Jennifer L. Dennis
SAN DIEGO,CA
Summary
Retired Navy Senior Chief, who has enjoyed 27 years of aviation data analytics and maintenance data administration experience. Decorated leader and team member who's attention to detail, critical thinking, and communication skills has proven invaluable in team situations or in outlying positions. Knowledgeable and experienced in Microsoft Suite, analytical/ business intelligence tools such as Tableau, along with team collaboration tools and software which include SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Webex.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master's Degree Student
National University
San Diego, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Attended classes or courses to attain subject mastery and formal recognition.
- Built positive relationships with professors and assisted with research and innovation.
Aviation Maintenance Management Compliance Auditor
US Navy
San Diego, CA
05.2018 - 04.2022
- Processed a detailed understanding of the different phases of the optimized fleet response plan and advised senior leadership on formulation and implementation of changes in policy affecting task operations
- Trained 280+ Program Managers on 5 of the Naval Aviation Maintenance Programs throughout the task force, ensuring standardization and adherence to fleet best practices resulting in 97% increased readiness throughout the Naval Aviation Enterprise
- Created a culture throughout the fleet that values by the book maintenance, mutual respect at all levels, and the pursuit of success in all endeavors
- Collected data and provided feedback in support of effective and efficient inspection plans and quality improvement effort
Executive Administrative Assistant/Assistant Security Manager
US Navy
Fort Worth, TX
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Maintain aircraft and engine logbooks and associated records.
- Prepare correspondence and reports. Schedule aircraft inspections.
- Issue work orders and aircraft inspections. Perform computer system and database analysis.
- Maintain, organize and operate technical publication libraries to include relevant reports and related maintenance data.
- Maintain and organize charts showing trends in aircraft reliability, keeping charts that show trends in aircraft system reliability.
- Operate the Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS).
- Managed a staff of four personnel and 220 subordinate security managers achieving security adjudications, security readiness, and verifications of common access cards for contractor personnel.
- Reviewed personnel security investigations and advised personnel on proper completion of required documents to ensure proper security access to government employees and protection of government assets.
- Provided security education and training to 420 personnel for indoctrination purposes and annual security briefings, developed security measures and procedures regarding visitors requiring access to classified material.
- Ensured compliance with accounting and control requirements for classified material including receipt, distribution, inventory, reproduction and disposition.
Quality Assurance Manager
US Navy
Port Hueneme, CA
10.2012 - 09.2013
- Responsible for managing the overall quality of maintenance for 5 C-130T; supervised 96 quality assurance specialists in the prevention of the occurrence of defects for every maintenance process from start to completion, resulting in a superior grade of 92.6 on FY-13 Commander Naval Aviation Maintenance Inspection.
- Evaluated inspection records for 25 paper and electronic equipment logbooks to ensure proper maintenance procedures were followed and maintained, resulting in zero discrepancies for FY 2013-2014.
- Utilized continuous process improvement methods and quality improvement tests to determine quality effectiveness and training deficiencies.
- Evaluated competence of employees, adequacy of programs or schedules for periodic maintenance and overhauls, and airworthiness of the aircraft assigned.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
National University
La Jolla, CA07-2023
Certificate, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Villanova University
Villanova, PA01-2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH04-2014
Master of Science - Forensic Science
National University
La Jolla, CASkills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Root Cause Corrective Action/Risk Data Analysis
- Training and Development
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Blackbelt (2022)
- Certified Project Manager (2022)
- Agile Scrum Master (2022)
- Certified DiSC Leadership Manager (2022)
- OSHA Accident Investigation & Record Keeping (2021)
- Office Manager/Administrative Services, US Department of Labor (2015)
- Computer Programmer (Professional & Kindred) , US Department of Labor (2014)
- Computer Operator, US Department of Labor (2007)
- Master Training Specialist, US Navy (2001)
Timeline
Master's Degree Student
National University
04.2022 - Current
Aviation Maintenance Management Compliance Auditor
US Navy
05.2018 - 04.2022
Executive Administrative Assistant/Assistant Security Manager
US Navy
08.2015 - 05.2018
Quality Assurance Manager
US Navy
10.2012 - 09.2013
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
National University
Certificate, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Villanova University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Science - Forensic Science
National University