Leader

Education
Bachelor of Science in Business
Awarded June 2019
University of Phoenix, AZ 91945

Degree Associates of Arts in General Studies
Awarded January 2014
University of Phoenix, CA 91945

High School Diploma
Awarded June 1996
Kendrick High School, Columbus, GA 31907

Job Related Training
04/06 Army Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, (BNCOC)
06/04 Army Advanced Individual Training, AH64D Transition Repairer Course
06/02 Army Primary Leadership Development Course
12/96 Army Advanced Individual Training (AIT), AH64A Repairer Course
09/96 Army Basic Combat Training

Government Job Related Training
DAWIA PQM Certification Level 1 Granted
DAWIA PQM Certification Level 2 Granted
DAWIA LOG Certification Level 1 Granted

Licenses
Federal Aviation Administration: Airman Certificate (Airframe & Power Plant)
Federal Communications Commission: with Radar Endorsement
(A & P an FCC License numbers available on requested)

Current “Secret” security clearance- Effective Aug 2019

05/2019 to Present, 40 hrs. Per Week
US Army Aviation and Missile Command , AMCOM Logistics Center,
RASM-West Fort Riley, KS 66442
Supervisor: Clayton Usery [email protected]
Supervisor Number: 256-313-0833

Logistics Management Specialist (GS-0346-13) – Currently serves for the Apache Attack Helicopter Production & Fielding Office Representative stationed at RASM-West Fort Riley, Kansas LRC-A Mod facility. Appointed by Apache PM as the single point of contact for all aircraft transfers at this Mod facility. Provides logistical, technical expertise, and advisement to the Contracting Officer in areas of quality assurance, program surveillance of all mods, and issuing aircraft to units. Coordinating manager for the delivery of Aircraft from the plant to the Mod Facility on a short schedule. Direct the COR on behalf of the PM for all repairs, replacements, or control exchanges of component failures. Communicates all mandatory reports with higher echelons of command and ensures the COR understands the validity of this information. Provides direction for all money, manpower, material, support services, and alternate courses of action. Directs information on all foreseen/unforeseen delivery issues with Apache PM Leadership to ensure the delivery schedule meets the Warfighter needs. Responds to daily concerns from users in the field with technical advice, logistic suggestions and solutions. Performs daily interaction with the on-site contracting officer, quality assurance representatives, logistics representatives, units, engineers and other life cycle support personnel on issues related to the Apache fleet here at Fort Riley. Acts as the liaison between the Original Equipment Manufacturer and the U.S. Government to improve components and product support for the end item user. Delivers assistance to weapon system item managers (IM), field liaison engineers (LE), Aviation Engineering Directorate (AED) engineers, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) engineers, and field LAR’s regarding material availability on major weapons subsystems and support equipment required to meet DA readiness standards. Utilizes the Army Maintenance Management System / Maintenance Consolidated Database System (TAMMS-A / MCDS) to screen and evaluate historical parts data in order to provide the most accurate numbers for integrated logistical support decision-making. Completes regular quality checks of the aircraft notebooks (ACN) files to ensure forms and records are complete. Ensures there are no missing required aircraft information before units inspect. Exploits the AMCOM Message Tracking System (AMTRACKS) to ensure required compliance for aviation safety/maintenance messages and provide leadership the current compliance status.
Utilizes Web Desk daily to review weapons system status report for maintenance trends and unit specific issues and provides guidance to units. Certifies suggested courses of action complies with existing maintenance policies.

06/2017 to 05/2019, 40 hrs. Per Week
Millennium Systems Services INC., Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
Supervisor: Cruz Gonzalez [email protected]
Supervisor Number: 256-382-7706

