Kelvin Benge
Newport News
Summary
Analytical Quality Assurance Specialist experienced in quality management systems and product data analysis. Improved data accuracy and shipment quality through detail-oriented inspections and corrective action tracking. Mentored junior staff and collaborated with logistics and leadership teams to enhance compliance and operational control.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
Defence Logistics Agency
Richmond, VA
11.2023 - Current
- Applied quality assurance procedures to validate shipment accuracy and product condition.
- Reviewed material records to verify traceability, certifications, and inspection requirements.
- Documented nonconformances and supported corrective action tracking.
- Inspected incoming supplies for compliance with quality standards and contract specifications.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve discrepancies in inventory and documentation.
- Conducted process checks to support continuous compliance with established controls.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Mentored junior QA specialists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Performed risk assessments on potential new projects, helping management make informed decisions about resource allocation and project priorities.
- Achieved timely resolution of non-conformance issues by implementing corrective action plans working closely with relevant departments.
- Streamlined defect tracking, adopting a centralized system for reporting and monitoring resolution progress.
Product Data Scientist
Defence Logistics Agency
Richmond, VA
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Built predictive models to improve demand forecasting and inventory planning accuracy
- Analyzed logistics datasets to identify trends supporting data-driven supply decisions
- Cleaned and validated operational data to strengthen reporting consistency and decision quality
- Automated SQL workflows to streamline recurring analysis and reduce manual processing effort
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define analytic requirements and refine business questions
Education
Associate of Science - Aircraft Armament Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06-2003
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Quality assurance processes
- Data analysis
- Risk management
- Analytical thinking
- Customer support
- Problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented
- Customer service
Timeline
Quality Assurance Specialist
Defence Logistics Agency
11.2023 - Current
Product Data Scientist
Defence Logistics Agency
11.2020 - 11.2023
Associate of Science - Aircraft Armament Technology
Community College of The Air Force