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Travis Holloway

Summary

Highly accomplished and self-motivated professional with over 10+ years of experience teaching technical/mechanical content and a strong background in service, repair, and inspection. Proven ability to conduct technical product training in-person and virtually to diverse audiences. Extensive experience in the development of training materials, updating materials, and proofing, with a focus on ensuring technical accuracy. A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with a track record of driving process improvements and performing on-site audits to assess proficiency to established standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production/Project Manager

U.S. Navy
05.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated and facilitated Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt courses for 112 students.
  • Responsible for leading customer interactions and communications with stakeholders to ensure customers' requests are completed in a satisfactory manner, in a timely manner, and with no rework required.
  • Reviews processes of completed and ongoing jobs to reduce waste, unnecessary costs, and down time. Conducts daily production meetings and verifies the completion of daily and weekly production requirements.
  • Performs internal 5S audits on organization's administrative records and performs quality assurance inspections on completed and "in work" deliverables, ensuring compliance with Standard Operating procedures and safety requirements.
  • Establishes project team and individual goals to meet customer requirements and requests in a timely manner.
  • Streamlined production processes by implementing efficient project management strategies, resulting in 17% reduction in lead times.

Course Supervisor

US Navy
03.2018 - 05.2021
  • Technical Instruction: Conducted technical training for over 300 students, delivering over 4,000 instructional hours in Radiographic Inspection theory and application while utilizing adult learning theory to guide students to Level II Certification in five different methods.
  • Curriculum & Resource Management: Assisted with the development of training materials and curriculum, while managing over $40M in training aids and resources to ensure seamless course delivery and optimal learning experiences.
  • Quality Assurance & Auditing: Performed weekly on-site audits as a Quality Assurance Representative to ensure all equipment met established standards. Maintained, repaired, and managed training equipment while ensuring the technical accuracy of all course materials.
  • Student Assessment & Intervention: Conducted comprehensive assessments to measure student understanding and utilized formative feedback to adjust instructional approaches. Developed and delivered targeted interventions for struggling students to address knowledge gaps resulting in a 92% graduation rate.
  • Course Content Enhancement: Enhanced course content through continuous evaluation and feedback from students, ensuring the relevance and effectiveness of the curriculum.
  • Program Logistics: Managed course logistics, ensuring the smooth delivery of materials, resources, and assessment tools for optimal learning experiences.

Lead Supervisor

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Managed a team of 68 technicians completing 6,475 deliverables, totaling 29,021 man-hours, while maintaining an in-stock asset inventory availability rate of 98%. Managed team that performed troubleshooting, breakdown, overhaul, and repair of hydraulic components, pneumatic components, CNC milled parts, composite fiber repairs, corrosion control prevention and corrosion treatment, and structural components, with 0 safety incidents.
  • As Senior Radiographer, led 12 technicians through annual external Radiation Safety audit, with 0 safety incidents recorded. Developed Non Destructive Testing Quality Assurance Personnel qualification testing, implementing strict standards and ensuring compliance with all regulations.
  • Consulted as NDT Project Manager on construction project for the design of $35 million hangar in support of unit of 1850 personnel. As Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, managed process improvement initiatives, resulting in savings of over $230,000 actual cost, 14,300 man-hours yearly, and the reduction of items awaiting processing by 50%, with a 10% increase in overall organization production capability.
  • Managed and coordinated technical training sessions for 1,300 personnel across nine departments. Coordinated off site travel arrangements for 93 personnel to six locations across the continental US with no errors.
  • As Project Manager, acted as liaison and created, implemented and directed a work place "Adopt a School" program, with 97 people volunteering 417 hours at Kainalu Elementary School.
  • Delivered superior customer service in every interaction and skillfully resolved conflicts.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Project Management

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
12-2026

Associate - General Studies

Columbia College
Columbia, MO
04.2020

Skills

  • Technical Training Facilitation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Educational Program Management
  • Lean Six Sigma Methodologies Instructor
  • Project Management

  • Production Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Aircraft Maintenance

Certification

  • Master Training Specialist Mentor
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt March 2015 to Present
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt January 2016 to Present
  • Agile Scrum Professional July 2022 to Present
  • Computer Operator March 2019 United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Certificate
  • Nondestructive Tester October 2016 United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Certificate
  • NDT Level II
  • Confined Space Entry Authority March 2013 to Present
  • Paint and Finish January 2013 to Present
  • Corrosion Control October 2010 to Present
  • Secret Clearance


Timeline

Production/Project Manager

U.S. Navy
05.2021 - Current

Course Supervisor

US Navy
03.2018 - 05.2021

Lead Supervisor

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron
01.2015 - 01.2018

Associate - General Studies

Columbia College

Bachelor's Degree - Project Management

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide