Kelvin L. Sloan
Martinez
Summary
Dynamic Quality Assurance Specialist with extensive experience at US Army Ft Gordon, excelling in contract management and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in data analysis and software testing, enhancing quality assurance programs. Adept at fostering customer relationships while driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with stringent standards and achieving operational excellence.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Management / System Lead Auditor / COR Trainer
USARMY Ft Gordon MICC
05.2019 - Current
- Mission & Installation Contracting Command
Quality Assurance Specialist
ECC
06.2017 - Current
- GS-13, Expeditionary Contracting Command - Afghanistan (, -A) Regional Contracting Center Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
- Supervisor: Mr
- Raymond Wemple DAC, Chief, Theater Quality/ raymond.d.wemple.civ@mail.mil COM: (864) 546-8040 / DSN: 318-481-0949 Coordinator: 40 hours work per week with 72 hours overtime per pay period
- Serve as the Lead Quality Assurance Specialist for a NETCOM Contract, throughout Afghanistan, Kuwait, Qatar, and Iraq
- I have an extensive knowledge of software design and development methods
- As the lead Information Technology (IT) I develop and maintain QA and testing strategies and programs for NETCOM
- I provide day-to-day strategies on QA techniques and processes
- I collaborate with leadership to ensure websites meet QA standards and use appropriate testing techniques
- I apply technical knowledge to research & and engineering development along with mission responsibilities
- I am very knowledgeable in the field of quality assurance and regulations, policies, guidelines, and operational methods and procedures with an understanding of how they apply to software-intensive systems
- I am responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating Quality Assurance (QA) programs for NETCOM using the Quality Assurance Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in conjunction with all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations
- I also serve as the Lead Quality Assurance Specialist overseeing the operation and functions of 40lst AFSBN for the maintenance of the Tactical Wheel Vehicles
- I served as the liaison between ACC and the 40151 AFSBN on technical matters and consultant on QA matters
- As a QA for ACC
- I provided directions to the Commander, quality personnel, and other Department of Defense (DOD) elements, the contract administrative service at the contractor's facility, and to the contractor's QA staff
- I also serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist responsible for conducting studies, coordinating with the contracting officer and acquisition team members, monitoring the Quality Assurance Program, conducting surveillance to determine how the contractor is performing in support of various customer locations, and documenting findings
- I am responsible for monitoring the contract quality assurance program and surveillance systems for support of expeditionary and installation contracts
- I analyze statistical data and perform objective reviews of the quality assurance program to verify adequacy, effectiveness and compliance with regulations and policies
- In this process I provide expert advice to the KO and the customers when it comes down to the contract
- I serve as an advisor to senior management on all matters pertaining to the contract about services support matters
- I establish and maintain professional working relationships to ensure monitoring and evaluation of contractor performance is adequate
- I am the technical expert on all quality assurance-related matters and coordinate complex issues pertaining to performance-based acquisitions quality assurance
- I plan a direct review and ensure the performance of all contracts, if needed I recommend changes to existing contracts to the KO
- I conduct routine site visits with the COR's of the 40 l51 AFSBN to various sites, and evaluate, advise, and resolve issues impacting overall mission contract execution
- I can evaluate and test new or modified software programs and software development procedures like the use of the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) what this system does is allow DOD components to purchase and operate systems over all DOD network infrastructures
- It also allows me to be able to verify that programs function according to user requirements and conform to establishment guidelines
- I write, revises, and verifies quality standards and test procedures for program design and product evaluation to attain quality of software economically and efficiently; reviews new or modified program, including documentation, diagram, and flow chart, to determine if the program will perform according to user request and conform to guidelines
- I have a comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance and control concepts, principles, practices, and methods as they relate to quality and reliability of calibration standards and other TMDE calibration and repair functions
- Have the practical technical knowledge of the field of metrology and mathematical techniques and functions of quality assurance relating to quality control and product inspection and skill sufficient to perform the calibration process of measurement standards and equipment
- I have a COR class every Wednesday in which I train the COR's that comes through my AO that is going to become a COR on a contract at some point and time
- I am the SME for the CORT TOOL that is mandated by DOD for everyone to use
- As the Lead Quality Assurance Specialist, I schedule and approve leave of subordinates; establish performance requirements; counsel employees and resolve complaints within the team.
