Develops short and long-term strategies, implementing initiatives focused on increasing competitive advantage. Leads Program Managers, ensuring scope delivery and schedule exceed contract requirements while imposing cost performance metrics. Heads the Finance & Accounting, Facility Security, Information Technology, Human Resources, Contracts & Procurement, and Logistics & Warehousing departments, providing internal and external customer service to Program Managers and clients through the application of corporate initiatives resulting in effective and efficient contract delivery and accurate and prompt fiscal reporting. Analyzes monthly programmatic and corporate financial reports to identify variances in projected revenue, profit, and cash flow. Develops FAR compliant procurement policies leveraging Costpoint and enforcing internal controls through separation of duties. Negotiates contract and subcontract terms, to include amendments and extensions. Facilitates company expansion and profitability to strengthen corporate staff and build competitive advantage, and supports revenue generation with the introduction and surveillance of cost centers and price-to-win strategies. Liaise with Certified Public Accountants (CPA) to finalize tax filings, complete end-of-year reporting, and corroborate regulatory compliance. Liaise with Banking Managers to optimize financial backing and establish lines of credit, supporting controlled growth. Plans, implements, and supervises capital expenditure programs, addressing contractual requirements and forecasted growth.

Led all Operations activities, including IT, HR, Security, Finance & Accounting, Contracts, and Logistics & Warehousing. Developed strategic goals and determined corporate vision and objectives, facilitating informed decision-making and growth. Assessed organizational performance utilizing financial data to guide business decisions and revised cash flow forecasts and monthly budgets based on outcomes. Set key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess program and support functions. Collaborated with business development, project management and other colleagues to estimate and assimilate pipeline projections into forecasts for each fiscal year. Designed, launched, and maintained adherence to critical operational workflows and procedures, promoting cross-functional cooperation that bolstered program delivery and success. Expanded capabilities with the discovery and approval of new vendors, increasing competitive advantage. Introduced new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) that streamlined operations, aided growth, and consolidated supply chain activities. Directed change management post-acquisition, incorporating processes into Finance and Operations functions.

Charged with budgeting, profit and loss for all projects. Liaised with key stakeholders, nurturing robust customer relationships, transparency, and communication, that promoted buy-in and expedited project delivery. Completed Department of Defense client interviews, at all levels, to determine accurate requirements, execute pre-award acquisition planning and win new sales. Regularly sought stakeholder and customer feedback, to pinpoint opportunities for improvement, introduced enhanced systems of working and promoted acquisition results. Built strong ties with suppliers, partners, and vendors to maximize competitive advantage. Hired, inducted, trained, and mentored colleagues. Conducted annual staff appraisals to promote high performing employees and terminate underperforming employees.

Managed General Services Administration (GSA), indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) and Army Contracting Command (ACC) contracts for Army Reserve Command. Shaped acquisition paperwork, reported to General Officers, and won additional program investment funds. Monitored operations, maintenance, procurement, and payroll functions, identified opportunities for improvement, and realized positive change. Created Statements of Work, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and, as a Member on the Source Selection Board, voted on contract awards. Nurtured robust relationships and chaired Program Management Reviews with Contractors that ensured adherence to Service Level Agreements and addressed Performance-Based Logistics. Updated General Officers and senior leadership on fiscal results, contract agreements, program delivery and supplier performance and provided contractor performance assessment reports (CPARs). Penned classified military operations orders and conveyed subordinate command actions utilizing various forms of correspondence. Managed the Army Reserve Defense Support to Civil Authorities response requirements, working with FEMA through EPLOs, REPLOs, and DCOs.

Nov 2002 - Aug 2005 - Operations Sergeant, 329th Chemical Company (Recon)Feb 1999 - Nov 2002 - NBC NCO, Assistant Operations Sergeant, 490th Chemical BattalionOct 1998 - Feb 1999 - Team Leader, 310th Chemical Company (BIDS)Feb 1996 - Oct 1998 - Squad Leader, 401st Chemical Company (Dual Purpose)Feb 1992 - Feb 1996 - Squad Member, 401st Chemical Company (Smoke)