JULIE DUNAWAY
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
Results-oriented quality assurance leader with expertise in operational efficiency and process improvement. Skilled in team leadership and enhancing safety compliance while fostering strong relationships. Focused on driving continuous improvement and delivering impactful solutions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Operator
Independent Tattoo Studio
01.2024 - Current
- Managed scheduling, inventory, purchasing, budgeting, marketing, and customer service to maintain operational effectiveness.
- Operated small business, overseeing daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated business operations to improve organization and streamline processes.
- Built lasting customer relationships through professionalism and high-quality service.
- Resolved customer concerns efficiently, contributing to a positive client experience.
- Maintained strict sanitation standards and ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
Zone Leader / Quality Auditor
John Deere
01.2015 - 01.2026
- Led daily production activities for teams of 10 to 15 employees, consistently exceeding expectations.
- Coached and developed employees on standard operating procedures, quality standards, and safety practices, enhancing team compliance and performance.
- Achieved cross-training goals, enhancing workforce flexibility and operational efficiency.
- Conducted quality audits, ensuring adherence to manufacturing standards and specifications, thereby maintaining product integrity.
- Monitored production processes, swiftly addressing operational issues to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with quality, logistics, maintenance, and production teams to optimize workflow.
- Promoted a safe and organized work environment while enforcing safety policies.
- Identified process improvement opportunities, leading to enhanced efficiency and improved product quality.
Airframe Technician
United States Marine Corps
Virginia Beach, Virginia
08.2009 - 01.2011
- Inspected, repaired and maintained aircraft airframes and related components to ensure safety and reliability.
- Conducted inspections on airframe structures for compliance and safety standards.
- Performed repairs on aircraft components to maintain operational readiness.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to identify malfunctions, facilitating timely repairs and enhancing aircraft readiness.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues efficiently.
- Assembled and disassembled airframe parts using specialized tools, ensuring precision and compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted corrosion control and inspection duties independently, maintaining airframe integrity and reliability.
- Performed routine maintenance on aircraft structures, landing gear systems and flight control surfaces.
- Identified defects in airframe components using visual inspection techniques.
- Documented maintenance activities in compliance with military regulations and procedures.
- Completed detailed documentation of all maintenance tasks performed on each aircraft system.
- Maintained inventory of repair parts and supplies for efficient operations.
- Ensured adherence to quality control standards during maintenance tasks consistently.
- Operated hand tools such as drills, grinders and wrenches for removal and installation of fasteners and hardware items.
- Utilized hand and power tools to detect and repair aircraft malfunctions and damages.
- Assisted in the fabrication of replacement parts from raw materials.
- Utilized precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, depth gauges.
- Tested aircraft systems to ensure proper functioning after repair or installation of new parts.
- Assembled structural subassemblies using various joining techniques such as riveting, bolting. and discussed with supervisors.
- Reviewed work orders to assess required maintenance tasks and prioritize them effectively.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
- Inspected and verified dimensions and clearances of parts to verify conformance to factory specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Operations Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ06-2023
High School Diploma -
Cross Creek High School
Augusta, GA05-2009
Skills
- Safety protocols
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Quality auditing
- Problem solving procedures
- Good manufacturing practices
- Manufacturing operations
- Production scheduling
- Operational efficiency
- Process improvement
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Inventory management framework
- Budgeting
- Financial management
- Financial planning
- Business operations management
- Workflow optimization
- Team leadership
- Training programs
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Time management
- Documentation proficiency
- Operations management
- Time management
- Finance management
- Operations management
- Finance management
Timeline
Owner / Operator
Independent Tattoo Studio
01.2024 - Current
Zone Leader / Quality Auditor
John Deere
01.2015 - 01.2026
Airframe Technician
United States Marine Corps
08.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Operations Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
High School Diploma -
Cross Creek High School