Quality Assurance Specialist
USARMY Ft Gordon
11.2013 - 06.2017
- Mission & Installation Contracting Command)
Quality Assurance Specialist
USARMY
07.2012 - 01.2016
- GS-11 (1910), (, Ft Gordon ACC MICC (Mission & Installation Contracting Command)
Quality Assurance Specialist
United States Army, Command
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Southwest Asia-Kuwait (USACC SWA-KU).
Quality Assurance Specialist
United States Army Contracting Command
07.2012 - 11.2013
- Southwest Asia-Kuwait (USACC SWA-KU).
Quality Assurance Specialist
US Army
07.2009 - 01.2011
- Sustainment Command; 401st AFSB; Bagram Airfield
Chief of Staff Coordinator
US Army, AFSB US Army
Doha
03.2008 - 05.2009
- 40 hours work per week 72 hours overtime per pay period
- I performed the duties as Site Lead/ COR and Quality Assurance Specialist for FOB Ghazni and FOB Warrior
- I was responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the Maintenance/ Quality Assurance (QA) Program for AECOM, using the 401st AFSB Maintenance/ Quality Assurance Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in conjunction, with all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Acquisition, Army Regulations, and the contractors Statement of Work (SOW)
- Oversee the program on two different
- FOB's also responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the
- QA program
- Performed weekly maintenance surveillance inspections on Army Preposition Stock (APS-5) and reported non-compliant equipment to the APS Supervisor for corrective action
- Evaluated contractor QA/QC plans and programs and recommended improvements as required
- I served as the technical expert and consultant on Quality Assurance matters and provided technical staff guidance in carrying out the overall QA program
- I retained surveillance documents and records to perform adequate product/ process analysis when required
- Responsible for the Quality Assurance portion of all contracts (scope of work, inspection/acceptance, data items, and special provisions
- Performed final acceptance inspections on the following equipment: Tactical Wheel Vehicles (TWVs), Rough Terrain Container Handlers (RTCH), Crane/Material Handling Equipment (MHE), COMMO, Engineer Equipment, Generators, F&E equipment, and Fabrication jobs
- I independently planned, integrated, reviewed, evaluated, and controlled substantive/technical activities that pertain to Quality Assurance for weapons systems & and vehicles
- As a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) provided letter input to agencies for personnel performance
- As a supervisor, I have provided broad guidance relating to the overall objectives and timeframes of the Battalion 401st Army Field Service Brigade
- I am responsible for assembling independent plans and completing assignments
- I served as senior product quality manager and advisor to the Battalion for all materials, and equipment managed by the Battalion, and provided quality assurance manager support, to the leadership
- I participate in the review, analysis, and resolution of a broad range of quality control issues
- I possess expert knowledge of the full range of principles and concepts of quality assurance and am also knowledgeable of the full range of principles and concepts associated with auditing and quality management
- I have also monitored the repairs and maintenance of rotary and fixed-wing aircraft systems in accordance with Army regulatory specifications
- Have the knowledge to examine total aircraft and equipment items, components, empennage, accessories, and controls for acceptability and suitability of repairs, replacements, modifications, installations, applications, and operations
- By utilizing analytical ability combined with knowledge and application of assurance principles and techniques, and knowledge of pertinent product characteristics and the associated manufacturing processes and techniques
- I am required to ensure that quality assurance/control methods, principles, and practices, including statistical analysis and sampling techniques, are adhered to by maintenance personnel
- My last assignment in Afghanistan places physical demands to include physical exertion which includes climbing, lifting, pushing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and prolonged in extremes of heat and cold
- 1monitor production, quality control, and workflow as a Maintenance/Operations Supervisor as well as provide oversight of programs in Safety, Calibration, QA/QC, AOAP, Drivers Training, and Physical Fitness
- I diagnosed malfunctions; performed and supervised corrective maintenance on diesel engines and power generating units, including accessories, power trains, and chassis components of wheeled vehicles
- Quality Assurance /Quality Control (1910 / GS-13
Supervisor
US Army Fort Benning
01.2007 - 03.2008
- I have extensive knowledge from the military of change management, structure, WDTC mission (test and evaluation, and other administrative support programs), and ATEC organizational relationships
- I have the ability and the skill set to educate, guide, and mentor employees at all levels in LSS and quality tools and techniques
