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Panama City, Fl, Us

Panama City, Florida, United States

-Manages professional development and career vectoring for 114 military and civilian personnelfrom 21 diverse career fields across two geographically separated locations.-Analyzes historical data, future requirements, and recent trends to develop strategic spendplans and manage a $4.9M annual operating budget.-Develops biweekly reports analyzing operations data, execution rates, and overall effectivenessof standard operating processes.-Implements highly successful policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevantregulations through focused strategic planning meetings.-Organizational representative for higher headquarters and interagency meetings.-Heads outside agency meetings, determining relevance and effectiveness of training.-Manages planning and execution of training and assessments for assigned employees.-Manages personnel administrative elements such as awards, evaluations, promotions,discipline, selective hiring, and separation actions.-Leads new hire selection. Develops position qualification standards, publishes jobadvertisements, and manages the interview process for all unit positions.-Maintains education and training plans to track and improve training across the organization.

Doha, Qatar

-Led 464 personnel executing a $34M construction portfolio comprised of 58 distinct projects.-Advised 30 Project Managers and Project Engineers at 12 sites across 9 countries in construction,reconstitution, logistics, supply chain management, and project closeout.-Created and implemented engineering strategies focused on production efficiency.-Managed multiple projects simultaneously, using effective resource planning techniques.-Led client consultations on project updates, design revisions, and timeline modifications.-Reviewed estimates and budgets, and developed strategies for cost control, scheduling,quality assurance, and problem-solving.-Regulated safety protocols through site inspections to identify hazards and maintaincompliance, while continuously adapting and preparing required regulatory documentation.

-Designed policy and provided direction for career field management of 2,800 military andcivilian employees worldwide.-Developed and executed customized training programs for a diverse workforce, achievingdesired learning outcomes for all learning styles.-Evaluated training effectiveness using feedback surveys, focus groups, and other relevantmethods to maintain relevancy and currency.-Implemented new testing and evaluation procedures to enhance effectiveness.-Created a Tailored Education and Training Program to streamline the onboarding process witha structured new-hire orientation event and specialized job-related training.-Managed budgeting process for departmental training expenditures.-Collaborated with leadership teams to create and implement strategies that enhancedinstructional training practices and overall quality of trainers.-Managed administrative end to maintain accurate and current employee training,certification, and qualification records.-Established value-chain-focused partnerships with internal and external vendors to procurespecialized services and resources.

-Managed projects from design to closeout by delegating work to staff, setting priorities and goals, andeliminating project lags through organizing work-in-progress.-Analyzed blueprints, specifications, and other project documentation to devise holistic projectmanagement strategies for cost control, scheduling, quality assurance, and problem-solving.-Utilized project management software to plan, track, and manage construction activitieseffectively and efficiently.-Technical Advisor resolving design and construction issues and negotiating contractmodifications as needed.-Conducted market research to prepare independent government cost estimates for newprojects and reviewed contractor proposals to ensure the needs of the government were met.-Conducted regular quality control meetings with construction and design teams to reviewprogress and next steps.-Identified areas of improvement in existing systems and processes related to construction,repair, and maintenance operations.-Completed investigations into complaints, incidents, and accidents at work sites.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Engineering/Industrial Management

Associate Of Science - As, Building Construction Technology

Associate Of Applied Science, Construction Technology

Bachelor Of Science, Engineering Management