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Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

Managed nine projects supporting the US Xpress Enterprise. Monitored and controlled tasks and personnel across a matrix based IT department by coordinating with stakeholders and functional managers. Managed scope and requirements to ensure that the end product functioned as expected. Worked with software developers to meet requirements, manage scope, and assist in the testing and integration of new functionality. Worked with external vendors to coordinate software integration testing that impacted satellite communication processes. Provided software development demonstrations to senior vice presidents, directors, and end users. Built project teams and coordinated meetings with the Chief Executive Officer, vice presidents, and directors of other companies to discuss new project capabilities, technological enhancements, and their returns on investment. Provided weekly project status updates to the Chief Information Officer by reporting cost and schedule metrics, risks, and general progress. Produced and maintained project documentation such as Statements of Work and Requirements Documents on project sites in Microsoft Project Web App.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Manage the software activation projects of retail, communication, and education organizations in activating the Affordable Care Act Management Platform (ACAMP), a web-based database developed by Equifax Workforce Solutions (EWS). Coordinated data processing efforts with database administrators and client information technology development teams using secure data transfer methodologies. Interpreted data requirements to clients and articulated the failure(s) of data load(s). Held weekly status meetings with clients to evaluate technical and data issues as they related to client-specific database configurations. Performed thorough platform configuration reviews to ensure that the platform functioned as designed prior to the completion of the project. Provided database user training to educate clients on how to manipulate the platform to achieve desired results. Developed and managed a designed project plan for each client while having the flexibility to make adjustments based on individual client needs. Ensured complete and accurate documentation of the business rules utilized in each activation. Closely managed project scope to ensure any changes are documented and approved with the appropriate project change request documentation. Regularly performed customer relationship management activities to enhance the overall customer experience and the optimization of the platform activation process.

Charleston, Sc

Worked with the customer to decrease the levels of effort and cost while satisfying performance work statement and contract data requirements list. Worked with customers and executive level members of Skylla Engineering to establish reporting dates of documentation as well as the accuracy of required data in the requested documentation. Regularly created and updated financial datasheets as required by the company or the customer. Provided Cost and Milestone Schedule Plans as required in the contract data requirements list; update upon request of the customer. Worked with customer to decrease manpower and cost while maintaining efficiency in project scope and schedule. Briefed customers and potential customers on levels of effort and corporate capabilities for future business relationships. Created robust and functional financial templates using Microsoft Office Excel and Microsoft Office Word to answer all required contract requirements in the contract data requirements list. Provided subject matter expertise to upper-level management regarding new proposals, requests for information and performance work statements. For a major mechanical engineering effort, I supported the Logistics Team Director by directing the quality control activities for the logistics section to ensure that the technical data field portion of the SolidWorks and AutoCAD drawings were in accordance with the Engineering Drawing Standards Guide (EDSG) of the project. Used commercial hardware specifications (i.e., ASME) and military specifications (MIL-SPEC) to develop nomenclatures and part numbers based off of hardware type, material and dimensions requirements. Reviewed vendor engineering drawings to determine whether or not the part was correct. Used the Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to review and upload drawings. Reviewed models by comparing them to drawings to ensure that the drawings, technical data, and models were consistent with each other.

North Charleston, Sc

Performed developmental and regression testing events for new imagery intelligence system platform hardware and software. Led and managed development and implementation of Marine Corps intelligence system software support help desk to include an international secure-voice phone and secure network websites. Analyzed and developed requirements, recommended changes, and implemented changes to provide an enhanced user-friendly tool for the end-user. Tested updated software and hardware and against requirements. Provided schedule and performance reviews to customers and stakeholders. Drafted technical documents such as system administration manuals, fielding plans, and supportability plans. Created, managed and streamlined inventory control processes for over $700K of advanced and classified hardware and software.

Charleston, Sc

Implemented business development activities to identify and select teaming partners, identify and shape customer needs, develop statements of work, and complete requests for information. Frequently reviewed strategic business objectives and plans with company president and leadership team. Increased the number of personnel from three to 12 in two years, and increased revenue by $1.76M. Led and participated in proposal efforts and industry conferences to identify future work opportunities and teaming partners. Managed 12 personnel on seven task orders providing engineering and logistics support to intelligence and communications projects to meet the customer’s requirements. Evaluated requests for proposals and teaming strategies to determine if contract opportunities met corporate strategies. Provided key support to quality manager to attain company ISO 9001:2000 certification.

Worldwide

United States Marine Corps, Selected Career Highlights 1996-2007Test and Evaluation Officer. Directed Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Electronic Warfare (EW) testing efforts. Responsible for planning and executing all test events to include coordinating with members of DoD, civilian and other government agencies. Planned the coordination and delivery of classified hardware and software, signals analysis hardware (i.e., oscilloscope), fuel, tactical vehicle, generator, and computers to document results of testing activities. Directed five-man test team (engineers and physicists) to execute tests of classified and unclassified hardware and software to evaluate and enhance operational effectiveness. Ensured safety among test team and protection of classified test items. Successful testing resulted in completion of the development and the deployment of new software capabilities that significantly enhanced warfighter protection; 100% effectiveness in combat operations (zero R/C IED casualties when system was in use).Signals Intelligence Analyst. Led a team of six analysts responsible for fast and accurate analysis and reporting of mission critical information needed to meet mission objectives. Integrated and analyzed imagery and signals data to identify and locate enemy weapon systems and associated hardware. Provided time sensitive analysis and classified reports to multi-national aircrew. Coordinated with various intelligence platforms, agencies, and other US and non-US organizations to combine information and to collaborate on solutions and analysis related to mission requirements.

Master Of Science In Project Management, Project Management, 4.0

30 hour program of study covering technical project management; electives in statistics, contracts, systems engineering, finance

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General, 3.6

Activities and Societies: None48 hour program of study covering topics such as accounting, finance, operations, project management.

Bs, Geography, 3.3

Activities and Societies: Marine Corps Officer Selection ProgramBS in Geography covering a multitude of topics; topics of choice were.