Dustin J.

Howard
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active Department of Defense (DOD) Clearance

Relevant Experience
Quality Assurance and Environment Health & Safety Representative
Northrop Grumman, 2010 - 2014

Conducted in-depth audits of each functional area to ensure effective mission accomplishment in accordance with
ISO 9001-2008 standards.
Ensured compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Air Station orders for environmental, health and safety
regulations during audits and visual walkthroughs.
Achieved quality assurance operational objectives by functional analysis of strategic plans.
Implemented quality, production, productivity, and customer service standards through problem identification and
resolution; provided the customer with recommendations for system improvements.
Prepared quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
This included any failed processes, stability studies, recalls, corrective actions, and re-validations.
Lead and assisted the Quality Assurance team on key projects such as - PM reduction, Documentation
Standardization/Reductions, Cost Savings/Cost Avoidance Projects, Six Sigma Projects.
Developed quality assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses; identified critical control points and preventive
measures.
Established critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, and verification procedures while monitoring
inventories.

Electronic Warfare Technician, Combine Tactical Training Range

Westech Intl, 2007- 2010

Qualified to operate multiple radar training platforms such has Costal Defense, IHAWK, and acquisition type radar
systems.
Demonstrated proficiency in using a myriad of test instrumentation, such as, digital millimeters, signal generators,
tube testers, and oscilloscopes.
Proficient in Maximo, SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite and Systems Applications Products based systems.
Applied technical knowledge to perform complex tasks such as klystron replacement, complete system overhaul,
and receiver repair.
Systematically controlled Integrated Air Defense System exercises with 10 or more radars sites during complex
training scenarios and missions.
Performed technical analysis of radar signals and systems used by national level agencies by plotting intercepted
signals and determined effective defensive maneuvers.

Quality Assurance Representative, United States Marine Corps

July 2006 July 2007

Mentored and trained military personnel within the Electronic Counter Measures work center to perform
preventive and corrective service and maintenance on the EA-6B aircraft.
Demonstrated superior leadership and safe maintenance practices of personnel within the squadron.
Exhibited strong communication skills by properly training personnel on day to day maintenance, minor corrective
maintenance, naval programming, and standard operational readiness.

Electronic Counter Measures Technician, United States Marine Corps

July 2002 July 2006

Effectively conducted preventive maintenance on computer-controlled electronic equipment used for detection,
analysis, and identification of radar emissions.
Performed duties as equipment operator, conducting a variety of specialized duties associated with the collection
and processing of airborne, ship borne, and land-based radar signals.
Operated electronic intelligence, receiving and direction finding systems, digital recording devices, analysis
terminals, and other various complex computer equipment.
Demonstrated exceptional management skill by coordinating operation and maintenance of electronic systems of
five EA-6B aircraft task during Operation Iraq Freedom, which lead to a Navy Achievement Medal

Education
May 2015

Eastern Carolina University College of Business

Greenville, North Carolina
Bachelors Degree in Business Management
GPA 3.0

May 2012

Craven Community College

New Bern, North Carolina
Associates Degree in Arts with concentration in Business
GPA 3.5

March 2003

CNATT Unit NAS

Whidbey Island, Washington
EA-6B ECM Initial Organizational Maintenance Course

December 2002

NATTC NAS
Pensacola, Florida
Avionics Technician A Level Class AI

Other Skills, Training and Competencies

Hazmat/Hazwaste Coordinator Course
OSHA Certification (10 Hour)
FCC Commercial Operator License