Danzel Billingsley
Hampton,VA
Summary
Results-drive leader with five years of experience in the United States Navy overseeing operations, personnel development, quality assurance, and preventative maintenance programs in high-tempo aviation environments. Proven ability to lead teams, manage critical operational workflows, enforce safety and compliance standards, and develop personnel through hands-on training and mentorship.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
Norfolk, VA
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Directed laboratory testing of aviation fuel for water, particulate contamination, flashpoint, and specific gravity to guarantee it meets flight and vessel standards.
- Conducted compliance reviews, equipment inspections, and spot-checks of fueling systems, fueling stations, and bulk storage tanks.
- Ensured strict compliance with operational, environmental, and safety regulations before fuel distribution to aircraft and receipt of fuel.
- Led team of four in 500 mishap free inspections and daily distribution of over 5M gallons of fuel.
Maintenance Team Lead
United States Navy, USN
Norfolk, VA
05.2023 - 06.2026
- Supervised a 16-person team responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance and operational readiness programs.
- Developed personnel qualifications and cross-training initiatives to improve team efficiency by 25% by providing hands-on training, reallocating personnel, and assessing maintenance personnel shortfalls.
- Oversaw maintenance tracking and coordinated with Quality Assurance to inspect repairs resulting in a 100% pass rate on internal and external operational audits.
Training Coordinator
United States Navy, USN
Norfolk, VA
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Developed and implemented training programs for 22 personnel to enhance operational readiness and effectiveness.
- Maintained training documentation and ensured personnel met operational qualification requirements ensuring 100% compliance with Navy's Watch Team Replacement Plan.
- Oversaw Watch Team Replacement Plan, conducting routine trainings and evaluations to certify watch standers for critical, high-pressure responsibilities.
Safety Technician
United States Navy, USN
Norfolk, VA
02.2022 - 06.2025
- Directed department-level safety, fire prevention, and watertight integrity inspections, ensuring compliance with rigorous naval safety and OSHA standards.
- Managed and executed preventative maintenance system operations for critical life-saving apparatus, fire suppression systems, and dewatering equipment achieving a 100% operational readiness rate.
- Served as an emergency responder and first-line supervisor during shipboard casualties and casualty drills (fire, flooding, and hazardous material spills), coordinating teams of up to 25 personnel in high-stress high-tempo environments.
Fuel Supply Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
Norfolk, VA
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Led and supervised team of seven in the safe fueling of military aircraft in high-pressure operational environments.
- Coordinated daily task assignments and maintained accountability of team personnel and equipment ensuring 100% operational readiness.
- Directed preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial pumping, piping, and filtrations systems, minimizing equipment downtime in fast-paced aviation operations.
- Managed hazardous material handling and ensured adherence to safety procedures, operational timelines, and fueling quality standards.
Education
ILDC Certification -
Intermediate Leadership Development Course
Norfolk, VA06.2024
High School Diploma -
Humble High School
Humble, TX06.2017
Skills
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Data & Record-Keeping
- Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Adaptability & Resilience
- Training Coordination
- Operations management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Active Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
Quality Control Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
06.2025 - 06.2026
Training Coordinator
United States Navy, USN
01.2024 - 07.2025
Maintenance Team Lead
United States Navy, USN
05.2023 - 06.2026
Safety Technician
United States Navy, USN
02.2022 - 06.2025
Fuel Supply Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
06.2021 - 01.2023
ILDC Certification -
Intermediate Leadership Development Course
High School Diploma -
Humble High School