Russell Graves has over 20 years of experience in the military evaluating systems, products, and technologies to recommend quality improvements. He has a background in compliance management, project management, training, and team building. His experience includes overseeing quality programs, supervising inspections of assets valued at $1B, developing security programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. He has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security.

1. RUSSELL GRAVES
7981 Camden Woods Dr ~ Tampa, Florida 33619
(757) 778-1792 russg75@gmail.com
Technician, QA, Manufacturing, Material Handler
Analytical and results-oriented with 20+ years of military experience in the evaluation of
systems, data, products and technologies in accordance with multifaceted standards and then
recommending cost-effective corrective actions and quality improvements. Highly skilled in
building “can do” security teams and programs. Well organized with an exceptional ability to
manage multiple large-scale projects, tasks and operations effectively and in a timely manner.
Superior communicator; effective at all organizational levels. Core competencies include:
♦ Secret Clearance ♦ Superb Presentation Skills ♦ Regulatory Compliance
♦ Project Management ♦ Sets Performance Standards ♦ Training & Mentoring
♦ HAZMAT Programs ♦ Team Building/Leadership ♦ Excellent People Skills
PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Compliance Management: Oversaw complex and demanding quality programs while evaluating
performance of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to improve product and systems safety,
reliability and performance. Career highlighted by success and constant achievement.
• Maintenance/Technician - Supervised 1.1K inspections; maintained, assembled/disassembled and
tested 4K assets; certified reliability of $1B stockpile and ensured 100% accurate historical data.
• Manager - Continuously developed and improved plans, policies, procedures and detailed
instructions to implement and overhaul security programs. Conducted analysis and risk
assessments; recommended risk mitigation strategies.
• Inspector - Performed periodic, pre-issue, shipping, receiving, special and returned item inspections
on 2.5K line items valued at $50M. Stored, sorted, and pulled items in preparation of shipment.
• Quality Assurance - Ensured strict compliance of all Hazardous Materials, Safety, Environmental
and Air Force Occupational Safety & Health Standards. Achieved and maintained product quality
through the item’s lifecycle, analyzed and investigated adverse quality trends or conditions and
initiated corrective actions.
• Facility manager - Inspected, modified and repaired valves/pumps of operational air/water systems.
• HAZAMAT, OSHA, various forklifts, overhead crane, and inspector certified.
Leadership & Supervision: A superior leader with demonstrated performance in high-pressure
environments. Improved organizational performance through hands-on training and a leadership
approach that emphasized decision-making through active listening.
• Superbly managed and motivated as many as 42 personnel including subordinate supervisors;
earned a reputation for firm, yet compassionate mentorship.
• Flawlessly managed a budget of $6M while overseeing assets valued in excess of $4B.
Problem-Solving & Analysis: Consistently implements keen analytical abilities and a proven team-based
work dynamic with a systems-oriented approach to facilitate efficient and effective solutions. A critical
thinker open to alternative views to optimize decision-making.
• Initiated 274 ammunition disposition requests, with $1.1M unserviceable assets removed.
• Identified $3.6M of F-15 excess equipment and supported Air Combat Command-directed
redistribution orders.
EMPLOYMENT
U.S. AIR FORCE, Retired - Various Duty Stations Globally 1995 – 2015
Maintenance / Serviceability Supervisor, 2009 – 2015
AGM-65 Retrofit Manager, 2002 – 2009
Munitions Inspector, 1998 – 2003
Munitions Systems Craftsman, 1995 – 1998

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Russell Graves Résumé / Page 2
Overseas Deployments: Kuwait (x3); Saudi Arabia (x3); Qatar (x2); Japan; South Korea (x3)
Other Employment:
Line Production Worker, Teledyne Electronic Manufacturing, 1/1995 – 4/1995
Steel Worker, AJ Gerrard Steel, 8/1994 – 12/1994
EDUCATION & TRAINING
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Phoenix, Arizona
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice Administration, 84 credits completed
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY, Charles Town, West Virginia
Bachelor of Science, Homeland Security, 57 credits completed
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE, Maxwell AFB, Alabama
Associate of Science, Munitions System Technology, 2012
Awarded Air Force Specialty Code 2W071, Munitions Systems Craftsman, concurrent with these
equivalent civilian job descriptions as defined by the Dept. of Labor’s Dictionary of Occupational Titles
(DOT), the Occupational Information Network (ONET), and Occupational Employment Statistics (OES):
• All Other Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers (OES 85999)
• Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters (ONET 47-5031.00)
• Inspector III (DOT 737.367-010)
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (ONET 49-9071.00)
• Ordnance Artificer (DOT 632.261-018)
• Production Inspectors, Testers, Graders, Sorters, Samplers, And Weighers (OES 83005)
• First-Line Supervisors and Managers/Supervisors – Mechanics and Repairers (OES 81002)
• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (ONET 49-1011.00)
Selected Military Training: AIM-9L/M Munitions System Craftsman; Munitions Inspections Course;
Airman Leadership School; USAF NCO Academy; SERE 100.1 Level A Code of Conduct TRAINING;
Hazardous Cargo Preparers Course; DOD Government Purchase Card; Combat AMMO Planning and
Production; AGM-88B/C (HARM) Missile; AGM-65 A/B&D/G Missile System Maintenance; Air Force
Specialty Internship; 360 Degree Leadership Course; NCO Professional Enhancement Team Building and
Motivation; NCO Professional Enhancement Military Professional Writing; CPR Training; Facility
Manager Training; Government Purchase Card Training; Respiratory Protection Program; Safety OSHA
EPA Course; Storm Water Treatment and Discharge Training; USAF NCO Academy
Computer Skills: Windows, Mac OSX, Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS), MS Office
Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access), Sharepoint, IMDS (Indegrated Maintenance Data System),
CAS (Combat Ammunition System)
Selected Awards: Air Force Commendation Medal (x5), Air Force Achievement Medal, Airman of the
Month (x5), Maintenance Professional of the Quarter (x4)
Military: Technical Sergeant (E-6), U.S. Air Force (Retired as of 5/2015)