Rachel Hughey
Summary
Dedicated leader and mentor with solid background in mechanical and tactical group operations and strategic planning. Demonstrated capability in high-stress environments, successfully completing numerous missions with precision, maintaining high morale with leadership and subordinates . Exhibited strong leadership and effective communication skills in team settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2019 - Current
- Managed, supervised, and conducted 1,624 Limited Technical Inspections (LTI) on motor transport equipment as Quality Control (QC) Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) during the active and close out phases of the maintenance cycle.
- Managed, supervised, and conducted 1,121 passing final inspections on vehicles leaving the maintenance cycle before returning to their respective platoons for daily operations.
- Fostered a safe working environment with no incidents by implementing and supervising the use of risk management within the unit's motor transport daily operations.
- Led, mentored, and counseled 250 Marines in the Company.
- Ensured $2,538,024.71 worth of parts orders verifying the correct NIIN are in accordance with the proper Technical Manual saving the Marine Corps money and time.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Conducted regular audits of production facilities, ensuring compliance with Marine Corps standards and regulations.
- Coordinated with other departments to establish corrective and preventive maintenance schedules for equipment, reducing downtime due to unexpected failures or malfunctions.
Modifications Chief
United States Marine Corps
08.2023 - Current
- Provided support during audits by diligently maintaining organized records of all completed modifications and related documentation.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Automotive Maintenance Technician
United States Marine Corps
02.2018 - Current
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to industry safety standards and implementing best practices.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repairs, ensuring high-quality results and customer satisfaction.
- Improved vehicle reliability by performing thorough maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference or warranty claims.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Maintenance Shop Chief
United States Marine Corps
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Instructed, trained, and developed all Motor Transport Marines within the platoon on daily shop operations including maintenance reports, production, and reconciliation.
- Supervised and managed 263 principle end item service requests, ensuring maintenance conducted was properly documented and performed throughout the maintenance cycle.
- Supervised over 7,000 labor hours increasing the Battalion's overall readiness to 95%.
- Requisitioned over $50,000 in required repair parts.
- Trained 15 Marines on the documentation processes within the Global Combat Support System from open to closed.
- Ensured preventative maintenance checks and services were completed and documented in accordance with MCO 4790.2.
- Served as the liaison between maintenance platoon and the S-6 to ensure all SAARS were submitted, and Marines received computer access.
- Conducted multiple physical fitness training sessions resulting in a platoon Physical Fitness Test
average score of 241.
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Responsible for the training, mentoring and developing of 62 Marines in the Platoon.
- Implemented physical fitness training programs resulting in 100% passing scores for the physical and combat fitness tests
- Ensured all Marines are within Marine Corps height and weight standards per MCO 6100.13.
- Coordinated training and submitted 19 Marines for Marine Corps follow on training and 11 Marines for advanced Military Occupational Specialty training.
- Supervised all required fiscal year and calender year training, maintaining 100% readiness.
- Conducted weekly uniform and barracks inspections to ensure the health and well-being of Marines living spaces, including cleanliness and serviceability of uniforms.
- Ensured all quarterly and monthly counselings were conducted on time.
- Created the Truck Company and Maintenance Platoon Alpha Roster allowing ease of access to all pertinent information regarding the Marines and their ability to deploy.
- Maintained above 95% for all readiness.
- Conducted mentoring sessions to increase Marines personal and professional development.
0311 Rifleman
United States Marine Corps
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Served as Sergeant of the Guard, employing Security Forces and Quick Reaction Forces for the safety of approximately 430 refugees.
- Conducted Joint Operations with Kosovo Security Forces for seven total armed medical escorts for refugees, including one emergency armed medical escort.
- Assisted IQARUS with medical appointments for refugees, ensuring medical readiness and mission accomplishment while being Security Force.
- Instructed 14 Marines as Faculty Advisor for Residential Reserve Corporals Course Professional Military Education allowing all Corporals to be residential PME complete.
- Served as Position Safety Officer for 14 Marines during a platoon live fire Table five rifle range to refine Marines marksmanship skills and maintain combat readiness.
- Instructed a PVS-14 class ensuring technical and tactical proficiency on engaging targets with low light optics in preparation of Table six rifle range.
- Demonstrated adaptability under changing conditions by altering tactics and strategies as needed to achieve mission success.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Sustained morale among fellow Marines through strong leadership qualities, fostering teamwork and camaraderie in challenging environments.
- Achieved successful mission outcomes by effectively executing orders and utilizing strong communication skills in high-pressure situations.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
Quality Control Technician
United States Marine Corps
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of concern and recommend proactive solutions, resulting in fewer product returns.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Zane State College
Cambridge, OHHigh School Diploma -
Shenandoah High School
Sarahsville, OH05-2017
Skills
- Preventive actions
- Quality processes
- Operational excellence
- Customer satisfaction
- Quality management systems
- Documentation control
- Group instruction
- Functional training
Certification
- Tactical Casualty Combat Care Certified
- Brown Belt Marine Corps Mixed Martial Arts
- Nationally Qualified 1st Place Class A Figure Bodybuilder
- HVAC Certified
- HIPAA and Privacy Act Certified
- Air Quality Compliance Certified
- SPCC Tank Management Certified
- Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste Certified
- U.S. Forces Driver in Europe Certified
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Received a Navy Achievement Medal for actions as Platoon Sergeant, updating and documenting 1,764 modifications, as Modification Chief, throughout the Battalion for the Field Supply and Maintenance Analysis Office inspection, and actions as Quality Control Chief including 378 acceptance and final inspections.
Certificate of Commendation
Awarded a Certificate of Commendation for actions as Quality Control Technician and Publications NCOIC for the Battalion achieving a nearly perfect score for the Field Supply and Maintenance Analysis Office Inspection.
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal
Received a Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal for actions during deployment with Task Force Peregrine in regards to Operation Allies Welcome Kosovo.
Timeline
Modifications Chief
United States Marine Corps
08.2023 - Current
Maintenance Shop Chief
United States Marine Corps
04.2023 - 08.2023
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
10.2022 - 03.2023
0311 Rifleman
United States Marine Corps
06.2022 - 10.2022
Quality Control Technician
United States Marine Corps
02.2019 - 03.2022
Quality Control Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2019 - Current
Automotive Maintenance Technician
United States Marine Corps
02.2018 - Current
No Degree - General Studies
Zane State College
High School Diploma -
Shenandoah High School
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