- I have a vest of knowledge in the extent, limitations, and underlying assumptions of quantitative tools and techniques including quantitative and qualitative measurement for selecting the appropriate analytical tool to fit the situation, process, project, or program
- I provide technical guidance and/or advice to the Contractors technical staff, clarifying government drawings, specifications designs, statements of work, and performance requirements within defined limitations
- Provide production plans for the 1-40I st AFSB, APS-5 equipment; enforce quality assurance plans, policies, procedures, and standards
- Review reports on costs incurred, as requested, to determine that quality and quantity of the materials and service are in accordance with the Contractor
- Provide the ACO a monthly activity report; notify the Contractor of deficiencies observed during surveillance
- Plans, establishes, manages, oversees, and executes OCONUS operations in support of the reconstitution and maintenance of prepositioned
- Material and contingencies
- Help develop policies and procedures applicable to government operations
- Participates in supply and/or maintenance planning sessions to identify workload requirements, develop schedules, and determine production/test equipment needed
- I provided oversight of assigned commodities for supply/maintenance operations
- Conducts periodic inventory checks in accordance with Army regulations to verify accountability, of all assigned equipment and wholesale stocks are cared for
- I prepared written correspondence and oral reports needed to support higher HQ requirements
- I have direct, developed, and performed logistics operations that involve planning, coordinating, and evaluating the logistical actions required to support a specified mission, along with a designated program
- I have performed periodic independent systems evaluations and developed recommendations for system improvements based on a thorough and comprehensive study and analysis
- I have monitored the funding of a milestone for adequacy and timeliness
- I have on several projects I came to an agreement with other managers and appropriate personnel to coordinate and to integrate operations and interests of other organizations
- I was responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating the total cradle-to-grave life cycle logistics support for assigned systems and subsystems, integrating separate functions of supply, maintenance, procurement, and quality assurance into logistics activities required to sustain system fielding
- I research and gather facts and develop conclusions relative to matters that had a significant impact on solutions to problems requiring command attention
- I played a role in a system's development from the earliest stages and continue this involvement through the subsequent stages of acquisition and transfer into operational use
- I have been involved in such activities as developing information which leads to decisions on which facilities will be used for maintenance of the system, planning for, and negotiating inter- and intra-service support agreements, analyzing performance data to identify additional training needs, securing repair parts from other, activities, adjusting in support scheduling, analyzing work-hour requirements to recommend, the most economical use of financial resources and identifying possible tradeoffs to satisfy requirements of the Command
- I have served as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for Supply and Accountability in the past
- I have performed the planning, liaison, contract monitoring, equipment, and organizational interface, for the 542nd Maintenance Battalion to ensure compliance with current regulations and directives pertaining to wholesale inventory and accounting.
Motor Sergeant
US Army
Fort Lewis
06.2005 - 12.2006
- I direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Assurance Provisions in the MRAP Programs for assigned systems
- Along with that I direct and develop the QA portion of contractual scopes of work, contract clauses and data items as well as managing the replacement parts of TDPs, and the identification of contractual QA clauses
- I participate and arrange for participation in coordination with other functions, when it comes down to Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) and I request for waivers as needed
- I Supervised, planned, and directed Battalion Level Maintenance; diagnosed malfunctions; performed and supervised corrective maintenance on diesel engines and power generating units
- I performed equipment inspections and quality assurance/quality control (QA, QC) on three Companies within my area of operations (AOR)
- Responsible for maintenance and recovery operations on 300 tactical vehicles and 128 ancillary pieces of equipment, also provided support to the units within my AOR
- Supervised and provided technical guidance to 20 maintenance personnel and four logistics clerks
- Developed and executed company drivers training program and maintenance inspection procedures for the division alert-holding area.
