Logistics and Quality Assurance Specialist and Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance (active) and 20+ years of proven experience in the United States Navy. A detail-oriented and analytical operations professional with extensive experience in logistics management, aircraft maintenance, quality assurance, training/development, troubleshooting, and project management. As an innovative problem solver, breaks down complex issues and offers tangible solutions. Quickly learns and applies new skills, providing value-added contributions to an organization. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $4M while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in Aircraft Propulsion Systems, Operational Planning, and Quality Assurance.Provide logistics Contract Support Services to the Deputy Assistant Program Manager Logistics PMA-265 Kuwait Air Force (KAF) F/A-18E/F Foreign Military Sales Program. As Senior Logistics Specialist oversaw the procurement and delivery of 2000 items of support and Test Equipment (S&TE) and aircraft repair material to support the operation of 28 KAF Super Hornet aircraft. Planned the allocation and shipment of equipment and material worth over 4.5M to four locations within the United States. Created a periodic maintenance and calibration matrix to track 200 items of S&TE and coordinated the processing at four USN FRCs and two calibration laboratories.

Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist. Responsible for conducting contractor performance studies and coordinating, communicating, and monitoring the contract quality assurance program and surveillance systems for support of Kuwait Air Force FA-18 operations and program compliance. Technical authority and advisor to maintenance managers, on matters of contract quality assurance and surveillance.• Provided technical assistance, CNAF 4790 policy guidance, and training to Kuwait Air Force (KAF) Commanders and CMS management on quality assurance issues or problems.• Planned and conducted audits of all KAF program elements to determine compliance and overall Quality Assurance program effectiveness of operations.• Analyzed data and performed objective reviews of KAF maintenance and contractor performed functions to verify and compliance with requirements.• Provided policy interpretation, procedural guidance, and technical assistance to contractors and other supporting elements.• Reviewed technical manuals and directives and prepared Standard Operating Procedures. • Managed the Inspector (CDI) and QA Specialist program. Reviewed personal qualifications of nominees for designation.• Investigated hazard reports, and prepared safety related reports.• Technical assistance to shop personnel; in-process and final inspections when required.• Inspections of maintenance work centers to evaluate compliance with 4790.2 and other applicable instructions and directives.• Analyzed Data Reports, source documents and periodic inspection records developing discrepancy trends to identify failure areas.• Reviewed and submitted reports of: Engineering Investigation, Quality Deficiency, Technical Publication Deficiency, Aircraft Discrepancy, Hazardous Material and Explosive Mishap.• Ensure production personnel use correct support equipment and such equipment are available, in operating condition, calibrated and in-use.• Supported on-the-job and cross training of KAF personnel.

Provide Contract Maintenance Services (CMS) to Kuwait Air Force FA-18 Intermediate Level propulsion repair program. - Responsible for performing inspections, repairs, and technical directive incorporation to F404-GE-402 engines. - Afterburner shop supervisor: Performed complete overhaul and inspections on AB Modules, cases, liners, and variable exhaust nozzle systems.- High Pressure Compressor (HPC) modules: Performed complete overhaul and technical directive incorporation on HPC stator cases.

Provided Contract Maintenance Services to Kuwait Air Force FA-18 propulsion intermediate level repair program.- I-level repair on FA-18 external fuel tank system.- Propulsion module assembly.

- Managed organizational and intermediate level maintenance on Naval aircraft, aircraft components, aircraft engines, ground support equipment and supporting four DT&E squadrons. - Provided logistics support utilizing web based/real time information systems; Aircraft Maintenance/Supply Readiness Report(AMSRR) and Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System(NALCOMIS).- Responsible for material readiness which includes aircraft Configuration Management and material condition, and special programs for activities under their command. - Manage aircraft and weapon systems assets to ensure sufficient and properly configured aircraft, ancillary equipment, engines, and avionics are available to supported activities. - Facilitated logistics support to optimize Support Equipment, repairables, consumables, and services availability.- Delegated as Defense Contract Management Agency(DCMA) Government Ground Flight Representative(GGFR) responsible for approval of procedures related to aircraft ground operations and ensuring contractor compliance with NAVAIRINST 3710.1.

- Managed production efforts of 178 technicians completing 4,325 aircraft component repairs. Enabled embarked aviation units to achieve and sustain a 99.3% scheduled flight completion rate while logging more than 3500 mishap-free flight hours.- Developed a comprehensive three phase pre-inspeciton plan to evaluate 37 programs and conduct 27 process practical examinations resulting in a grade of on-track during the 2006 Pre-Deployment cycle inspection from Commander Naval Air Forces Aviation inspection team.

