Resume

1. Kevin Blaney
Elkridge MD. 21075
(443) 445-3668
kmb1214.kb@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Providing quality and leadership during manufacturing through utilization of a proactive,
detail- oriented approach.
Dependable and accountable leader with 20 years of providing excellence in technical and sales
assistance for both industrial and high tech equipment customers with a passion for performing continual
improvement. Over 8 years in execution of accomplishing strong quality manufacturing results by
communicating job expectations; planning processes, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching,
and counseling employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strengths: Self- Starter / Ethical / Quality Driven / Team Oriented / Results Based
Skills: Organization / Lead by Example / Maintain Open Communication / Time Management / Critical
Thinking / Problem Solving
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Antenna Research Associates April 2017 – Current
Quality Manager
 Responsible for maintaining the ISO-9001:2015 program.
 Additionally responsible for establishing and maintaining processes needed for the quality
management system.
 Assists as necessary with the sales, engineering, manufacturing and other departments in the
evaluation and correction of specific quality issues to drive continuous improvement.
 Responsible for the organizations quality management system, quality metrics, and training at
both MD and MA facilities.
 Performs document completion and customer meetings for First Article Inspections and
customer audits.
 Evaluate and assign staff requirements for the quality department and evaluates staff member
performance for H.R.
 Reports to the company president on the performance of the quality management system and
any need for improvement via weekly leadership meetings.
 Ensures the promotion of awareness of customer requirements throughout the organization to
include AS9100 First Article Reporting and document traceability.
 Interacts with management and staff for appropriate coordination, communication, and
documentation related to quality.
 Monitors and evaluates the quality of planning, and design activities accomplished by staff,
vendors, designers and contractors to assure the work is in conformance with the Quality
documents, ISO, and industry standards.
 Creates and talks to companywide metrics on aspects of the QMS such as PCAR, NCR, Supplier
performance and each related action items.
 Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This
includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of
customer satisfaction.

2. Newport Scientific Inc. August 2008-September 2016
Assistant Director of Operations
 Ensured continued compliance to product specifications such as FAA & ASTM while overseeing
and performing calibrations, purchasing, and production processes with the goal of maintaining
quality and uniformity.
 Proactively developed and maintained control of inventory to minimize inaccuracies and
reduce costs resulting from unnecessary purchases.
 Worked with management members to develop preventative action plans to enhance
production cost control results.
 Assisted company president with interviewing, mentoring, and training of employees in order
meet the pace of manpower needs as-well-as develop team member training plans.
 Provided training in the areas of safety, quality, production, and continuous improvement.
 Volunteered to fill the role of ISO Management Representative in order to demonstrate how the
organization could increase the quality of our products and services for our customers.
 Performed QA responsibilities by writing Process Specifications, Test Procedures, as-well-as
Assembly instructions, all to insure uniformity of product.
 Performed QC responsibilities by performing quality checks using Micrometers, ID & OD
Calipers, Thickness Gauges, Thread Gauges, Pins, Squares, and Blocks.
 Employed critical thinking skills with a focus on driving continuous improvements results on the
overall organizations quality management system and daily operations in an effort to preempt
customer complaints and increase their satisfaction.
 Controlled all documentation in regards to the organizations TQM and ISO programs.
 Performed internal audits and led meetings with external auditors.
Ebara Technologies Inc. October 1996-August 2008
Field Service Representative
 On-site customer support for semi-conductor fabrications clients at two locations. Both of
which attained semi-conductors “FAB” of the year awards. (Micrus-1997, Infineon-1999)
 Created and reported to customers the documents regarding preventative maintenance, work
instructions, maintenance procedures, and equipment down time in order to provide the most
accurate data on equipment cost of ownership
 Provided reports on movement of customer owned property and inventory as-well-as track
repair costs, to meet controls of customers purchase order requirements
 Continually interfaced with customers production and equipment managers to improve the
vendor/client relationship
 Collaborated with union pipe fitters, electricians, and facilities employees to ensure smooth
installation and/or maintenance activities in order to reduce equipment downtime results
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION
Associate of Arts in Business Administration. Graduated with 4.0 GPA / Deans List on 4 occasions .
Strayer University; Henrico VA Campus / Online
Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification. Continuing Education 8 week course.
Villanova University/University Alliance

3. Fundamentals of Computer Aided Drafting. Continuing Education course.
Community College of Baltimore County
Project Management Fundamentals. Continuing Education 6 week course.
Howard Community College
ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditor Training. Certification Course
Gladhill Associates International
Licensed Cycling Instructor #5323
League of American Bicyclists.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES / ASSOCIATE ROLES
Bicycle Advocates of Howard County. Board member and chair of the safe cycling committee:
Volunteer to assist with mentoring and educating cyclists as-well-as advocated for more bicycle
friendly resources. Meet and discuss cycling friendly initiatives with County executives and/or their
representatives. Volunteer with local foundations to promote healthier lifestyles through cycling as-
well-as attend and testify at County budget meetings.