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
US Army Vilseck
07.2002 - 05.2005
- Provided guidance and oversight to unit maintenance control sergeants in shop operations, calibrations, and parts requisitions
- Revised brigade calibration progran1 during garrison operations and managed brigade army oil analysis program during National Training Center rotation
- Developed and executed unit drivers training program
- Performed organizational and direct support maintenance on both light and heavy wheeled vehicles
- Repaired deficiencies and shortcomings detected during equipment operation and during performance of services
- Repaired power assisted brake systems, wheeled vehicle suspension systems, wheeled vehicle steering systems, wheeled vehicle electrical systems, compression ignition engines and transmission assemblies
- Ensured that maintenance personnel have proper qualifications, are properly trained, and motivated to work productively both as part of a team and individually utilizing all TPM processes.
Program
US Army
Fort Irwin
02.2000 - 05.2002
Project Manager
Transportation Management, US Marines Okinawa
05.1988 - 06.1999
- I plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget
- This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan
- I also oversee quality control throughout its life cycle
- I direct and manage project development from beginning to end
- I was the liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
- I also draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary
- As the Program Manager I delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
- In tem1s help to identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team
- I also develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
- I also coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
- As the Program Managers I oversee the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of organizational programs
- I aid with proposal development, contract negotiation and contract compliance
- Proposal preparation which may include assisting with plans, specifications, and financial terms of the contract
- I also provided technical guidance to subordinates; diagnosed automotive system faults at all levels of maintenance
- I performed equipment inspections, quality assurance /quality control (QA, QC), automated repair parts procedures, Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP), calibration, key control, and coordination with units and activities
- I was responsible for maintenance and recovery operations on 257 tactical vehicles; supervised and provided technical guidance to 25 soldiers
- In this position I served as an IT Specialist for 2/11ACR along with doing the duties as Program Management in the Information Management Division
- Work involves the efficient, effective, and proper operation of computing systems by installing appropriate software, configuring the system internals to assure proper operation, developing software routines and utilities to enhance the operation of the system, and monitoring system operations for correctness while ensuing access to systems is protected from non-authorized personnel
- Expertise, knowledge, and skills include programming in a variety of scripting languages, internal operation of computer operating systems such as Windows
- Monitoring of computer/mobile device software, and DOD, DA, AMC, and ARL regulations and policies relating to computer operations and security
- I serve as an advisor to the Sergeant Major and the Battalion Commander
- Develop corresponding security countermeasures necessary to protect technical, complex, sensitive, and classified information processed on CDC computer equipment
- Review operational and technical security aspects associated with specific sites and facilities to determine vulnerability and threat
- I performed, administered, and supervised technical and analytical work concerned with the planning, development, and execution of traffic policies and programs; including directing and managing programs to obtain the economical and efficient transportation of freight, personal property, and/or passengers
- I pose knowledge of Federal traffic management principles and policies; transportation industry operations, practices, and capabilities; special handling or movement requirements associated with freight, passengers, or other transportation operations; and the relationship of traffic management to other agency or organizational programs and functions
- I worked at the MAC Terminal in Okinawa Japan for a period of 3 years in which I encompasses broad transportation responsibilities
- TM specialists use numerous Federal, DOD and service regulations, the Defense Transportation System (DTS), commercial modes of transportation, and distribution logistic functions to enable optimal selection and procurement of commercial and government-operated land, air, and water transportation services
- I use a variety of automated systems in the performance of my duties
- I am certified in warehousing, marine, rail, motor and air terminal operations, materials handling, packing, packaging, preservation, and hazardous materials handling functions are performed daily
- As a Traffic Management Specialists, I perform technical traffic management duties pertaining to movement of civilian and military personnel and their dependents, both individually and in groups, using any or all modes of transportation
- This includes planning for troop movements via scheduled service or special train or charter air and bus, as well as port calls for overseas travel
- I also performed personal property counseling interviews and advise members and dependents of their personal property shipping entitlements
- L also has performed the duties and tasks at military air terminals for air freight and passenger movements at Kadena Air Base Okinawa Japan
- This included preparation of all freight shipment documents for manifesting of military air cargo and passengers aboard Government and commercial aircraft
- Within the LMCC, 2101 and 2130 I perform functions related to the mission of the LMCC, to include container control and inspection functions, blocking and bracing of rail and truck shipments
- Have completed Unit Movement Officer Course (UMO 151), Airlift Planners Course (UMO 152) and also AMC Airlift Load Plan Certification which is all the certification I need in this field of transportation.
