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Keyona Waiters

@keyonawaiters

Senior Quality Control and Safety leader with 15 years of DoD and construction experience.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior QC/Safety role where I can lead compliance-driven programs, mentor teams, manage project quality/safety, and drive corrective actions in DoD or construction environments.

I am a senior Quality Control and Site Safety professional with 15 years of experience delivering strategic quality growth and regulatory compliance across DoD and commercial construction environments. I hold an active Secret Clearance and a proven record writing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures and managing corrective and preventive action programs.

My background includes leading project QC/Safety programs, conducting OSHA and NAVFAC-compliant audits, performing industrial hygiene sampling (air, water, noise), and developing project-specific Quality Control and Safety Plans. I have repeatedly managed contractor compliance, conducted incident investigations, and supported contract deliverables, mock-up testing, and site observation reporting.

I am skilled in program development, training, and cross-team coordination to resolve conflicts and improve quality outcomes. I seek roles where I can apply my PMP/QCM certifications, technical safety knowledge, and leadership to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BS
Current

Senior Quality Control Manager

Bering Straits

Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Provide oversight and coordination of QC and Safety programs for building envelope projects, developed project-specific Quality and Safety Plans, and tracked non-compliance to resolution across projects.

DC

Quality Specialist/SSHO

DCS Corp

Jun 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years 2 months)

Supported senior quality management for PM/SPIE programs by reviewing test plans, conducting audits of contractor quality systems, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements and safety regulations.

SM

Senior Quality Control Manager

Spectrum Management

Apr 2018 - May 2020 (2 years 1 month)

Developed and enforced contract Quality Control Plans at Naval Research Lab, conducted noise surveys and laboratory tests, and oversaw subcontractor performance to ensure OSHA and contract compliance.

GC

Project Quality Control Manager

GCR

Apr 2016 - Apr 2018 (2 years)

Scheduled and executed quality inspections for DISA projects at Fort Meade, produced quality reports, managed project QC staff, and maintained IMS records to track and close discrepancies.

JS

Quality Control Manager

J&J WW Services

Oct 2012 - Apr 2016 (3 years 6 months)

Managed QC program at Bolling AFB ensuring DoD and regulatory compliance, developed site-specific environmental and safety plans, and led accident investigations and safety training programs.

OS

Quality Control Manager

Olympus Building Services

Aug 2009 - Oct 2012 (3 years 2 months)

Conducted quality audits and environmental health & safety inspections for USDA projects, managed testing equipment calibration, and reported QC results to PM and COR.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Maryland Global Campus logoUC

University of Maryland Global Campus

Bachelor of Science, Public Safety

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Public Safety at University of Maryland Global Campus.

FS

Friendly High School

High School Diploma, General Education

High School Diploma from Friendly High School in Fort Washington, MD.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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