David Vong
Summary
Determined Quality Assurance Specialist with dedication to quality and accuracy. Familiar with handling multiple projects in highly competitive environments. Solid interpersonal and collaboration skills. With 7 years of repair and maintenance experience. Adapts to changing technology, tools and testing devices to complete effective jet engine repairs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
Nevada ANG
03.2023 - Current
- In-depth evaluations of programs and processes within the 152nd Maintenance Group
- Inspections of safety, hazardous waste and environmental compliance, and standard maintenance practices.
- Manage weight and balance records for 8 USAF C-130H aircraft, taking full accountability of aircraft inventory and reconciling historical records to provide safe data for aircraft loading.
- Reviewing and routing technical assistance requests with system engineers, reviewing and processing maintenance technical data, and distributing/briefing instructions to the members of the 152nd Maintenance Group.
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
Jet Engine Mechanic/Production Controller
Nevada ANG
11.2016 - 03.2023
- Maintaining qualifications such as borescope proficiency, engine run supervisor duties, and maintaining knowledge as a 7-level Red X propulsion specialist.
- Developed 11 guardsmen, both their work center sponsor and as their trainer, assisting them in obtaining their journeyman level qualifications.
- Inspected and repaired aircraft mechanical components, fuel systems, and hydraulic systems.
- Built and repaired engines for C-130H aircraft.
- Worked on both conventional and modified systems to troubleshoot and repair issues, alter assemblies and make final adjustments.
- Documented maintenance actions with integrated data system.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic tests to complete random quality checks.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
Web Design/Developer
Media X-Ray
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Professional communication with clients and colleagues to determine the timeline of projects.
- Planning of design, development, and budgeting of digital media marketing platforms such as websites, paid ads, retargeting, social media, and search engine optimization.
- Knowledge in the use computer programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
- Deliver timely services to clients ahead of schedule.
- Developed user interfaces with modern JavaScript frameworks, HTML5, and CSS3.
- Collaborated with project managers and development team to brainstorm new ideas.
Sushi Chef
Jazmine
11.2012 - 03.2015
- Trained in sanitary standards of preparing food while providing excellent customer service to create a comfortable environment for guests.
- Time management, multitasking, and teamwork.
- Training of multiple chefs, requiring patience and the ability to communicate and convey techniques that turn trainees into expert chefs.
- Observe and obey all health codes and workplace safety regulations.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
Overnight Stocker/Inventory Control Specialist
Walmart
11.2011 - 11.2012
- Loading and unloading shipments to ensure deliveries and shipments met strict timeline.
- Organizing backrooms to provide room for new/surplus inventory.
- Operate forklifts and pallet jacks daily to move freight to and from backrooms and store floors while observing and obeying strict OSHA standards.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV06.2025
High School Diploma -
Robert Mc Queen High School
Reno, NV06.2010
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Sound Decision-Making Abilities
- Conduct Monitoring
- Customer Service
- Correction Action Planning
- Project Management
- Productivity Benchmarks
- Warehouse Operations
- Technical Documentation
- Analytical Thinking
Deployment History
- Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti – Operation Enduring Freedom (2021 – 2022)
- Ross Island, Antarctica - Operation Deep Freeze (2020)
- Ali Al Salem, Kuwait – Operation Freedom Sentinel (2018 – 2019)
Additional Qualifications
- AWBS program proficient
- Nevada State Driver's License
- CPR Certified
- SPYDERCRANE Qualified Operator (URW300/500 Series)
- Scissor Lift Qualified
- Reno ANGB Airfield Driving Certified
- U.S. Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator
- UHF/VHF and Hand Radio Qualified
Affiliations
Nevada Air National Guard
Certification
- AWBS program proficient
- Nevada State Driver's License
- CPR Certified
- SPYDERCRANE® Qualified Operator (URW300/500 Series)
- Scissor Lift Qualified
- Reno ANGB Airfield Driving Certified
- U.S. Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator
- UHF/VHF and Hand Radio Qualified
- OSHA 10
Timeline
Quality Assurance Specialist
Nevada ANG
03.2023 - Current
Jet Engine Mechanic/Production Controller
Nevada ANG
11.2016 - 03.2023
Web Design/Developer
Media X-Ray
01.2015 - 04.2016
Sushi Chef
Jazmine
11.2012 - 03.2015
Overnight Stocker/Inventory Control Specialist
Walmart
11.2011 - 11.2012
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Truckee Meadows Community College
High School Diploma -
Robert Mc Queen High School