Supervisor
COL Dix
- Mrs
- Tara L
- McAdoo, Director
- Mission Installation Contracting Command MICC-Fort Gordon/
- Email: tara.1.mcadoo.civ@maiJ.mil / phone: (706) 791-1801 DSN: 780-1801 Coordinator: 40 hours work per week with 30 hours overtime per pay period
- As the lead Auditor for the MICC, I ensure that customers consistently receive high-quality products and services
- I enhance MICC’s credibility by showing that the products and services we provide to our customers meet their expectations
- I ensure that the contractor's QCP is working as it should to meet and surpass the standards in the contract
- I am also a Certified Training Instructor; I developed and ran training programs for the military in Contracting Officers and Contracting Officer Representatives in order for them to upstanding their left and right limits
- I also serve as the Quality Assurance Manager, in which I am the Lead Government Administrative for the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment System (PIEE)
- I have completed my Level III in Acquisition Management Quality, and I am a Certified Contracting Officer Representative Trainer for all branches of the military through AMC
- I play a critical role in ensuring that the contractors meet the commitment of their contracts
- I am responsible for reviewing, auditing, and ensuring corrections of erroneous personnel actions, and providing supporting Federal statute, DOD policy, and OPM guidance
- I analyze the data to determine the root causes of discrepancies or deficiencies within the contract to ensure that the KO understands the problem along with the contractor
- In doing this I adjust the quality assurance activities to help show the data trends or conditions that could lead to an NCR
- As the lead QA, I also coordinate quality assurance processes and procedures to show the quality requirements and production schedules, to help the Contracting Command
- I analyze data when it comes down to helping determine the adequacy of mechanical or electrical systems to identify problems
- I provide technical guidance, direction, and assistance to contractor personnel on matters related to the execution and operation of contracted services
- I have mastered the concepts of operating principles and methodology in the area of quality assurance programs
- Areas
- I understand technical laws, regulations and policies, and precedents that help to develop/exchange objectives, strategic goals, along with systems needs that affect technical programs
- I am also the Quality Assurance Inspector for the Fort Gordon Housing projects I Review and analyze inspection data on post-subsidized properties for maintenance, and other issues
- I collaborate with the leadership on problems and solve key issues
- I am the housing inspector and I look for compliance and violations
- I also assist in the technical monitoring and administration of housing contracts by deploying emerging technology concepts and products to enhance the quality assurance capabilities that are in place
- I help solve a variety of technical and managerial problems using innovative methodologies and experienced judgment that I have learned over the years and through training
- I revised policies and procedures for the QA team to improve quality, timeliness, and effectiveness
- Once I do this it helps to determine work priorities, techniques, and procedures that the QA team will use to do our job
- I set policy and guidance for the QA section to follow in support of the mission
- As the supervisor for the QA section, I schedule and approve the leave of subordinates, I counsel employees on matters about their job and I resolve matters that may come up from time to time
- As the lead QA I work with the Contracting Officers to plan, review, and to make sure that the performance of contracts is met by the contractor in all areas of the PWS and SOW
- I conduct routine site visits with the CORs, to various sites, to make sure that the contractor is doing what they are supposed to be doing in regard
- If there is a problem I report back to the Contracting Command and the PM on the matters so that they can develop and adjust the way things are being done to help analyze future workload trends and problems
- I am the technical expert and advisor to the Director, the Contracting Officers (KO), and the Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) on matters of contract quality assurance and surveillance
- I am the liaison between the contractor and the government personnel, providing coordination, clarification, and technical assistance about contract requirements identified in the performance work statement and or SOW
- I have experience with the planning, conducting, documentation, and analysis of quality audits
- I help to ensure the delivery and performance of contractors and provide services that adhere to contract terms and conditions
- I develop, schedule, and provide acquisition training focusing on COR duties and responsibilities, to new upcoming CORs once a month and as needed to help impact contracting activities