Senior Analyst Logistician Specialist – Act as subject matter expert for technical and quality assurance to the Apache Fielding and Customer Support Branch. Responsible for providing direct support to, and communicating with, the Apache helicopter community as required. Direct support includes assistance with logistics, engineering, quality assurance, and safety issues. Responsible for reviewing and providing input on fleet wide messages such as Safety of Flight (SOF), Aviation Safety Action Messages (ASAM), Aviation Maintenance Action Messages (AMAM), and Maintenance Information Messages (MIM). Provide in depth broad based expertise in Apache enterprise logistics/maintenance/quality assurance/supply systems and knowledge of fleet maintenance procedures, aircraft forms and record, and the Apache Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM). Provide support to various Apache helicopter sub-system Integrated Product Teams (IPT) as required. Conduct qualitative analysis of Apache helicopter metrics in support of reliability, availability, and maintainability initiatives while performing duties as the Fielding Lead for all new Apaches to the Department of Defense. Facilitate Army Restructuring Initiative by facilitating the establishment of new AH-64D Battalions in Hawaii and Alaska. Travel to unit locations as required in support of After Action Reviews (AAR) and IETM procedure validation. Travel to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) factory in Mesa Arizona in support of program design reviews, program performance reviews, quality assurance, User’s Conference, and system safety working groups. Travel as required to Apache Depot level facilities to review, modify, and redesign Depot level repair procedures. Conducted multiple OEM and DOD Repair facilities site visits to perform process and procedural development. Works with Defense industry teams to develop new equipment for the Apache Helicopter. Support the fielded AH-64D/E Apache units with data of parts available, inventory levels, requisition status. Assist with visits to units to help with inspections, training, and inventory of aircraft being fielding or transferred.

11/2015- 06/2017, 40 hrs. Per Week
AI Signal Research INC., Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 Supervisor: Previs Walker [email protected]
Supervisor Number: 256-503-9632

AH-64D & E Test Facilitator – Duties included working with the appropriate Division/Branch at the Aviation Flight Test Directorate (AFTD) to coordinate the installation and removal of test articles for AH-64D/E Apache and the Attack Reconnaissance Development office at Redstone Test Center in Huntsville, Alabama. As a Test Facilitator, I work with AFTD Test Engineers, AFTD Test Directors, Quality Assurance Reps and multiple OEM in the implementation of all required test equipment to gather the required test data to support the development of test plans and facilitate the execution of test objectives. Duties included being responsible for coordinating with the Apache Program Office and AFTD Production Control to coordinate maintenance, aircraft support, and aircraft test configuration changes prior to each test activity.

08/2013- 10/2015, 40 hrs. Per Week
Defense Contract Management Agency
11415 Stowe Dr. Poway, CA 92064
Supervisor John Gaarde [email protected]
Supervisor Number: 858-312-4072

Quality Assurance Specialist (GS-1910-11) – Served as a member of a multifunctional team, supporting Air Force and Army contracts for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). Responsible for performing and carrying out requirements set forth by Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Safety of Flight (SOF). Performed SOF inspections on MQ1, MQ9, and Grey Eagle unmanned aerial vehicles Monitoring and ensuring quality is imbedded into products and services through the life cycle of the systems as well as the supply chain management activities. Experience in multiple manufacturing processes with a focus in Production, Quality, and data collection and analysis. Additionally required to interpret contract requirements with regards to the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), DFARS, MIL specifications, and other government regulations to create actionable surveillance plans and implement risk mitigation plans. Analyze engineering drawings, technical data packages, and government quality assurance provisions to determine critical, major, and minor characteristics for manufactured goods. Provided risk-based surveillance of supplier quality systems and processes from contract award to contract completion. Implement effective risk management programs to ensure that all threats to the successful delivery of the contract are addressed and mitigated. Perform process proofing and audits to ensure supplier Quality Management Systems compliance. Initiate Corrective Action Requests (CAR) and evaluate supplier responses for acceptability. Oversee First Article Testing (FAT) for manufactured goods and Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR) submitted by DOD agencies receiving those goods. Good working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma process. Perform product surveillance and examinations in accordance with the Safety of Flight (SOF) platform list, and Government Contractor Quality Assurance (GCQA) Surveillance, Risk and Profile Plan. Perform onsite Quality Management System audits, product examination and process reviews IAW risk analysis and risk assessments. Submission and explanation of process review findings with the Technical Lead and providing oversight of CA taken for our findings. Perform daily audits of assembly line for compliance with FOE, “Foreign Object Elimination” program, and factory tool accountability. Provide oversight of Non-Conforming Material documentation throughout the Material Review Board (MRB) process IAW DCMA policies and procedures. Perform timely completion and documentation of Contract Technical Reviews. Additionally, perform data collection and analysis (DC&A) for all MRB documentation, SOF inspections, MGI’s, Critical Safety Items, and shipping inspections. Issue Corrective Action Request’s for contractual non compliances, with review and acceptance of contractor’s corrective action plans, including CAR follow ups, perform/review Verification of Corrective Action’s (VCA’s). Continuous open communication with contractor’s QA, QE, MRB and engineering teams regarding room for continuous improvement, deficiencies and trends, and implementing best practices. Knowledge, adherence, and daily practice of contractor’s site safety standards.

