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RANDALL TALLEY

Bluffton

Summary

With 20 years of experience in the United States Marine Corps, I have held diverse roles such as Avionics Technician, Collateral Duty Inspector, and Naval School House Instructor. I excelled as a Drill Instructor and Avionics and Quality Assurance Chief, honing skills in team building and goal achievement. My passion is working with, developing, and leading teams to enhance organizational success and foster a culture of excellence.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Engineer II

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
03.2024 - Current
  • Perform Quality Assurance Engineering assignments that require independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard Quality Engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • Actively identifies and completes process improvement projects related to achieving improved quality or efficiency within their area of responsibility.
  • Works with management on strategic planning for the Quality Assurance Engineering organization.
  • Interprets and executes company policies and procedures while developing new procedures as required.
  • Implements leadership principles and techniques when developing and organizing teams.
  • Maintains key performance indicators for the QAE processes to demonstrate process effectiveness and improvement efficiency.
  • Promotes, encourages, and leads employees towards a continuous improvement culture.
  • Reviews customer contracts on a multitude of levels of complexity requiring efficient analysis and identification.
  • Performs quality planning activities including quality plans and inspection plans as required by the assigned project.
  • Participates in process improvement activities through monitoring, root cause investigations, auditing, and failure analysis.
  • Utilizes systems to include CATIA, CMP, Siemens 3D, and Solumina.
  • Works with the team to meet future requirements through training and employee development activities.
  • Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Maintains an up-to-date knowledge in the areas of quality assurance, regulatory compliance, design controls, risk management, and statistical techniques.
  • Maintain current secret security clearance.

Quality Assurance Chief

Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501
05.2022 - 03.2024
  • Performed as Quality Assurance Chief, overseeing, managing, and monitoring all applicable Naval Aviation Maintenance Programs.
  • Advised the Quality Assurance Superiors in the training and development of subordinates on technical proficiency, maintenance qualification, and annual safety requirements.
  • Managed Maintenance Department Safety, Quality Assurance audit programs, and Support Equipment Misuse and Abuse Programs to ensure safe and effective maintenance practices are conducted under applicable orders and directives.
  • Distributed, facilitated, trained, and conducted all internal and external audit phases.
  • Provided training assistance to Quality Assurance Representatives and Collateral Duty Inspectors.
  • Established and reviewed qualification requirements for Quality Assurance and Collateral Quality Assurance Representatives.
  • Provided revisions and recommendations for computerized Self Evaluation Checklist program upgrades, and managed squadron database.
  • Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
  • Mentored and encouraged individuals to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
  • Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
  • Coordinated and communicated with higher authorities to ensure efficient communication and build a strong core within the unit.
  • Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Maintained active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance.

Aircraft Electricians Mate Chief

Aviation Maintenance Squadron 2
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Served as Aviation Electrician Mate Course Chief and Marine Liaison Office Student Control Supervisor.
  • Performed as a Mate Course Chief and Marine Liaison Office Student Control Supervisor
  • Ensured instructor staffing and student throughput requirements are met.
  • Supervised and evaluated all aspects of academic and military performance over a multitude of divisions.
  • Provided core value training for staff and student personnel required by commanding authority.
  • Monitored and enforced all administrative actions required to ensure health and welfare of staff and students; maintained proper military discipline and esprit de corps.
  • Managed and ensured all instructor billet training was maintained/completed and all USMC FY/CY training was completed.
  • Made recommendations to Avionics Officer and superiors on fitness reports, student academic performance, and disciplinary actions for staff and student personnel.
  • Collaborated with United States Navy and Marine Corps to ensure proper manning of classroom personnel.
  • Provided recommendations to training officers regarding students' academic progress to determine students continued training or disenrollment.
  • Developed and introduced instructional classes to be inducted into new staff indoctrination courses.
  • Utilized informal and formal counseling to mentor subordinates, and ensured their professional and personal development, while also providing them guidance for future mentorship and leadership abilities.
  • Executed Academic Review Board chairman qualification duties as required.
  • Maintained active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance.

Avionics Division Staff Non-commissioned Officer in Charge / Quality Assurance Chief