- I perform pre-award and post-award functions to help the KO and Contracting Specialist team to make sure things move along like they should
- In the past, I have also administered contracts that have specialized terms to help the team and in doing this monitor contractor performance against contractual requirements which is one of my jobs as a QA
- I serve as the coach/facilitator for other QAs including articulating how the QA Program meets/supports the MTCC's mission, vision, and values which is directed from the FOO
- I am the liaison between the different commands here in Fort Gordon and other installations around the area
- I deal with customer complaints, train new staff, implement quality control policies, rate suppliers, identify faults throughout the production process, and adhere to legislative requirements
- I have the analytical ability combined with knowledge and application of assurance principles and techniques, and knowledge of pertinent product characteristics and the associated manufacturing processes and techniques
- I ensure contractor compliance with all requirements related to the design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, and modernization of a variety of items for contractor and customer activities
- I develop plans and programs for achieving and maintaining product quality throughout the item's life cycle; I do monitor on operations to prevent the production of defects and to verify adherence to quality plans and requirements; and at times I analysis and investigation of adverse quality trends or conditions and initiation of corrective action
- I independently respond to daily emergencies and problems on all phases of assigned contracts and planned surveillance inspections and resolve them in a timely manner
- I coordinate with key personnel of various organizations to determine if quality and type of service being rendered is satisfactory and in accordance with performance standards, technical exhibits, and contract provisions
- I review and investigate if needed as well as analyze and evaluate contractor performance to ensure contractual compliance is being met
- I have experience in applying quality assurance principles, concepts, and methodology
- I am appointed in writing as the Contract Property Administrator (PA) with responsibility for representing the Contracting Officer in the administration and evaluation of the Base Operations Support (BASOPS) contractor's Property Control System here at Fort Gordon
- I am the security officer for the MICC at fort Gordon in which I oversee and apply the physical security policy requirements, standards, and techniques which helps the developments in safeguard secret and top-secret material for the Contracting Command and I oversea the accountability, physical security, operations security, and intelligence and threat capabilities
- After over 24 years in the military, I am very skilled in physical security policy requirements, standards, and techniques
- Been over in Afghanistan 5 different times and I am trained in Tactical Force Operations and Tactical Training and Range Operations when it comes down to the security process., : Mrs
- Tara L
- McAdoo, Chief, Business Operations Division Mission Installation Contracting Command MICC-Fort Gordon/ Email: tara.1.mcadoo.civ@mail.mil / phone: (706) 791-1825 DSN: 780-1825
- I served as the technical expert and consultant on Quality Assurance matters and provided technical staff guidance in carrying out the overall QA program
- I am a technical expert on all quality assurance-related matters and coordinate complex issues about performance-based acquisition quality assurance matters
- I have acted as a Contracting Officer Representative for different types of contracts
- I have prepared all required contracting approval documentation, such as performance work statements (PWS), independent government cost estimates, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP), monthly surveillance reports, market research, and acquisition strategy to ensure contracts are awarded promptly
- Once awarded, I maintain the required documentation files for each contract
- Approves all contractor travel requests
- Reviews and approves monthly invoices and progress reports using the Wide Area Workflow System
- Acted as the Trusted Agent for the issuance of CAC cards using the Contractor Verification System (CVS) for all contract personnel
- Conduct contract performance assessments in CPARS annually
- Conduct contractor manpower, along with assessments in CMRA annually
- Ensure that the leadership is aware of all project leads and informed on all contracting matters
- I am the SME for the CORT TOOL in which I train CORs and their Leadership on the system., : Mr
- Vernon Cooper, Chief Source Selection Support Center of Excellence (S3CoE) Army Contracting Command - APG / Phone: 410-278-1780 / DSN-312-298-1780
- Email: vernon.c.cooper2.civ@mail.mil
