Jake Estes, Mba, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Dayton, Ohio, United States

• Led Integrated Product Team (IPT) across a diverse mix of cross-functional teams consisting of; engineering, test and evaluation, equipment management, finance, cyber security, training, configuration management.
• Scheduled the delivery and purchase of more than 100 Link 16 products: Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS), to optimize vendor delivery schedule and terminal usage across Air Force Mobility Command.
• Worked closely under tight deadlines with the International Program Office (IPO), US Navy, and Air Force Material Command (AMFC) to develop and supply stakeholders with an enhanced Link 16 communication component: MIDS.
• Oversaw an Engineering Site Survey Study (ESS) task necessary to submit Request for Proposal (RFP) for WC-130J Block Upgrade 7.0/8.1 Trial Kit Install (TKI) allowing the Air Force’s “Hurricane Hunters” to communicate.
• Coordinated and managed the C-130J fleet-wide Block Upgrade 7.0/8.1 Retrofit Schedule enabling America’s warfighters with more capabilities and resulting in reduced aircraft downtime.
• Led team to develop MIDS Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) engineering installation solution, decreasing scope of effort and C-130J aircraft downtime by 30,300 hours, while improving user capabilities and providing.

Dayton, Ohio, United States

• Supported program lead in the execution of finalizing a $725M Letter of Offer and Acceptance contract agreement, allowing Italian Air-Force (ItAF) to procure two new MQ-9A Block 5 unmanned aircrafts.
• Developed and presented Acquisition Oversight Board (AOB) strategy to the Program Executive Officer (PEO) to further mature ItAF mid-life modernization acquisition, resulting in a continued strategic partnership with.
• Curated an AOB strategy to the PEO to further progress an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract resulting in economies of scale, saving the United Stated Government more than $30M.
• Managed the Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) for MQ-9 Foreign Military Sales resulting in 100% on-time contract reporting.

Dayton, Ohio

• Curated Statement of Work (SOW) as part of a Request for Proposal (RFP) leading to the award of a $43M contract to Lockheed Martin for the installation and production of the Defensive Systems Suite (DSS) to 19 HC-130J.
• Successfully awarded a $4M contract to Lockheed Martin for production cut in installs and procurement of Automated Dependent Broadcast System (ADSB) Out to satisfy the FAA 2020 mandate giving users the ability to.
• Advanced DSS through Milestone B (MS B) and into the Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase allowing DSS to stay on schedule to obligate funds prior to funds expiration.
• Led three separate Integrated Production Teams (DSS, ADSB Out, Inc 1-2) consisting of a diverse mix of engineers, logisticians, financial managers, and contractor program managers in the contractual process of.

• Performed research and data analyzation in product industry to make highly informed suggestions to business owners towards a 3-year marketing plan.
• Conducted fieldwork and proposed distribution methods based on industry demographics and national regulations to streamline supply chain operations.
• Advised pricing alterations and more in-house events resulting in increased cash flows.

Lexington, Kentucky

• Wrote and copy edited public service announcements that aired on live television to more than 25,000 people.
• Created media partnership proposals to more than 5 non-profit organizations allowing WKYT to gain media exposure while giving back to the community.
• Assisted in media television sales, profiting WKYT by more than $10,000.

Dean's Office

• Wrote 4 press releases, published on UK News website and College website, E-mailed daily across campus and statewide to an audience larger than 47,500.
• Assisted in coordinating various marketing strategies including, direct mail, print ads, networking, internet, social media, and developed new methods of marketing.
• Helped develop social media plan and presence to increase followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

• Oversaw and trained a team of 8 Communication Specialists in coordinating internal/external communication strategies.
• Tasked, supervised and approved all photographic production for public release, meeting 100% of deadline.
• Developed communication strategy for programs to maintain favorable public perceptions of organization’s accomplishments, including the successful documentation of the first on-time completion of an aircraft carrier.

• Managed press coverage for events including a San Diego Chargers Play60 event and the filming of the 2014 Warner Bros. film “Godzilla”
• Executed media outreach, event promotion and performed press liaison/escort duties for high-visibility events including San Diego Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival 2014 as well the Santa Barbara Navy League 2014 port.
• Hosted shipboard ceremony representing 10+ countries featuring prominent international figures during “Rim of the Pacific” exercise in Pearl Harbor, HA., in August 2014 with 5,000+ guests.
• Reinforced and maintained positive global perception and presence by leading comprehensive, in-depth shipboard tours to guests, showcasing the efforts of America’s Navy to people of influence, including high-ranking.

• Released 2 photographs featured on Flickr “Explore,” as top 500 (#15, #89) photographs amongst more than 2 million submitted daily.
• Captured the 2015 cover photo for the Navy’s Annual Magazine, “All Hands Magazine”, seeing distribution to more than 325,000 military personnel.
• Published photographic imagery for an audience of larger than 10 million people via America’s largest news corporations including NY Times, LA Times, Reuters, CNN, CBS and NBC.
• Placed 1st, among 20 entries, in U.S. Navy Suicide Prevention Public Service Announcement Spot contest – “There is Hope”
• Produced more than 200 video products, while editing more than 175 hours of video annually.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Integrated Strategic Communication, 3.6 Gpa

BA in ISC with a focus on Public Relations and a minor in Communications

General Studies

Public Relations/Image Management

The Defense Information School, or DINFOS, is a United States Department of Defense (DoD) school located at Fort George G. Meade.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba