I continued to implement the Quality Assurance Program Improvement Plan (QAPIP) as a roadmap to gaining approval of the QA Program (QAP) by the NSO client. In 2008, the NSTec QA Program was submitted to the Nevada Site Office for review and approval, For the first time in 10+ years, the NSTec QAP was formally approved by the NSO client. In addition, NSTec made a contractual commitment that they would achieve ISO 9001:2000 certification within 3 years from the start of the contract. I facilitated a ISO Workgroup who assisted with getting NSTec ISO 9001:2000 certified in 2008 within 2 years from the start of the NSTec contract and on the first attempt. A year later NSTec became Certified to ISO 9001:2008 on its first attempt.I manage the Quality Assurance Department and oversee the development, improvement, implementation, and approval of the corporate Quality Assurance Program (QAP) by our Department of Energy (DOE) client. While the NSTec QA Program is developed to meet a rigorous NQA-1:2000 nuclear standards/applications, it is also a ISO 9001 certified program for the services that we provide to our government client. I oversee the assessment of the program to ensure that the program is being instituted to the set of quality requirements and implementation documents that ensure a quality product is delivered, on schedule, and in a safe manner that protects our most valuable resource (our employees).I also facilitated a Quality Supplier Working Group (QSWG) for putting in place a mechanism that would allow for sharing of Supplier evaluation data across the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)/Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) which consist is 8 sites. I was the primary designer and developer of the Master Approved Suppliers List (MASL) that allows the NSE to documents across the NSE. This database and process has saved the government upwards of $2.4m over a 3 year period with a 13x Return on Investment.

When returning to the Nevada Test Site (NTS) after Yucca Mountain Project (YMP), I developed a Quality Assurance Program Improvement Plan (QAPIP) as a roadmap to gaining approval of the QA Program by the NSO client. This ended up being a two year plan to fully revamp the QA Program from the ground up. I was very instrumental in working directly for the QA Manager in the development, maintenance, and improvement of the QA Program in preperation of delivery to the Nevada Site Office for review and approval. I built the QA Requirements Document (QARD) to idntify and track all QA requirements the were applicable to the work being performed at the NTS. I also developed the graded approach to quality for the Bechtel QA Program. Developed and presented briefings at all Bechtel locations on the QA Program and the requirements as well as how to implement and roll down the requirements into implementing mechanisms. In March 2006, I was appointed to the position as Bechtel Nevada Quality Assurance Manager. In this position, I managed upwards of 40+ personnel in the Quality Assurance Department and oversee the development, improvement, implementation, and approval of the corporate Quality Assurance Program (QAP) by our Department of Energy (DOE) client. While the Bechtel QA Program is developed to meet a rigorous NQA-1:2000 nuclear standards/applications, it is also a ISO 9001 certified program for the services that we provide to our government client. I also oversee the assessment of the program to ensure that the program is being instituted to the set of quality requirements and implementation documents that ensure a quality product is delivered, on schedule, and in a safe manner that protects our most valuable resource, (our employees).

Assigned as a consultant to provide Information Technology, in the area of Software Quality Assurance, support to Department of Energy (DOE) Yucca Mountain in support of Site Recommendation (SR) and License Application (LA). Support activities include document review, program development, guidance and oversight activities. Authored two major program procedures for Software Management and Control of the Electronic Management of Information. Currently providing support in institutionalizing the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability Maturity Model (CMM) for software across the DOE Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management (OCRWM) enterprise. In addition, I also provided direct support to the OCRWM Director of Quality pertaining to Quality Assurance Program development and quality requrement identification, development, and interpretation. Developed portions of the Quality Assurance Requirements and Description (QARD) document and corresponding procedures for both the M&O contractor and Department of Energy.

Assigned to the Viability Assessment orgainzation as their Quality Assurance Representative to assist them in authoring, preparing, reviewing, and delivery of technical documents pertaining to the viability and eventual licensing of the mountain for use as a underground geological storage facility for the country's nuclear waste.

Performed surveillances and quality assurance audits of the Operations and Management (M&O) company for the Nevada Test Site (NTS), located 65 miles north of Las Vegas, to assure that they were following the Quality Assurance program. Developed QA Program documents and procedures to ensure the management and safe operations of the NTS during the underground testing of nuclear weapons.

Subcontracted to Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site (SRS), as part of the Transition Team, to assist in the transition of the Management and Operation (M&O) contractor of the site from DuPont to Westinghouse Corp. Authored portions of the Quality Assurance Program (QAP) document, as well as, implementing procedures to establish an approved QA Program. Assisted in training and administering practicval examinations to certify their Electrical Level I Inspectors to become Level II Certified Eletrical Inspectors

Performed the duties as the Lead Level II Electrical Inspector. Authored and developed the QC Inspection program and supervised the day to day activities of 30 Level I and Level II Electrical Inspectors to assist TVA with bringing one of their three nuclear reactors back on-line after a massive spreader room fire. Contract ended.

Performed the duties as Level II Electrical Inspector. Worked directly with the Design Engineers to determine the configuration of electrical cables within the raceway, to assist TVA with bringing one of their three nuclear reactors back on-line after a massive spreader room fire. Contract ended, however, I stayed to reemploy with previous Contractor (EBASCo).

Performed the duties as Level II Electrical Inspector. Worked directly with the Design Engineers during an EQ outage to determine and document the as buit configuration of electrical items and components.

Performed the duties as Level II Electrical and Instrumentation & Control Inspector. Performed inprocess and final inspections for acceptance of all electrical and I&C items/components. Worked directly with the Electricians to set critical electrical equipment, e.g., Romote Shutdaown Panel, Penetrations, etc, as well as, install all of the necessary cables. I was one of a few that were certified to witness the installation of Raychem Splice Kits on very critical terminations within the reactor building.

Visited local Employers to solicit job openings for Vietnam-Era and Disabled Veterans in the local area. Assisted Vietnam-Era and Disabled Veterans in:• applying for unemployment benefits, • developing effective resumes, • developing good interviewing skills and techniques, • setting up interviews with local businesses, • filing for their Veteran’s benefits, and • a host of other personal services. Volunteered at the local Lebanon Veterans Administration Hospital with numerous tasks and duties. In 1980, I was awarded the Disabled Veterans Employment Representative of the Year, for the state of Pennsylvania based on the number of jobs solicited and placement history for local Vietnam-era and Disabled Veterans.

Worked various Management/Supervisory areas of Supply/Materials Control, Receiving Inspection, etc.. Responsible for maintaining ship or company military supply stores. Responsibilities included purchasing and procurement, shipping and receiving, and issuing of equipment, tools, consumable items or anything else obtained through the Naval Supply System. Maintained the ships Supply Operating Tardget (OPTAR) for general stores, Ships Stores, and Commisary Served onboard:USS Conyngham (DDG-17) from 1970 -1973 - Crossed the Artic Circle twice - BlueNose Little Creek Amphibious Base as Master-At-Arms from 1973 - 1976USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS-16), Sardinia, IT from 1976 - 1978