Experience

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  U.S. Army Sustainment Command

  • Fort Carson, Colorado, United States

  • Maintenance Management Specialist

    • Mar 2022 - Present
    • Fort Carson, Colorado, United States

    Senior maintenance management specialist and Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) providing oversight on a $131M Logistics Support Services EAGLE contract.Create monthly contractor performance review narratives based on data analysis performed during surveillances which monitor contractor compliance with the contractor’s quality control system.Designed risk assessment matrix based off PWS paragraphs and focus areas to determine the priority and frequency of surveillances required to develop quality assurance plans.Analyze labor, material and equipment used by contractors in comparison to industry standards to determine the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the contractor’s ability to lower costs while maintaining established readiness requirements.Manage a weekly QAE working group to assess the effectiveness of the contractor’s corrective action plans and adjust the focus of our audits if necessary.Detailed and focused audits necessitated numerous contractor corrective action plans which resulted in AFSBn-Carson being named the runner up of the FY2022 Army level Award for Maintenance Excellence (AAME) in the TDA category.

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  ASO, LLC

  • United States
  • Defense and Space Manufacturing
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Quality Assurance Auditor

    • Jun 2018 - Mar 2022

    Conduct random and targeted internal audits to evaluate adherence to ISO 9001:2000, statutory, regulatory, contractual and quality management requirements. Identify differences between technical requirements and current processes. Conduct special investigations and audits or fact finding projects on hard-to-solve issues, e.g. number of non-conformances, identification of program weaknesses, and the prediction of major causes of non-conformance.Identify problems, generate courses of action with regard to their impact and implication of performance requirements, help implement the chosen course of action and reevaluate to determine its effectiveness. Identify training requirements and recommend potential courses of action to increase quality and improve efficiency. Prepare audit plans tailored to a level of detail appropriate to the size, complexity and criticality of the maintenance division’s work load and customer requirements. Develop or improve Quality Assurance Plan and provide guidance in problem situations which arise because of controversial opinions or lack of relevant guidance.Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for GCSS-A Plant 2000 operations and provide training to employees as necessary and customers if requested. Ensure non-conforming products are identified, removed from service and processed for final disposition through item managers. Support the maintenance division by editing and formatting procedures, forms and training programs.

  • Instrument Mechanic - Fire Control

    • Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

    Inspect, test, identify faults, adjust, repair, recondition and modify electrical, electromechanical, electronic, electro-optic and mechanical equipment, optical instruments, and control systems for weapons and missilesRepair and maintain surveillance and thermal observation systems, LASERs and electronic test equipmentRead and interpret schematics and electrical diagrams to isolates the system fault for electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

  • Production Control Specialist

    • May 2017 - Jun 2018

    Receive work requests, schedule work, prepare shop production control schedules, monitor work progress and prepare production control reports.Evaluate work center performance and prepare maintenance reports using statistical performance data.Requisitions, receives, issues and maintains repair parts and supplies to support maintenance requirements.Monitor types and quantities of items produced, materials used, amount of scrap, frequency of defects, and worker and department production rates.Complete maintenance data forms and screen for completeness and correctness.Schedule components and test equipment for maintenance, repair or calibration.Developed & managed service plan for 200+ vehicles.

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  US Army

  • Senior Operations and Logistics Manager

    • Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

    Responsible for the maintenance and readiness of all combat equipment assigned to the 4th Infantry Division and Joint Base Fort Carson, CO. I trained and led a team of 14 Soldiers to provide over 1,400 scheduled services each month supporting the equipment that ensured the safety of over 23,000 Soldiers and civilians. My efforts resulted in a sustained readiness rating of 98%, 8% above the DoD standard, throughout my tenure.Served as the senior armament defensive and logistic capability advisor to commanders responsible for deterring Russian aggression in Europe, supporting the NATO mission in Afghanistan, and providing the State Department with a dedicated Global Reactionary Force. My contributions directly assisted commanders in their efforts to plan, synchronize and execute manning, resourcing, training and certification to units supporting combat, security and peacekeeping operations on three continents.Excelled as Military project lead and liaison that oversaw the performance of over 40 DA Civilians in the application of five specific upgrades and conversion of nearly 15,000 M4s to M4A1s for all active Army, reserve and national guard units across seven states.

  • Operations and Maintenance Manager

    • Dec 2014 - Dec 2015

    Responsible for the maintenance and readiness of all combat equipment on the Korean Peninsula including over 12,000 individual weapons. I led and trained a team of 14 Soldiers to provide over 1,000 scheduled services each month in support this equipment. My efforts resulted in a sustained readiness rating of 94%, 4% above the DoD standard, throughout my tenure.Served as the primary defensive and logistic capability advisor to commanders responsible for guarding the DMZ. My contributions directly assisted commanders in their efforts to plan, synchronize and execute manning, resourcing, training and certification to units in support of potential future combat operations on the Korean peninsula.Excelled in my performance as the project lead for the fielding and training of the M2A1 Machine Gun, M4 Carbine and M320 Grenade Launcher. I also developed the armament concept of support for the Korean Peninsula, led my unit’s transformation to a more streamlined organization and was recognized by senior executives for enforcing a positive climate of dignity and respect.

  • Operations and Maintenance Manager

    • Jul 2011 - Dec 2014

    - Recognized as one of the top performers by senior leadership-Expanded the development of subordinate leaders by including them in the planning phase and incorporating their experience and ideas into the decision making process.-My team completed over 11,000 scheduled services on organizational equipment and made over 5,200 repairs resulting in an Operational Readiness Rating of 96%; well above DoD standards.

  • Contracting Manager

    • Dec 2008 - Jul 2011

    Monitored contractor progress, created documents and negotiated changes

  • Afghan Army Maintenance Instructor/Mentor

    • Apr 2010 - Apr 2011

    While embedded with the 5th Maintenance Kandak, 3rd Brigade, 209th Afghani National Army Corps I participated in the planning, coordination and execution of the concept of support for the expansion of U.S. Forces in Regional Command-North, AfghanistanI also planned and coordinated 171 combat logistics patrols which moved over 3,519 pieces of cargo and built a team capable of conducting split based operations and establishing expeditionary sustainment operations across three locations.

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  Catholic Charities of Central Colorado

  • Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

  • Fellow

    • Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
    • Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

    Working through the Hire our Heroes corporate fellowship program with Marian House Client Services to meet emergency needs of the poor and vulnerable by providing them with hot nutritious meals, access to a community-clothing closet, emergency supplies, help with finding employment, medical care and transportation assistance.Extensive participation with logistics operations center, client interaction, administrative assistance and emergency support. Created Continuity and Emergency Preparedness Plans.

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  US Army

  • Logistics Coordinator

    • Nov 2005 - Dec 2008

    - Developed and managed the 2007 "Add on Armor" program for Baghdad; upgraded over 2800 vehicles and saved untold lives- Trained 120 employees on inspection procedures, maintenance requirements and security measures required to support 75k weapons- Oversaw operations of corporate events and symposiums: Planned events, supervised support staff, ordered supplies, prepared read-ahead materials

  • Recruiter

    • Aug 2002 - Nov 2005

    - Increased the Army's market share by 90% at all assigned high schools- Earned the coveted recruiter ring, the highest achievement award for recruiting excellence- Exceeded objectives with absolute integrity while promoting Army's image in local community