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Georgia, United States

Program Manager responsible for ground support infrastructure required to enable space-based capabilities to transmit, receive, process, exploit and disseminate data to the end user. Overall responsibilities include managing ground-based communication gateways, maintain secure long-haul communication networks, implement in-band and out-of-band cyber security systems and provide for general constellation computing, networking and storage capabilities. Integration of advanced command and control concepts, such as multi-band phased array and optical antennas, and aligning with U.S. Space Force's Enterprise Ground Services. Ground segment functions support satellite operations centers world-wide, facilitate human-on the loop, and "lights out" operations and provide for satellite operator training. Plan, direct and coordinate various projects which support critical system of systems operating programs. Establish, develop, and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders such as: senior defense officials, intergovernmental and nongovernmental leaders, local/state/federal officials, media, business and academia leaders, and the general public. This effort supports US Space Force assets.

Huntsville, Alabama

Responsible for program acquisition functions to manage space programs within US Army Space Missile Defense Command Technical Center at Redstone Arsenal. Coordinates technical support for space projects, primarily small satellite / high altitude payloads; with division chiefs, program managers and other government organizations. Performs program management tasks in the context of space research and development, interface with government customers, and manages space projects. Responsibilities include assessing space programs, coordinating and integrating program activities, managing resources, developing and presenting information briefings, and authoring supporting documentation. Manages IDIQ contracts and task orders >$10M to include subcontracts, security reports, and financial administration. Coordinates and supports IPTs and working groups. Supports POM development for S and T projects. Maintains TS/SCI clearance. Currently Task Order Deputy Program Manager.

Greater Atlanta Area

Senior business development executive responsible for developing and implementing company revenue growth plan for Aerospace, Commercial, and Defense programs. Plans and defines long-term strategic marketing goals, builds key customer / stakeholder relationships, identifies new business opportunities, negotiates and closes business transactions. Maintains extensive knowledge of current market conditions to predict future new market prospects through timely identification of customer requirements and challenges. Forecast sales targets based on market share and competitor's product advantages. Analyze market data that drives long term business strategies and new markets. Promote digital marketing through innovative techniques on website and social media tools. Oversight of sales and marketing budget. Synchronizes sales efforts across program management, manufacturing, quality control, logistics, distribution, engineering, and finance divisions. - Developed marketing tools to promote products and company core capabilities- Postured the company with teaming arrangements advantageous to be awarded long-term contracts - Manage travel budget and weekly expense reports for sales employee- Increased company purchase orders by 20% through increased contract negotiations with customers

Greater Atlanta Area

Provided program management for an Information Technology (IT) organization totaling over 4,000 personnel. Plan, develop, and integrate business strategies to transition human capital, equipment, facilities, programs, processes, organizations, and funding. Develop and implement strategic business plans to integrate new equipment products/programs. Synchronize staff and stakeholders to guarantee programs meet requirements, objectives and strategies. Provide routine executive reports/presentations. Supervise, train and mentor organizational teams with focus on strategic goals. • Forecasts and manages an annual $4M program modernization budget. • Improved equipping proficiency by 25% through streamlining business processes and resources.• Integrated over 700 new products and trained over 4,200 customers on new products or systems.• Modernized three IT organizations with $415M of Tactical Information Network equipment. • Project Manager responsible for realigning 45 organizations to a new organization.- US Army Colonel while in this role.

Greater Atlanta Area

Provided program management for a geographic region totaling over 46,000 personnel. Responsible for analyzing, developing, and implementing change management throughout the region to meet strategic military requirements. Management oversight for Aviation, Chemical, Medical and IT Communication programs both nationally and internationally. Led program reviews to ensure requirements were concise, synchronized, and scheduled to meet strategic goals with minimal costs. Provide routine executive level reports/presentations. • Supervised, mentored and developed a regional management team of 20 personnel.• Managed a contract evaluation team responsible for awarding a critical $15M service contract. • Established three new organizational programs within 50% of time required. • Appointed as lead project manager for implementing a new employee training program.• Increased regional division’s efficiency 15% through improved management processes.

Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems, D.C.

Provided life cycle management of a Department of Defense (DoD) IT acquisition program. Managed product development, contracting, procurement, testing, training, distribution and sustainment of biometric hardware/software systems throughout Southwest Asia (SWA). Validated program requirements with stakeholders at the DoD level. Responsible for program contract management such as solicitations, proposal evaluations, negotiations, funding performance, and contract administration. Monitored post-award contract functions of contractor performance, delivery orders, delivery schedule extensions, price adjustments, contract modification and closeout.• Managed a 125 personnel contract team nationally and 243 personnel internationally in SWA.• Merged two user maintenance contracts valued at $621M within a three month period, thus saving the US Government $200M over five year time period. • Managed a $37M annual budget ($555M total five year budget) while exceeding program performance costs metrics. • Consulted Government of Iraq on procuring a Biometric product / program capability.

Joint Chemical Biological Defense, Falls Church, Va

Provided life cycle management of a DoD program that included planning and programming of resource requirements for development, contracting, procurement, testing, training, fielding, deploying and sustaining of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) products worldwide. Responsible for program contract management such as solicitations, proposal evaluations, negotiations, funding performance, and contract administration. Monitored post-award contract functions of contractor performance, delivery orders, delivery schedule extensions, price adjustments, contract modification and closeout.• Managed an international DoD program with a $300M procurement budget and 78 personnel.• Developed, integrated and fielded $130M CBRN product capabilities to six DoD installations.• Lead contract evaluation board chairman for four contracts, each totaled over $100M.• Initiated a life cycle management program for new CBRN industrial detection products.

Joint Chemical Biological Defense, Falls Church, Va

Operational project manager over three DoD programs with an overall $1.5B budget. Managed project office operations ensuring three program offices adhered to DoD acquisition regulations, policies, procedures, and standards within their acquisition life-cycle schedules. Ensured all programs met cost, schedule, and performance milestones. Reviewed and validated program’s acquisition plans for system engineering, life cycle sustainment, contracting strategy, test and evaluation, risk mitigation, quality control and procurement plans. Responsible for program contract management such as solicitations, proposal evaluations, negotiations, funding performance, and contract administration. Monitored post-award contract functions of contractor performance, delivery orders, delivery schedule extensions, price adjustments, contract modification and closeout.• Project lead for procuring, fielding, and sustaining $3.5M CBRN products to defend against an emerging industrial chemical/material threat in Iraq.• Planned, coordinated, and deployed 16 weapon systems into Iraq, improved base defense explosive detection capabilities by 100%. • Contract management team lead for a $250M DoD service contract at SMDC.

Greater Atlanta Area

Managed Army CBRN assets nationally totaling over 5700 personnel and $1B worth of military and commercial CBRN equipment/products. Responsible for ensuring all manning, equipping, training, and funding levels were resourced for 55 CBRN organizations to meet National Defense Strategies for Worldwide locations or Homeland Defense against Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents. Routinely advised executive leadership in incident response planning and national response procedures.• Appointed as project officer for integrating corporate organizational change, impacting 205,000 personnel. • Rapidly organized, manned and equipped two Biological Detection units within six months verse the standard year to deploy against emerging biological enemy threats.• Consistently led and advised sensitive high priority CBRN or Homeland Defense initiatives to senior military leaders or civilian stakeholders.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Activities and Societies: Full time Student while a full time Military Army Officer earning a degree through night school.