Jonathan B. Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Milipitas, Ca

Lead Project Manager for Cisco’s “Software Operations Enablement” group that releases capability enhancements and new buying models to Cisco’s e-commerce platform. As a lead program manager responsible for the timely release of 7-10 projects at any given time. On average the forecasted revenue increase from all managed projects totaled $500 million over 5 years.

Fremont, Ca

Led a team of 40-50 material handlers, warehouse personnel and team leads responsible for receiving and processing external supplier shipments, maintaining one of four material warehouses in Tesla’s Fremont Factory, and delivering materials to support the “Body-in- White” production line that assembles and constructs all metal framework for Tesla’s global Model S and Model X production. Through process improvements reduced team's overtime by 25% over a 3 month period while maintaining the same level of output. Additionally tackled team associated "down time" which averaged 150 minutes of stoppages (for the entire Model S/X body-in-white production line) on average per week due to the team's performance when I was brought on board. Within a three month period brought the average down time attributed to the team to an average of 5 minutes a week.

Fort Lewis, Wa

Over the course of 8 months oversaw the completion of over 600 Battalion level taskings that ranged from new equipment issue, preparations for off site Battalion level training exercises, integration of female Soldiers into previously all male combat units, last minute policy level announcements, and coordinating training for specialized soldiers. Additionally responsible for synchronizing training and creating comprehensive source of reference for mission critical tasks in 700-person Battalion. Consistently able to manage follow through and timely task completion to the point that when filling in for a superior for a month I was able to ensure that Battalion had the quickest turnaround for task completion out of 7 Battalions within our Brigade while maintaining my existing responsibilities.

Afghanistan

Created, renewed and managed contract services and purchases for task force of 1200 Soldiers across seven bases. Managed over $40 million worth of contract services for power generation, materials handling, construction, base sanitation and security across seven bases interspersed throughout Kandahar Province. Additionally coordinated, obtained legal justification, and implemented $500,000 worth of contracts for humanitarian projects in support of task forces mission. Identified potential for new (yet to be developed) equipment that could improve operational efficiency. Created concepts for two projects that provided new capabilities previously unavailable to the Army. Projects were approved at Department of Defense level and resulted in ongoing efforts to create new experimental equipment.

Fort Lewis, Wa

Led and trained 33 Soldiers while accountable for over $8 million dollars worth of military equipment including four Armored Combat vehicles, ensured equipment was properly maintained. Designed and led training exercises, qualified platoon Soldiers in technical and tactical proficiency, and coached team members to develop as leaders for positions of higher responsibility.

Afghanistan

Prepared 1200 Soldier Task Force for deployment to Afghanistan by justifying, procuring, contracting and providing logistical coordination for mission essential and lifesaving equipment. $18 million worth of equipment identified as critical for the Task Force's mission that would not have otherwise been procured was obtained as a result of my efforts. Spearheaded deployment of mine detection equipment that addressed a serious capability gap in issued mine detection equipment. Efforts led to adoption of new mine detection equipment to over 4,000 Soldiers that had previously been unavailable to conventional Army units.

Fort Benning, Ga

Trained in preparation for platoon leader, executive officer and staff officer positions. Training involved leadership development, operational planning and execution, physical training, and led several missions in various leadership roles that rotated throughout the course of training. Additionally attended the US Army Airborne School to be certified for paratrooper operations.

Greater Boston Area

Conducted presentations to educate local community members of the opportunities available through Army ROTC program, assisted in execution of Boston University Army ROTC training and assisted with administrative work for screening prospective cadets.