_______________________James F. Silva__ __________________

10526 Shire Country San Antonio, Texas 78254                        Mobile: +93-079-250-3525                                         US:  210-922-8206 jamessilva9777@yahoo.com                                                                                                        james.f.silva@afghan.swa.army.mil

 

 

OBJECTIVE________________________________________________________________________________

To obtain a position as a Quality Control / Logistics Specialist. Performs as Professional logistician with Quality Control Experience, Senior Technician 6 and currently holds an active secret clearance.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY____________________________________________________________________

§         Active Secret Clearance

§         TLSF Supply Logistics Specialist Experience / Senior Technician 6

§         BA from the University of Texas at San Antonio, TX  -  8/1997 - 12/2003

§         22 Years Professional Supervisory and Managerial Training and Experience.

§         I-MPV (MRAP) Operation, Maintenance Task and Safety Training Course

§         Total Quality Management (TQM) Certification, Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, CSA, Ltd. White Papers Honoree, Quality Service Award (QSA) Recipient

§         Quality Management Team Auditor successfully rebutted and have had rescinded over 15 CAR’s and ICAR’s.

§         8 Years U.S. Government Contractor Service Overseas in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

§         SARSS Experience / Lead Technical Instructor /MRAP Parts Identifier & Classifier

§         HAZMAT Training and Certification, Biohazard Containment and Handling 

§         U.S. Army / CSA - Safety & Environmental Compliance Officer and Facility Security Coordinator

§         HVAC Certification, EPA Certification Section 608 Cert# 85DD9C7A3C605CBF1 and 609, Cert. Lic. #1107205

§         6 Yrs of Honorable Service w/United States Air Force & USAFR / Served in Desert Shield / Storm / OIF

§         Fluent Spanish / Intermediate Arabic - Written & Spoken / Beginner Tagalog - Spoken

§         Proficient in: MS Word, MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Office 2007-10, MS Publisher, Front Page Design

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE______________________________________________________________

EXELIS OMDAC-SWACA

Senior Technician 6                                                                                                                            7/01/2013-Present

Processing and monitoring of all Afghanistan Theater Control Facilities, (TCF) COB, FOB, ISAF, NATO and U.S. Military Base Materiel.  Inventory all equipment within the computer facility which includes monitors, servers, cryptographic equipment, secured phones, PC Units, fiber optic repair equipment, fusion splicer, OTDR, OFTM, OSP Maintenance Equipment and ICC Coded Equipment. Deactivation and turn in of all property book items on individual hand receipts. Shipping and receiving of all sensitive equipment throughout the SWA Theater of Operation. Work in conjunction with US Army, US Air Force, and Coalition Forces to reduce South West Asia military foot print in region.

 

 

ITT EXELIS TAC-SWACA

Excelled to position of Logistics Specialist                                                                         3/6/2013-7/01/2013

In addition to the below said job duties as a Supply Clerk, this position increased responsibilities to include the inventory and tracking of all property within the Afghanistan, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq and South West Asia of Operation. Tracking included; procurement, order review justification, budget allowances, equipment necessity, and feasibility studies.  Monitoring of all property book items to include auditing, shipping, tracking, signature card inventory and equipment turn in.  Site surveys performed on an as needed basis to verify equipment location and serviceability. 

 

 

 

Professional and Precise TLSF Supply Clerk                                                                                           9/23/2012–3/6/2013 As a TSLF Supply Clerk:

 

Performs duties relative to the ITT Supply Clerk Position which includes; Shipping, Tracking and Receiving of all supplies shipped in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operation, including Afghanistan, Kuwait, Qatar and US Army Asset Locations. Accountable for all items processed in-theater, out-theater and for DRMO turn-in. Licensed to operate all TLSF COV and GOV Equipment and has done so productively and without incident. Establishes supply files and historical records in accordance with the US Army and ITT Exelis Requirements. Flight line training and experience, as well as, a certified flight line license and access badge.  Works with all military, DOD and civilian customers in order to help them accomplish their goals and requirements in a timely and professional manner. Complies with the US Army PWS, US Gov. FAR, and ITT Internal Operating Procedures.  Maintains required publications, inventories and property book accountability records. Performs required inventory audits, stock reconciliations and inventory listings in the ITT Exelis Data Base. Proper utilization of DA Form 2404, 2407, 1149, packing list, PAL Cards, US Postal and ADACG Service Documents. Account for GFE, SRA, and FOI Property.  Process/Manage Hand Receipts/ Sub Hand Receipts as per PCP, Store and Safeguard Property, and assist in property book accountability, issue and turn-in.

