Robert Bowlin, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Florida, Us

Trained, led, and mentored 80+ aspiring Project Management Professional trainees monthly for 35 hours of intense instruction of Project Management Professional (PMP) Course Instruction to ensure skills needed to acquire certification.Served the Senior Instructor as part of a certified instructional team leading students in classroom and virtual environments training for 8+ hours of instruction per day.Served as an Authorized Training Partner certified by Project Management Institute to teach all modules of the PMP Certification course. Collaborated with recruiting professionals and managers to schedule phone interviews, in-person meetings, and ensure enrollment and administrative details. Ensured enforcement of policies and oversaw professional development of personnel of various professional and personal backgrounds ensuring all were given the tools and opportunity to be successful.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Deputy Commanding Officer and Chief of Staff of 47 specialized senior enlisted and officers, and second in command of a Sustainment (Logistics) Battalion.Direct and oversee all staff actions to include operations, logistics and maintenance, personnel actions and accountability, budget compilation and management, and intelligence operations.Charged with oversight of the maintenance, contracted movement and services, and deployment of $88M in vehicles and equipment.Currently have increased personnel and equipment readiness by 65%.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Chief Operations Officer and Chief of Staff of 60 specialized senior enlisted and officers, and second in command of a Sustainment (Logistics) BrigadeDirect and oversee all staff actions to include operations, logistics and maintenance, personnel actions and accountability, budget compilation and management, and intelligence operations.Charged with oversight of the maintenance, contracted movement and services, and deployment of $283M in vehicles and equipment.Ensured through oversight and management, a 300% increase in equipment operational readiness, and a 600% decrease of overdue workorders and maintenance services closed out.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Directed a 175 member staff of Senior Officers, Noncommissioned Officers, Department of Defense Civilians, and Defense Contractors Sustainment (Logistics) Branch, with a direct reporting staff of 26.Responsible for the materiel and maintenance support of the Afghan Nation Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and NATO allies throughout the country of Afghanistan.Charged with the oversight and compliance with government contracts worth over $94B, by American and Multi-National Contractors that trained and supported the ANDSF.Managed the deployment of support and training personnel with a force of 525,000 Afghan Soldiers, NATO advisors and contractors.Directly responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and close out of $7.3B in contracts, projects, and equipment supporting the operational susatainment mission throughout the country of Afghanistan.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Directed all operations of a 2,500 Soldier Sustainment (Logistics) Brigade, with a direct reporting staff of 26.Chief approval authority for all contracts for maintenance, administration, and medical operations.Monitored and controlled support contracts in the range of $35M in order to ensure mission success through the brigade.Responsible for quality assurance and control of all planning and execution of brigade exercises, including acting as the chief hub of all operational reports / statuses.

