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Melbourne, Fl, Us

Melbourne, Florida, United States

- Supervise outreach coordinators and volunteers, refining program operations with focused support and achieving a 20% increase in veteran engagement with essential services.- Coordinate case management efforts, ensuring homeless veterans receive timely assistance and advocating for additional resources and policy improvements to support their transition into permanent housing.- Lead community events and resource fairs, engaging local businesses and agencies to provide critical resources and significantly reduce barriers to housing and care access for veterans.- Establish collaborations with local non-profits, government agencies, and housing providers to connect over 500 homeless veterans with housing, promoting a more secure living situation.

Nas Patuxent River, Md

- Managed a $121.5 million helicopter project, overseeing milestones, inspections, and maintenance schedules to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational readiness.- Led a cross-functional team in Value-Stream Mapping, identifying and eliminating unnecessary maintenance inspections, resulting in a recovery of 800 man-hours annually.- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and trained 73 personnel on Emergency Fuel Shut-off Procedures, enhancing safety protocols for a fleet valued at $729 million.- Implemented Kaizen initiatives to introduce policy changes permitting cell phone usage by maintenance teams, significantly improving coordination and achieving zero late aircraft takeoffs in Q3 and Q4 2020.

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- Provided strategic guidance on manpower, training, and safety programs for 2,700 personnel, enhancing operational readiness through effective leadership and workforce development.- Leveraged Six Sigma methodologies to streamline processes by eliminating 75 repetitive aircraft inspection tasks, resulting in a reduction of 1,200 man-hours annually and increased operational efficiency.- Conducted comprehensive procedural reviews to ensure compliance with Top Secret standards as part of the Inspector General Operational Security Team, reinforcing operational security protocols.- Directed the implementation of 6S methodology across seven aircraft specialties, successfully removing over 40 tons of unused equipment and significantly optimizing workspaces for enhanced efficiency.

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- Led an $804 million aircraft maintenance transition, coordinating the redeployment of six aircraft, 2,500 pieces of equipment, and 180 personnel.- Refined project workflows by consolidating 150 job sign-offs into a single comprehensive maintenance task entry, resulting in a 99% reduction in time spent clearing maintenance actions.- Coordinated the distribution of over 3,500 equipment units across multiple continents, collaborating with international partners to ensure timely delivery for critical national defense operations.- Developed specialized QA roles for each aircraft specialty, improving oversight of maintenance actions and reducing system failures by 40% across aerospace programs.

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- Supervised and mentored teams of 40+ personnel, emphasizing training and professional development to enhance team performance and capabilities.- Managed round-the-clock maintenance repair operations for 62 turboprop engines and personnel, ensuring continuous operational readiness for aircraft missions.- Collaborated with Rolls-Royce to develop an Engine Maintenance curriculum, enhancing workforce proficiency and fleet health, leading to improved maintenance efficiency and reduced downtime.- Ensured adherence to ISO 9001:2015 standards while executing essential replacements of time compliance components on engines valued at $36.55 million, reinforcing quality management practices.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Project Management

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Industrial And Product Design

Associate'S Degree, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General

Education record

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Project Management

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude