Jonathan B Comer
Pfafftown,NC
Summary
If all you do is what you can, then you are not doing enough!
Dedicated to the development and engagement of meaningful client relations and balancing expectations. Effective, professional, driving continuous improvements based on documented data analytics utilizing Root Cause Corrective Actions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Construction and Project Management
J M Edwards Construction
Winston Salem , NC
04.2022 - Current
- Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
- Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Helped successfully complete large project ahead of schedule.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Created project designs and estimates for potential bids.
Insurance Agent, Financial Engineer
NC Farm Bureau Agent
Arcadia, NC
11.2020 - 04.2022
- NC licensed: Life, Accidental & Health, Property/Casualty, Medicare/Long Term
- Determined client needs and financial situations by listening and scheduling fact-finding appointments
- Cultivated new business by offering presentations on financial well-being to individuals and groups on term and whole life insurance
- Developed and deepened client relationships to cement profitable partnerships.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients
- Approached potential clients by using direct marketing mailings and phone contacts
- Increase book of business $98,000 in 11 months. 8% increase in revenue
Quality Engineer/DAR
HondaJet
Greensboro, NC
11.2011 - 09.2019
- Determine aircraft conformity, team development and succession planning
- Departmental branding, Root Cause Corrective Action, Policy/Process Audit, Interim Supervision, Mentor, Cross functional team development
- Perform company inspections/conformities on articles and installations documented on FAA Form 8100-1 under Part 21
- Function Codes 8, 19, 20 & 21
- Continued development to gain and expand function code authorizations; working with form(s) 8130-6 & 8130-7
- Working knowledge of FAA 14 CFR part 21, 45, 47 and 183
- FAA Orders 8000.95, 8110.4, (8100.8), 8130.2 and 8130.21 and Advisory Circulars 21-2, 21-23, 21-32, 21-33, and 45-2
- Expanded risk management measures through spot-checking and increased focused inspections
- Built strong rapport with team members, management and clients to facilitate efficiency and productivity
- Participated in multi-disciplinary defect reviews to discern and address root causes
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors
- Applied US and international regulations to products slated for international delivery
Designated Airworthiness Representative
Jonathan Comer DAR Services
Pfafftown, NC
11.2012 - 09.2019
- Established aircraft articles conform to approved engineering design
- Performed inspections and audits in accordance with Function Codes 8, 19, 20 & 21 of Federal Regulations
- Performed product/article inspection(s) and verification(s)
- Increase client relationships and expectations with external partners and vendors
- Established process improvements and lean manufacturing practices to reduce defects per million and improve lead times
- Audit production and manufacturing policies and procedures to establish conformity to Federal Code of Regulations
Quality Engineer / DMIR
BE Aerospace
Winston Salem, NC
05.2006 - 11.2011
- Expanded risk management measures through spot-checking and increased randomization of inspections.
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
- Integrated diagnostic automation to accelerate and sharpen post-production testing.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Developed action plan for company certification using ISO 9000 standard knowledge.
- Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues.
- Facilitated first article review with customers.
- Facilitated process improvements to successfully decrease errors.
- Company appointed, on behalf of the FAA, Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative; performing audits to ensure compliance to 14 CFR.
Intership
Walt Disney World Intership
Orlando, FL
01.2001 - 05.2001
- Establish habits and practices that increased guest experiences
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
Education
NC Certificate in Social Media Marketing and Web Design -
Guliford Technical CC
Greensboro, NC 01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communication Art
East Carolina University
01.2001 - 01.2004
Skills
Vendor relations
Expert in Adobe Photoshop
Strategic planning
Policies and procedures
Staff Management
Coaching and mentoring
Project Management
Business Development
Additional Information
- Anthony Hayworth: (15 years) 336.307.5941 supervisor with former employer. Jon can be very determined and goal focused, thriving when allowed to find the best solutions for the task at hand. He is extremely focused on building a team mindset that will support the project.
- Christopher Pressley: (8 years) 703.853.9078 acquaintance made via former employer. Jon is a passionate individual that will invest himself into his work to the level that is required in order to accomplish the vision. He is not only vision oriented, but makes a point to be physically and emotionally involved with his peers.
Timeline
General Construction and Project Management
J M Edwards Construction
04.2022 - Current
Insurance Agent, Financial Engineer
NC Farm Bureau Agent
11.2020 - 04.2022
NC Certificate in Social Media Marketing and Web Design -
Guliford Technical CC
01.2018 - 01.2019
Designated Airworthiness Representative
Jonathan Comer DAR Services
11.2012 - 09.2019
Quality Engineer/DAR
HondaJet
11.2011 - 09.2019
Quality Engineer / DMIR
BE Aerospace
05.2006 - 11.2011
Intership
Walt Disney World Intership
01.2001 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communication Art
East Carolina University
01.2001 - 01.2004