• As the Battalion Senior Operations Officers, duties are to plan, coordinate and execute training for the Battalion to ensure 150 soldiers are combat ready.• Developed the yearly training guidance for the Battalion and planned the leader’s conference in preparation for briefing higher command on the Battalion’s yearly training plans. • Implemented the process and cyclic schedule for the Battalion staff to inspect and record subordinate Companies’ deficiencies as part of the Army Inspection Program (AIP).• Managed and oversaw the functions of the administration section, ensuring pay and Soldier data was maintained and updated. • Awarded an Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for outstanding leadership & performance.• Maintain an active DOD Top Secret Security Clearance. TS/SCI

• Led a purchasing team to execute a $45M procurement budget, developed contract language and flowdowns, issued monthly reports to owners and functioned as the point of contact for internal and external customers and stakeholders.

• Championed the Project Planning processes throughout the entire project lifecycle. Facilitated planning workshops resulting in thorough project execution plans and schedules. Led collaborative planning sessions with operations, safety, quality, engineering partners, OEM’s, subcontractors, and issued quarterly project plans.• Instrumental in the pilot development and roll out of Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) Process, created and implemented the Work Package Development and Tracking Tool. Worked in partnership with subject matter experts and stakeholders to define and implement the Work Packaging Nomenclature. Influential in implementing this key enterprise strategic development program.• Worked with key project stakeholders to develop and utilize a Weighted Pre-Mobilization Assessment & Evaluation Tool.

• Executed a yearly portfolio of $10M with up to eight active projects and four programs in various project lifecycle stages. Led multidisciplinary teams, of contractors and internal resources to successfully deliver risk mitigation strategies and on time, on budget projects. • Developed Requests for Proposal (RFP), performed bid evaluation, directly managed subcontractor’s schedule, financial and safety performance on projects and programs. Directly managed 3rd party procurement in support of all projects. • Designed and implemented a 45-day competency-based onboarding program for the project management team. The program reduced the time to competency from 90 days to 45 by focusing on hard skills executed through on the job training and performance support via mentorship.• Facilitated Process Mapping and Gap Analysis workshops for the Engineering Design Dept. Captured and prioritize findings into an organizational / process change management roadmap. • Championed multiple continuous process improvement initiatives to support department and corporate strategic goals, with an estimated soft savings of $1.1M.

• Simultaneously delivered seven active multi-million dollar defense programs with critical scheduling, through team cohesion and focus on key milestone achievement. Utilized a detailed program plan creation process for new products, with work breakdown structure and risk management plan from initiation through initial prototype delivery.• Generated recurring cost files from historical production to effectively respond to new request for quotes or request for proposals.• Served as the single point of contact for all customer relations pertaining to specification development and adherence, scheduling, and program status.

• Oversaw capital project initiatives, assuming direct responsibility for expense justification, business case development, construction drawing development, contractor interfacing, proposal analysis, installation oversight, and acceptance testing and commissioning.• Analyzed historical databases to assess downtime issues and implemented new processes/programs that reduced downtime costs by $50,000.• Consulted production teams and maintenance personnel on operational troubleshooting issues and utilized live feedback recorders to evaluate mill performance, determine root cause performance and resolve identified issues.

Update Confined Space Entry Program and ensured compliance with OSHA regulationsApplied OSHA regulations and served as a technical writerDeveloped training plan to ensure employee understanding of Confined Space Entry Procedures

Supported testing arrangement/et-up, control system maintenance, data acquisition management and ballistics data analysis for an Electromagnetic Gun Project.