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Western Colorado And Greater San Diego Areas

McDermott-Armstrong Consulting is a business advisory practice dedicated to helping organizations achieve positive and sustainable change. Mark partners with executive leadership, business owners and entrepreneurs identifying their critical issues; developing and implementing solutions; and uncovering other hidden opportunities that can lead to profitable growth. Mark applies a practical hands-on approach helping businesses grow their sales; improve cash flow and profitability; and assist… Show more McDermott-Armstrong Consulting is a business advisory practice dedicated to helping organizations achieve positive and sustainable change. Mark partners with executive leadership, business owners and entrepreneurs identifying their critical issues; developing and implementing solutions; and uncovering other hidden opportunities that can lead to profitable growth. Mark applies a practical hands-on approach helping businesses grow their sales; improve cash flow and profitability; and assist developing sustainable management, financial and operational processes that are fully aligned with a company’s strategy.University of California, San Diego –lead a cross function team through a campus-wide business assessment effort identifying organizational and process restructuring opportunities in Human Resources and Payroll services that address evolving budget challenges and support exceptional academic and research growth opportunities.Veridiam, Inc. – developed a business case and operational plan enabling market expansion into US domestic and international defense opportunities.Visual Concepts, Inc. – providing full business support and process development leading to improved cash flow, profit, accounts receivable collections and operational execution. Various start-up companies and small business organizations – providing leadership expertise and guidance in business plan development, implementing financial management strategies and instituting process accountability systems that provide objective feedback on performance against goals. Organization for Entrepreneurial Development (OED) – providing business advice and guidance to various business owners on a pro bono basis through the OED Local Business Assistance Program. Show less

Greater San Diego Area

Cobham Defense Electronic (CDE) is a leader in the design and manufacture of custom RF, Microwave solutions for defense, aerospace and space platforms. Employing an estimated 1000 employees, CDE reports into Cobham plc - a $3B international corporation engaged in leading edge aerospace and defence technology solutions and systems.Directed product life cycles and technology achieving high customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and financial achievement. Led a team of 25 direct… Show more Cobham Defense Electronic (CDE) is a leader in the design and manufacture of custom RF, Microwave solutions for defense, aerospace and space platforms. Employing an estimated 1000 employees, CDE reports into Cobham plc - a $3B international corporation engaged in leading edge aerospace and defence technology solutions and systems.Directed product life cycles and technology achieving high customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and financial achievement. Led a team of 25 direct and indirect staff overseeing program management, security operations and export compliance. Direct accountability for $150M sales, cash generated from operations, program P&L and department budgets. Averaged 10% yr-over-yr organic sales growth and achieved a 225% profit increase over the last (5) years through innovation and deployment of major business and operational change initiatives.Directed large, cross-functional teams pursuing front-end business opportunities and executing requirements for development and production programs. Developed and implemented lean program management processes including:(1) Organization restructuring program planning and project cost control functions to achieve improved process sophistication, capability and consistency; and improved resource utilization. Yielded in a 15% On TIme Delivery improvement in the 1st year.(2) Capture and dissemination of lessons learned across organization.(3) Upgraded program financial management through creation of new business processes including data management, control, opportunity and contingency planning.Conflict resolution expertise in addressing critical customer issues/ concerns, resource prioritization and in generating corrective action solutions.Created talent management plans for key performers enabling career progression and promotion.Participated in merger and acquisition due diligence activities and published recommendations. Show less

Greater San Diego Area

Led the company Program Management function as the organization transitioned from designing and manufacturing custom component products to highly complex, integrated subsystems. Contract fulfillment, program P&L responsibility over all company backlog. Planned, organized and directed the creation of comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules for company programs and earned value reporting.Secured the required resources to execute to customer contract requirements and ensured… Show more Led the company Program Management function as the organization transitioned from designing and manufacturing custom component products to highly complex, integrated subsystems. Contract fulfillment, program P&L responsibility over all company backlog. Planned, organized and directed the creation of comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules for company programs and earned value reporting.Secured the required resources to execute to customer contract requirements and ensured effective program management tools and metrics were implemented to effectively measure performance to plan. Provided key contributions through customer engagement and operational excellence achieving a 12% CAGR.Developed customer relationships into strategic partnerships resulting securing multiyear contract awards. Implemented formal internal program reviews assessing customer satisfaction, technical, schedule and financial performance of key programs and opportunities. Negotiated proposals and accepted contracts for approval. Show less

Greater San Diego Area

Reporting to the Department Manager, assigned as the single point contact with customers on all aspects of contract execution. Responsibilities included the management of both development and production programs for defense and aerospace applications with contract values ranging from $100K to $10M.

Bs, Physics

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting