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Virginia Beach, Va, Us

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

As the Principal Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, I played a crucial role in the transition of the company’s financial and contract systems. My responsibilities included developing and implementing processes for the project management office, which ensured streamlined operations, improved efficiency, and facilitated better project oversight. I lead the training of all project and contract managers in the use of the project management and ERP tool, Unanet, significantly enhancing their skills and productivity.• As the Unanet Administrator, I was responsible for ensuring the effective functioning and optimization of the tool across the organization. This involved managing system configurations, troubleshooting issues, and providing continuous support to users. My efforts ensured that Unanet was fully leveraged to meet the company’s project management and financial needs.• Additionally, I supervised the finance and accounting staff, overseeing all aspects of the company’s financial management. This included the preparation and management of budgets, conducting accurate financial forecasting, and ensuring comprehensive financial reporting. My role was pivotal in maintaining the company's financial health and compliance, providing strategic financial insights, and supporting informed decision-making by senior leadership. Through my multifaceted contributions, I helped drive the company’s financial stability and operational success.• Responsible for all Contracts in the Tidewater, Philadelphia, Great Lakes, and Northeast Regions across 15 Prime and Sub-Contractor contracts, providing mission-critical support across the Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, and our commercial maritime business worldwide. I provide executive leadership for a client portfolio spanning both prime and subcontracts with a total workforce of 44 employees and contracts valued at $50M.

Virginia Beach, Va, United States

Oversight and Management: Responsible for managing all contract-related activities in San Diego, overseeing a team of 32 employees across five prime and subcontractor contracts. This includes ensuring compliance, performance monitoring, and contract execution in alignment with company objectives.Collaboration and Strategic Growth: Collaborate extensively with representatives from various departments across the company's core competencies to drive sustained growth. Our company is dedicated to providing customized and tailored solutions that meet each client's unique requirements, cultures, and contextual dynamics. This approach targets multiple contract vehicles to maximize opportunities and client satisfaction.Proposal Leadership: Led the capture and coordination efforts with external companies for the RATT proposal. This involved close coordination with the Chief Growth Officer and the Business Development team to develop competitive and comprehensive proposals.Partnership Development: Established and nurtured strategic relationships with key partners including Cerego, LCE, LCE-Cyber Division, LCE-Commercial Division, Gryphon, Sentar, Valkyrie, and Amentum. Conducted routine meetings to discuss and explore future partnership opportunities, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering long-term collaboration.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Project Management: Served as the Project Manager for the NECC MKVI Engineering curriculum, overseeing all aspects of the project lifecycle from initiation to completion. Ensured the delivery of high-quality training programs aligned with the Navy's standards and requirements.• Contract Management: Successfully managed a Firm Fixed Price Navy Contract with a monthly revenue of $85K. This included budgeting, financial oversight, and ensuring that all contract deliverables were met within the stipulated timeframes and budget constraints.• Curriculum Development and Implementation: Led the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the MKVI Engineering curriculum. Coordinated with subject matter experts and instructional designers to create comprehensive training modules that addressed the specific needs of Navy personnel.• Stakeholder Coordination: Maintained effective communication with key stakeholders, including Navy representatives, to ensure alignment of training objectives with operational needs. Facilitated regular updates and progress reports to keep all parties informed and engaged.• Team Leadership: Supervised a team of instructors and support staff, providing guidance, support, and performance management to ensure the successful delivery of the training program. Fostered a collaborative and high-performance work environment.• Risk Management: Identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity and success. Monitored project progress and made adjustments as necessary to address any issues or challenges that arose.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

• Comprehensive Inspections: Conducted thorough inspections of fleet damage control and firefighting systems across various platforms of U.S. Navy assets, Military Sealift Command, and U.S. Coast Guard ships. Evaluated the operational readiness and compliance of these systems to ensure they met stringent safety and performance standards.• Training and Mentorship: Trained Sailors and civilian mariners in proper maintenance and inspection requirements for damage control and firefighting systems. Developed and delivered instructional programs to enhance their skills and ensure adherence to best practices.• Resource Management and Scheduling: Served as the Damage Control Resource Manager and Scheduler, acting as the primary point of contact for engineering issues. Meticulously organized and maintained historical files related to damage control, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records. Updated inspection guides to reflect the latest standards and procedures.• Specialized Accreditation: One of a select few Naval Officers to attend and earn MEBA’s (Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association) and U.S. Coast Guard accreditation for the Diesel Electric Propulsion Course and High Voltage Safety School for merchant marines. Acquired advanced knowledge and skills in diesel electric propulsion and high voltage safety, enhancing the ability to assess and train others in these critical areas.• Collaboration and Coordination: Worked closely with ship commanders, engineering officers, and maintenance teams to address identified issues and recommend corrective actions. Facilitated communication between different stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to maintaining ship readiness.• Documentation and Reporting: Prepared detailed reports of inspection findings, providing actionable recommendations to improve system performance and safety. These comprehensive reports were submitted to the U.S. Congress, ensuring legislative oversight and accountability for naval operations.

Bahrain

Analyzed the technical and engineering requirements of combatant craft to enhance maintenance procedures. Provided expert assistance to operators and technicians in failure analysis, utilizing databases and other archived data to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.• Material Inspections and SOW Development: Conducted thorough craft material inspections to support the development of detailed Statements of Work (SOW) for contracting depot-level repairs. Ensured that the SOWs were comprehensive and aligned with operational needs and technical specifications.• Contract Management: Managed the execution of contracts for planned industrial repairs and modernization availabilities. Oversaw the entire contract lifecycle, from initiation to completion, ensuring that all contractual obligations were met and projects were delivered on time and within budget.• Documentation and Lessons Learned: Documented "lessons learned" from each project, capturing insights and best practices to inform future maintenance and repair activities. Implemented evolving technology and industrial equipment/processes to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance operations.• Technology and Process Implementation: Leveraged advanced technology and innovative industrial equipment/processes to maximize their application in repair and modernization projects. Ensured that new technologies were effectively integrated into existing maintenance frameworks to enhance overall operational capabilities.• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinated with various stakeholders, including military personnel, contractors, and technical experts, to ensure seamless execution of maintenance and repair projects. Facilitated communication and collaboration among all parties to address any issues and achieve project goals.• Performance Monitoring: Monitored the performance of contractors and maintenance teams, ensuring adherence to quality standards and contractual requirements.

