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Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

DPRA is a 60+ year old certified small business with customers across the US, Canada and overseas. For over 20 years one of our DoD customers has consistently selected DPRA to develop and operate a major DoD transportation modeling system. For over 30 years the EPA has consistently selected DPRA for specific work within one of their largest regions. DPRA develops powerful systems, software, and planning tools that allow business and government to execute efficiently and manage proactively. We specialize in solving the most complex logistical problems, including large-scale military operations and humanitarian support, as well as environmental policies, and the challenges of change management.Our mission is to maintain a highly proficient workforce through a corporate culture of excellence, teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and the highest professional ethics, through which DPRA delivers the best possible solutions to our clients, on-time, and on-budget.Our vision is to provide innovative and creative solutions to our clients in markets where our services and expertise make a difference. We earn our clients’ respect by consistently demonstrating our commitment to service and excellence. We are committed to continuous improvement driven by the integrity, professionalism and teamwork of the DPRA staff.Visit us at: https://www.dpra.com/

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Co-founder and head of operations and compliance for a start-up IT and consulting business. Provide leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure the company has the proper operational controls and administrative and reporting procedures to effectively grow the company and ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. Manage business establishment, business development, day-to-day operations, strategic growth strategy, and establishment of a vast partner network. Network includes Microsoft, Oracle, Infor, IBM, DXC, Amazon Web Services, JB Hunt, DPRA, Blueprint Technologies, and Noble Energy. • Implementing the company's growth strategy by establishing strategic partnerships.• Identified the opportunity, and put together the team, in response to a $22B U.S. Government contract. Team included KPMG, Microsoft, JB Hunt, DPRA and Blueprint.• Spearheading business development opportunities within the U.S. Government.• Negotiate and draft agreements with business partners, clients, and vendors.• Develop business operations and management tracking systems.• Lead special projects at the request of the CEO.Visit us at: https://oakleafsoftware.com/

Acorns & oak trees symbolize longevity, humble beginnings, patience, faith, power, endurance, and strength. That's a whole lot of meaning packed into a leaf and seed. Founded by Mark Heinrich & Adam Tolk and headquartered in Orange County, Oakleaf Holdings is focused on building technology solutions that leverage Software/M2M/AI/VR to increase the safety, security, and management of pertinent information. We seek to leverage our experience, access, technology, and unique advantages to dramatically accelerate operational efficiencies for our companies, and customers alike.GridMeNow (GMN)™ is a customized Mobile Platform that leverages smartphone technology. Users submit reports containing location, text, images, and video. Leadership makes decisions and takes action based on reports being received directly from the scene. GMN is redefining situational awareness by securely connecting mobile users to decision makers in real-time. Our technology is currently being used in real world global operations in both the government and private sectors to increase situational awareness, enable faster decisions, and streamline communications.

Tyson'S Corner, Va

Accomplished, resourceful and high-energy Business Development/Sales Professional with a track record of success in selling enterprise computing, networking, storage and cyber security solutions in the public sector. Exceptional abilities in cultivating new business and broadening penetration within existing accounts. A skilled negotiator and astute planner practiced in providing timely and accurate business, market and sales forecasts that drive sales and revenue growth.• Talented in devising strategies to drive sales of new technologies, identify customer needs, develop and propose solutions, and orchestrate large complex sales cycles. • Proficient in all areas of sales, including establishing strong ties with government customers and technology partners, territory development and growth, account planning, accurate forecasting and reporting, long-term funnel development and resource management• Recognized for proven strategic and analytical skills utilized in competitive, market, and business analysis that drives continuous improvement in processes and procedures to increase revenue. • DoD Top Secret clearance

