Professional Profile: Richard T. Jeffries
Richard Jeffries has over thirty years of corporate
business experience. As a Senior Analyst, Richard has
extensive experience in the areas of internal/external
auditing, corporate critiques, operating procedure
development and modification, as well as professional skill
set training.
He is a member of ASQ-the American Society for
Quality, the leading authority on creating better workplaces
and communities worldwide.
The son of a U.S. Navy Veteran, Richard has lived all
over the United States, including California, Pennsylvania,
Florida, New Jersey, South Carolina, Illinois, and Virginia.
After graduating from high school, his travels continued
with his enlistment in the U.S. Navy. Upon completion of his
military commitment, Richard then attended an intensive two-year
business administration program at the College of
Charleston. From there he launched into his professional
business career. His career lead him to Hampton Roads, where
he has lived and worked for thirty two years. Now, Richard
offers his practical experience to others through his
personal consulting business-Absolute Business
Consultants.
Richard resides in Chesapeake, Virginia with his wife
Tanya who maintains a private dental practice focused
on cosmetic dentistry. Richard is an avid boater.
In addition, Richard and Tanya travel extensively together.
Professional Experience
2004-2009
Northrop Grumman/Newport News Shipbuilding
Senior Quality Analyst
2002-2004
Corrpro Companies
Manager of Regional Business Development
1997-2001
Industrial Marine and Engineering
Program Manager
1984-1997
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Shipbuilding Foreman
Professional Memberships
IMC-Institute of Management Consultants
ASQ-American Society for Quality
HRCC-Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
Recent Awards and Certificates
2007-Dale Carnegie Achievement Award
2006-Lead Quality Auditor Certificate
2005-Quality Auditor Certificate
2005-LEAN 101-Principles of LEAN Manufacturing
Certficate
2005-LEAN 202-Value Stream Mapping Certificate