BEACON CONSULTING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES is located in Baton Rouge, LA and specializes in Disaster Recovery Program Management. Established in 2012, BCMS is the culmination of five seasoned project management, logistics, and governmental consultancy professionals working together since 2006, and possessing a combined experience of over 100 years in associated fields:Our members and associates are currently managing, or have collectively managed a disaster recovery portfolio valued at approximately $2.2 Billion, just related to storms. Our team has experience in applying for, and managing federal programs including Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) 404 and 406, and CDBG programs.Beacon Consulting is a COMBAT SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS (DBE) with a CAGE Code and DUNS #, as well as other pertinent federal governmental contract authorization codes.The majority of our management team possesses both functional and essential professional certifications, as well as federal government and Department of Defense, High Level Security Clearances.DELIVERABLES TO CLIENTS - PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORSOur Disaster Recovery Program includes tactics, techniques, and procedures that are specific to governmental agencies and their contractors. From Project Initiation through closeout, we have a proven success record in utilizing these tools from Integration to Cost and HR Management, to Risk Assessment/Mitigation and QA and QC. Our commitment to constant communication with Stakeholders, with adherence to schedule and procurement guidelines and regulations are a point of constant attention.Our deliverables are exactly to spec directed by the client.Our versatility to PM change orders and overall scope adjustments have made us the preferred firm to work with for our clients across the United States.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Commanded a 14-member transportation and training team, to include ensuring accuracy of other US Army units deploying to the Middle East in all facets of logistics operations and contact writing, execution, and monitoring.Responsible for training to time, as opposed to standard, while adhering to fiscal responsibility in a method most advantageous to the government.Responsible for the planning, coordination, and completion of the transportation of upwards of $500M worth of equipment and supplies in support of miltary operations both in The United States and abroad.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Serves as principal staff officer in charge of all transportation coordination and support for all subordinate commands within the Sustainment Brigade's assigned Area of Operations (Nationally or in areas of combat operations). Charged with the coordination of tens to hundreds of millions of dollars in supplies forward through sea, air, and land assets from the continental United States to anywhere in the world. Provides technical, operational, and supply chain command of munitions needs for multiple divisions (in the tens of thousands of soldiers) and ensure that all operations are conducted to Army regulation and Logistical Standard Operating Procedure. This is to include maintaining constant oversight between supported units and the Theatre Sustainment Command/Expeditionary Sustainment Command. Provide planning, preparation, and mission command of all munitions sustainment operations in the Sustainment Brigade's Area of Operation.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Senior Observer Controller/Trainer to a Training Support Battalion in the First United States Army. Responsible for providing maneuver, force protection, and gunnery lane evaluations to Reserve and National Guard units from across the country training at Camp Shelby, MS to deploy for overseas combat. Improve wartime readiness of those units by coaching, teaching, and mentoring company commanders, executive officers, and platoon leaders in the application of current doctrine and emerging tactics, techniques, and procedures. Provide support to brigade and battalion mobilization missions as directed. Responsible for the health, welfare, morale, and professional development of fourteen noncommissioned officers and 2 junior commissioned officers.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Manager of logistics operations, $2M+ of military equipment, and 4 team members for training of reserve combat / support units scheduled to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan. Enhancement of effectiveness and safety of 5 training batteries (on base and elsewhere) and battalion personnel by ensuring access to sufficient resources / hardware and by minimization of equipment misuse. Assessment of anticipated future requirements. Planning to accommodate demand (in collaboration with other units when necessary) and overcome unexpected issues. Counsel the Battalion Commander on budgeting, property, and supply management. Oversight of inventory / property, work orders, requisitions, and contracts, including monitoring of equipment / resources distributed to other locations across the U.S. Delivery of presentations on the status of projects to the Commander.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Command combat training operations and 32 direct report team members. Developed strategies to maximize readiness of troops prior to Iraq / Afghanistan deployments. Managed risk mitigation from weaponry / vehicles during exercises. Bolstered programs by overseeing logistics / supply and training sergeants. Recommended training improvements and delivered briefings on program effectiveness. Strengthened combat theatre continuity by liaising with Middle East-bound battalions and accompanying them overseas for orientation and introduction to new command. Coached and mentored officers from units in training. Oversaw daily logistical processes.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Oversight of area economic development and provision of basic governmental services (including supervision of 30 direct reports). Cooperation with local Iraqi government and mentored an Iraqi military peer. Maintained alignment with U.S., international, and local regulatory requirements. Devised and deployed strategies to eliminate Al-Qaeda resources. Management of initiatives to acquire intelligence from people, images, and communication intercepts. Analysis of combat / operations reports from multiple teams and development of solutions to optimize effectiveness. Counseled commander on use and management of numerous combat and civil resources / operations. Directed Safety / Risk Management activities.

Manage consulting and sales operations of remotely located representatives across the continental United States. Ensure successful consultation, education, and sales of pharmaceutical products to medical practitioners of a wide variety of fields and specialties. Ensure sales volume standards are met and exceeded with each of the 50+ representatives placed under my charge. Monitor patient and practitioner satisfaction and ensure that patient care is first in priority in all business transactions.

Manage and coordinate business development. Allocate expert resources to all company projects. Coordinate efforts with project partners and stakeholders. Oversee project managers and ensure that clients expectations are met and exceeded. Ensure deliverables are on schedule and to client specifications. Manage and track progress of all projects from initiation to close out.

Ridgeland, Mississippi, Us

Manage and coordinate accounting oversight and project management of $220M in Federal Public Assistance (PA) funds to disaster recovery projects on Mississippi gulf coast due to Hurricane Katrina. Provide guidance to local municipalities to ensure project timelines are met in accordance with Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA requirements. Review reimbursement requests of public entities for accuracy and relevance for repair, restoration, or replacement of public facilities or infrastructure damaged or destroyed by the hurricane. Ensure local government officials understand state procurement laws, documentation requirements, contracts, budgets and government reporting requirements. Perform audit activities for subsequent federal audits and advise local officials on issues pertaining to projects, contracts, and funding.Managed Long Term Workforce Housing (LTWH) Project operations for Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) using Federal Katrina Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to assist in recovery of Mississippi gulf coast. Managed 7 housing development projects for a total of $45M. Monitored and shape for-profit and not-for-profit housing groups in their daily operation and adherence to project timelines. Developed policies, processes, and procedures for MDA to ensure efficiency and speed in project completion. Established and maintained relationships with state and federal agencies, ensuring accurate reporting to appropriate authorities. Managed compliance of state and federal regulations including: Davis Bacon, Procurement, Environmental laws, and Financial Risk Management, to include projects concerning Home Buyer Assistance, Construction, and Rehabilitation by monitoring requests for funding and associated documents.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business. Minors In Economics, Public Relations & Administration

Logistics Branch Qualification, Logistics, Maintenance, And Supply Chain Management

Associate Of Arts, Business, Military Science

Associate Of Science - As, Business Administration And Military Science