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Lead the strategic vision for maximizing Amazon Air’s Global Network, the organization’s internal and external transportation function. Spearhead SaaS programs and expansive digital transformation projects. Manage projects, programs, cost saving initiatives, and develop program scaling capabilities. Leverage Scrum, Lean and Agile methodologies to maximize outcomes. Managed entire software development life cycle, including end-to-end design, build, test, deployment, and post-production support. Work cross-functionally with teams of 8-10 per project. Conduct executive level presentations educating leadership on research, cost, program options, and potential risk. Establish program scope, determine project milestones, manage a department budget, hold team members accountable, and deliver all projects on time within budget. • Delivered 80% increase in safety reporting capabilities and a 55% reduction in reporting life cycle by automating outdated manual processes. Improved efficiency, reduced risk, and aligned with customer-centric objectives. • Automated over $2.3B in payable services annually, delivering substantial cost savings exceeding $2MM per year through streamlined processes and increased financial efficiency.• Generating $155MM in revenue by delivering an ERP platform that automated accounts receivables and significantly improved the customer journey. • Highly skilled at delivering MVP models, testing & learning quickly, and iterating solutions overtime to grow the organizations capabilities using Lean & Agile methodologies.

Led the operational strategy and execution for a 1M square foot distribution facility. Managed a team of six direct reports and oversaw 700 indirect reports. Personnel experience included recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, directing work, and evaluating performance.• Over 36M packages distributed annually with minimal error/shrinkage or employee safety issues.• Manage up to 180 team members per shift and made intraday adjustments to optimize scheduling. • Named the best sort center in the entire Southeast region consistently year over year. • Drove 30% improvement in team performance while simultaneously fostering a customer-centric culture.• Delivered a 21% increase in daily shipping capacity, while driving a 30% reduction in delivery accuracy defects, contributing to a substantial 25% improvement in both revenue & profit margins, and $400K in cost savings.• Investigated and analyzed Veteran hiring and attrition rates, implementing targeted initiatives that led to a 25% increase in Veteran retention and a 15% improvement in the recruitment pipeline.

Developed classified technology solutions as a 3rd party consultant to United States Fleet Forces Command, United States Second Fleet, and United States Fourth Fleet to deliver advanced technology solutions that protected Navy Officers and elevated their technology capabilities on the missions. Consulted 4 star and 2 star admirals (the equivalent a parent company or subsidiary CEO) on technology solutions, cost, provided research analysis, and outlined the risk & reward of each project. • Held TS SCI security clearance and led over 8 Department of Defense modernization initiatives during tenure. • Redefined operational capabilities for Navy vessels to operate undetected or disguise themselves in adversarial waters. • Delivered quantifiable improvement in mission effectiveness and contributing to enhanced strategic capabilities.

Directed the coordination efforts of people and resources for effective 24/7 emergency response and acted as a liaison to other agencies to coordinate Navy assistance for the community throughout 10 Navy installations across 20 states. Provided strategic guidance to a team of over 70 people. Conducted operational and total workforce manpower planning, budget planning, executing all operational and administrative efforts. • Planned, directed, and executed complex programs and projects to protect personnel and Naval facilities.• Streamlined support from 10 different bases to a centralized model while maintaining quality assurance standards.• Served as a Pre-Trial Confinement Hearing Officer (Military Magistrate).

Managed 60+ civilian and active duty military workers on a Naval base. Rehabilitated the department, re-enforced standard operating procedures, and held team accountable to the highest standards. Assessed C3 mission area training at the Regional level and the ability of the Installation Training Teams (ITT) to plan, brief, execute, assess, and debrief integrated level training events.• As Crisis Action Chief, led the efforts during one major fuel spill, three Antiterrorism / Force Protection related events, ten bomb threats, five major hurricanes, three significant winter weather events, and five major exercises.• Assigned to investigate a subsidiary organization after it received 3 high risk claims within a week. Completed a thorough investigation, interviewed 36 people, and delivered a comprehensive 180 page report with recommendations on next steps. • Successfully directed and oversaw an entire Naval Region 24/7 Operation Center, managing day-to-day activities, and leading all efforts through high impact events. • Executed regional operations over a two-year period delivering a 15% increase in operational effectiveness. • Developed Ashore Training Strategy to align with Navy Warfare Training Systems.• Region lead for all installation assessments, ensuring that all overall Installation Training, Security, Forces, and Fire and Rescue, operated within Navy standards on all Navy Installations within Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.• Served as a Pre-Trial Confinement Hearing Officer (Military Magistrate).

