Robert Reed Email & Phone Number

• Direct and manage AMI programs end-to-end;• Manage and identify opportunities to enhance Diameter’s Technical Solutions and Processes;• Work directly with Clients to ensure project benefits are realized;• Assist with onboarding and development of Consultant level resources;• Support internal initiatives related to Diameter’s growth and efficiency;• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders;• Use and continually develop leadership skills;• Identify and manage project dependencies;• Develop and deliver progress reports and presentations;• Track project performance and milestones, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term project goals;• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques (Dashboard Reporting);

Greater Montgomery Area

- Assist industry partners with pollution prevention and compliance initiatives - Complete permitting and compliance reporting requirements

Tallassee, Al

• Perform duties with responsibility for the full Product Development life cycle for software/hardware solutions.• Develop a project plan and administer project assignments to deliver the proposed approach, including time and cost estimates. • Manage the portfolio budget and scope. Ensure quality of deliverables while providing leadership to the project team.• Effectively interface with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality Assurance and Senior Management.• Lead and direct cross functional teams in multiple locations to deliver portfolio of projects within the constraints of schedule, budget, and scope.• Lead and oversee the design, development and implementation phases of the project. Coordinate with the customers, vendors, and other relevant areas of the company. • Effectively analyze, manage, and report on project risk (schedule, budget, quality).• Demonstrate strong skills in team and individual leadership, oral and written communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, delegation, and mentoring.• Gather and interpret information; develop and present (orally and written) sound business recommendations while maintaining ongoing communication with stakeholders to ensure that they are up to date on project progress.• Coordinate and/or prepare project deliverables for Product Launch to the market and release to Production.• Acts as mentor and coach to other less experienced Project Managers and technical team leaders.

Tallassee, Al

• Perform duties with responsibility for the full Product Development life cycle for software/hardware solutions.• Develop a project plan and administer project assignments to deliver the proposed approach, including time and cost estimates. • Manage the portfolio budget and scope. Ensure quality of deliverables while providing leadership to the project team.• Effectively interface with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality Assurance and Senior Management.• Lead and direct cross functional teams in multiple locations to deliver portfolio of projects within the constraints of schedule, budget, and scope.• Lead and oversee the design, development and implementation phases of the project. Coordinate with the customers, vendors, and other relevant areas of the company. • Effectively analyze, manage, and report on project risk (schedule, budget, quality).• Demonstrate strong skills in team and individual leadership, oral and written communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, delegation, and mentoring.• Gather and interpret information; develop and present (orally and written) sound business recommendations while maintaining ongoing communication with stakeholders to ensure that they are up to date on project progress.• Coordinate and/or prepare project deliverables for Product Launch to the market and release to Production.• Acts as mentor and coach to other less experienced Project Managers and technical team leaders.

Montgomery, Alabama Area

Led cross-functional teams to design and produce innovative solutions for water metering and advanced metering infrastructure.

Air War College, Montgomery, Al

Supervise 7-person team resolving program and tech issues for 8000+ future senior leaders stationed world-wide. Direct construction of all AWC courses--copyright management, video production, course format and test delivery. Course lead for Joint Strategic Leadership and Strategy, aiding students in developing personal professional development plans. Manage $100K annual adjunct instructor contract and oversee faculty certification/development program.

Montgomery, Alabama Area

Lead/advise 1,400 senior-leader students through strategic-level Professional Military Education program. Plan, develop and update curriculum and guidance material for over 7,300 senior-level distance learning students. Monitor compliance of all faculty in distance learning program. Manage $100K annual adjunct instructor contract and oversee faculty certification/development program.

Starkville, Mississippi

Commanded/managed an AFROTC unit awarded status best detachment in region (Cat A). Administered a college-level officer training program. Served as senior Air Force officer at geographically separated unit–ultimately determined who was commissioned. Chaired Department of Aerospace Studies with university status of full professor, managing a unit budget of $205K. Instructed senior-level course on National Security Affairs, integrating both written and verbal communication skills.

Robins Afb, Georgia

Lead team of eleven in the sustainment of F-15 avionics systems. Served as the 2nd in command of a 60 person squadron supporting the maintenance and life cycle support of all USAF F-15 aircraft. Managed $30M avionics suite upgrade, saving $6M over previous proposal.

Robins Afb, Georgia

Developed and managed the USAF corrosion program. Wrote maintenance instructions for corrosion prevention and control of all USAF weapon systems and support equipment.Coordinated on all research pertaining to weapon system corrosion protection systems. Annually inspected all major commands for successful execution of corrosion control programs. Controlled all aspects of 74.9M multi-service contract and reported audit compliance to Department of Defense Corrosion Executive.

Paris Area, France

Worked as a research engineer analyzing the real-time detection of damage on composite panels utilized in modern aircraft under the USAF's Engineering and Scientist Exchange Program. Served as a representative of the nation and USAF with France's equivalent of our NASA on cooperative research programs. Invited speaker for 2nd European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring in Munich, Germany.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Coordinated readiness and deployment/redeployment of 1500 personnel assigned to the 463d Airlift Group. Directly reported to the group commander on the readiness of the unit and ensured the most expeditious and efficient modes for deployment of forces. Managed 3 deployments/redeployments of 200 personnel to support operation in Iraq. Hand selected to assist support the command staff in execution of the mission—a position reserved for #1 captain in the wing.

Dayton, Ohio Area

Ensured the production delivery schedule of engines, specifically the $275M nozzle and augmenter development program, to support the delivery of F-22 aircraft. Cut $5 out of development cost as a part of the Cost Improvement Program. Oversaw the operational test and evaluation of these components for compliance to requirements.

Dayton, Ohio Area

Identified hazardous material replacements for use in the production and maintenance of C-17 aircraft. Assisted local units maintaining C-17s in achieving compliance with changing environmental regulations. Managed $30M+ contract to identify/replace hazmat usage in maintaining C-17s. Prepared budgets and financial reports to the director. Program highlighted as #1 in the Air Force and by Environmental Protection Agency Region 9.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Evaluated maintenance technical order instructions for compliance to current and pending environmental regulations. Managed material evalaution projects to replace hazardous materials used in weapon system maintenance. As #1 company grade officer in unit, represented the center at all civic social events as the base ambassador. Nurtured relationships with civic leaders.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Engineering Mechanics

Master Of Science (Ms), Engineering/Industrial Management

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), French