 

Highly Proactive Quality Management Auditor                                                                          5/16/2012 – 8/7/2012

AC First, LLC

As a Quality Management Auditor:

 

Performs periodic documented examination and verification of activities, records and processes of the AC First Quality System to determine the effectiveness, compliance and dependability of the system. Monitors all quality standards for compliance to ISO Standards, FAR Regulations, ITAR/EAR Regulations, PWS, SOP, and IWI Instructions and recommends changes to the owners of the processes in order to comply with US Federal Laws, US Army Regulations and AC First Process Procedures.  Effectively Interacts with DCMA, US Army 3/401^st Battalion Commanders, and AC First Project and Program Managers in BAF. Ensures all AC First Quality specifications are met for any given section in respect to applicable product or procedure.  Communicates and interacts with process owners to determine if job functions are carried out with the aspect of quality in mind. This includes observing employees while using equipment--ensuring such equipment is functioning at top quality levels. Suggests methods to bring equipment and work procedures into compliance with quality control standards.

Tracks all audit reports, debrief process owners and maintain files and Corrective Action Requests records to include follow up observations and compliance. Acts as an AC First’s Quality Liaison to internal and external entities which include, US Military, DCMA, AC First Contractor Constituents and AC First Managers.
 

Progressive Quality Analyst                                                                                                                               2/2011–5/2012

General Dynamics Information Technology Corporation (Department of Homeland Security Division)

As a Quality Analyst:

 

·         Wrote compliance statements, SOP and IWI’s for the Receiving Branch. 

·         Oversee operations and quality improvements in processes in respect to Lean Sigma and Six Sigma.

·         Theater Redistribution Center Container Management Support Tool (CMST) Monitor, Received containers from CONUS and OCONUS SWA Area of Operation. 

·         Received Supplies and Materials through Connex, ALOC 463L Pallets, and truckload shipments from IRAQ, Afghanistan and CONUS for distribution and shipping to multiple DODACs. Items included QSU Grade A, B and C Condition, P9H Condition F, and H Condition for reclamation to CONUS and DRMO.

·         Prepared shipments for TACOM, CECOM, AMCOM and PAM through CRSP to CONUS.

·         Processed Equipment for shipment IAW COSIS and attached clean and drain statements, MROs and prepped to meet US Navy Customs Clearance Standards.

·         Professionally trained over 160 Western and Eastern Personnel in the US Army Rules, Regulations and compliance of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). 

·         Audit functions, parameters and implement readjustments in order to comply with the PWS and put back into the US Army Supply System critical recoverable assets.

·         Immediate recovery of high cost items, namely classified and secret assets to preserve the integrity of the equipment. 

·         Addressed DCMA Corrective Action Requests (CAR’s) and concerns in order to bring General Dynamics Information Technologies into compliance with the US Army Requirements.

 

Advanced from Mechanic to Technical Inspector                                                                                        5/2005–02/2011

Combat Support Associates, Inc.

 

As a mechanic and Technical Inspector: 

·         Maintain an active secret clearance under DOD Auspices.

·         Mechanical hands on experience entailed performing equipment repair and condition classifications, random & service-related services and quality assurance 10, 20, 30 inspections and repairs on U.S. Army Wheeled Vehicles & M1000 Trailers, MRAPs, ESPE, GFE, GSE, generators, air conditioners and U.S Army Avionics Equipment.

·         Quality Management Team Auditor (QMA) for the TRC and authored and implemented the TRC Classification and Disposition Branches Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.) and Internal Work Instructions (I.W.I.)

·         Technically addressed through root cause analysis and professional rebuttals to the DCMA Concerns and successfully had over 15 DCMA Corrective Action Requests (CAR’s) and TRC ICAR’s rescinded.

·         Responsibilities entailed: scheduling, production, human resources concerns, PPE Issues, promotions and administering disciplinary notices.  

·         In-processing of trucks and cargo containers, downloading and sorting equipment, and inspection and delivery of equipment. 

·         Identified materiel for processing into SARSS based on item nomenclature, NSN, and condition.

·         Developed and implemented production processes in the SWA Kuwait Theater for unit MRAP and up armoring assets to and from Iraq. 

·         Knowledgeable in SARSS Processing & Supply Chain Logistics.

·         7 years’ experience as a safety & environmental officer and facility security coordinator.

Rapidly Progressed from Mechanic to Regional Manager                                                                          2003-2004   Midas Auto Systems Experts, San Antonio, Texas

Repair foreign and domestic vehicle regular maintenance requirements and damaged and broken parts such as, shocks, struts, springs, belts, water pumps, steering pumps, rack and pinions, steering parts, exhaust parts, gaskets and seals, starters, batteries, alternators, disc and drum brakes, master cylinders, power boosters, Air Conditioner Compressors and AC System Components, filters, all fluids, ball joints and king pins, etc.

