Dr. (H.C.) Gary Watkins, Mba, Pfmp, Pmp, Cpcm, Ssbb, Cpd Email & Phone Number

Madison, Mississippi

Provides first generation knowledge & experience of Chinese based health and wellness practices. Cultivates a Tai Chi & Qigong presence in Central Mississippi by proving standing up exclusive Tai Chi & Qigong training programs for organizations such as the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center, The Blake Assisted Living Center, and Reunion Country Club, as well as leads a community training group in Livingston. Continues to establish an international Health & Wellness presence in 20+ countries by providing online follow-along training content and sustaining an active social media presence.

Aviation Services Research Centre (Asrc) Hong Kong

Global industry subject matter expert assigned to the post as Department Head for MRO Human Factors, responsible for the research & development of advanced MRO technologies. Interacts with industry to identify and define problem statements, research modernized solutions and develop alternative methods to advance aircraft maintenance time, quality, safety, and capability. Leads teams of project managers, research analysts, engineers, and technical officers operating heavy precision equipment partnering with industry for transitional implementation.Keywords: MRO, Aviation, Maintenance, Research, Development, Innovation, Technology, Engineering, Human Factors, Digital Technologies, CNC, Automation, Industrial, People, Process, Tools

Madison, Mississippi

Responsible for fleet of 200+ U.S. Navy and Marine Corps jet aircraft in multiple geographical regions to include aircraft carrier locations. As P&L leader of $1B+ Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract, led a team of over 800+ multi-site maintenance personnel, as well as a Director-level Program Management Office staff in the strategy, planning, and execution of Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) operating in a total of 350,000 sq ft of maintenance hangar space. Mission capability sub-tasks include managing the execution of Organizational/Intermediate/Depot level maintenance, aircraft recovery/repair, aircraft modifications/upgrades, flight line operations, deployments/detachments, logistics support (managing Boeing as primary supplier), and airframe engineering support (multi-vendor). Also led the strategy, governance, and performance of $250M international program portfolio consisting of hazardous/mission-critical defense programs for foreign Ministry of Defense (MOD) in the Middle East. This portfolio consisted of a wide range of highly visible fixed wing and helicopter maintenance/operations programs located at foreign military installations for foreign military customers.• Successful program recovery as reported by government CPAR (with upgrades in 50% of category ratings) in 6 months after assignment• Successful strategic target and capture of company’s first C-130 support program• Successfully captured over $20M of organic growth for international portfolio in less than 12 months after assignment• Successfully recognized $8M in annual cost savings initiatives within 6 months of assignmentKeywords: T-45, S-92, F-100, C-172, C-182, C-206, A36, B-200, KC-130J, P-3, Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Brazil, UK, NAS Kingsville, NAS Pensacola, NAS Meridian, DOD, MOD, MOI, CNATRA, NAVAIR, PMA, DCMA, T&M, FFP, CPFH, CPFF, CPIF, EAC, BOE, SOW, EVM, QMS, EH&S, ITAR, SCM, RCP, OEM, MRO, ISO, ASQ, AS9100, AS9110, FAA, GAAP, SAP

Elizabeth City, Nc

Senior plant manager of 170,000 sq ft DHS/U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft MRO Center of Excellence (COE), employing 250 aircraft maintenance and support personnel. Responsible for $80M program sales, growth, P&L. Chief of Staff for division resources (Production, EH&S, IT, Quality, HR, Contracts, Finance) supporting local and satellite sites. Champion of change for capability expansion, certification graduation, program management maturity, value stream mapping, and employee culture transition. Served as primary point of contact and face-to-face representative to senior customer/officers, employee workforce, and local community leaders.• Reduced depot maintenance cycle delivery/turnaround time (TAT), from 12 month to 7 months • Reduced division overhead rate by 20% through general ledger cleanup and cost savings initiatives• Nominated and elected as Chairman of Industry Advisory Board for Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) Keywords: MRO, HC-130, HC-144, HU-25, ALC, LRS, MRS, MSS, MSP, DHS, USCG, T&M, FFP, AOP, EAC, CPI, SPI, 5S, 6S, QMS, DLM, UDLM, HMF, Maintenance, Modifications, CFT, DOR, GAAP, PR, ISO, ASQ, AS9100, AS9110, FAA, GAAP, Cost point, Pentagon 2000, COGNOS, Deltek, Cross Functional

