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Bettendorf, Iowa, United States

Manages Robotic Welding Cells and Motion Control projects ranging in cost from $4K – $1.5M and generating annual revenue in excess of $8M. Directs all aspects of projects to include kick-off, design concept, schedule, resource requirements, fabrication, assembly, integration and final stage of execution. Main client contact communicating project status, engagement, and resolution of any issues. • Documents and communicates to all stakeholders any project changes in budget, SOW, BOM|Take-Offs and timeline to ensure alignment with contractual agreements and eliminating end of project surprises. • Collaborates with engineering team on proposed design changes and customer feedback concerns ensuring project deliverables comply with design specifications, scope of work and client goals.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Managed the maintenance and material subcontracts for DOE Strategic Petroleum Reserve sites. Collaborated with suppliers regarding requirements, specifications, and scope of work. Purchased maintenance and operations (replacement) parts, equipment, and services for contracts. • Prepared and issued audit ready documents ensuring bidding subcontractors understood the technical and contractual requirements applicable to the SOW.• Organized and performed pre-bid conferences, coordinated bidder questions/responses during the RFO phase, evaluated proposals, negotiated terms and conditions, performed cost and/or price analysis. • Awarded contracts and prepared consent packages per DOE approval requirements.

Dublin, Georgia, United States

Annually procured $7.6M evaluating proposals from suppliers. Selected suppliers for a variety of highly complex or technical materials, supplies or services and negotiated price, delivery, quality and service. Negotiated final terms and conditions of and administered the procurement contract to conclusion. Maintained accurate lead times for assigned area. Issued purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflected price, schedule, and terms & conditions as negotiated with suppliers.• Monitored and evaluated supplier performance to identify underperforming suppliers, developing alternate sources ensuring risk mitigation measures are in place. • Facilitated meetings with suppliers and company personnel to ensure resolution of shipment discrepancies and late deliveries.

Gulfport, Mississippi, United States

Oversaw and managed the supply chain operations and logistics strategy for subcontractors, suppliers and vendors, to include leading the recruiting, vetting and selection process; managing the subcontractor and supplier rating and performance; problem resolution with field superintendents for incomplete and unsatisfactory work; managing unit cost data formation, integration and maintenance; and maintaining an active commitment to cost reduction initiatives and increasing service levels.• Developed a savings and waste reduction initiative, successfully negotiating a cost reduction of $1556.00 per home resulting in an annual savings of $373,440.00.• Creates a competitive environment for subcontractors and suppliers and plans strategically ensuring subcontractors and suppliers possess capacity to meet production schedules.• Initiates and coordinates construction meetings to address subcontractor and supplier issues and communicates substantial direct and indirect cost changes to senior leadership, fostering effective communication through all levels of the organization. • Provides recommendations regarding product changes and improvements to maximize the process efficiency and productivity.

Slidell, La

Annually procured $8.5m of machined and fabricated parts, sub-assemblies, electrical and electronic components for DOD armored security vehicles and marine craft at the best value to meet production requirements. Proactively worked as a team member with Procurement Manager, Quality Engineer, Design Engineer and others to maintain required flow of all parts while achieving continuous supply chain improvements in Quality, Delivery and Cost. Submitted RFQs and RFPs to suppliers awarding bids based on analysis of price, quality, and lead times.• Successfully negotiated a cost savings of $248,000.00 below a target budget of $1.2m, an average savings of 26.4%. Achieved by leveraging parts, negotiating fewer delivery schedules, and aggressive solicitation practices.

Various

Program manager of Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist Program. Coordinated the knowledge development of 85 shipboard personnel tracking their progress, facilitated training, and organized qualification boards with senior leadership. Managed an annual budget of $1.2 million providing operational support to shipboard personnel in foreign waters. Coordinated and executed the procurement of commodities for operational needs from international suppliers.•Led the development and implementation of a new team supporting contingency operations for Operation Desert Shield. Tasked by top management to plan, organize and execute a cross-functional team comprised of 6 reports, supporting military personnel transitioning to active duty.•Member of Damage Control Training Team providing training to junior sailors in critical survivability skills related to watertight integrity, fire control, flooding control, and structural integrity.•Deputy Disbursing Officer auditing monthly activity of debits and credits and submitting monthly financial reports with zero discrepancies and successfully passed annual surprise audits by the GAO with 100 percent accuracy. •Awarded the Navy Accommodation Medal: lead manager in various projects related to Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. Recognized for leadership and project management skills in a time of crisis, coordinating supply replenishment, clean-up projects and restoring amenities to the military installation. •Individually selected as a prototype test-site by the Comptroller of the United States Navy implementing a new database pay system.