2002; Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), 2002; Battlefield Damage & Assessment/Repair(BDAR), 2002; Master Driver Certification, 2001; TAMMS and ULLS-G, 2001; Technical Intelligence, 1994; Airborne Parachutist & Jumpmaster, 1993; Recovery Operations, 1989.
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