Taylor Drake Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, United States

Lead the Project Management and Engineering Office, which is dedicated to process alignment and standardization across all OneSubsea business lines. Lead the initiative to integrate project execution models between the two legacy companies within the Joint Venture. Standardize reporting and integration activities. Within the PMEO, supervise the activities of PMO, Engineering Standards, Integrated Projects, and Global Risk Management.

Houston, Texas, United States

Plan the integration of Aker Solutions subsea and OneSubsea into a new Joint Venture. Coordinate closely with counterparts within Aker Solutions to ensure no interruptions to ongoing projects at Day 1 of the new JV. Lead the process to draft and agree service agreements with each parent company. Learn and evaluate each legacy company's processes, procedures, systems, and tools for project execution in order to facilitate post-close alignment and integration.

Houston, Texas, United States

Lead, train, and mentor a team of Project Managers in the North and South America region. Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and best practices for project management. Responsible for personnel assignments, group budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives within our region and the wider PMO organization. Engage directly with customers on challenging issues and negotiations. Evaluate and approve change requests.

Houston, Texas Area

Lead cross-functional team of package managers, technical personnel, and project-level functional managers to ensure on-time, on-budget completion of a major subsea oil and gas production equipment project. Interface daily with customer and with the customer's other contractors to ensure seamless integration and positive customer experience. Establish project meeting schedule, reporting requirements, and project templates. Coordinate change management process and manage any contract issues.

Houston, Texas Area

Lead cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget completion of subsea equipment projects. Create and carry out project execution plan. Coordinate between engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and support entities in order to achieve desired results. Monitor budget, tracking and reporting all positive and negative variances. Utilize project management programs and tools, to include risk management software, Primavera schedules, and SAP. Interact daily with customers, vendors, and leaders within Cameron.

Seal Beach, California, United States

Lead, train, and mentor the Marines and Sailors of the 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment.

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Lead and mentor the Marines of the 14th Marines Field Artillery Headquarters Fire Support section. Plan and execute Regimental annual training live-fire exercise. Support Fire Support Teams integrating in numerous active duty exercises around the world.

Bristol, Pennsylvania, United States

Second in command to the battalion commander of 3d Battalion, 14th Marines. Lead and mentor the officers of the battalion and manage officer staffing and movements within the unit. Manage the battalion Force Preservation program.

Bristol, Pennsylvania, United States

Manage the logistical requirements of 3d Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment and lead the Marines in the battalion logistics section.

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Lead, train, and mentor the Marines of Headquarters Battery, 14th Marine Regiment.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led 140-person company executing high visibility, no-fail ceremonies in support of President, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Commandant of Marine Corps in national capitol region. As platoon commander, led/planned training/logistics for 35-person unit within the company. • Analyzed and improved processes for planning training and managing data utilizing MS Office software; significantly reduced cancelled training events and greatly increased accuracy of reports.• Established/managed company training; planned/led 15+ training exercises/logistics; enhanced readiness.• Planned/led/executed 200+ ceremonial commitments throughout military district of Washington; directly impacted perception of USMC to foreign dignitaries and high ranking US military and civilian leaders. • Noted by commanders as “most professional officer served with” in 7 years and “a superstar in every respect.”

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led development of training plans and field exercises for 100+ people. Liaised between the 3 major distance learning entities of the US Marine Corps.• Led 9-person team reviewing/revising enlisted professional education materials; synchronized timelines, publication, and transition to new version; directly impacted development of all noncommissioned officers.• Lauded by commander for “consistently outstanding performance” with “a truly positive impact” on unit.

Helmand, Afghanistan And Camp Lejeune, Nc

Led/trained 15-person artillery observation and liaison section supporting 1,100-person battalion executing combat operations in Afghanistan. Planned indirect fires and coordinated with cannon/rocket artillery and mortar firing agencies. Crafted tactical messages for battalion to deliver in support of Coalition information campaign.• Improved procedures for clearance of airspace and delivery of precision munitions at battalion fire support center; streamlined system and accurately delivered over $2 million of artillery munitions on enemy targets.• Advised senior leaders on all aspects of artillery in support of combat operations; composed fire support plan for battalion-level operations; successfully managed target list of 150+ known/likely enemy positions.• Synchronized efforts of psychological operations, combat camera unit, and battalion’s radio station; crafted information operations messages that promoted positive perception of USMC/Coalition to local populace.• According to Battalion Commander, "​[Taylor's] ability to translate commander's intent into action is among the best I have ever observed."

Camp Lejeune, Nc

Commanded firing position, including securityand gunline operations, for 130-person battery. Managed ammunition expenditure, occupation of new positions, and artillery safety. Managed licensing, vehicular safety, and maintenance.Led battery’s transition from non-standard combat mission as convoy security team back to artillery operations; ensured 130+ Marines’ readiness to accurately provide indirect fires over 18+ kilometers.• Led unit in fielding/employing $12 million of new equipment; enhanced accuracy/speed/combat capability. • Planned/led logistics to move 22 vehicles, 11 trailers, equipment, and 130 Marines 135 miles with no losses.• Lauded by commander as “best first lieutenant encountered in 22+ years” and for “outstanding leadership.”

Camp Lejeune, Nc And Al Asad, Iraq

Led/trained 70-person platoon in US in gun line artillery operations. Led 45-person mixed occupation platoon in Iraq executing non-standard mission of convoy security operations.• Planned/led 30+ convoys totaling 8,300+ miles throughout Al Anbar Province, Iraq; escorted 220+ civilian vehicles, transported 100+ detainees, and ensured route security in support of combat operations.• Led team executing operations hundreds of miles from higher headquarters with 750-person special task force in support of Iraqi forces during Hajj pilgrimage; led to success of theater-level priority mission.• Managed maintenance and accountability of 20+ military vehicles, 35 controlled cryptographic assets, 14 weapon systems and 6 howitzers worth over $12 million; enabled constant operational readiness in combat.• Noted by commander for, "incredible work ethic, unquestioned integrity, impeccable appearance, and a refreshing lack of bravado."

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Master Of Arts (Ma), Security Studies

Bs, Political Science (Engineering And Science Core Curriculum)