Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Aircraft Commercial Interiors Experience
Accomplishments / Awards
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Clarence K. Downard

Arlington,WA

Summary

Continued career in aerospace commercial interiors manufacturing, operations and supply chain management

Supply Chain Professional with solid experience in logistics, inventory management, and vendor relations. Adept at optimizing processes and ensuring efficient operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting to changing needs with ease. Known for reliability, problem-solving skills, and proactive approach to challenges.

Overview

56
56
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Associate

Collins Aerospace Interiors
Everett, Washington
01.2007 - 01.2025
  • Assigned to contract and bid proposals team
  • Assigned as supply chain associate supporting the Spares Department
  • Assisted in sourcing new technology, products and supplier support
  • Drove business decisions and reduced operational costs

Composites Interiors Manufacturing Supervisor

C&D Aerospace
Marysville, Washington
01.1989 - 01.2007
  • Composites Interiors Manufacturing Supervisor
  • Senior Supply Chain Supervisor

Management Officer

USMC Aerospace Engineering
01.1969 - 01.1989
  • Supervised squadron maintenance management efforts in support of flight operations
  • Managed Ground Support Equipment for Squadron Operations
  • Managed Material (Supply Chain) Assets for Air Group Shipboard Operations
  • Conducted various training requirements for USMC enlisted and officer personnel

Education

Orange Coast College Airframes and Power Plants Course - Airframes and Power Plants

Orange Coast College
01-1989

DOD / USAF Aerospace University Managers Course - undefined

01-1981

Southern Illinois University School of Airport Management - Airport Management

Southern Illinois University
01-1980

USN / USMC Aerospace Engineering Officer - undefined

01-1979

USMC Helicopter Crew Chief / Flight Engineering Training - undefined

01-1971

USMC Aerospace Airframes and Power Plants Mechanics Course - undefined

01-1970

Skills

  • Supplier relationship management
  • Warehouse operations
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Forecasting accuracy
  • Sourcing expertise
  • Procurement strategies

Accomplishments

  • Achieved through results helping with managing spares sourcing and procurement
  • Documented and resolved engineering revisions and customer change requests

Timeline

Supply Chain Associate

Collins Aerospace Interiors
01.2007 - 01.2025

Composites Interiors Manufacturing Supervisor

C&D Aerospace
01.1989 - 01.2007

DOD / USAF Aerospace University Managers Course - undefined

Southern Illinois University School of Airport Management - Airport Management

Southern Illinois University

USN / USMC Aerospace Engineering Officer - undefined

USMC Helicopter Crew Chief / Flight Engineering Training - undefined

USMC Aerospace Airframes and Power Plants Mechanics Course - undefined

Management Officer

USMC Aerospace Engineering
01.1969 - 01.1989

Orange Coast College Airframes and Power Plants Course - Airframes and Power Plants

Orange Coast College

Aircraft Commercial Interiors Experience

  • BOEING 747, 737, 757, 767
  • AIRBUS A220, A320, A321, A340, A350
  • BOMBARDIER G5000

Accomplishments / Awards

Completed  + 20 years military active service , initially enlisted , achieved the meritorious rank of Gunnery Sergeant.

Appointed a Commissioned Warrant Offer and completed my military career as a First Lieutenant.

Awards:

Seven ( USN and USMC Commendation / Achievement Awards

1978 Association Of Naval Aviation Leadership Award 

Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals

Vietnam Cross of Gallantry

Vietnam Civil Action Citation 

National Defense  Medal

Presidential Meritorious Unit Citation

USN Meritorious Unit Citation

USMC Good Conduct Medal ( 3 *)

Sea Service Award ( 6* )

USMC Drill Instructor Citation 

USMC Drill Instructor Meritorious Service  Award 

Clarence K. Downard