TREMAINE SMITH
Litchfield Park,AZ
Summary
Accomplished and creative Manager possessing multifaceted experience and proven ability to re-energize and restructure organizations, develop strategic initiatives and capture emerging business opportunities. A results-oriented, decisive leader is adept at forging lucrative relationships with key partners, vendors, and clients and being recognized for turning around struggling company operations to achieve sustained growth.
Chosen to manage the World's greatest Air Power Special Access Programs and improved processes that allowed smooth support and agile combat movement through innovation. As an Air Force Airman with over nineteen years of professional experience and fourteen years of managerial experience supervised over 400 Airmen at once. Retirement is around the corner, and looking to share all possessed knowledge and skills with a company that will allow growth for the next thirty to forty years.
A driven leader with a fourteen-year track record of successful administrative and operations management. Highly skilled in cultivating and leading high-performance teams focused on exceeding business objectives. Serviced-focused leader dedicated to giving every customer and employee positive experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrate optimal resource utilization to handle everyday operational needs—a leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities, and interpersonal communication strengths.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
Luke Air Force Base, AZ
06.2019 - Current
- Unit Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year 2021
- Led Unit All-Time High Key Performance Indicators 2021
- Received Achievement Medal 2019
- Aircraft Maintenance Unit of the Year 2019.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
Assistant Chief of Programs and Superintendent
United States Air Force
Misawa Air Base, Japan
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Received Meritorious Service Medal 2019
- Wing Staff Unit of Year 2018
- Recognized as Best Unit in Pacific Air Forces for Management of Special Access Programs 2018
- Managed contractual agreements and associated deliverables through oversight and inspection.
- Implemented cross-trainings in other operations department responsibilities to cover duties for absent teammates.
- Directed subordinate managers in day-to-day performance of groups involved in operation and maintenance.
- Planned, directed, and controlled execution of administrative and compliance activities.
- Identified areas of personnel deficiency and took necessary action for correction.
- Disciplined personnel and initiate disciplinary measures as defined by SOPs.
- Assumed active role in identifying opportunities to develop and implement projects which promoted organization's missions and functions.
- Allocated duties and activities of personnel, routinely inspect employee's equipment, appearance and work methods.
- Implemented variety of process improvement initiatives by restructuring organization, retraining and establishing performance goals.
- Reported status of operations to Program Chief, managing and directing day-to-day operations and supervising several divisions.
- Participated in monthly training on latest technology trends and products in industry.
- Cultivated long-term relationships through focused effort on customer's unique needs and finding best solutions.
- Partnered with outside agency's to develop strategy to combat increased competitive presence within territory.
- Developed program to promote new managers from within, building and maintaining cohesive leadership structure.
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
Misawa Air Base, Japan
09.2014 - 10.2017
- Received Meritorious Service Medal 2016
- Received Commendation Medal 2015.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
Support Section Chief
United States Air Force
Misawa Air Base, Japan
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Eradicated Negative Quality Assurance Trends Less than one Year.
- Maintained $5,000,000 worth of equipment for 1 year with zero losses.
- Budgeted funds for training on regular basis.
- Trained 15 personnel on heavy machinery and section procedures and safety.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Conducted research on emerging trends within industry and capitalized on finds to develop new products, services and strategies.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
Specialist Expediter
United States Air Force
Misawa Air Base, Japan
11.2012 - 09.2013
- Assisted in recovering downed or damaged aircraft.
- Reviewed maintenance data to find trends and plan regular maintenance.
- Supervised launch and recovery of aircraft on flight deck by communicating with Production Superintendent and Maintenance Operation Control Center with breakout times and fixes.
- Supervised moving, jacking and lifting procedures.
- Cleaned and repaired aircraft components regularly.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
- Coordinated and distributed exposure and contamination control procedures.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Completed preventative and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Conducted and oversaw safety protocols, including flight line foreign object prevention walks.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Completed all paperwork requirements for each task, including recording maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
Technical Order Distribution Officer Manager
United States Air Force
Osan Air Base, South Korea
11.2009 - 11.2012
- Only Unit to Receive $750,000 Funding for Innovation of Digital 2012
- 1st Unit to Receive $1,300,000 Funding for Innovation of Digital Technical Orders 2011
- Air Force Technical Order Distribution Officer Manager of the Year 2011
- 1st Unit to go Digital Technical Orders in Air Force 2010
- Recognized for Innovation by Air Force and Rewarded $10,000 2010
- Received Commendation Medal 2009
- Oversaw $2,000,000 budget and all purchasing needs for technical innovation of company.
- Decreased paper material expenses by 90% and man hours by 95% through digital innovation.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts, including technology refresh.
- Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods.
- Adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Utilized virtual quality assurance database to assist with inspections, manufacturing, and measuring equipment.
- Performed multitude of inspections, including paper technical order , avionics and electronic technical order inspections.
- Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
Specialist Expediter
United States Air Force
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ
05.2006 - 11.2009
- Received Commendation Medal 2007
- Assisted in recovering downed or damaged aircraft.
- Reviewed maintenance data to find trends and plan regular maintenance.
- Supervised launch and recovery of aircraft on flight deck by communicating with Production Superintendent and Maintenance Operation Control Center with breakout times and fixes.
- Supervised moving, jacking and lifting procedures.
- Cleaned and repaired aircraft components regularly.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
- Coordinated and distributed exposure and contamination control procedures.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Completed preventative and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Conducted and oversaw safety protocols, including flight line foreign object prevention walks.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Completed all paperwork requirements for each task, including recording maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
Lead Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Received Achievement Medal 2005
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Completed preventative and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas and other pieces.
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions.
- Serviced aircraft systems, including electrical, pumps and air handling.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines and flight control.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ
06.2002 - 08.2005
- Received Achievement Medal 2004
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas and other pieces.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
- Completed preventative and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions.
- Serviced aircraft systems, including electrical, pumps and air handling.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines and flight control.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA09.2015
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Staff training/development
- Effective leader: Coaching and mentoring
- Project and Operations Management
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Verbal and written communication
- Budget administration
- Patience, Empathy, and Active Listening
- Innovative, Continuous Process, and Operational improvement
Certification
- Professional Management
- Level I Lean Six Sigma White, Yellow, Green, and Black Belt
- Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Joint Professional Military Education I and II
- Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Non-Resident Professional Military Education
References
- Leonard Patterson (619) 560-7110
- Joshua Hickman (940) 249-6371
- Christopher Lorezco (408) 204-0197
- Tamag Ehmes (808) 286-9878
- Branden Van Matre (618) 315-5093
- Ryan Brennan (940) 228-6894
- John Wyatt (315) 877-3661
Timeline
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
06.2019 - Current
Assistant Chief of Programs and Superintendent
United States Air Force
10.2017 - 06.2019
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
09.2014 - 10.2017
Support Section Chief
United States Air Force
09.2013 - 09.2014
Specialist Expediter
United States Air Force
11.2012 - 09.2013
Technical Order Distribution Officer Manager
United States Air Force
11.2009 - 11.2012
Specialist Expediter
United States Air Force
05.2006 - 11.2009
Lead Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
08.2005 - 05.2006
Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
06.2002 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Kaplan University
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