Managed Security and Force Protection operations for 14 installations, spanning across the entire Navy Region Mid-Atlantic area of responsibility.• Spearheaded the planning and execution of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic’s Regional Police Training Academy building renovation, surpassing expectations. • Originally budgeted at $2.1MM, the project resulted in a cost-saving of $1.6MM and a 25% reduction in the overall training curriculum length.• Guided seven Officers in the execution of machine gun training in order to meet proficiency, sustainment, and use-of-force decision making requirements, and increased proficiency and qualification standards by 50%.• Active Shooter Response and Prevention Subject Matter Expert.

Aggressively developed and established the command's newly formed Science and Technology strategy. Managed capability shortfall identification, documentation, and developed recommendations for a deploying force of 843 specialized Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance personnel.• Planned, organized, and coordinated an annual event that included representation of over 1.1K participants across 47 Special Operations Forces, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Law Enforcement organizations. • Led a cross-functional team of 26 technical experts in the assessment of 230 projects, resulting in the identification of innovative technology and improved capabilities in support of NSW and other government partner operations.

Directed the strategy and execution for operations, supply, logistics, security (personnel / physical), and support for 6 aircraft carrier ports of call throughout Europe and Southwest Asia. • Orchestrated the movement of 3,640 personnel, 1.5 million pounds of payload, and 28 significant supply evolutions, ensuring seamless support for customer engagements and enhancing overall efficiency.• Served as the primary scheduling authority for over $2B of advanced equipment and 5,500 personnel for a Carrier Strike Group, ensuring safety, security, and meeting customer demands effectively.

Prepared and briefed Executives on program plans for the transition of classified technology from operational concept through engineering development and Initial Operational Capability on selected maritime technologies.• Managed technical Government and Contractor teams for the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) plans for 19 named classified and sensitive programs as the Government Program Manager and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).• Developed requirements documents, such as Capabilities Based Assessments, Capabilities Development Documents, and Requirements Documentation.• Led three project/product managers in the development of a $6MM unattended and autonomous classified maritime sensor system from operational concept through initial operational capability; resulting in the technology being successfully deployed to area of interest and capture of illicit operators• In response to Operation TOMODACHI (Japanese recovery efforts, post-tsunami and reactor meltdown), rapidly developed, tested, and deployed a RADNUC detection capability in an effort to provide US and Japanese officials with ground truth data on radiation hazards.• Managed a $500K building renovation project to convert an industrial area into a secure working environment office space; led to the test and evaluation of over $10MM worth of technology advancements annually• Test Director for multi-organizational sensor test programs. Led team of diverse experts in test effort to support objectives; including statement of work, contract award, acquisition and negotiation of test resources, program cost, and leading contractors and government field activity to plan/execute, test and evaluate results.• Directed 84-hour, 42-person, and $11M interagency operational evaluation. Ensured all objectives were met and sensors systems were deployed to AOR on schedule.

Managed a team of 24 junior officers and enlisted personnel providing tactical support to five worldwide deployed combat reconnaissance crews. Directed and planned the daily operations of a reconnaissance squadron.• Led two combat reconnaissance crews in multiple AORs with a 100% mission completion rate in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.• Championed a detachment of 15 personnel during USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) and Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) exercises providing an unprecedented level of indications, warnings and battlespace situational awareness to Fleet Commanders.• Directed 15 officers and enlisted personnel and expertly managed three separate offices in the development of training programs and tracking of 22 aircraft modifications and Quick Reaction Capabilities.

• Provided classroom and in-flight training to over 300 Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and International Student Naval Flight Officers and Student Navigators, ensuring that the most qualified aviators were transitioning operationally.

• Flew over 20 combat tanker missions in Operations Southern Watch and Enduring Freedom onboard USS Enterprise (CVN-65) and 13 strike support refueling flights in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom onboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), ensuring a 100% mission completion rate for all required aircraft.• Guided squadron through a Class “A” Aviation Mishap Board (AMB); responsible for overseeing 19 Emergency Response Team members as well as the AMB during mishap reclamation.

Student Naval Flight Officer