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Aledo, Tx

Provides mission critical support services in all areas of logistics and a wide range of training services.• Manages CWTI’s largest engineering and warehousing contract for NASA’s International Space Station and Artemis programs at the Kennedy Space Center.• Executes subcontract contract reporting requirements with strong negotiation skills.• Partnered in writing multiple technical contract proposals, PWS, SOW, risk rating criteria, labor rates and negotiating various DoD contracts as a prime and subcontractor.

Fallon, Nv

Leads 53 military and 299 civilian maintenance contractors executing Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot level maintenance and contract oversight for FA-18C/E/F, F-16A/B, EA-18G, MH-60S, and E-2C aircraft.- Contracting Professional - Committed to mission readiness, ensured complete compliance in performance metrics on a 5 year $130M maintenance contract. - Operational Leader - Directed his team in the completion of over 50K maintenance actions encompassing over 174K man hours annually.- Contracting Foresight - Command lead in new Contractor Logistics Support and Contractor Field Team contracts, paving the way for future success in maintenance personnel, facilities, and mission capable and full mission capable aircraft availability in support of Air Boss and command training requirements.- Inspection Expert - Led contractor and maintenance team in an Aviation Maintenance Inspection with 41 programs, 5 drills, and 50 practical proficiency examinations graded on-track and satisfactory.

Ft Worth, Tx

Leads 5 military, 1 General Schedule, and 41 contractors in management and operation supporting Fleet Logistics Support Wing and 4th Marine Aircraft Wing by training aircrew and maintenance personnel on C-130 and C-40 aircraft.- Outstanding Manager - Oversaw scheduling and performance of 145 maintenance, aircrew, and NATOPS courses involving 714 students, ensuring timely training track qualifications and the highest level of squadron readiness.- Contracting Officer - Evaluated contract proposals as part of a Technical Evaluation board for award of a new $8.5M contract.- Professional Oversight - Consolidated all C-130 simulators with a Facilities Firm Fixed Price contract encompassing an $8.4M upgrade and relocation of a KC-130T flight simulator.- Forward Leaning - Key contributor in a Naval Aviation Requirements Group for C-130T Fleet enhancements and initiatives, including efforts to modernize cockpit, update or replace obsolete training equipment, and improve overall performance of and commonality between flight simulators and Fleet aircraft.

Patuxent River, Md

Manages cost, schedule, and performance for aircrew/maintenance trainers and curriculum to support the E-6B Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program on a $21.1M combined annual budget.- Acquisition Savvy - Instrumental in a $37M ACAT II contract for 9 trainer modifications and 4 formal courseware updates to Block I/IPBE configuration due to aircraft system modifications.- Technical Insight - Identified 40 obsolete classroom computers and procured $178K for Windows compliance per SECNAV and DON CIO guidance.- Mission Oriented - Evaluated employer resumes from 12 companies for a 54 month cost plus fixed fee contract for 45 program and management positions within the program office with a total estimated cost of $49.4M. Requirements ensured follow-on services, program and financial management necessary to support full life cycle acquisition support for ACAT programs, AAPs, Non-Acquisition programs and training system acquisitions.

San Diego, Ca

Leads and manages 5 Officers, 20 Chief Petty Officers, and 315 aviation technicians performing Intermediate level maintenance and repair in support of Carrier Air Wing and strike group units.- Manning Expert - Liaised with 5 Fleet Readiness Centers, in the deployment of 80 SEAOPDET technicians, improving AIMD's technical and maintenance capabilities by 30% and contributing to the Air Wing's 98.7% sortie completion rate during a 6 month deployment.- Command Leader - Spearheaded 17 ship's force teams during a Planned Incremental Availability, completing 235K man-hours and 4,600 maintenance actions with a $2,1M budget.

Atsugi, Japan

Manages administration, manpower, and training of 5 Officers, 270 Enlisted, and 13 civilian personnel at AIMD Atsugi and Iwakuni, supporting logistical efforts for Navy and Marine Corps units in the western Pacific theater.

Yokosuka, Japan

Directly responsible for administration and production efforts of 65 personnel in 26 work centers in aviation survival equipment, airframes, and power plants.

China Lake, Ca

Led 9 Quality Assurance Representatives and 2 Central Technical Publication Librarians in the performance of Safe-for-Flight inspections and Naval Aviation Maintenance Program monitors for organizational and intermediate level maintenance in support of uniquely configured F/A-18A-F aircraft.

China Lake, Ca

Managed the maintenance workload and supply logistics for uniquely configured F/A-18A-F aircraft and 227 maintenance personnel in 13 production work centers.

China Lake, Ca

Responsible for personnel, administration, training, and management of 266 maintenance personnel.- Support Equipment Operator Licensing/Training Coordinator- Manpower Coordinator- Line Division Officer-Casualty Assistance Calls Officer

Lemoore, Ca

Managed the acquisition of materials for the maintenance of F-14D and F/A-18F aircraft- Department of the Navy Purchase Card Approving Officer- Maintenance Training Officer responsible for professional training of over 200 personnel performing maintenance on F/A-18F aircraft

Norfolk, Va

- Traffic Safety Programs Coordinator- Department Security Manager- Controlled Medicinals Auditor

Master'S Degree, Business Management And Safety Systems

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Renegade Rugby Club, Phi Chi Theta