Titusville, Florida, United States
Experienced Aviation and Aerospace professional with a proven track record of supporting workforce development through industry-education partnerships. Skilled in Technical Writing, Organizational Development, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Nondestructive Testing, and Technical Skills Validation. BS in Professional Aeronautics and MS in Technical Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Manage day-to-day operations of three-member HQ staff and national network of volunteer and contract professionals. Interface with grant principals, community and technical colleges and industry partners; provide strategic planning and project management for SpaceTEC Partners, Inc. National Center for Aerospace Technical Education; develop and administer performance-based certifications and Credential Testing Services third-party knowledge SpaceTEC, CertTEC and Credential Testing Services division; work with all military Credentialing Opportunities OnLine (COOL) organizations to develop, deliver and maintain SpaceTEC, CertTEC, and ASTM International credentials as resources for active duty and transitioning servicemembers and Veterans through the VetTEC program, thereby enabling all current and former servicemembers to cross-walk their military training to industry-recognized certifications. Work with private and state training institutions to develop curriculum and coursework meeting credentialing standards based on regional needs. Serve as Executive Committee member and Fiscal Agent for SpaceTEC-sponsored Space Coast Consortium Apprenticeship Program, an industry-led 2.5 year dual industry-academic apprenticeship model in Mechatronics Advanced CNC Machining, Advanced Composites, Aerospace Welding, Additive Manufacturing, and Aerospace Cyber Security.
Adminster Oral and Practical examinations as part of SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician and CertTEC national performance-based credentialing programs. Provide technical support for development of on-line and skill-based oral and practical examination content.
Deputy Director and Program Manager at the nation's sole National Resource Center for Aerospace Technical Education funded in part by a grant through the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education program and providing educator curriculum, third-party performance-based certifications and web-based skills inventory/assessments to defense, aerospace and related industries through a nationwide network of industry and college partners.
Instructed new and continuing education students in courses of study for Structural Fabrication methods (metals and composites) and Test and Measurements as part of Eastern Florida State College Aerospace Technology Associate in Science degree program. Researched materials, methods and equipment for use in imparting knowledge and skill in composites theory, manufacturing methods, damage detection, assessment, and repair techniques to enhance and improve Structural Fabrication courses. Communicate with area employers, attended seminars and continuing education classes to ensure relevancy of course material. Conduct workshops in composites theory, fabrication techniques, damage assessment, and repair methods as part of Eastern Florida. State College Workforce Training department. Supported worker training through Employ Florida aerospace employee transition during drawdown and retirement of Space Shuttle program. Participated in National Science Foundation Materials and Technology funding proposal Peer Review panels. Review proposals and develop briefs imparting strengths and weakness of proposed projects as part of panel for recommendation to NSF program managers.
Shuttle Launch and Recovery Systems Safety, Quality & Mission Assurance (SQ&MA) technical support for QA department managers in research and recommendations for inspection methods, tools, and equipment used in direct visual, remote visual, and measurement applications. Initiated and maintained Shuttle Inspector on-the-job-training and mission critical certification proficiency demonstration records in company web application. L6S Black Belt supporting the SQ&MA directorate. NDT Level III in the Visual Testing method with primary responsibility for development and administration of Shuttle Inspector training and certification program to American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) SNT-TC-1A guidelines. Company-certified Fact Finder (incident/accident investigator) performing mishap investigations to capture evidence, interview witnesses, perform root cause analysis, risk assessments, develop and negotiate corrective actions with responsible organization representatives, and development of white paper presentations for senior management. Quality Assurance support for joint NASA/USA Standing Accident Investigation Board (SAIB) Team D.
Managed 26-member inspection department. Communicated and implemented company safety and quality goals. Oriented inspectors through daily shift briefings, weekly Tailgate meetings, and department Vision Support Plan program. Monitored department performance; developed strategic plans for First-Time Quality improvement and department training. Implemented and tracked process improvements through completion. Conducted annual performance reviews, rewarded top performers and developed performance improvement plans for individuals performing below expectations. Attended daily operations status meetings and assured resources were deployed as necessary to facilitate achievement of mission objectives.