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North Port, Florida

Red Oak, Texas

Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs. Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Acts as primary customer contact for all program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule and technical performance. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plan and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions. Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

Hurst, Texas

Facilitated day to day operations and development of execution plans. Developed and refined execution build team strategy that met internal key performance parameters, program goals and external USG customer requirements for the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) aircraft and systems.

Hurst, Texas

BSM USG Programs Readiness Lead and member of the BSM R4 implementation leadership team.-Led project execution and tracking for all USG Program readiness activities for the BSM R4 SAP ERP/ Enovia PLM solution implementation.-Identified design gaps and issues with respective BSM team members and functional project teams.-Reported metrics and risks to the BSM Program, USG Programs leadership, and senior leadership (ELT), ensuring both project goals and USG Program requirements were met.-Developed and performed communications and training as needed enhancing consistency and productivity.

Hurst, Texas

Project managed business activities related to the AH-1Z Build New (ZBN) Program.-Led Technical and Manufacturing Engineering & Tooling team through the 2D to 3D data conversion process to create an improved technical data package -Guided Procurement Team to develop outsourcing strategy, developed and conducted fair and compliant supplier competition, down selected, negotiated, and awarded AH-1ZBN Cabin structure contract. -Led Technical team supporting USG flight test efforts for installation and test of new 401C engine program-Spearheaded support to assist with first article cabin build and risk reduction efforts to ramp up to full rate production

Hurst, Texas

Led process improvement teams and directed timely completion of projects that supported critical business goals. -Certified Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Black Belt. Worked projects and initiatives across the enterprise in all three circles of Textron Six Sigma (TSS) competencies: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Variation Reduction (Lean), with over 700K in documented savings.-Provided training, mentoring, and coaching to over 20 process owners and Green Belts in the use of TSS statistical tools, approaches and techniques to create process management and measurement systems and develop a TSS mindset at the department or process level. -Worked with Military Programs Business Unit leaders to assist project champions, business unit champions, process owners and Integrated Product Team (IPT) leaders and members in identifying and prioritizing opportunities to improve customer satisfaction, increase net income, enhance productivity and further employee performance throughout the business unit.

Hurst, Texas

Primary authority for all business activities related to the $215M+, ACAT 1D, H-1 LRIP Program. -Led Transition to Production efforts from Engineering Manufacturing Development (EMD) Program to Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Program to accommodate final assembly, flight, paint operations and delivery of AH-1Z & UH-1Y aircraft. -Established industrial partnering relationship with USMC Cherry Point Depot for receiving, teardown, and kitting of UH-1N and AH-1W aircraft for transport to Bell/Amarillo assembly facility.-Developed, negotiated, and implemented large cost reduction efforts to setup transition, design, and build of the aircraft tail boom, aircraft assemblies and aircraft tooling articles internationally.

Hurst, Texas

Managed, coordinated, integrated all H-1 Program activities, program requirements and needs throughout all manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, and tooling organizations. -Coordinated and communicated all H-1 Program integrated operational performance, quality, cost and risk internally and externally.-Responsible and accountable for earned value management system (EVMS) cost accounts for the Engineering Manufacturing Development (EMD) H-1 Program valued in excess over $50M.-Established and managed all operational, safety, compliance, and quality objectives for aircraft production during detailed subassembly, cabin fixtures, final assembly and flight operations.-Aircraft types included: AH-1Z, UH-1Y, AH-1W, AH-1W Canopy Modification.-Developed, directed, and managed over 125 people.-Responsible for establishing and achieving aircraft budget, quality and schedule targets for experimental and production aircraft programs.-Ensured representation of all groups provided to address concerns and corrective action resolution for all customers, both internal and external.

Hurst, Texas

Coordinated and directed all mechanics, electricians, and technicians assistance personnel during aircraft modification, assembly, and delivery of both commercial and military aircraft. -Aircraft types included: AH-1W, AH-1W Canopy Modification, Kiowa Warrior, OH-58D, 406 Combat Scout, Rucker Aircraft Modification, Fort Bragg Aircraft Modification, 205, 206, 212, 407, and 412. -Average crew size was 15 to 25 people.-Responsible for achieving aircraft budget, quality and schedule targets.-Accountable for interfacing on a daily basis with Defense Contracting Management Agency (DCMA) representatives.

Amarillo, Texas

Coordinated and directed all mechanics, electricians, and technicians assistance personnel during aircraft modification, assembly, and delivery of military aircraft. -Aircraft types included: AH-1G and OH-58D -Average crew size was 15 to 25 people.-Responsible for achieving aircraft budget, quality and schedule targets.-Accountable for interfacing on a daily basis with Defense Contracting Management Agency (DCMA) representatives.