KAILA McDANIEL
Chandler
Summary
Dynamic leader in Quality Assurance and Operations, leveraging 15+ years of experience in enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. Successfully implemented strategic initiatives that improved quality metrics and received the ASA Quality Champion Award for excellence in quality management. Expertise in audits, CAPA, and vendor compliance within aviation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
AvAir
Chandler
09.2024 - 03.2026
- Maintained QMS in compliance with ASA-100, ISO9001, AS9120 standards
- Led audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies
- Resolved quality issues through CAPA initiatives to enhance product reliability
- Ensured vendor and regulatory compliance
Director of Operations
Aero-Zone
Chandler
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Led multi-site operations to ensure high-quality standards and compliance with ASA-100.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and performance.
- Managed training programs to elevate team skills and performance metrics.
- Recognized as ASA Quality Champion Award recipient in June 2024 for excellence in quality management.
Quality Control Manager
Aero-Zone
Chandler
06.2008 - 05.2022
- Conducted audits of QA programs to confirm compliance with industry standards, improving regulatory adherence.
- Developed SOPs that streamlined operational workflows across departments, facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
- Led system and process improvements to enhance overall quality control measures, supporting consistent product quality.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management -
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Business Administration -
Mesa Community College
Skills
- Quality management
- Internal audits
- Audit coordination
- Auditing & CAPA
- Process Improvement
- Performance metrics
- Data analysis
- Software testing
- Quality auditing
- Process validation
- Quality metrics
- Operations Leadership
- Quality control
- AS9120
- Vendor Compliance
- Employee recruitment
- Employee training
- Team building
- Attention to detail
- Supplier quality
Awards
ASA Quality Champion Award - Quality Professional, 06/24
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
AvAir
09.2024 - 03.2026
Director of Operations
Aero-Zone
06.2022 - 09.2024
Quality Control Manager
Aero-Zone
06.2008 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Business Management -
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Business Administration -
Mesa Community College