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Huntsville, Al, Us

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Project Management Office Operations Officer providing broad, timely support to the ATE Project Office to develop, maintain, and meet the requirements of a uniquely structured military organization that blends enduring platforms with cutting-edge power systems for U.S. Army Aviation. Serves as the central point for managing critical suspense dates and development of briefings, presentation materials, office processes, and procedures. Assists PM and PdM Leadership in the management of milestone decision processes for all program‘s schedules and detailed milestone decisions and documentation.

Serving as Deputy Program Manager and On-Site Task Lead providing continuity between the Company (QuantiTech LLC, doing Business as Axient LLC) and the Customer (Aviation Turbine Engines Project Office). Serves as liaison between Program Manager and Contracting Officer's Representative for all matters pertaining to on/off boarding of personnel, contract modifications, and bridging efforts. Oversees daily activities for as many as 30 employees, directly supporting the customer's needs in Business Management, Logistics Management, Engineering & Technology Support, Strategic Initiatives, Public Affairs, Graphics Support, Operations (Current, Future, and Strategic), and Product Management Offices. Develops and sets clear team goals, delegates tasks, and sets project deadlines. Oversees day-to-day teams' operation and performance, conducts performance evaluations, and creates a healthy and motivating work environment and atmosphere for all employees. Manages employee training needs, provides coaching and mentorship, and listens to team members’ feedback in resolving any issues or conflicts that may exist between either the Customer or Company.

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Project Management Office Operations Officer providing broad, timely support to the ATE Project Office to develop, maintain, and meet the requirements of a uniquely structured military organization that blends enduring platforms with cutting-edge power systems for U.S. Army Aviation. Serves as the central point for managing critical suspense dates and development of briefings, presentation materials, office processes, and procedures. Assists PM and PdM Leadership in the management of milestone decision processes for all program‘s schedules and detailed milestone decisions and documentation.

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Served as On-Site Task Lead and single point of continuity between the Company (S3 Inc.) and the Customer (PEO Aviation). Served as liaison between Program Manager and Contracting Officer's Representative for all matters pertaining to on/off boarding of personnel, contract modifications, and bridging efforts. Oversaw daily activities for nine employees, directly supporting the customer's needs in Human Resources, Logistics Management, Strategic Initiatives, Public Affairs, Graphics Support, Acquisition Systems Management and Operations (Current, Future, and Strategic) Offices. Developed and set clear team goals, delegated tasks, and set project deadlines. Oversaw day-to-day teams' operation and performance, conducted performance evaluations, and created a healthy and motivating work environment and atmosphere for all employees. Managed employee training needs, provided coaching and mentorship, and listened to team members’ feedback in resolving any issues or conflicts that may exist between either the Customer or Company.

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Acquisition Systems Management Team Member for PEO Aviation tracking program baselines, reviewing documentation, and coordinating milestone reviews from the PEO to the HQDA Secretariat Level. Assists in the management of PEO Aviation milestone decision processes for all PEO Aviation ACAT program levels, schedules, and detailed milestone documentation. Directly supported execution of PEO and ASA(ALT) level Milestone Decision Reviews, and implementation of policy related statues, regulations, directives, initiatives, and associated administrative tasks.

Redstone Arsenal, Al

Served as the Operations Sergeant Major for Aviation and Missile Command, the Army's Headquarters directly responsible for developing and delivering logistics solutions for Army weapon systems. Supervised daily operations of over 250 military and civilian personnel directly responsible for current, future and strategic operations, in support of weapon system fleet management, aviation readiness, and material resource analysis. Advised Executive level leadership in development of innovative and long-term solutions to complex and critical issues affecting readiness, safety, and sustainment in the Army's aviation and missile enterprise.

Camp Humphreys, Republic Of Korea

Served as the Battalion Command Sergeant Major of the largest General Support Aviation Battalion, forward stationed in the Republic of Korea, in support of ongoing deterrence operations in the region. Responsible for the leadership, health, welfare, morale, safety, training, and readiness of over 650 Soldiers. Ensured the organization's personnel were ready and prepared to complete complex missions in support of operations directed for United States Forces in Korea. Oversaw the accountability and maintenance for the organization's 40 aircraft, 110 ground vehicles, and associated support equipment valued at over S1.9B.

Camp Humphreys, Republic Of Korea

Served as the Support Operations Sergeant Major in a forward deployed Aviation Support Battalion’s, Support Operations section, advising the command on logistical considerations and courses of action. Responsible for the leadership, training, readiness, health, morale, and welfare of 30 personnel, directly responsible for planning and execution of multi-functional logistics and sustainment operations. Supervised execution of sustainment automation support, theater transportation operations, theater fuel and ammunition requirements, and mortuary affairs for 8 organizations in as many as 7 separate locations. Oversaw the maintenance programs for the Brigade's aviation and ground assets, consisting of 120 aircraft 500 vehicles, and associated support equipment valued at over 3.3 billion dollars.

Fort Bliss, Texas

The Sergeants Major Academy serves as the Army’s culminating enlisted Professional Military Education institution. This course provides tools to develop critical reasoning, creative thinking and decision-making skills. Soldiers are provided an education that teaches them to enhance their character, self-expression, and strengthen teamwork abilities. The course assists in the development of logical, practical and original reasoning abilities necessary for problem solving. Displayed exceptional interpersonal oral communication skills during classroom discussion, with all briefings being graded superior and earning a 99.7% grade point average in oral communication. Earned distinction and superior academic ratings by maintaining a 97.2% grade point average on all written assignments.

Afghanistan

Served as the Garrison Sergeant Major for United States Forces in Afghanistan, in direct support of International Joint Command, consisting of forces from 17 Nations. Responsible for the leadership, training, readiness, health, welfare, and morale of 134 military personnel, as well as oversight for 750 contacted civilian employees and 450 host country nationals. Advised the Garrison and Base Commanders on issues, projects, and enforcement of policies and procedures for security operations, base expansion, logistics sustainment, and contracted construction. Served as liaison officer for the command, negotiating and resolving conflict with all International Forces. Oversaw 51 contracted LOGCAP sustainment and maintenance services, on nine camps in six separate locations throughout Afghanistan, with an associated installation property value of over $145M.

Germany

Served as the Command Sergeant Major of the largest Aviation Support Battalion, forward stationed in the Germany, in support of contingency operations in Europe and Africa. Responsible for the leadership, health, welfare, morale, safety, training, and readiness of over 825 Soldiers. Advised the Command on all matters pertaining to personnel strength management, promotion and award actions, discipline issues, training, counseling and organizational morale. Provided oversight of the execution of unit level and higher headquarters training designed to close existing and predicted training gaps across the organization. Oversaw maintenance programs for the parent organization's aviation and ground fleet, consisting of 143 rotary wing and 25 fixed wing aircraft, 650 vehicles, and associated equipment valued at $2.9B.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Political Science And History, 3.8 (Suma Cum Laude)

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi (AX), National Honor Society, 2001. Phi Alpha Theta (ΦΑΘ), American Honor Society for History Majors.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.8 (Suma Cum Laude)

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi (AX), National Honor Society, 2001. Delta Mu Delta (ΔΜΔ) , International Honor Society for Business.

Associate Of Science - As, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General

Faa General, Airframe And Powerplant License, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General

Activities and Societies: Certified 1996

General Radiotelephone Operator'S License, General Radiotelephone Operator (Elements 1 And 3)

General Radiotelephone Operator'S License, Ship Radar Endorsement (Element 8)