Michael Garrett Email & Phone Number

Huntsville, Al, Us

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Redston Arsenal, Al

Business advisor on strategic contract policy and execution concerns in support of Army Aviation and Missile Command and subordinate organizations.

Redstone Arsenal

Business advisor on contract policy compliance and review concerns in support of Missile Defense Agency.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Business advisor involved in Strategic Management Analysis supporting Army Contracting Command – Redstone (ACC-RSA) senior leadership. Influential in developing organization strategic plans and guidelines based on research on successful industry and government models. Provide recommendations for best practices to senior executive staff concerning organization operations and analysis. Identify systemic problems and develop recommended corrective procedures for incorporation into organization guidelines and policy. Monitor developments that will contribute to more effective use and management of organizational operations. Identify opportunities which could significantly improve efficiency, economy and/or effectiveness of the organization or that have potential for waste, fraud, abuse and mismanagement of programs and operations. Responsible for gaining a full perspective on all aspects of the organization’s operations and communicating ideas, proposed innovations, and lessons learned that will enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of operations.Recognized as an experienced manager using independent judgment, innovation and creativity to develop and implement solutions to organizational issues. Establishing a network of contacts, inside and outside Department of Defense (DoD), including but not limited to military senior leadership, other federal agencies, and industry leaders.

Redstone Arsenal, Al

Served as a Contracts Manager supporting Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aviation (NSRWA) Program Management Office (PMO) in several highly complex requirements for overhaul and modification services on foreign aircraft supporting military operations in Afghanistan. Office involved in over $1Billion in annual Foreign Military Sales to 12 countries. Engaged customer and applicable Agencies and Contractors (local and overseas) to further develop and/or refine factors in the acquisition strategy and ancillary decision making. Reviewed applicable post-award documents and records of previous activity to ensure compliance with contract as well as confirming contractor provided the most cost efficient/effective methods. Aggressively devised solutions to de-conflict efforts between the customer, several US Government agencies, and Contractors through detailed research of mission requirements and challenges impeding the Program’s success. Saved customer approximately $35k and 2 weeks’ time by coordinating property disposition efforts across 5 agencies in 4 different countries. Complexities involved multiple stakeholders supporting U.S. interests and Afghan National Army initiatives using foreign funding to procure foreign and U.S. aircraft for Afghanistan and other sovereign countries. To support these complex requirements, various types of contracts are utilized.Volunteered to lead coordination for the contract administration efforts and contracting officer representative (COR) assignments for current workload.Volunteered to participate in the review and administrative recordkeeping of eight separate Department of Defense Inspector General (DoDIG) projects involving procurements of foreign commodities and services.

Erbil, Kurdistan

Deployed as Contracting Team Leader supporting contingency operations in Iraq.Served as the sole ACO administering all LOGCAP Task Order 0007 contract services in Iraq providing responsive and effective contracting support to the Combined Joint Operations Area of Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR). Led a team of seven military, twelve Department of Army Civilians, and five contractors dispersed across six locations responsible for the development, processing, and oversight of 17 actions per week (average) on a $545M cost-plus fixed fee Task Order contract supporting American, 18 European, and Iraqi military forces, as well as Department of State entities involved in OIR.Directed over 57 CORs monitoring and evaluating contractor performance, systems, policies, and procedures were in accordance with contract requirements. Decisions made were binding upon the Government and based upon a broad knowledge of Government contracting law and regulations, industry practices, processes peculiar to defense contracting, and sound business judgment. Complexity of operations included a variety of commodity, construction and service acquisitions involving large funding levels, substantial impact on the economic well-being of Iraq, and senior levels of Command monitoring progress due to visibility of work done in an expeditionary contracting environment.Saved customer approximately $15M over a 4 month period by negotiating alternative solutions to customer’s airfield terminal and living space construction projects; additional benefits included 80% reduction in counterfeit electrical components and improved customer work and living space safety.Awarded Meritorious Service Medal for exemplary performance while serving as the ACO for LOGCAP Task Order 0007 for “professionalism, dedication to duty, and selfless service were instrumental to the continued mission success of the Command.

