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Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Directed and Managed the Evaluation, Purchase and Sale of Real Estate Property• Developed and executed complex cross-functional strategy – successfully achieved objectives.• Completed all phases on time (30 to 180 days) and on budget ($10k to $300k per project phase).• Effectively communicated schedule and performance requirements between all independent contractors. Enforced penalties to maintain schedule and budget. Used MS Project for schedules. • Quickly regained control of… Show more Directed and Managed the Evaluation, Purchase and Sale of Real Estate Property• Developed and executed complex cross-functional strategy – successfully achieved objectives.• Completed all phases on time (30 to 180 days) and on budget ($10k to $300k per project phase).• Effectively communicated schedule and performance requirements between all independent contractors. Enforced penalties to maintain schedule and budget. Used MS Project for schedules. • Quickly regained control of previously sold property, when buyer stopped paying mortgage. Turned severely dilapidated property around. Got it cleaned up and leased at a positive cash flow. Show less

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

• Led 7 project teams consisting of 28 people on the number one most critical program to Stryker.• Shrunk the completion time by half. Done in 11 months instead of the original 24 months.• Stayed 10% under budget. Fast Tracked and completed critical new components 4 months ahead.• First time at Stryker. Developed completely new systems for a revolutionary new assembly line.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Directed and Managed the Navigation, Weapons, and Vehicle Control Systems.AEROSPACE INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER: • Led 88 people on both international and domestic aerospace projects. Expertly balanced the needed requirements between the varied projects. Used DOORS and MS Project on all projects.• Brought commitment and completed multiple sales on navigational, weapons and autonomous vehicle projects, which were necessary to the life blood of the corporation.… Show more Directed and Managed the Navigation, Weapons, and Vehicle Control Systems.AEROSPACE INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER: • Led 88 people on both international and domestic aerospace projects. Expertly balanced the needed requirements between the varied projects. Used DOORS and MS Project on all projects.• Brought commitment and completed multiple sales on navigational, weapons and autonomous vehicle projects, which were necessary to the life blood of the corporation. • Congealed highly diverse teams with varying agendas to complete projects on time and on budget.• Japanese program brought in - yielding over $3.1 million in savings going to the bottom line.• Navy program landed – yielding over $12.8 million in new work when business needed it.AEROSPACE ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER: • Directed multiple teams. Complete varied aerospace development projects on time and on budget. • Teams led consisted of 46 people from10 different specialties. Scheduled using MS Project. • Budget targets were met in spite of re-allocation of resources away from critical project phases. • Completed a $3.2 million aircraft modification for $2.3 million by implementing cutting edge cost saving techniques and engineering work requirements. Used Earned Value Analysis accounting. Show less

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• Managed $32 million telecommunications capital project for customers in the Mediterranean that supported the development of fiber optic communications in France, and Italy. • The highly complex endeavor encompassed the siting, permitting, design, and construction of 3 telecommunications facilities simultaneously using Critical Path Methods (CPM) and required the use of three different languages and design codes for 3 foreign general contractors. . • Saved $11 million in facility… Show more • Managed $32 million telecommunications capital project for customers in the Mediterranean that supported the development of fiber optic communications in France, and Italy. • The highly complex endeavor encompassed the siting, permitting, design, and construction of 3 telecommunications facilities simultaneously using Critical Path Methods (CPM) and required the use of three different languages and design codes for 3 foreign general contractors. . • Saved $11 million in facility modifications – pushed hard for exhaustive review of all site drawings and specifications. Clarified, definitized and streamlined client requirements. Show less

Dayton, Ohio Area

• Led a compilation of over $725 million in defense acquisition programs with a cross-functional team of 45 core members for the newly acquired USAF C-17 transport aircraft. • Covered every aspect of the acquisition process, including systems engineering, computer software and hardware engineering, program control, test, engineering documentation, production and manufacturing, quality assurance, and logistics support. • Used CPM and earned value analysis (EVA). Controlled over 150+… Show more • Led a compilation of over $725 million in defense acquisition programs with a cross-functional team of 45 core members for the newly acquired USAF C-17 transport aircraft. • Covered every aspect of the acquisition process, including systems engineering, computer software and hardware engineering, program control, test, engineering documentation, production and manufacturing, quality assurance, and logistics support. • Used CPM and earned value analysis (EVA). Controlled over 150+ extended team members. • Performed critical functions essential to a $44 billion major defense acquisition program.• Saved $98 million in aircraft modifications -- advocated and implemented a $250,000 research model that proved a tactics change would achieve the desired results and protect lives.• Authored and established for the first time in the program’s history project costing for over 35 project plans that gave the vital impact of cost, schedule, and performance status of each project at any time. Show less

Adana, Turkey

• Directed the implementation of a Quality Program across an organization (similar to a small city) of 4,500 people in five separate locations. • Trained staff and organization personnel on the practical implementation of quantified ways of improving quality service and operations. • Created and directed task force teams for special projects. • Key in developing and implementing $42.4 million in critical facility construction projects.• Focal point in getting over $500,000… Show more • Directed the implementation of a Quality Program across an organization (similar to a small city) of 4,500 people in five separate locations. • Trained staff and organization personnel on the practical implementation of quantified ways of improving quality service and operations. • Created and directed task force teams for special projects. • Key in developing and implementing $42.4 million in critical facility construction projects.• Focal point in getting over $500,000 from European division and parent company headquarters for facility enhancements due to earlier improvements produced on a shoestring budget. Show less

Eglin Afb, Fl

• Led a multidisciplinary team of professionals in the development and deployment of smart weapon systems in configuration management, data management, product integration, and test and evaluation on a $3.2 billion program. • Developed plans and policies, monitored operations and advised the organization’s president and senior vice presidents on matters involving engineering, program control, test and deployment, configuration and integrated logistics support. • Implemented CPM and… Show more • Led a multidisciplinary team of professionals in the development and deployment of smart weapon systems in configuration management, data management, product integration, and test and evaluation on a $3.2 billion program. • Developed plans and policies, monitored operations and advised the organization’s president and senior vice presidents on matters involving engineering, program control, test and deployment, configuration and integrated logistics support. • Implemented CPM and EVA.• Established clear direction in negotiations with vastly different organizations in the Office of the Secretary of Defense with many conflicting test and evaluation requirements. • Cut test asset requirements by 59 percent from original – saved $8.7 million and 3.6 man-years. Show less

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance & General Management

Activities and Societies: ENTREPRENEUR FUNDING SOURCES FOR START-UPS AND GROWING ENTERPRISES Focus on General Management (operations).

Bachelor Of Science, Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: AIChE University Student Chapter; Air Force ROTC - Outstanding Cadet Officer of the Quarter Completed all.