Terry Klassen

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Quality Management Specialist at Chemonics @
About Terry Klassen

I have a demonstrated capability of leadership as well as effective communication with customers, peers and subordinates. These skills have been developed during my service with the U.S. Army and working in the public sector after military retirement. I have a diverse range of experience relating to customer service, logistics, personnel management, quality assurance, fleet operations management as well as budget planning. Selected career accomplishments are:• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for heavy equipment maintenance. Demonstrated record of management-level inventory control. Prepared and monitored multi-million dollar budgets for maintenance and supply operations supporting thousands of pieces of military equipment during extensive combat deployments.• Employed specialized software to include military specific programs (ULLS-G, ULLS-S4) and civilian applications such as Intranets, bar-coding software, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).• Developed and implemented Quality Management System programs in accordance with ISO 9001-2008 international quality standards. Achieved this certification within 1 year of starting and maintained it for the remaining 5 years duration of my tenure. Expanded the company’s sales revenue by achieving the international ASA 100 certification for aviation parts, increasing the ability to bid on U.S. Government contracts. • Successfully built highly effective teams that performed at or above the organizations standards for customer service, quality control, safety and productivity. Oversaw the daily operations (schedules, time-keeping, training, mentoring) of these teams.

Terry Klassen's Current Company Details
CGI Federal

Cgi Federal

Quality Management Specialist at Chemonics
Terry Klassen Work Experience Details
  • Cgi Federal
    Quality Supervisor
    Cgi Federal Feb 2016 - Present
    Fairfax, Va
    Manages the departments ISO 9001-2008 Quality Management System. Responsibilities include Internal Auditing, Records Management, and ISO 9001-2008 QMS compliance management at 8 work locations.
  • Washington Dc
    Quality Assurance Manager
    Washington Dc Jul 2014 - Present
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    Seeking a position as a Logistics Manager specializing in Warehouse Management and Quality Management Systems which will use my background and ability to successfully manage operations, production and personnel.
  • Us Navy Naples Italy
    Customs Border Clearance Agent Program Manager
    Us Navy Naples Italy Aug 2011 - Jun 2014
    Naples Area, Italy
    Appointed as the primary Program Manager of the Customs Borders Clearance Agent Program (CBCAP) for the Naples Personal Property Shipping Office. Responsible for training, evaluating and ensuring that all customs requirements were complied with for personal property shipments to the United States. Conducted over 600 CBCAP inspections annually. Designated as the CBCAP Customs Stamp Custodian responsible for the use, security and accountability of CBCAP Customs certification stamps.Conducted inspections of personal property shipping containers to ensure compliance with USDA importation requirements. Inspected 100% of High risk and over 50% low risk house hold goods shipments as required to prevent introduction of agriculture pests and disease into United States. Inspected Transportation Service Providers (TSP) packing procedures of personal property belonging to DOD personnel for quality and compliance of applicable performance work statements under the Defense Personal Property System (DPS).Nominated as the Contacting Officers Representative (COR) for the Naples Personal Property Shipping Office Direct Procurement Method (DPM) contract providing support for the shipping and storage of DOD personnel personal property. Responsibilities included ensuring compliance of the DPM contract in accordance with the performance work statement. Duties as COR included inspection of facilities, quality assurance and invoice verification for a 5 year contract worth $750,000 per year.Provided quality control oversight in preventing contraband and other unauthorized items from being packed/shipped in DOD personnel personal property shipments. Ensured that five TSP agents provided functions agreed upon by service agreements IAW DPS, Joint Travel regulation and the Defense Travel Regulation. Assured shipments were packed and protected in accordance with current regulations, noting any violations had corrective actions taken to preclude any future violations.
  • Iso Group Inc
    Quality Director
    Iso Group Inc Nov 2004 - Sep 2010
