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Tigard, Oregon, United States

At Flux, we focus on putting qualified technical employees in three distinct markets (Architecture & Engineering, Information Technology, and Business Professionals industries). We believe that every high-caliber professional we place is a reflection of our knowledge and passion, and the speed and accuracy in which we do it demonstrates our steadfast commitment to our clients.My role at Flux is to oversee growth opportunities within the Federal market. My business unit focuses on servicing Federal Engineering (A/E/C) and Environmental contracts. We provide professional services such as engineering, architecture, project management, and environmental consulting to DHS (FEMA), NAVFAC, AFCAP, DOE, and other government agencies in order to complete their mission with ease, within budget, and at a reduced risk.Current responsibilities and highlights: - Established and oversee our GSA contract- Manage Federal clients and programs- Mentored and manage a team of Business Development and Client Manager professionals.

Herndon, Virginia, United States

Responsible for establishing and implementing objectives for business or technical endeavors; ensuring that all work is being completed correctly and in a timely manner; monitoring how projects are progressing; and reporting the details to the Government. Experienced manager with excellent written and oral communication skills and have the ability to both lead and function as a member of a team. Talented leader with attention to detail, great organizational skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.Led Serco’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract (PA-TAC) IV contract to staff and deploy trained personnel to support disaster recovery efforts within 24-48 hours within the United States. Developed budgets and plans for escalation/de-escalation periods to achieve performance requirements and delivery schedules. Delivered contract support in accordance with the Serco Management Plan and Quality Control Plan. Prepares the weekly security report, monthly status report, and an annual report for review and briefing to the FEMA Contracting Officer Representative (COR). As Deputy Program Manager, lead over 1,800 personnel, $610M PA-TAC IV contract and surge response to rapidly developing emergency situations that arise at any time and in any location. Functioned as a member of the PA-TAC IV contract start-up team, along with the Start-up Manager, Program Management Office, and project team. Conducted incumbent staff familiarization meetings with the startup team. Task Order Manager executing 26 active task orders simultaneously supporting Hurricanes in Louisiana and Texas to include Ike, Harvey, Laura, Delta, Ida, and the Louisiana Integration and Recovery Office, as well as other weather related disasters throughout the United States. Oversaw the deployment of over 1,800 FTEs within 24 hours. Monitored cost, schedule, performance, management, and deliverable metrics.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT:Performed all aspects of pre-award, award and post award contract administration and management duties in support of a challenging world-wide staffing requirements set forth to augment Army Sustainment Command’s mission. . Provided guidance and oversight to ensure realistic cost savings and maximum efficiency in the acquisition of services in support of the warfighter. Provided outstanding knowledge of the services acquisition process. Identified and defined regulatory, policy, procedural and administrative requirements for procurement planning in support of various acquisition programs. Warranted Contracting Officer with and unlimited dollar warrant. Led over 500 procurement professional with procurement excellence. Responsible for planning, preparation and execution of diverse and complex contracts in support of global efforts aligned to multiple Army Commands. Served as the business advisor to Army Contracting Command - Rock Island program managers supporting critical services portfolio management strategies in austere environments. Technically competent and administratively sound acquisition officer. Deployed to Afghanistan for to serve as the ACC-RI Liaison to the Senior Contracting – Official Afghanistan, enhanced knowledge of the business culture in Afghanistan.Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills; seamlessly integrated the staff’s execution of diversified procurement tasks in support of actions world-wide flawlessly.

Warren, Michigan, United States

Synchronized and coordinated the program efforts on the $21 Billion Future Combat Systems (Brigade Combat Team) program with Congress, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) directorates, the Joint Staff, and other Senior Defense agencies. Developed and coordinated key milestone products leading to system development, production, test, and fielding. Provided technical guidance and oversight regarding cost, schedule, and performance to the industry’s Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) Managed the integration efforts of over 700 military, government, and industry personnel in the development and execution of the Program’s acquisition strategy and integrated program schedule.

Warren, Michigan, United States

Managed all matters relating to the development, integration, and implementation of embedded training products and services for the $21B Future Combat System (FCS) program. Led and directed the team responsible for coordinating and executing the functional analysis and decomposition of operational requirements into specification performance requirements. Led 160 personnel from various agencies and contractors from across the country that resulted in the generation of over 1400 training related functions to be allocated to major FCS Systems and platforms.Conducted the Systems Engineering Analysis for all of the embedded training requirements resulting in definitions and architectures which were both relevant and executable within the FCS Program.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology, General