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SENIOR BUSINESS & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE ~ Top Secret - Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance w/CI Poly ~ World-class leader in the strategic development, design, technological development, marketing and delivery of advanced technologies to enable improved human, organization and financial performance. Solid general management and leadership competencies with particular expertise in large scale program management, multi-site operations, performance/quality improvement, administration and long-term planning. Keen problem solving and decision making skills. Intensely accurate. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE & KEY OFFERINGS Core Competencies: - Business Case Development - International Team Leadership - Client Relationship Management - Disaster Recover Planning - Requirements Management - Technology Training - Risk Management - Systems Integration
Successful business strategist, program manager and change agent with 25+ years of progressive leadership experience. Combines expert technical/engineering qualifications with outstanding performance in team building, team leadership and project management. Recognized as an effective, solution-oriented analyst who effectively delivers seamless system integration and conversions for a geographically diverse range of clientele and industries worldwide. Consistently delivered multi-million dollar projects on-time and within budget. Strong Executive presence with outstanding communication and negotiation skills; characterized as a talented strategist, capital thought producer, communicator, project leader and customer relationship manager. “Total ownership” mentality, initiative, and responsibility with 20 years’ military punctuality and dependability. Thrive in challenging, high-energy organizations; dedicated to innovative, technology-based solutions to complex business demands. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL, Fairfax, VA 2008 to Present Vice President High-profile engineering management position for the National Security Sector. Given full leadership and decision making responsibility for leading the program management and proposal activities as required. Work collaboratively with Sector Senior Vice President providing strategic business operations support, including return to green of current program and technical execution of Sector portfolio. Highlighted Achievements:
Personally directed numerous business development initiatives including the capture and proposal effort resulting in a $900M IDIQ contract vehicle award and a $25M proposal effort resulting in a BPA award. Added significant value in leading and achieving all “GREEN” Engineering portfolio of 56 different programs , over 300 Engineers valued at $160M.
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, Herndon, VA 2005 to 2008 Senior Program Manager (2007-2008) Accepted contracted position as Program Manager for the Geospatial Information Management Services (GIMS) program overseeing a total program scope of $900M and over 1000 people. Provided expertise in Systems Engineering, Software Development, Integration and Test, Training End Users, and Transition of the Operational System. Highlighted Achievements:
Achieved/surpassed all performance improvement goals. Effectively managed a classified program valued over $900M while maintaining a SPI and CPI above .99.
Senior Program Manager (2006-2007) Retained as Development Manager/Deputy Program Director for execution of the FBI SENTINEL program with budget responsibilities of $37M and 70 people. Exercised software development responsibility, set-up and maintenance of five development and two operational environments and the integration of various Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products. Highlighted Achievements:
Led entire Phase I strategy from concept through development to delivery.
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AMF, JTRS Engineering Manager (2005-2006) Following a successful active duty military career, brought on board by one of the world’s leading global security companies as an Airborne Maritime and Fixed Ground Stations (AMF) Joint Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS) Engineering Manager leveraging expertise in CMMi 5 processes to lead the engineering solution of a $92M per year Pre-SDD contract. Maintained full accountability of Logistics, Joint Tactical Radio and Software IPT’s. Highlighted Achievements:
Proactively worked to expand communications business by successfully delivering 115 Engineering contract deliverables ontime, within cost and possessing exceptional quality, receiving a DoD quality rating of 4.5 out of 5. Resolved and maintained AMF JTRS program performance issues, improving the Schedule Performance Index (SPI) of 0.81 to 0.99; transforming program performance from “red” to “green” over a 5 month time frame, while maintaining a Cost Performance Index (CPI) of 1.02
UNITED STATES ARMY, Various Locations 1980 to 2000 First Sergeant Promoted rapidly over a 20 year military career ending tenure as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer - First Sergeant. Performed pivotal duties as First Sergeant, Senior Ranger Liaison for Department of The Army. Highlighted Achievements:
Successfully completed various training courses, which included Infantry Basic/Advanced Training, Jungle Expert Course, Ranger Course, Airborne Training and other military training. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Master of Science, Systems Engineering, THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, Elkridge, MD Bachelor of Science, Business Management, NATIONAL-LOUIS UNIVERSITY, Tampa, FL Project Management Institute Certification (PMP) Additional Training: Lockheed Martin Program Advanced CAM Development ▪ Lockheed Martin Lean/Six-Sigma Black Belt Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal (3) Air Medal Army Commendation Medal (6) Army Achievement Medal (3) Good Conduct Medal (6)
AWARDS & DISTINGUISHED HONORS National Defense Service Medal Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2) Humanitarian Service Medal NCO Professional Development Ribbon (3)
Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal Army Valorous Unit Award United States Army Ranger Tab
Combat Infantryman's Badge Expert Infantryman's Badge Senior Parachutist Badge Pathfinder Badge Drill Sergeant Badge Air Assault Badge