- Re-defined the Quality Assurance role in the activity's production effort implementing a more professional and thorough approach to audit procedures. - Led and trained 57 QA inspectors in trend analysis, process improvement, and advanced inspection/audit procedures increasing staff inspection output by 11%.- Performed 474 work center/special(for cause) audits and 190 program monitors contributing to a 94% production efficiency rate. - Developed and implemented the organization’s Ground Safety Program for 225 technicians, reducing safety mishaps 5% through a more robust NAVOSH compliance monitoring program.- Managed the technical library and the implementation of the digital formated publication system, Joint Aviation Technical Data Integration(JATDI). Over 3000 paper manuals were reviewed for currency and in JATDI electronic format prior to removal.

Production Manager; managed the production effort of 14 engine repair shops performing the induction, repair and testing of 253 aircraft engines totaling over 22,000 production man-hours and resulted in a 90.3% issuance rate.- Inventory Manager; To better align with NAVAIRs efforts to increase engine life hours in aircraft, an engine and module screening and tracking procedure was implemented to better match life-remaining hours on modules during engine induction. This increased engine life span and "Time-On-Wing" while contributing to customer's increased readiness posture. - Production efficiency; meticulous asset management ability reduced maintenance backlog discrepancies from 402 to 45 and significantly contributed to maintaining a "zero" bare firewall and a fully stocked engine-pool posture for helicopter customers from Japan to the Persian Gulf during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.- Planning; exercising exceptional foresight, systematically increased engine production in anticipation of an unscheduled USS Kitty Hawk Battle Group deployment, enabling the USS Kitty Hawk and HSL-51 detachments to deploy with 100 percent of required engine assets onboard.-Directed the testing, preparation and shipment of 15 engine assets to be pre-positioned in advance of customer deployment to a forward area.

- Supervised a branch of 13 technicians performing scheduled/ unscheduled repairs on 26 F404-GE-400/402 aircraft engines, 13 Auxiliary Power Units, internal/external fuel transfer and primary air bleed systems. Performed preventative maintenance on 112 support equipment items. - Organized and Managed a team of multiple skill-sets in complying with an urgent service bulletin to remove, replace, test and successful check flight of 15 critical high time engines. Operating around the clock for 7 days and using exact coordination, logistics, support equipment, facility resources and developing a sound liaison with managers of the supporting engine repair depot and external operational aircraft activities. Ensured aircraft availability requirements were met for ordnance training away from home base. Program Manager: - F/A-18 Low and High Power Operator - Oil Analysis- Foreign Object Debris- Oil Consumption

- Managed 42 Aircraft Line Operation Technicians to inspect, launch/recover, perform preventative maintenance and certify aircraft was ready for flight. Provided brake-riding personnel and aircraft security. - Flight Line Coordinator; Directed 36 multi-discipline technicians conducting flight line and cold/hot refueling operations in support of pilot qualification detachment on IWO JIMA Island.- Subject Matter Expert on OPNAVINST 4790 programs; Provided logs and records, material condition and configuration verification of 39 gas turbine engines/auxiliary power units and configuration verification on 13 F/A-18 aircraft during aircraft exchange acceptance detachment.

- Leadership; resulted in the safe and expeditious replacement of aircraft engines, pneumatic control, fuel and electrical system components enabling the squadron to amass over 1,094 completed sorties and maintain an impressive full mission capable rate throughout a four month deployment. - Supervisor; FA18 propulsion and fuels, night shift. - Specialist, Aircraft propulsion and fuel system inspector.- Operator; propulsion system for the FA18, F404-GE-400.Deployment VFA-192, embarked in USS INDEPENDENCE Jan to Jun 97 Western Pacific Ocean. Exercises TANDEM THRUST 97, MERLION 97 and COBRA GOLD 97.

Naval Strike Aircraft Test Squadron, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division- Ability to clearly impart my vast technical knowledge with tact and confidence was the cornerstone in many successes between the command and test program managers, project developers and engineers.- Supervisor, night shift; A6E aircraft shop.- Crew Leader, F/A-18 propulsion and fuels shop.- Supervised the timely incorporation of engineering changes (AFC 085, AFB 334 & 339); resulted in the removal and reinstallation of aircraft start, electrical generating, control valve and fuel pump systems on all assigned aircraft.- Inspector; aircraft engine and fuel systems. Performed in-process, functional and final inspections.- Operator; A6E and FA18 aircraft engines. Qualified to operate the Pratt & Whitney J52-P-8 and General Electric F404-GE-400/402 at max and sub-maximal power. - Qualified to perform land-based and shipboard final-check and full-system trouble shooting on both the A6E and FA18 aircraft. -Program Manager; managed the propulsion operator qualification program for both A6 and F18 aircraft systems, qualifying many personnel including senior members.