DAVID TRAVIS
League City
Summary
Dynamic Project Coordinator with over 14 years of experience delivering exceptional leadership at Lockheed Martin, specializing in navigating complex project landscapes. Recognized for a keen eye for detail and a strong ability to identify potential risks while implementing strategic measures for effective mitigation. Committed to fostering team collaboration and achieving results, with a proven track record of adaptability to evolving project needs. Hands-on experience in Quality Assurance within the space industry enhances a proactive approach to problem-solving and overcoming challenges.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
Amentum
Houston, TX
2021 - Current
- Develop Key Performance Indicators to ensure quality, on-time performance and other progress metrics
- Coordinate and participate in supplier quality management improvement initiatives
- Maintain an environment that promotes accountability and ownership at the lowest possible level or responsibility.
- Conduct precision clean room activities at JSC including sample particle counting and non-volatile residue testing.
- Perform source inspection of space flight government furnished Equipment (GFE) at a supplier's place of business.
- Approve or reject raw materials, piece part components, sub-assemblies and top-level deliverable products into inventory based on required vs. provided documentation.
- Perform receiving inspection of incoming raw materials, piece part components, sub-assemblies and top-level deliverable products and product quality inspections of Mandatory Inspection Points (MIPs) using approved procedures, drawings and specifications.
- Identified, documented, and tracked defects using Smartsheet, facilitating efficient resolution processes.
- Interface with Supplier's Quality Representatives, Engineers and personnel
- Provide weekly status reports to the Quality and Compliance Manager as requested. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine testing methodologies and improve overall product quality.
- Advocated for quality assurance best practices within the organization, driving a culture of continuous improvement across projects.
- Conducted thorough inspections and audits to ensure adherence to industry regulations and standards.
- Utilized root cause analysis techniques to identify underlying issues contributing to product defects or customer complaints.
- Trained employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Provide ongoing internal assessment of the effectiveness of the overall Property Management System (PMS) using DCMA Analysis approach. perform periodic internal assessments of the processes/outcomes required by FAR 52.245-1.
- Conduct audits: plan, conduct, report, and document the results of the Management System internal audits verifying that process activities and related results comply with requirements. Audits may include any applicable follow-up activities necessary to determine implementation and effectiveness of any corrective actions taken for nonconformities identified during a prior audit.
Logistics Specialist
Lockheed Martin
Houston, Texas
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Used customer generated transportation manifests, hardware provider transportation requirements and created Transportation Plan including hazmat identification, x-ray sensitivity, environmental constraints, special monitoring/packaging requirements for each project (flight).
- Coordinated with carriers, freight forwarders, project management, packers, planning, sourcing, manufacturing and/or engineering to prepare shipment documentation.
- Verified accuracy of documentation and packaging of equipment, materials, and goods in accordance with customer (NASA) and export control requirements
- Created/Approved invoices (Supplier, Commercial and/or proforma), packing slips, and other documents required to package and/or export cargo.
- Created technical spreadsheets, metrics such as Packing Data Reports, for use by engineering staff, management and INTL partners.
- Verified Packaging and labeling of outgoing shipments were in accordance with ISO, DOT, and IATA regulations.
- Directed inter-modal domestic and overseas export operations to meet aggressive deadlines.
- Reported emergencies, weather delays and carrier schedule changes to customers and management.
- Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists, monitored and managed RFI’s, change orders, pricing and discrepancies for each project.
- Saved significant resources by strategically bidding and negotiating transportation costs.
- Coordinated logistics operations to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce lead times.
- Analyzed inventory levels and implemented strategies to minimize excess stock and enhance turnover rates.
Project Lead
Lockheed Martin / Leidos
Houston, TX
2005 - 2018
- Led project team that performed payload stowage integration; physical integration; export control and logistics activities; and safety/risk assessments.
- Performed high level inspections of class I flight hardware in clean room environment and documented discrepancies using Issue Reports (IR).
- Ensured high quality deliveries to launch sites for 32 NASA space missions (STS/ISS).
- Prepared and gave technical presentations to customers/management.
- Possess working knowledge of configuration management, document processes and Maximo inventory transactions.
- Monitored progress and examined risks of various projects, including setting forth contingency plans.
- Produced quality standards, checklists, report templates and processes.
- Planned, executed and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.
- Met with manager weekly to provide detailed project report and milestone updates.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, launch delays and operational specifications
- Implemented actions to mitigate risk and coordinated project specifications to meet safety and federal compliance.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
- Developed and implemented project plan, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Used customer generated transportation manifests, hardware provider transportation requirements and created Transportation Plan including hazmat identification, x-ray sensitivity, environmental constraints, special monitoring/packaging requirements for each project (flight).
- Coordinated with carriers, freight forwarders, project management, packers, planning, sourcing, manufacturing and/or engineering to prepare shipment documentation.
- Verified accuracy of documentation and packaging of equipment, materials, and goods in accordance with customer (NASA) and export control requirements
- Created/Approved invoices (Supplier, Commercial and/or proforma), packing slips, and other documents required to package and/or export cargo.
- Created technical spreadsheets, metrics such as Packing Data Reports, for use by engineering staff, management and INTL partners.
- Verified Packaging and labeling of outgoing shipments were in accordance with ISO, DOT, and IATA regulations.
- Directed inter-modal domestic and overseas export operations to meet aggressive deadlines.
- Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists, monitored and managed RFI’s, change orders, pricing and discrepancies for each project.
- Saved significant resources by strategically bidding and negotiating transportation costs.
- Coordinated logistics operations to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce lead times.
- Analyzed inventory levels and implemented strategies to minimize excess stock and enhance turnover rates.
Export Control Specialist
Lockheed Martin
Houston, Texas
2004 - 2005
- Contributed to the development of contract's policies related to global trade compliance and export control regulations. Coordinated vetting of foreign visitors; international travel and exports.
- Captured all processes developed work instructions: Russian Documentation Development, INTL Shipping Paperwork review and Russian Hand Carry Process.
- Experienced with Import/Export of goods as well as filing AES/SED within US Customs system; Prepared electronic DD Form 1149, Requisition and Invoice/Shipping Document for items to be shipped from CMC.
- Accessed Export Request submitted by hardware provider, collected data (ECCN, Schedule B, Drawings and BOL/BOM) to aid in development of shipment Proforma.
- Verified that flight hardware being shipped to foreign launch locations complied with U.S. Government’s export and foreign import regulations; Ensured all administration/record keeping requirements were met for licenses and agreements and assured compliance with all US Export/Import laws and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University Of North Texas
Denton, TXSkills
- Requirements Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Managing information flow
- Advanced knowledge of MS 365
- Property Management
- Import/export compliance
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Data analysis
- Data sampling
- Issue resolution
- Audit facilitation
- Operational efficiency
- Logistics analysis
- Inventory counting
- Project planning and development
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential - TWIC
- IATA/ICAO Dangerous Goods by Air, Certificate of Completion, 2015
- Intl Maritime Dangerous Goods, Certificate of Completion, 2015
- US Domestic Hazardous Materials, DoT 49CFR Parts 171 to 180, Certificate of Completion, 2015
- ADD TO THIS WITH RITF CERTS
Timeline
Logistics Specialist
Lockheed Martin
04.2015 - 01.2017
Quality Assurance Specialist
Amentum
2021 - Current
Project Lead
Lockheed Martin / Leidos
2005 - 2018
Export Control Specialist
Lockheed Martin
2004 - 2005
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University Of North Texas