 

Progressed from Mechanic to Local Area Manager                                                                                        1997-2003  Pep Boys, San Antonio, Texas

ASE Certified in Brakes, Exhaust, Suspension, and MVAC

Repair foreign and domestic vehicle regular maintenance requirements and damaged and broken parts such as, shocks, struts, springs, belts, water pumps, steering pumps, rack and pinions, steering parts, exhaust parts, gaskets and seals, starters, batteries, alternators, disc and drum brakes, master cylinders, power boosters, Air Conditioner Compressors and AC System Components, filters, all fluids, ball joints and king pins, etc.

 

Progressed from Installer to Quality Assurance Technical Inspector                                                             1995-1997  Midas Auto Systems Experts, San Antonio, Texas

Repair foreign and domestic vehicle regular maintenance requirements and damaged and broken parts such as, shocks, struts, springs, belts, water pumps, steering pumps, rack and pinions, steering parts, exhaust parts, gaskets and seals, starters, batteries, alternators, disc and drum brakes, master cylinders, power boosters, Air Conditioner Compressors and AC System Components, filters, all fluids, ball joints and king pins, etc.

 

Air and Space Ground Equipment Technician / AGE / GSE (2A655)                                               1988-1994

USAF, Dyess AFB (Texas), Incirlik AB (Turkey), Howard AFB (Panama)

Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician USAF. Operation Desert Shield / Storm 1990-91.

Operated on the Air Force Base Flight Line with a Secret Clearance, Dyess AFB Nuclear Armament Area and other high secured areas. Aerospace Ground Equipment, GSE, GFE, PAM, Avionics, electronics, precision and calibration equipment, bio-medical equipment, nuclear medical devices, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, wiring diagrams, schematics, flow charts, heating / air conditioning, liquid oxygen / liquid nitrogen units, diesel and gas generators, mechanical structural support units, hydraulic jacks, electro-hydraulic cargo lifts, high output air conditioners, high output turbine engines, static free ethylene glycol heaters, forklifts, 1/2 ton to 3 ton vehicles, military equipment tow vehicles, maintained, updated and distributed all Technical Manual Orders and Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS) in accordance with OSHA Regulations.

 

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Academic Education

Communications / Crisis Management / Bachelor's Degree, University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas - 8/1997 - 12/2003

Six Sigma Black Belt, Expert Rating Certification – 05/2011

 

TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Completion of the I-MPV (MRAP) Operation, Maintenance Task and Safety Training Course

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Certification (HVAC), St. Phillips College (EPA 608 and 609 Certified)

Journeyman Technician Certified – Dyess AFB, Abilene Texas, 04/1994

Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician Certification, United States Air Force

 

SKILLS

Proficient in; Excel, Microsoft Word, MS Office, PowerPoint, SD-Movie Stage Program, Web Page Design, Front Page Design, Word Perfect, MS Office 2007, MS Office Publisher 2007

Fluent Spanish Written and Spoken - Intermediate Arabic Written and Spoken

Civilian License:  Texas, and Kuwait

Military License:  POV, COV, MOV, SC/SW/CA/ ¼ - 1.5 Ton, TRAC TWG AGE +250PB, TRAC TOW EQP WHLD 4000#

 

AWARDS, MEDALS, CERTIFICATES

·         Safety Representative Training completed.

·         Blood Borne pathogens Training completed.

·         HAZWOPER Awareness Training completed.

·         Security Screening completed.

·         Training - Supervisor Training

·         Combat Support Associates Classification Branch Quality Service Award Recipient July 2010

·         University of Texas at San Antonio Top Performer Oral Debate Award 2003

·         Top-in-Class Excellence in Writing Award 2003

·         Business Law, Command Presentation Award 2003

·         City of San Antonio, Mayor Ed Garza's Excellence Award 2003

·         Top in Class Business Manager Certification 2002

·         Highest Grossing Salesman three consecutive months, North Central Ford

·         U.S. ARMY Environmental Safety Officer

·         Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician / Journeyman Aircraft Guidance and Control Journeyman

 

REFERENCES

Name                                             Position                              Company                    Years Known                            Phone

Scotty Robin                            Field Program Mgr                CSC                                          7 Yrs                            +11.965.9937.9418

John Wiskus                            Allied Trades Supervisor                CSA                                          6 Yrs                            +11.965.6676.6275

Melinda McAllister              Department Manager                CSA                                          5 Yrs                            +11.965.6692.7432

Joe Torres                            Medical Br. Supervisor                CSA                                          7 Yrs                            +11.965.6599.8733