- Coordinator: 40 hours work per week 36 hours overtime per pay period
- I serve as the COR Training Facilitator for ECC/ACC Kuwait
- I also serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS), for the representation of the organization with the originator of the contracts (USACC-ASG-Kuwait, OMC-K, CFLCC/3rd, Army 377th, TSC, 43rd ASG, 143rd TRANSCOM and deployed units in the Kuwait Theater of operation)
- I manage the VCE Program Maintenance and Reports, Dashboard Report (Weekly), Bi-Monthly Report Actions in PCF, QA Quarterly Reports in CONSTAT, 408th QA Outreach to MSG Buchanan and other Commanders, QA Northern and Southern Site Visits with CORs, Planning for COR Training Transition from BDE, ACC-KU Customer Support SOP Development
- I also developed the Quality Assurance Management Plan here in Kuwait, along with the COR Audit Program (Quality Audit Schedule)
- I have comprehensive knowledge of NOT principles, concepts, and methodology sufficient to develop, authorize, and execute procedures for a variety of applicable inspections
- F reviews new technologies and processes that come down from upper management to present and future workloads
- I provide the technical expertise necessary to accomplish all aspects of the work to the successful accomplishment of all program objectives
- Administers and coordinates internal scheduling of projects with other elements within the Activity
- Assigns personnel to investigate production/process problems as needed
- Conducts briefings pertinent to various programs and new program changes brought about by new directives, to upper management
- I have developed plans and programs for achieving and maintaining product quality throughout the complete life cycle of the item; monitoring operations to prevent the production of defects to verify adherence to quality plans and requirements; and analysis and investigating adverse quality trends or conditions and initiation of corrective action
- I am proficient in Microsoft Office and have Core Certification, Production, Quality, and Manufacturing Level 3 completed
- I served as a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist responsible for fostering Battalion Risk Management and PROCAS philosophies
- I was required to provide technical guidance and leader support to functional specialists engaged in the administration and technical surveillance of contracts/purchase orders for the procurement of government supplies, services, and products
- I facilitated the sharing of best practices, and implementation of new and revised policies and made continuous improvements among the different functional specialists on the QA Team
- When required, I am responsible for providing in-plant supplier quality assurance oversight at contractor facilities
- I have taken and completed ISO 9000 - 2000 course and is certified in that area
- Incumbent plans, establishes, manages, oversees, and executes OCONUS operations in support of the reconstitution and maintenance of prepositioned materiel and contingencies; and ensures that contractor performed equipment services, modifications, preventative maintenance, minor repairs, maintenance, and supply programs meet those requirements specified in the contract
- I have provided QA input for DMWRs, SOWs, & MWOs, participated in Pre-Award Surveys; and provided recommendations for contract awards., : Mr
- Jason L
- King, Supervisory Division Chief, MICC-Ft
- Gordon jason.1.kingl.civ@mail.mil; Phone: Com: (706) 791-1815 DSN: 780-1815
- I served as the technical expert and consultant on Quality Assurance matters and provided technical staff guidance in carrying out the overall QA program
- I am the technical expert on all quality assurance-related matters and coordinate complex issues about performance-based acquisitions quality assurance
- Have the ability to evaluate and test new or modified software programs and software development procedures used to verify that programs function according to user requirements and conform to establishment guidelines: Writes, revises, and verifies quality standards and test procedures for program design and product evaluation to attain the quality of software economically and efficiently; reviews new or modified program, including documentation, diagram, and flow chart, to determine if the program will perform according to user request and conform to guidelines
- I also monitor program performance after implementation to prevent the reoccurrence of program problems and ensure efficiency of operation
- Have a comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance and control concepts, principles, practices, and methods as they relate to the quality and reliability of calibration standards and other TMDE calibration and repair functions
- Have the practical technical knowledge of the field of metrology and mathematical techniques and functions of quality assurance relating to quality control and product inspection and skill sufficient to perform the calibration process of measurement standards and equipment