Marine Attack Squadron 223
07.2016 - 01.2020
  • Served as Avionics Collateral Quality Assurance Representatives and Avionics, Airframes, and Powerline multi-system Quality Assurance Representatives.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting and isolation of Avionics discrepancies on the AV-8B Aircraft.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting AAQ-28 Lightening Targeting Pods
  • Ensured compliance with all Naval Aviation Maintenance Program Practices
  • Performed final in-process inspections for FCF (Functional Check Flight) aircraft.
  • Responsible for training new Marines on how to safely perform engine run-ups on all AV-8B aircraft assigned.
  • Liaised with local agencies to acquire required parts for maintenance on aircraft
  • Provided in-depth analysis of detailed aircraft wiring schematics.
  • Possessed in-depth knowledge of Navy/Marine Corps communication and navigation systems including LINK-16, APX-123, ALR-67, and APG-65 Radar.
  • Worked extensively with Multi-Purpose Color Displays and Head-up Display Units. This includes: removal and installation, troubleshooting circuit cards, safe handling and storage, and using engineer schematics to diagnose faulty components.
  • Performed program and work-center audits as directed by Quality Assurance ensuring compliance with all orders and directives are adhered to.
  • Performed Airframe and Power Plant maintenance, inspections, and specials as required with multi-system qualifications.
  • Performed duties as Electrostatic Discharge, Battery Safety, and Compass Calibration Program Manager.
  • Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
  • Utilized a variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
  • Responsible for the safety and security of over 200 classified assets
  • Serve as Quality Assurance Chief, overseeing, managing, and monitoring all applicable Naval Aviation Maintenance Programs.
  • Advised the Quality Assurance Superiors in the training and development of subordinates on technical proficiency, maintenance qualification, and annual safety requirements.
  • Managed Maintenance Department Safety, Quality Assurance audit programs, and Support Equipment Misuse and Abuse Programs to ensure safe and effective maintenance practices are conducted in accordance with applicable orders and directives.
  • Distributed, facilitated, trained, and conducted all phases of both internal and external audits.
  • Provided training assistance to Quality Assurance Representatives and Collateral Duty Inspectors.
  • Established and reviewed qualification requirements for Quality Assurance Representatives and Collateral Quality Assurance Representatives.
  • Provided revisions and recommendations for computerized Self Evaluation Checklist program upgrades, and managed squadron database.
  • Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
  • Mentored and encouraged individuals to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
  • Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
  • Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Maintained active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance.

Chief Drill Instructor

Marine Corps Recruit Depot
08.2013 - 07.2016
  • Responsible for training and developing all Drill Instructors assigned to the Company.
  • Certified Drill Instructors to teach a robust training curriculum that focuses on warfighting, leadership, administration, team building, creative and critical thinking, and physical fitness.
  • Maintained and monitored database with all recruit and Drill Instructor information containing (PII).
  • Conducted initial and final cycle reviews on all Drill Instructors for cycle training being taught and implemented.
  • Responsible to Marine Corps Recruit Training Command for curriculum changes and recommendations.
  • Established and maintained quality control standards.
  • Liaised with local and outside agencies for guest lectures and all course requirements.
  • As Chief Drill Instructor, certified to train all subordinates while teaching all lessons for a multitude of ranks and billets
  • Accountable for facilitating and developing community or service resources and volunteer programs.
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
  • Maintained Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance.

Multi-system Quality Assurance Representative

Marine Attack Squadron 231
09.2004 - 08.2013
  • Supervised all administrative and technical duties in the repair of avionics systems on AV-8B aircraft.
  • Maintained constant communication with Maintenance Control to ensure all maintenance priorities were handled expeditiously.
  • Assisted with developing and implementing quality assurance improvements based on call evaluation results.
  • Drafted performance and quality assurance reports and presented findings at weekly and monthly quality meetings.
  • Provided ongoing feedback to management and communicated with representatives to foster improvement.
  • Served as Local Element custodian for Electronic Key Management System, accounting for all Communication Security and Electronic Countermeasures equipment.
  • Performed as Quality Assurance Representative and AV-8B engine (Low Power) Turn-up Operator ensuring that all applicable instructions and directives are complied with.
  • Supervised development and training of CDIs ensuring that all Naval Aviation Maintenance Program procedures are practiced.
  • Maintained Secret level Secret Security clearance.

Education

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

National University
La Mesa, CA
01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Management

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
01.2021

Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Advanced School - undefined

Camp Johnson, NC
01.2019

Drill Instructor School - undefined

Beaufort, SC
01.2013

Skills

  • Detail and process-oriented
  • Ability to learn new concepts quickly
  • Responsible, reliable, a team player
  • Special studies as requested
  • Management & training
  • Ensuring compliance
  • Accountable
  • Highly developed cross-functional communication skills with emphasis on written and verbal application
  • Ability to multi-task and maintain a high standard of accuracy
  • Quality processes
  • Collaboration and communication
  • Documentation expertise
  • Manual testing aptitude
  • Test plan development
  • Performance tracking
  • Audit coordination
  • Data validation
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Audit reporting
  • SOP writing
  • Deficiency documentation
  • Quality assurance analysis
  • QA reporting
  • Quality audits
  • Strong problem solver
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Decision-making

COMPUTER SKILLS; PROFICIENT IN:

Extensive computer training, including knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite, internet savvy

Timeline

Quality Assurance Engineer II

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
03.2024 - Current

Quality Assurance Chief

Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501
05.2022 - 03.2024

Aircraft Electricians Mate Chief

Aviation Maintenance Squadron 2
01.2020 - 05.2022

Avionics Division Staff Non-commissioned Officer in Charge / Quality Assurance Chief

Marine Attack Squadron 223
07.2016 - 01.2020

Chief Drill Instructor

Marine Corps Recruit Depot
08.2013 - 07.2016

Multi-system Quality Assurance Representative

Marine Attack Squadron 231
09.2004 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Management

American Military University

Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Advanced School - undefined

Drill Instructor School - undefined

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

National University

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