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Jennifer Olson

Chico,CA

Summary

Dynamic Quality Assurance Specialist with over 20 years of experience at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Expert in technical reporting and risk assessment, driving safety compliance and quality improvements. Proven ability to lead teams and communicate effectively, ensuring operational excellence and minimizing risks in heavy machinery operations. Analytical Quality Control Analyst with background in implementing and enhancing quality assurance processes. Skilled in data analysis, regulatory compliance, and process improvement to ensure product reliability and consistency. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in identifying discrepancies and developing corrective actions that significantly reduce errors and increase customer satisfaction.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance Specialist

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Regional Crane Division
Silverdale, WA
08.2014 - 04.2019
  • Effectively perform audits, assessment and inspection on equipment and write technical reports that include conditions found, difficulties met, assignments, corrective action taken and recommend improvements
  • I conduct and assist in accident investigations and write official Accident Reports
  • I read and interpret blueprints with engineering symbols to ensure the accuracy of equipment requests and I provide technical advice
  • I developed and maintained the Regional Monitor Log
  • The Monitor Log measures the efficiency of maintenance performed by contractors performed on naval bases
  • I identify and input information on production performance trends
  • The data is retained so that I can identify, collect and assemble data, determine trends that could trigger accidents and create status reports on various projects
  • Apply over 20 years of crane and rigging experience and lead effort to minimize the risk to the government, prevent injuries to personnel, damage to government property, production loss during weight handling operations
  • Report to and advise Certifying Officials on discrepancies that may affect the safe operation of weight handling equipment

Crane Operator

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Bremerton, WA
10.2010 - 08.2014
  • Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition by performing a pre-operational inspection and operational test of each mode of operation
  • Performed journeyman crane operator duties with an emphasis on Crane Team Concept regularly leading and teaching lesser skilled crane operators and riggers how to perform their jobs in a safe, efficient manner following the OSHA, ASME and local instructions and requirements
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of workers, upper management, contractors and Navy personnel
  • Key member of Accident Prevention Team and reporting all safety deficiencies to management and suggest corrective action

Crane Operator

NAVFAC SW, BSV&E
San Diego, CA
08.2007 - 10.2010
  • Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition by performing a pre-operational inspection and operational test of each mode of operation
  • Performed journeyman crane operator duties with an emphasis on Team Concept regularly leading and teaching lesser skilled crane operators and riggers how to perform their jobs in a safe and efficient manner
  • Lead skilled mechanics in the assembly, disassembly, inspection, repair, test and alignment of components/rigging apparatus for lifting and handling as it applies to crane operations and evolutions
  • Lead efforts obtaining tools, blueprints, plans and materials which allows the performance of the work team to be executed non-stop and thus ensures an on time product to our customers
  • Consistently demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of workers, upper management, Naval personnel and customers
  • I served as the team lead on Accident Prevention Team

Crane Operator

MARE ISLAND NAVAL SHIPYARD
Vallejo, CA
11.1983 - 08.1993
  • Company Overview: Shipyard closed in 1997
  • Shipyard closed in 1997

Education

High School Diploma -

Vintage High School
Napa, CA
06-1981

Skills

  • Quality assurance
  • Technical reporting
  • Accident investigation
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Data analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Equipment inspection
  • Safety compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Customer focus
  • Audit reports
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Quality improvements
  • Heavy machinery operation
  • Sound quality management techniques
  • Team leadership

References

  • Charles Deen, Lifting and Handling Branch Head, 360-396-4650, charles.deen@navy.mil
  • Anthony Maddalena, Lifting and Handling Equipment Specialist, 360-396-4764, anthony.maddalena@navy.mil
  • Sharyl Blackington, Former Supervisor Mare Island Naval Shipyard, 619-414-3978, sharken46@gmail.com

Job Related Training And Qualifications

  • CA State Commercial Drivers Class B License
  • Microsoft Office Excel Training
  • 40 Hr. NAVFAC EM-385 1-1 Course
  • Government Crane Operator License/Training
  • Forklift, Backhoe, Loader and Excavator Operator

Affiliations

  • Interior design
  • gardening

Certification

  • Previously held:
  • CA Class B Drivers License
  • Government Crane Operator License (up to 500k capacities)
  • Heavy Machinery Operator License (forklifts backhoe, loader)

Timeline

Quality Assurance Specialist

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Regional Crane Division
08.2014 - 04.2019

Crane Operator

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
10.2010 - 08.2014

Crane Operator

NAVFAC SW, BSV&E
08.2007 - 10.2010

Crane Operator

MARE ISLAND NAVAL SHIPYARD
11.1983 - 08.1993

High School Diploma -

Vintage High School

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