Katie Cummins
Tremonton,United States
Summary
Quality Analyst with 3 years of experience in aerospace and defense, specializing in propulsion systems. Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve critical quality issues through effective research and analysis. Strong organizational and planning skills, consistently delivering results with minimal supervision. Self-directed professional committed to maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Analyst
Northrup Grumman
Promontory, Utah
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
- Reviewed project specifications to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Maintained records of inspection results, test data, and other relevant information.
- Ensured compliance with company standards, regulations and procedures related to quality control.
- Trained personnel on proper use of tools, equipment, materials, and software used for quality assurance purposes.
Co-Owner/Administrative Officer
Ridge Top Granite
Tremonton, Utah
07.2021 - Current
- Lead all administrative and back-office operations, including financial management, budgeting, payroll, invoicing, and client contracts.
- Coordinate daily scheduling, vendor communications, material orders, and workflow to ensure smooth project execution.
- Implemented business systems that improved operational efficiency, reduced errors, and enhanced client satisfaction.
- Manage marketing and customer relations, including website content, social media presence, and lead generation.
- Successfully balance business ownership with a full-time corporate role, demonstrating adaptability, time management, and strategic planning skills.
Administrative Assistant
Northrup Grumman
Promontory , UT
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Devised strategies to orientate, train and direct staff to achieve corporate objectives.
- Efficiently analyzed learning needs of departments to set realistic goals and determine training methods.
- Prepared digital training materials.
- Created and maintained retrievable computer archives and databases.
- Prepared recordkeeping systems and procedures for archival research and for retention or destruction of records.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
2nd Grade Teacher
Garland Elementary
Garland, UT
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Oversaw class field trip to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Paraprofessional Math and Reading
Box Elder School District
Tremonton, UT
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
Education
MBA -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11.2019
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Customer relationship management
- Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Problem-solving
- Project management
Timeline
Quality Analyst
Northrup Grumman
07.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Northrup Grumman
08.2022 - 07.2023
Co-Owner/Administrative Officer
Ridge Top Granite
07.2021 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Garland Elementary
11.2019 - 05.2022
Paraprofessional Math and Reading
Box Elder School District
08.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
MBA -
Western Governors University
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