Ken Almond, Pmp ~ Stakeholder Engagement Specialist Email & Phone Number

Clinton, Md, Us

Greater San Diego Area

Provides technology consulting services to clients in the areas of project management, stakeholder management and digital engagement systems.

Greater San Diego Area

Consulting with all sizes of businesses for over twenty years on design and implementation of technology applications into their organizations. My process is to assess the businesses needs and find practical and creative solutions to meet their needs and stay within their budgets. I always keep in mind that every technology product must have a measurable business goal to be a viable solution. In helping these organizations I focus on the strategic need for the project and build a solid business case to show the viability of the project.• Identify needs of clients and provide practical and affordable technology solutions• Provide guidance to businesses on implementation of business systems within their organizations• Evaluate technology solution quotes for validity and economic soundness• Identify needs that can be satisfied using SharePoint solutions• Collaborates with key users in the development, implementation and training of new or revitalized SharePoint solutions• Train Users on SharePoint solutions built for their organizations• Assist in the development, and implementation of web solutions• Revitalize current technology solutions• Identify stakeholder relationship issues and create solutions to address negative issues and bolster positive issues• Experienced with implementation of QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions • Provides project management services to all size organizations • Saves clients’ money by finding the right solution at the right price• 100% of technology solutions must have a value that tracks with a company goal or objective• Known for creative solutions

Greater San Diego Area

Manages all aspects of the company's industrial security program.

Greater San Diego Area

Provides support to the C4I System-of-Systems Operability Test (SOT) program in the areas of:• Multi-Agency Stakeholder Management• Test planning• Multi-Year Test Scheduling• Security Requirements

Greater San Diego Area

• Educates students on the fundamentals of project management • Course is a primer for individuals new to structured project management• Creates comprehensive team learning exercises• Modifies curriculum to better suit the class needs• Uses the Project Management Institute Project Management Book of Knowledge as a curriculum guide

Greater San Diego Area

• Managed the design, implementation and training of over 30 large scale SharePoint portal solutions• Managed facility construction project on behalf of U.S. Pacific Fleet• Managed multiple research and development projects• Oversaw the design and implementation of numerous dynamic web sites for DoD, DHS and the OAS• Managed technology needs for various DHS, DoD and OAS programs over 9 years• Adept at managing large project budgets• Chaired social media and technology working groups• Managed projects using Microsoft Project• Identified customer/project needs• Conducted cost effectiveness analysis of technology options• Authored over 40 white papers for proposed R&D projects• Conducted Presentations and training to Business Leaders, Senior Military Leaders and Elected Officials• Managed daily activities of reports on multiple ongoing projects of varying scope• Conducted training on the use of SharePoint and other applications

Greater San Diego Area

• Supervised crew of 12 network technicians• Assessed daily work needs and assigned tasks• Ordered required materials• Maintained inventory of materials and equipment• Conducted semi-weekly training on various topics• Created weekly status reports for company superiors and the U.S. Navy Supervisors of Shipbuilding

Greater San Diego Area

Created curriculum and taught Single Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Tactical Training Course, ASW Specialist Course and the ASW Evaluator Course. Instruction was classroom and laboratory trainer based.• Leading Petty Officer for 25 Instructors• Lead Sonar Instructor for over 100 training classes• Lead Sonar Instructor for innovative on-board ship training program• Adept in both Classroom and Simulator environments• Curriculum Developer• Instructor Evaluator

Greater San Diego Area

• Technician on SQQ-89 V3/5 systems• Sonar Supervisor• Divisional Training Petty Officer• Advanced electronics troubleshooting and repair qualified• Command Master at Arms • Command Education Services Officer• Combat Systems Training Team Member• Damage Control Training Team Member

Served as a Combat Signalman in Field Artillery Units with a focus was on field telephone systems. Also served on a Battalion Communications Training Team. Last field unit assignment was as Battery Communications Chief and NBC officer and trainer. Last Army assignment was as part of a deactivation team where I specialized in career transition assignments for the 123rd Army Reserve Command.

Doctor'S Degree, Business Administration: Strategic Media & Digital Content

Executive Certificate In Business Administration, Business Administration And Management, General

Mba, Project Management

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour Society, SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society

Bsb/M, Business Management