David S. Branks

4553 Rock Hill Loop
Apopka, FL 32712
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OBJECTIVE

Obtain a leadership position where my talents, skills, and abilities are
effectively utilized coupled with growth opportunities.

EDUCATION

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Masters in Aeronautical Science (MAS)

University of La Verne - Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Maryland - Business Operations and Management (BS)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Northrop-Grumman Corporation 2001 - 2010
Lead Field Engineer - 5

Managed staffing requirements and manpower projections, budgets and status
reports, training, quality, asset management, and technical support associated
with customer operations.

 * Designed, built, and delivered system equipment, repair processes, and
procedures improving testing and problem resolution capabilities saving $425
million total resources.

 * Saved over $165.3 million in resources during Navy and Marine aircraft
modification upgrades.

 * Developed training courses and trained over 650 personnel on system/subsystem
designs, configuration management, integration, test, quality assurance,
operation and engineering analysis.

 * Subject Matter Expert for systems design, integration, quality inspections,
testing and repair processes.

 * Wrote technical data, IETMs, and test procedures for component and systems
operation.

 * Experienced in executive government briefings, LSA, LSAR, PBL, JIT material
and parts distribution, planning, CCB's, PMR's, TPRB's, PDR's, CDR's, and TIM's.

Northrop-Grumman Corporation 1991 - 2001
Senior Systems Engineer - Engineer 4

 * Developed, coordinated, and negotiated 12 proposals, strategic business
plans, and realized sales totaling $150 million in profits.

 * Managed a design team of 35 personnel, in delivery of 4 Transportable
Computer Ground Support System ensuring above 98% operational availability with
zero defects.

 * Accomplished shock and vibration testing leading to $37 million multi-year
contracts.

 * Performed system/sub-system quality, safety and risk/hazard analysis,
provided reports, and experience with both military and federal OSHA standards.

 * Experienced in FMECA, Life Cycle Costs, Planning/Scheduling and Earned Value
Management (EVM).

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Northrop Corporation 1988 - 1991
Senior Systems Engineer - IPT Logistics Group Leader

 * Directed quality control, product deliveries, and sub-contractor management.

 * Consultant to University of California for development of Computer Based
Training (CBT).

 * System designer for the Advanced Tactical Fighter YF-23.

U.S.A.F. Manager and Maintenance Superintendent 1984 - 1988

 * Ensured Tactical Air Command Mission requirement readiness for 75 F-15 Strike
Eagle aircraft, personnel, materials, safety, quality, facilities, and support
requirements.

 * Managed 450 maintenance, staff, and support personnel in 20 diversified
specialties within an annual operating budget of $21.8 million.

 * Logistics coordinator and manager for numerous Southwest Asia forward
operational deployments consisting of 125 various type aircraft, 1200 personnel,
equipment, and supplies.

U.S.A.F. Airfield Manager 1980 - 1984

 * Supervised, coordinated, and controlled airfield operations providing safety,
security, logistic support, and emergency services to over 26,000 aircraft
annually.

 * Project coordinator for new F-16 aircraft base operations replacing F-4's.

 * Conducted foreign military training for maintaining 90 different NATO fighter
and transport aircraft.
U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds 1977 -1980
Navigator

 * Air Force Chief of Staff selected to represent as "U.S Ambassador to Nations"
around the World. Accomplished over 1200 flight hours in various aircraft.

AWARDS and HONORS

 * NGC Employee of the Month July 2005 for "Operational and Management
Excellence".
 * Cambridge Who's Who of America Executives and Professionals in Aviation 2008,
2009, and 2010.
 * Received "On-the-spot Promotion" from Chief of Staff U.S. Air Force for
exceptional Leadership and Executive Management.
 * Air Force Outstanding Senior Manager of the Year in Europe.
 * Highly Decorated Vietnam Veteran.
AFFILIATIONS/ASSOCIATIONS

 * American Management Association (AMA)
 * Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE)
 * Society of Logistics Engineering (SOLE) Senior Member, Past District
Technical Lead
 * Air Force Association (AFA)
 * USAF Thunderbird Alumni Association (TBAA) Life Member and Treasurer

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