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Effectively managed all operational, maintenance, and administrative responsibilities for a USAF flyingclub and dramatically improved customer satisfaction and aircraft availability for club members.• Adjusted product fees, controlled costs through improved financial auditing methods that led to a 20%increase on the annual budget.• Established safety and training processes for 80 members and 17 flight instructors which enhancedsafety and student certifications.• Increased memberships and implemented Lean processes that provided transparent information aboutthe club and improved the club enrollment process which increased membership by 25%.

• Led operations in (2) business production facilities simultaneously; tracked and maintained KeyPerformance Indicators (KPIs) and developed corrective actions which improved production levels andincreased business profits by 70%..• Promoted to Senior Operations Manager within four months – responsible for the production and ontime delivery of $86M per year in military and commercial aircraft parts production.• Provided transparent and focused leadership to a team of seven mechanical engineers and over 120 skilled laborers; implemented lean transformation efforts that reduced costs, improved safety andincreased the quality of products.

- Directed the work activities of 18 hourly skilled trade employees in the production of rotating parts for aircraft engines.- Facilitated the hourly workforce by setting clear expectations on production output, EHS compliance, and quality workmanship.- Developed project specific scopes of work, schedule, and manage larger office complex maintenance and repair projects.- Established and maintained a positive and respectful work climate with all employees.- Assured compliance with all quality methods to ensure top quality products.

Recognized Leader in the Christmas Tree industry!• Orchestrated all aspects of operations, marketing, and administration and earned national recognitionas a top 50 Christmas Tree Farm in the United States and the Best Tree Farm in the State of Maine• Developed and implemented lean strategies which reduced costs, improved energy use by 75% , andimproved efficiency of job tasks.• Successfully managed all supply chain challenges, inventory levels, and sales for the business whichguaranteed on-time delivery and improved the quality of the farms products and increased sales targetsby 15% each of the 5 years we owned the business.• Led the State of Maine Tree for Troops Campaign in collaboration with the National Charter of theChristmas Spirit Foundation which delivered 300 trees annually to low-income military families.

• Mentored and trained the country’s newest officers and achieved a 100% graduation rate for 80 futureNavy and Marine Leaders.• Developed, prepared, changed, and distributed course materials on leadership, ethics, navaloperations, and management concepts which enhanced student understanding of ethical leadershipconcepts.• Acted as a College Chair; implemented processes to promote balance between research, teaching, andadministrative work and improved coordination and cross-functional collaborations between the Collegeand the Military (ROTC Unit).

Leader - US Navy Strategic Asset: 1 of 7 LHDs! • Successfully streamlined duties, enhanced material availability, realigned operations targets andincreased crew efficiency by 33%.• Created a culture of excellence and continuous process improvement through training and leanprocesses - met 100% of the ship's operational commitments during this 3 year period.• Coached and encouraged 80 deck officers and 1100 sailors, and provided the training and toolsnecessary to increase qualifications and advancements.• Managed and executed a $2M budget: Created contingency plans and developed policies to meetreadiness requirements and dramatically improve the material condition of the ship.

Strategic, Cross-functional Teamwork, and Communications! • Guaranteed the accurate execution of all navy plans and project assignments designated by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by providing oversight of the command, managing resources, coordinating services, and driving the implementation of force scheduling processes.• Functioned as a Special Assistant for Joint Matters; partnered with senior-level managers to develop and prepare briefs that were presented to Executive/Very Senior Leadership at the Pentagon. • As the Principal Naval Advisor, directly supported all naval projects, tasks, and assignments to ensure proper documentation and resolution of all incidents, investigations, and safety-related issues.

Operational excellence during US Carrier Strike Group Operations!!• Ensured proper readiness (of the material condition of 7 helicopters) and supervision (of 200 personnel) by managing a $2M budget, maintaining organizational targets, developing contingency plans, and creating detailed strategies to facilitate the exchange and upgrading of various aircraft.•As a Lean Leader, exceeded operational goals, organizational objectives, and advancement rates of team members by 20% after coaching and providing detailed training on how to select and use accurate tools for success.• Initiated, executed, and completed various tasks which resulted in: 98% mission success rate during carrier operations.

Improved strategic communications and cross-functional coordination!!* Developed and managed the daily schedule for 3 Generals and Flag Officers* Coordinated the preparations for Senior Leadership engagements, briefings and meetings* Liaison to commanders from 4 different joint commands who directly supported the commander's mission.