Lead consultant and program manager to the DHS/USCG for the development, procurement, and assembly of C4ISR Mission System Integrated Lab (MSIL). Led IPT in the implementation of Information Assurance (IA) protocol and procedures for SIPRNET in-flight connectivity, to Long Range Surveillance (LRS) and Medium Range Surveillance (MRS) aircraft platforms. Developed, executed, and controlled procurement schedules, policy and procedure administration, facility retrofit (for permanent confidential space), OEM transition milestones, and training milestones. Developed and executed Program Management Plan, Risk Register, organizational infrastructure, and risk register. Supported company business development and capture management efforts towards portfolio growth and expansion.• Successfully transitioned government sub-contractor capability to government organic capability• Successfully establishment of DHS/U.S. Coast Guard’s first ever C4ISR Engineering Sustainment ProgramKeywords: MSP, MSS, SIPRNET, MSIL, Information Assurance, HC-130, HC-144, LRS, MRS, C4ISR, ISR, FLIR, Systems Engineering, OEM

Long Beach, Ca

Led portfolio of multi-million dollar engineering change proposals (ECP), contract change proposals (CCP) and acquisition projects for C-17 aircraft. Projects include avionics, flight control, airframe, and propulsion maintenance and modification projects, to include special aircraft mishap recovery projects. Responsible, Accountable, and Authority (RAA) for managing Earned Value (EVM) as Control Account Manager (CAM) totaling over $50M worth of direct budget management. Managed Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule (IMP/IMS), controlling material purchases, Time Compliant Technical Order (TCTO) development, Kit Proof (Product Testing), and fleet wide global implementation/installation. Conducts weekly status reviews with IPT, monthly program management reviews (PMR) with executive leadership, and project closure reviews with PMO. • Received Boeing award for Program of the Quarter for MFOQA (Military Flight Operations Quality Assurance)• Successfully recovered, repaired, and delivered several C-17 crisis/mishap aircraft from overseas locations• Lead consultant in analysis, re-org, and stand up of Boeing C-17 GSP Program Management Office (PMO)Keywords: C-17, USAF, UK, Australia, India, Qatar, Canada, UAE, NATO, Afghanistan, GRIP, GSP, ECP, CCP, RAMS, MRO, TCTO, MRP, EVM, CPI, SPI, CAM, Avionics, Flight Controls, Airframe, Maintenance, Modifications, Aircraft Rescue, Depot, ISO, ASQ, AS9100, COGNOS, Matrix Organization

Led team of 20 instrument repair artisans as FAA Accountable manager for Part 145 repair station. Developed capability expansion targets to include the standup of avionics repair capability for business jet (bizjet), general aviation, and DoD aviation customer base. Primary point of contact to diverse customer base, developed and executed sales and marketing plan, hired qualified artisans, purchased test equipment, and administered processes to achieve and sustain FAA technical and professional certification.• Successfully recovered employee culture and momentum from prior history• Company changed its name to “Instrument and Avionics” due to my capability expansion efforts• Developed and executed $150,000 worth of innovative cost savings initiativesKeywords: Component Repair, Avionics, Instruments, FAA, Part 145, FSDO, General Aviation, Bizjet, Test, Repair, Overhaul, MRO, Quick Aviation, Resource One, ILSMart

Cherry Point, Nc

Supervised, managed, mentored, training and inspected a crew of 30+ direct reports. Performed return to service inspection as QA Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) for Naviation, Communication, and Radar Transmitter/Receiver microwave systems. Collateral duty included the management of the largest avionics test equipment and calibration program in the Marine Corps. Carried out policy, procedures, logbook, records, and administrations according to the 4790 Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP). • Meritorious promotion to Non Commission Officer (via promotion board)• Graduated top of class in leadership development school• Deployed overseas in support of Operation Southern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring FreedomKeywords: AV8B, EA6B, C-130, SH-60, CH-53, MALS, NAMP, CDI, IMA, 4790

Doctor Of Business Administration, Program Management, Business Administration And Management, General, Honoris Causa

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Project Management, Delta Epsilon Tau National Honor Society

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Business, Project Management, Cum Laude

Advanced Master Certificate In Applied Project Management

Master Certificate, Government Contract Management

Master Certificate, Commercial Contract Management