Redstone Arsenal, Al

Served as Executive Administrative Assistant to Missiles & Space Managing Director (GS-15) assisting the director in the day to day operations, overall planning, and coordination of the acquisition and management functions in support of the Program Executive Office, Missiles and Space (PEO MS) Systems Project Offices.Tracked multiple contract actions across four directorates ensuring all cost, schedule, and performance metrics were met. Advised the Director on the status of organizational activities and procurement actions, including problems encountered and proposed solutions. Defined issues, and created and integrated solutions addressing management challenges within the organization.Increased organization’s workload reporting rates from 65% to 91% by enforcing software program utilization at lowest levels within a 270 person organization.Controlled information flow within PEO MS, its Project Offices, Aviation Missile Command (AMCOM) Army Logistics Center (ALC) and Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) regarding contract execution, administration, and policy.On a daily basis, identified needs and requirements in an ever changing environment, working closely with executive leadership to plan, execute, and coordinate updates to policies and procedures directly linked to organization’s mission.Prepared briefings and reports supporting the organization’s performance, frequently briefing at the senior executive levels within various organizations. Systems and Offices supported include: Lower Tier Project Office (Patriot, PAC3); Close Combat Weapons Systems (TOW, Javelin); Joint Attack Munitions Systems (Hellfire, Hydra); Precision Fires (MLRS & HIMARS); Counter-Rockets, Artillery and Mortars (C-RAM); Cruise Missile Defense Systems (Sentinel, Stinger); and logistics requirements supported by the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) and Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD).

Redstone Arsenal, Al

Provided responsive and effective contracting support to AMCOM and its subordinate units and organizations.Served as contracting specialist performing cradle to grave operations for a variety of commodity and service acquisitions. Solicited and awarded 100+ cradle-to-grave contracts procuring technical commodities using multiple contract writing systems (PD2 and PADDS).Balanced workload to ensure actions were completed accurately and timely. Interfaced regularly with contracting workforce and customer procurement professionals, developing a reliable network of associates for mission accomplishment. Executed $104M workload.Spearheaded a 2 month long data gathering effort by a 5 person team supporting the manpower analysis of 900 personnel Contracting Center; eventually resulted in defining and streamlining the Center’s processes and efforts.Contract action workload included: Solicitations, reviewing/processing Contract Requirement Packet, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Purchase Orders (PO), Task Orders (TO), Delivery Orders (DO), Call Orders, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and Termination for Convenience.During this period, graduated Army Commanding General Staff College, indoctrinated in the global planning and application of Strategic and Operational capabilities.

Redstone Arsenal, Al

Led a five man Contracting Team able to deploy on short notice to support contingency operations globally. Trained and managed contracting professionals in the technical skills of supply and services procurement, contract administration, and quality assurance.

Monterey, Ca

MBA degree in Defense Contracting and Administration.

Fort Irwin, Ca

Directed a 134-man Infantry Company, accountable for over $90M in tactical equipment. Tactical expert in the field of combat mission execution. Key leader in an organization responsible for training and preparing military units deploying for combat operations.

Zabul Province, Afghanistan

Led a twelve man Team embedded with Afghan Police officers and Army soldiers supporting Operation Enduring Freedom combat operations.Managed a monthly $25k operational budget mentoring over 100 Afghan police officers and soldiers.Planned and directed the successful execution of operations resulting in over 20 arrests which significantly reduced local crime and drug traffic. Integrated Afghan forces into aggressive security operations through rigorous training and team-building skills.Conducted over 120 patrols across 1,800 square kilometers of known Taliban/Al Qaeda safe havens and commerce routes, integrating Afghan forces into aggressive security operations.Awarded Bronze Star Medal for exceptional service while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Irvine, Ca

Self-employed businessman. Established a freelance drafting and computer services business providing drafting and computer services to homeowners and design professionals in Orange County, CA.Within four years of inception, business earning over $80k annually.Established a sufficient network of industry professionals, support services, and customers to cultivate a thriving small business providing freelance architectural-drafting services, eventually expanding into website development and computer-based graphic arts.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Defense Contracting

Activities and Societies: Toastmasters

Military And Strategic Leadership

Infantry Captain Training

Tactics and doctrine for Infantry company and battalion operations.

Infantry Officer Training

US Army commissioning source followed by Infantry Officer Basic Course.

Architecture

Certificate Of Technology, Architecture

Naval Nuclear Power Propulsion, Mechanical