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• Leadership and Supervision: Supervised a diverse team of military and government personnel responsible for providing maintenance and logistics support to address Category 4 and Category 3 Casualty Reports (CASREPs) across the Atlantic Surface Force. Ensured that teams operated efficiently and effectively to resolve critical issues and maintain operational readiness.• Maintenance Coordination: Coordinated and led weekly maintenance meetings for U.S. Naval assets, facilitating discussions and decisions on repair priorities and resource allocation. Managed a substantial annual budget exceeding $150 million, overseeing financial planning and expenditures to ensure that the next Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) was fully prepared for deployment and could report to the 5th and 6th Fleet Area of Operations.• Contract Management and Availabilities: Oversaw multimillion-dollar Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) availabilities for Amphibious Ships on the East Coast, managing multiple projects concurrently. Ensured that ships underwent necessary repairs and upgrades within budget and on schedule, supporting their readiness for operational missions.• Force Readiness and Logistics Support: Led the amphibious team in processing active cannibalizations to enhance force readiness. Implemented effective logistics support strategies to minimize the need for cannibalizations, ensuring that critical components and systems were available for operational use.• Strategic Planning and Execution: Developed and executed strategic plans to improve material readiness and maintenance processes. Identified and addressed potential bottlenecks and challenges to streamline operations and enhance the overall efficiency of the maintenance support team.• Stakeholder Engagement: Engaged with various stakeholders, including ship commanders, engineering officers, and logistics personnel, to ensure alignment on maintenance and readiness objectives.

Virginia Beach,

Life Cycle Sustainment Planning: Coordinated with Echelon II and III commands to develop and implement a comprehensive Life Cycle Sustainment Plan. This plan facilitated the transition of two Research, Test, Development, and Evaluation (RTD&E) craft into an operational program of record, ensuring their long-term viability and integration into active service.• System Upgrades Management: Oversaw the installation of advanced communication and navigation system upgrades. Acted as the primary liaison between contractors and end-users to accurately assess and define usage requirements, equipment capabilities, and integration needs. Ensured that upgrades met operational standards and enhanced mission effectiveness.• Logistical Support Development: Conducted detailed onsite surveys of overseas support facilities to assess logistical support requirements for mission success. Developed and documented comprehensive logistical were available to meet operational demands.• Craft Material Inspections: Performed thorough inspections of craft materials to support the creation of Statements of Work (SOW) for contracting depot-level repairs. Ensured that SOWs were detailed and aligned with technical specifications and mission requirements.• Team Supervision: Managed a diverse team, including three civilian employees (one GS-12) and 35 enlisted personnel. Provided leadership, guidance, and performance management to ensure effective team operations and achievement of objectives.• Budget Management: Administered a $1.5 million annual budget dedicated to the maintenance, upkeep, and modernization of two SEALION craft. Maintained a high level of readiness with 95% operational readiness for training craft and 99% readiness for a deployed vessel, demonstrating exceptional management of resources and support.• Mission Success: Achieved zero mission failures while supporting three Presidential-level missions crucial to national security.

Directly responsible for planning and scheduling the day-to-day operation of the Engineering department in accordance with the project plan, to include training, corrective/preventive maintenance scheduling, managing watch station qualifications, Fuel Quality Management, Lube Oil Quality Management, Electrical Safety, Tag-out, Quality Assurance, Equipment Operation Logs, Legal Records and managing Diesel Records and OSHA Programs. Managed the maintenance of four Colt Pielstick Diesel Engines in a Dock Landing Ship propulsion plant, and four Fairbanks Morse 38 8-1/8 diesel engine including all support machinery and control electronics. Innovative in implementing and establishing business processes, lean initiatives, and performance metrics. Ship’s Maintenance & Material Officer (SMMO) & Quality Assurance Officer (QAO). Evaluated and scheduled corrective maintenance for continuous (CMAV) and condition based maintenance guidelines defined by the Joint Fleet Forces Maintenance Manual (JFMM). Coordinated multiple project teams. Served as the primary liaison with private shipyard personnel, advanced installation teams for all major availabilities providing conflict resolution and critical path repair updates including Mid-Life overhaul. Organized and trained all divisional personnel to obtain at least a satisfactory score in all engineering inspections from Afloat Training Team.

Silverdale, W

Coordinated Electrical IMA and Depot Level repairs on OHIO Class Ballistic missile Submarines. Managed seven work centers, Calibration Shop, and Divisional trainers with 50 Military and 75 civilians, implementing and establishing business processes, lean initiatives, and performance metrics. Directly responsible for planning and scheduling the day-to-day operation of the department in accordance with the project plan, to include training. Oversaw the Lean restructuring of two shops eliminating 10,400 hours of lost time.

Administered Auxiliary Division operations and maintenance of diesel engines, boat engines, electrohydraulic, Atmospheric, High Pressure Air Compressors and other auxiliary machinery. Established and maintained standards and procedures for operating and maintaining machinery and equipment. Investigated causes of equipment malfunctions and determined methods of repair of unusual or difficult cases. Supervised the preparation of machinery logs and records.