    * Implemented the Aviation Suppliers Associations quality standard, ASA100, and successfully passed the ASA100 accreditation Audit with no major non-conformities noted. * Appointed as the ISO 9001:2008 Management Representative responsible for implementing and managing the organization’s Quality Management System(QMS). Managed QMS functions including Corrective/Preventive Actions, Document Control and Internal Audit management to maintain compliance with the ISO 9001:2008 Standard. Direct quality improvement projects utilizing LEAN principles in line with the company quality policy of continual improvement and customer satisfaction. * Revised the Quality Management System to upgrade the current scope of registration in transition to the revised ISO 9001:2008 standard. Successfully accomplished the new standard certification by passing the initial third party audit with any major non-conformities noted. * Supervise, direct, and analyze logistical support activities in support of customer order fulfillment. Plan, develop and implement long and short-range logistics projects. * Designed and implemented the company’s ISO 9001:2000 quality management compliance and certification program within 4 months of commencement. Received ISO 9001:2000 registration recommendation on the first audit by an independent accredited company auditor. Successfully maintained the organization’s QMS four continuous years passing all surveillance audits without any major non-conformities by a third party registrar.
  • Bank Of America
    Logistics Manager
    Bank Of America Sep 2003 - May 2004
    Logistics Manager for Bank of America overseas U.S. military banking facilities supporting 64 locations in Germany, Netherlands, England and Iceland. Provided logistical support for the banking facillities including material purchasing, servicing and transportation support. Supervised a 10 person logistics department responsible for soliciting, awarding and administering over 1200 annual purchase orders and contracts in excess of $12,000,000. * Supervised, directed, and analyzed logistical support activities of managers and administrators in purchasing, supply, facility and equipment maintenance, transportation, printing services, records retention, and warehouse operations.* Led key initiatives to reduce costs and improved operations through streamlining personnel responsibilities and eliminating wasteful logistics operations.
  • Lear Siegler Services, Inc.
    Project Manager
    Lear Siegler Services, Inc. Jul 2000 - Jul 2003
    * Successfully managed several contract work locations throughout Germany providing contract maintenance to the United States Military. * Instrumental in successfully bidding on government contracts valued at over $20 million through comprehensive marketing and sales proposals. * Three years of comprehensive experience with FARS, DFARS contracting regulations, processes, and procedures. Ensured that all provisions of the Performance Work Statement were complied in accordance with the contract delivery order to provide a quality product to the customer.* Supervised up to 300 personnel on contract delivery orders directing production control, inspection, logistics and record keeping functions.
  • Us Army
    Chief Warrant Officer 3 (Retired)
    Us Army Aug 1977 - Jul 2000
    Managed the serving and maintenance repair of over 3000 pieces of automotive equipment and supervised the scheduled work flow to ensure quality work was performed. Planned and organized work schedules as manager of a maintenance support facility providing repair services to 45 customer organizations. Trained, evaluated, and advised team leaders on maintenance management, manpower utilization and management internal controls. Responsible for the direct oversight of inventory controls, inventory accounting policies of repair parts and operational supplies and analyzed fuel supply requirements for current and future unit deployments. Developed and implemented improved control procedures for compliance of mandatory parts inventory. Prepared, monitored and determined justification of multi-million dollar budgets for maintenance and supply operations. Prepared formal written and oral briefings as required to higher chain-of-command reporting the condition and readiness of equipment. Conducted weekly staff meetings with subordinate managers to review maintenance and supply issues and used this feedback to adjust work schedules and improve the combat readiness of the organization’s equipment. Coordinated and managed the ocean shipment for 3000 pieces of equipment from Germany to Saudi Arabia during the Unit’s deployment in support of Desert Shield/Storm. During the six month deployment, managed purchases of repair parts valued at over $1M with local suppliers. Coordinated and managed the rail shipment of 1500 pieces of equipment from Germany to Bosnia during the Unit’s deployment in support of KFOR peacekeeping operations. During this deployment, managed the maintenance of the Brigade’s equipment at three locations under austere conditions and successfully maintained at or above the required readiness rating of 90%.

Terry Klassen Skills

Sr. Customs Border Clearance Agent Management Business Process Improvement Aircraft Military Analysis Purchasing Proposal Writing Training Security Clearance Contract Negotiation Quality Control Systems Engineering Logistics Management Executive Management Lean Manufacturing Quality Assurance Team Leadership Logistics Human Resources Command Materials Aerospace Continuous Improvement Leadership Process Improvement Quality Management Software Documentation Customs Regulations Iso Project Management Defense Inspection Manufacturing Army Customer Satisfaction Supply Chain Management Government Contracting Operational Planning Iso 9000 Program Management International Logistics Team Building Quality System Product Development Six Sigma Contract Management Policy Administration Earned Value Management

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