- Knowledge of quality inspection and reporting requirements and procedures about calibration and repair of standards and TMDE., MAJ Hughley, Anthony/ email anthony.e.hughley.mil@mail.mil Coordinator: 40 hours work per week 64 hours overtime per pay period
- Responsibilities include serving as a Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS), for the representation of the organization with the originator of the contracts (USACC-ASG-Kuwait, OMC-K, CFLCC/3rd, Army 377th, TSC, 43rd ASG, 143rd TRANSCOM and deployed units in the Kuwait theater of operation), the various contract administrators (ASG-ACC, DCMA, LOGCAP and Rock Island), and various contractors
- Expert knowledge of the full range of principles, concepts, and methodology related to the quality assurance functional programs, and considerable skill in applying this knowledge to the planning and accomplishment of a variety of difficult and complex work assignments
- Level II certified in Manufacturing, Production, and Quality Assurance
- Manager defines assignments in terms of broad objectives and relative priority for completing tasks and implementing actions
- The incumbent is expected to accomplish objectives and to evaluate and implement appropriate applications of the results
- Incumbent independently executes and/or coordinates the efforts of the team in task performance
- Makes decisions on unusual and unique problems without a referral, keeping supervisor informed as necessary
- Overall work is reviewed for timeliness, compliance to guidance, and successful project completion Extensive knowledge and skills in the electronics, logistics, supply, and military vehicle commodity areas, including product characteristics, special processes, inspection, and test techniques to determine conformance of product to technical requirements of the contract and related specifications
- Extensive knowledge of the practices, policies, and procedures of related functional and administrative activities such as contract administration, engineering, production, procurement, logistics, and supply
- The supervisor provides assignments in terms of overall objectives and any limitations on the scope of the work assignments
- Assignments involve broad functions concerned with planning and completing the work; developing criteria and methods for evaluating program accomplishments and trends, the overall plans and approaches based on technical requirements; monitoring the application and effectiveness of controls and methods; adjusting quality assurance activities as indicated by quality data trends or conditions.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Franklin University
08.2021
B.A - Quality Management
Barstow College
04.2017
DOD Government Purchase Card -
Military School
01.2016
Hazardous Material Certification Course -
Military School
01.2014
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected -
Military School
01.2007
Armored Security Vehicle M1117 -
Military School
01.2007
Automated Air Load Planning System -
Military School
01.2005
Unit Movement Officer Course -
Military School
01.2005
Airlift Planners Course -
Military School
01.2005
AMC Airlift Load Plan Certification -
Military School
01.2005
A.A. - Business Management
Barstow College
03.2003
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Contract management
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Software testing
- Customer relationship management
Personal Information
Title: Quality Assurance Specialist
Timeline
Quality Management / System Lead Auditor / COR Trainer
USARMY Ft Gordon MICC
05.2019 - Current
Quality Assurance Specialist
ECC
06.2017 - Current
Quality Assurance Specialist
USARMY Ft Gordon
11.2013 - 06.2017
Quality Assurance Specialist
United States Army Contracting Command
07.2012 - 11.2013
Quality Assurance Specialist
USARMY
07.2012 - 01.2016
Quality Assurance Specialist
United States Army, Command
01.2012 - 01.2016
Quality Assurance Specialist
US Army
07.2009 - 01.2011
Chief of Staff Coordinator
US Army, AFSB US Army
03.2008 - 05.2009
Supervisor
US Army Fort Benning
01.2007 - 03.2008
Motor Sergeant
US Army
06.2005 - 12.2006
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
US Army Vilseck
07.2002 - 05.2005
Program
US Army
02.2000 - 05.2002
Project Manager
Transportation Management, US Marines Okinawa
05.1988 - 06.1999
Supervisor
COL Dix
MBA - Business Management
Franklin University
B.A - Quality Management
Barstow College
DOD Government Purchase Card -
Military School
Hazardous Material Certification Course -
Military School
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected -
Military School
Armored Security Vehicle M1117 -
Military School
Automated Air Load Planning System -
Military School
Unit Movement Officer Course -
Military School
Airlift Planners Course -
Military School
AMC Airlift Load Plan Certification -
Military School
A.A. - Business Management
Barstow College
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