TERRANCE NEAL-WILLIAMS
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Logistics professional with over 10 years of experience supporting high-risk, highly regulated environments. Proven expertise in quality inspections, compliance audits, inventory accountability, warehouse operations, and material handling. Extensive background managing high-value assets, enforcing safety and regulatory standards, training personnel, and supporting operational readiness. Experienced in operating stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks while maintaining strict safety compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
Naval Special Warfare Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia
05.2021 - Current
- Planned, executed, and documented quality assurance inspections, audits, and compliance reviews
- Ensured adherence to federal, DoD, Navy, and organizational safety regulations
- Developed QA protocols, inspection checklists, and corrective action plans
- Identified deficiencies, conducted root-cause analysis, and implemented corrective measures
- Authored and maintained standard operating procedures (SOPs), reports, and compliance documentation
- Trained personnel on safety standards, quality requirements, and equipment operation
- Operated stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks to transport, stage, and store equipment
- Supported warehouse organization, storage optimization, and material accountability
Ordnance Inventory Management Specialist
United States Navy
02.2018 - 04.2021
- Managed accountability, storage, and reporting of ordnance and equipment valued at $26M+
- Conducted regular audits and reconciliations resulting in 100% inventory accuracy
- Performed safety inspections and compliance checks in accordance with federal regulations
- Investigated discrepancies, documented findings, and implemented corrective actions
- Operated stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks to load, unload, move, and stage materials
- Maintained organized warehouse and storage areas to support efficient operations
- Supported readiness inspections, audits, and command evaluations
Gunner’s Mate (Logistics & Operations Specialist)
United States Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
03.2012 - 02.2018
- Supervised inventory control, maintenance, and distribution of equipment and systems
- Maintained detailed databases and records to support inspections and accountability
- Trained personnel on safety procedures, maintenance standards, and operational readiness
- Supported large-scale logistics and warehouse operations
- Ensured compliance with safety, security, and regulatory requirements
- Assisted with audits, inspections, and program evaluations
Education
Bachelor’s Degree Program - undefined
Bryant & Stratton College
New York, NY12.2026
Formal Training - Ordnance Management Specialist, Crew Served Weapons Operation & Maintenance, Vertical Launching Systems Operation & Maintenance
United States Navy
Naval Station Norfolk09.2013
Skills
- Quality Assurance (QA/QC)
- Compliance Audits & Inspections
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Inventory & Asset Accountability
- Warehouse & Logistics Operations
- Material Handling & Load Staging
- Stand-Up Forklift Operation
- Electric Pallet Jack Operation
- SOP & Policy Development
- Training & Personnel Supervision
- Database & Records Management
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
Naval Special Warfare Center
05.2021 - Current
Ordnance Inventory Management Specialist
United States Navy
02.2018 - 04.2021
Gunner’s Mate (Logistics & Operations Specialist)
United States Navy
03.2012 - 02.2018
Bachelor’s Degree Program - undefined
Bryant & Stratton College
Formal Training - Ordnance Management Specialist, Crew Served Weapons Operation & Maintenance, Vertical Launching Systems Operation & Maintenance
United States Navy