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Victoria, Bc, Ca

Head of Department enabling the materiel readiness of the Royal Canadian Navy's Pacific Fleet through the provision of timely, accurate and effective Procurement and Material Management services in support of a broad range of ship repair and maintenance activities. Enables data driven decisions through the development of key performance indicators. Promotes sustainable support solutions for the future RCN Fleets through engagement with capital project teams and business case analysis. Core Navy representative in strategic Defence Supply Chain forums and change initiatives. Key stakeholder and advisor to Command in organizational governance and strategic planning and author of departmental business plan.

Senior Manager directing materiel support throughout the Fleet Maintenance Facility. Responsible for materiel planning and execution from procurement to delivery to the required trade centres. Promotes asset visibility and accountability while meeting customer demands in a high tempo and demanding environment in support of the Royal Canadian Navy's operational requirements. Key stakeholder in strategic level supply chain initiatives. Led the creation of a departmental strategic business plan to link business outputs with Defence Policy initiatives and objectives. Provided in-year financial stewardship of a $70M operating budget.

Ottawa, Ontario

Coordinated key strategic initiatives within the Royal Canadian Navy's Directorate of Naval Logistics. Lead the promotion of analytical decision making in utilizing the Department's enterprise resource planning tool, SAP. Promoted operational readiness through the coordination of the Logistics Readiness Program. Identified opportunities for reinvestment and cost savings through the Logistics Functional Review.

Led stakeholders in the development of a strategic business plan which guides the execution of an annual appropriation of a $6B equipment and materiel life cycle support program to support current and future capabilities of the Department of National Defence. Directed a team of senior analysts in the production of comprehensive, timely, and accurate executive reports that promote accountability to Parliament and transparency to the public in accordance with established government reporting procedures.

Toronto Ontario

Program focused on developing the future leaders of the Canadian Armed Forces with specific attention to Command, Leadership, and the Modern Operational Environment. Completed the Advanced Warfare Studies stream which included introductory studies in Design Thinking.

Senior Logistics Advisor to the Commander Canadian Fleet Pacific. Responsible for maritime logistics and operational support planning for all operations and training exercises across all Fleet units. Coordinated movement of personnel and cargo for all Fleet units both ashore and at sea in various operating areas. Certified readiness of individual ship's Logistics Departments for overseas deployments in accordance with the RCN's tiered readiness program. Mentored ship's Logistics Officers and Departments in the delivery of operational support. Provided oversight of Fleet financial resources through Business Planning, Budgetary, and Forecasting processes.

Victoria British Columbia

Second in Command of 350+ personnel organization delivering logistical support to Maritime Forces Pacific units, including operational support to ships of the Pacific Fleet. Promoted effective support to clients through the coordination of activities at the senior leadership level across all lines of operation in accordance with the Commander's priorities.

Various

Served in a variety of training, staff and operational positions within the Naval Reserve, Atlantic and Pacific Fleets, and Naval Headquarters in Ottawa.

Graduate Certificate In Change Management

Graduate Certificate In Project Management

Master’S Degree, Defence Studies

Joint Command And Staff Program (42)

Bachelor’S Degree, Commerce With A Major In Biotechnology Management