Norfolk, Virginia Area

I planned and executed key logistics, supply chain and transportation initiatives to deliver short and long term U.S. Navy and organizational mission objectives.I conceived, created and implemented the Department of Navy’s one-of-a-kind Lifts of Opportunity Program (LOOP). LOOP is a unique logistics and transportation delivery system and provides $6M in annual cost avoidances to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard. I led the U.S. Navy’s programs for Active Radio Frequency Identification (aRFID) and managed the U.S. Navy’s equity in 10 DoD Transportation and Distributions Systems to include SSDM, TC-AIMS II, ICODES, JFAST and AMS-Tac. I led a two-month Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) / L6S effort to reduce waste and increase transportation cost avoidance opportunities for U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard. I managed a $2M annual aRFID budget to include sustaining fixed infrastructure located around the globe. I collaborated with the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard to ensure Navy compliance with DoD policies. I created a 15% increase in Navy’s utilization of the U.S. Air Force’s 30-day early-booking discount on Special Assignment Airlift Missions.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

Provided leadership and supervision to a 59 member software team in the development of the Collaborative Force Analysis, Sustainment and Transportation (CFAST) system—a Category II Department of Defense system. Developed and managed an annual budget of $12M. Established leadership groups to provide focus and direction to ensure the program met the Corporate and Government milestones and desired end state. Designed and implemented CFAST software solutions that supported Joint Operations Planning and Execution (JOPES), Operations Planning, Deployment Planning, Adaptive Planning (AP), and Force Deployment Planning and Execution (FDP&E) efforts across the Services and Unified Combatant Commands (COCOMs.) Reviewed and provided input on Joint Doctrine (Chairman of the Joint Chief's Instructions and Manuals (CJCSIs and CJCSMs, etc.). -Developed, tested, documented, and fielded eight versions. -Conducted detailed analysis of 480 user-identified system requirements. -Developed annual workload and budget submissions spanning three fiscal years and totaling over $50M. -Implemented automated interfaces with joint systems to support sourcing functions by the Joint Force Provider (JFP) during Global Force Management (GFM), Adaptive Planning, and Force Deployment Planning and Execution processes. -Provided direct support to U.S. CENTCOM and U.S. Special Operations Command as the lead CFAST trainer and integrator. Coordinated the initial fielding and integration of CFAST and assisted military planners in molding CFAST to meet CENTCOM and SOCOM’s established Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). -Provided CFAST Training to hundreds of users at the Naval War College, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, U.S. Air Force War College, U.S. Southern Command, and the Component Commands of CENTCOM and SOCOM. -Led the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) implementation and certification effort for the CFAST program.

Multiple Global Locations

I represented the Commandant of the Marine Corps on logistics, transportation and supply chain matters. I resolved training and procedural shortfalls at cargo handling and distribution facilities at domestic and overseas hubs. I increased global transportation asset utilization and closed In-Transit-Visibility gaps. I coordinated multiple written agreements with multiple Federal & local Governments. I managed operations for 10 major organizations to include multi-million dollar contracts, budgets and inventory. I managed workforces of up to 500 employees. -I developed policies and procedures producing a $100M cost avoidance in transportation costs during the first year of U.S. military operations in Afghanistan. -I provided global transportation for over 150,000 passengers. -I coordinated surface and air movement of hundreds of thousands of pieces of cargo. -I deployed for operations in Beirut, Somalia, Kuwait, Afghanistan and Iraq. -For the invasion of Iraq I staffed, trained, and managed the movement control center responsible for the movement of 55,764 Marines, 3.5M square feet & 14,000 short tons of cargo on 28 ships & 500 airplanes. -I reduced transportation cycle times by 50% for all ship-to-shore movements in Somalia. -I conducted detailed planning and execution for 30 MPS ship upload & download evolutions and managed the handling of 33,000 pieces of equipment & 15,000 pieces of cargo.-I provided formal logistics, transportation, and supply chain training to 1,500 students. -I developed the first-ever Program of Instruction for a newly fielded logistics, transportation, and supply chain management automated family of systems. -I managed daily warehouse and distribution operations including integrated receipt, storage, issue, control, and transportation of all cargo.

Master Of Science (Ms), Project Management, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Sigma Beta Delta

Strategic Innovation For The New Business Environment

Bachelor Of Science Business Administration, Information Technology Management, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society for Business, Management, and Administration

Program For Executives In Logistics And Technology