ERICA DERRICK

Work History

U.S. Navy

07.2021 - Current

Created detailed reports that outlined progress of each project milestone
Developed and implemented quality assurance standards and procedures, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory requirements
Enforced strict compliance standards and conducted 121 critical inspections, ensuring 635 mishap-free flight hours
Supported leadership in maintaining a work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration, and teamwork.
Mentored and coached peers on QA topics and strategies such as root cause analysis.
Performed spot checks/audits of performance against SOPs.
Reported progress, test metrics and results to project stakeholders.
Educated peers and junior sailors on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards, while also making recommendations for continuous improvement.
Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
Ensured quality management for accomplishing TO performance expectations and objectives.

U.S. Navy

06.2018 - 07.2021

Utilized strong interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts between team members while maintaining high morale within the unit
Implemented innovative strategies to maximize efficiency in supply management, resulting in cost savings for the organization
Conducted training on various topics such as operational readiness, safety procedures, and maintenance requirements for personnel under my command
Successfully managed and directed the daily operations of a large division with over 100 personnel, providing guidance and support to all subordinate staff
Ensured compliance with Navy regulations by conducting regular inspections and audits of departmental records and equipment status reports
Demonstrated exemplary leadership abilities while managing a wide variety of projects simultaneously
Coordinated logistics activities such as order fulfillment and shipment tracking
Partnered with logistics team to align performance and future needs
Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.

U.S. Navy

02.2016 - 06.2018

Led a team of 26 personnel in the production of $25M worth of life support systems, ensuring operational efficiency and safety
Utilized computer systems to track shipments from origin to destination and generate reports accordingly
Enforced and maintained safety and quality standard operating procedures
Directed a comprehensive safety program, achieving 100% on-time mishap reporting and fostering a culture of safety
Prioritized tasks and managed deadlines under strict time constraints
Led a team of 32 personnel across multiple departments to complete over 2,200 critical tasks, optimizing resource use and improving service readiness to 98%
Coordinated the strategic allocation of essential resources and synchronized operations across a large, multi-site organization, ensuring seamless service delivery
Recruited and trained a specialized team to oversee the logistics of critical supplies and equipment, ensuring timely and efficient support
Engineered a phased distribution plan, reducing a $10M backlog and saving $5M through process optimization demonstrating my ability to streamline operations and reduce costs
Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.

U.S. Navy

06.2007 - 02.2016

Awarded two Naval Achievement Medal for supervision of maintenance upkeep, logistics, and operations for a 147-person organization with an equipment inventory valued at $20 million
Supervised a team of 12 in the maintenance of critical equipment, ensuring operational readiness
Led the successful completion of 10 phase inspections and 167 maintenance tasks during high-pressure deployment operations, showcasing my ability to maintain excellence under demanding conditions
Driving force in the successful execution of 2,239.8 flight hours while mentoring and trained over 90 personnel, increasing operational flexibility by 25%
Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
Packed and adjusted flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes and flotation devices for transport.
Stored and disposed of hazardous materials based upon environmental standards.
Managed and scheduled inspections for assigned aircrew flight equipment.
Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.