Portia Sharpe
Katy,TX
Summary
Diligent Quality Manager with over 16 years of experience making sure products and services meet internal and external standards. Methodical Quality Assurance Manager with superb problem-solving and analytical abilities. Keeps meticulous records and identify and troubleshoot problems. Specialties include operational improvements, program implementation, and documentation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Manager
Chromatic Industries
16400 Air Center Blvd Suite 200, Texas
09.2018 - Current
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Collaborated with contract representatives and oversaw quality control implementations and reporting.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Quality Control Inspector
IPS
Waller, Texas
10.2013 - 05.2017
- Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands.
- Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Noted trends in product quality and functionality to determine problem areas and plan for improvements to processes.
NDI
USAF
Abilene, Texas
05.2004 - 02.2013
- Created radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
- Used sonic measurements to map presence of imperfections within objects.
- Used GO81 and CAMS to document non-destructive testing methods, processes and results.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, schematics and manuals to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustments and certifications of instruments required.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
- Calibrated and maintained sensitive non-destructive testing equipment.
- Performed liquid dye penetrant tests on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Prepared reports on non-destructive testing results.
- Selected, calibrated, or operated equipment used in non-destructive testing of products or materials.
- Managed successful teams of employees and contractors on projects of all sizes.
- Studied project instructions and specifications, asking questions and addressing concerns before testing began.
- Delivered extensive coaching and training to team members covering all steps of testing phases to enhance team performance and boost results.
Education
Associate of Science - Non-Destructive Testing
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALAssociate of Science -
Lone Star College System
Spring, TXSkills
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Manufacturing Enhancement
- Sound Judgment
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Corrective Action Recommendations
- Specifications Conformance
- Project Management
- OSHA Compliance
Certification
NDT Level II in Magnetic Particle Inspection and Liquid Penetrant Inspection.
Timeline
Quality Manager
Chromatic Industries
09.2018 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
IPS
10.2013 - 05.2017
NDI
USAF
05.2004 - 02.2013
Associate of Science - Non-Destructive Testing
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science -
Lone Star College System