Developed a 10-state (system-wide) crosstie disposal program and supervised scrap and second hand metal recovery operations. Qualified as a system-wide Roadway Worker in Charge of on-track work groups, traveled system-wide for four years and developed relationships with Transportation and Mechanical department employees that were key to efficiency improvements. Directed the movements of up to 260 rail cars for transportation of material.• Managed $4.6 M budget for system-wide material recovery. Entered requisitions and approved payment of invoices in SAP for a minimum of seven contractors & 40 personnel. Averaged a net income of ~ $2.1 M from the disposal of an average of 9,000 tons of scrap material annually. Re-claimed ~ 45 track miles of second hand rail and associated components for re-use around the system.• Initiated the development of three modules of database software that reduced time spent documenting contractor work by ~ 30% and expedited reconciliation and payment processes for material.• Solid ability to lead contract deliberations and write statements of work for all new contractors contributed to ~ $1.2 M in cost savings.• Nominated for Association of American Railroads’ John H. Chafee Environmental Excellence award in 2015.

Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Quality Assurance, Avionics and Power Plants Division Officer (2000 – 2003)Selected to lead the three most demanding divisions at this command, each consisting of groups of 25 – 240 personnel.• Served as Lean Manufacturing Team Leader to resolve discrepancies that hindered repair of Forward Looking Infrared Receiver servo controller circuit card assemblies. In a six-week period, the team reduced turnaround time of this component by 80% and achieved a 96% decrease in maintenance man-hours.• Approved 12 process improvement efforts in repair/production of F/A-18 “Hornet” modular jet engines and avionics components, contributing to a decreased component flow time of 15 - 30% within respective divisions.• Selected as Quality Assurance Officer to lead all preparation efforts for major command inspection of 43 programs involving seven divisions and 800 personnel. Thorough program management skills contributed to command’s first-ever achievement of zero “off track” programs.• As Command Security Officer, held secret clearance and was responsible for protection of classified material and millions of dollars of F/A-18 fighter jet equipment.• Ranked #1 or #2 on all competitive fitness reports despite having no prior enlisted experience. Lauded by Commander: “Enjoys my complete trust and confidence. Has my strongest possible recommendation for accelerated promotion.”• Nominated twice for the U. S. Pacific Fleet, Commander Robert E. Rothschild Junior Maintenance Officer of the Year Award for sustained superior performance.Assistant Department Head (1998 – 2000)Responsible for the training, manpower management, and administration of 184 personnel.• Received laudatory comments from U. S. Naval Air Forces Pacific Command regarding manpower and training program management abilities and compliance with directives, contributing to command’s success during maintenance program inspection.