11/2011-08/2013, 40 hrs. Per Week
Tyonek Native Corp., Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
Supervisor: James Kelly

Quality Assurance Technical Inspector – Duties included performance of Quality of Maintenance inspections on AH64D’s, AH64E’s, Bell 407’s, OH58’s, UH60’s, C-12’s, and CH47’s. Conduct all Aircraft weight and balance activities to include Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) and all MRB documentation of non-conforming products. Work in conjunction with Engineers and developers in the testing, development, and data analysis of experimental /prototype aircraft software, upgrades, and improvements. Perform product surveillance and examinations in accordance with the Safety of Flight (SOF) platform list. Perform onsite Quality Management System audits, product examination and process reviews. Comply with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), AMCOM Safety & Maintenance Messages (ASAMs), Safety OF Flight (SOFs), Airworthiness Release (AWRs), Product Quality Deficiency +Report (PQDR) and Modification Work Order (MWOs).

02/2011-10/2011, 40 hrs. Per Week
DynCorp International LLC. ABU Dhabi, UAE (United Arab Emirates)
Supervisor: Lin Klacs

Technical Advisor/Helicopter Mechanic – Performed all aspects of Maintenance Technical Inspector support for a large aviation organization to include constant interaction with the military customer while ensuring absolute satisfaction of all tasks and provide expert advice to assist with the completion of the customer’s mission. Analyzed and made recommendations relative to the fabrication, maintenance and repair process and decisions including the applicability, allocations, logistics planning, and cost aspects of aircraft and aircraft parts. Prepared weekly and monthly reports for the UAE military as well as DynCorp to capture trends, man hours, and tasks completed. Functioned as the primary personnel responsible for, ensuring that all tasks and assignments where in accordance with the contractual agreement between DynCorp and the UAE military.

40 hrs. Per Week
11/2010-02/2011
United Research Services, Robin AFB GA
Supervisor: N/A

Aircraft General Repair Mechanic – Served as a member on the center wing box modification build-up and repair team. Performed maintenance on airframe, rotor systems, drive train, engines, flight controls, environmental control systems, landing gear, fuel, avionics and armament subsystems. Primary duties required troubleshooting aircraft components; this activity also required the removal, adjustment, and installation of major aircraft components. Responsible for ensuring aircraft reassembly and inspection prior to gaining certification as fully missioned capable.

Per Contract: 84 hrs. Per week
03/2007 – 10/2010
L-3 Communications/ Vertex
Iraq/ Afghanistan
Supervisor: Damon Cox, [email protected]

Overseas Contracted Team Lead – Provided expert level leadership, responsible for 17 employees who serviced, repaired, and overhauled aircraft and aircraft components to ensure airworthiness for AH-64D, UH-60a, UH-60L, and CH-47F and OH-58C helicopters. The components include, but not limited to: aircraft structural items, power plant systems, armament systems, communication systems, data management systems, drive systems, electrical systems, environmental control systems, flight control systems with rigging, fuel systems, landing gear systems, navigational systems, pneudraulic systems, rotor systems, and sighting systems. Phase team leader for two AH-64D phases teams and conducted all relations between the supported unit and the company.

09/1996 – 03/2007
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Army
1-3 AVN REGT
Hunter Army Airfield, GA 31405

Quality Assurance Inspector – I held positions Squad leader in an attack helicopter line company and responsible for the training all assigned soldiers. Duties included maintenance planning, Pre and Post flights maintenance as well as scheduled inspections of 8 AH-64A helicopters.
Maintenance Sergeant – Delta Company Maintenance Platoon Supervised and coordinated training and for the AH-64D Attack helicopter for enlisted personnel. Monitored and participated in the implementation of modification work orders, safety of flights, and daily status of aircraft and equipment. Conducted scheduled and un-scheduled inspections of the aircraft and associated components. Followed all technical manuals and standards as required by the position. Assumed the job as the platoon master driver and trainer and had the responsibility of licensing all and new assigned soldiers