• Effectively established the AAM as a nationally recognized Department of Defense Skillbridge Program, which gained official access to roughly 500 military installations across the country. • Collaborated with the CEO of the American Bakers Association and various other companies to partner with Rockwell Automation and the AAM Program to secure placement of our candidates at $40 Thousand each.• Made continuous improvements to the processes, responsible for the mentorship, guidance… Show more • Effectively established the AAM as a nationally recognized Department of Defense Skillbridge Program, which gained official access to roughly 500 military installations across the country. • Collaborated with the CEO of the American Bakers Association and various other companies to partner with Rockwell Automation and the AAM Program to secure placement of our candidates at $40 Thousand each.• Made continuous improvements to the processes, responsible for the mentorship, guidance, and professional development, which contributed to the graduation and placement of roughly 250 veterans.• Counseled, trained, and creatively developed roughly 150 candidate resumes via private sessions, often on personal time to strengthen first-look potential with clients; also established effective interviewing techniques based on resume guided questions. • Implements a strategic recruiting method focused on the quality verses quantity factor of candidates, seeking to mitigate potential risk factors that could affect program costs and reputation with current and potential clients. • Established multiple cross-market alliances with ManpowerGroup recruiters nationwide to market AAM candidates for additional career opportunities.• Continuously develops, engages, and works to strengthen existing relationships with the Veteran community, installations, and Veteran Organizations nationwide to promote the modern manufacturing environment, evolving roles, and the skills our service members contribute to the market. • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate the importance, effectiveness, and efficiency of the AAM and create the “buy-in” from candidates, stakeholders, and companies alike and establish program credibility. Show less

Program Manager for The Manufacturing Institute, the nonprofit affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Heroes MAKE America Career Skills Program at Fort Hood, TX. I serve as the onsite liaison for The Manufacturing Institute and handle all facets of the program such as recruitment, enrollment, class scheduling, company tours and data management. I have over 10 years of experience as a Project Manager in a diverse portfolio of positions specializing in operations… Show more Program Manager for The Manufacturing Institute, the nonprofit affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Heroes MAKE America Career Skills Program at Fort Hood, TX. I serve as the onsite liaison for The Manufacturing Institute and handle all facets of the program such as recruitment, enrollment, class scheduling, company tours and data management. I have over 10 years of experience as a Project Manager in a diverse portfolio of positions specializing in operations, business development and statistical analysis.Prior to joining the Institute, I received my bachelor’s in business: insurance from Olivet College in Olivet, MI. After graduating, I immediately joined the United States Army. I am a proud recipient of the prestigious Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman’s Badge and the Bronze Star for services rendered overseas. After a rewarding career in the military, I became the owner of Lawrence Insurance Agency in San Antonio, TX where I facilitated, executed and monitored all day-to-day operations of his business. I developed multiple analytical programs and templates utilized in increasing productivity, exceeding goals and monitoring efficient managerial and supervisory effectiveness. After years of running a prosperous business, my passion, dedication and desire for helping soldiers led me here to the Manufacturing Institute.In addition to my work in project management, I am heavily involved with the local church and community outreach to feed the homeless. During my free time, i enjoy spending time with my wife Cassidy, daughter Isabella and son Tony II.My second passion resides in training and competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with ambitions for one day winning a worlds championship Show less

Grew exponentially from $750 Thousand to $2.1 Million in annual premium in only 3 years, an average growth of 100% and $450 Thousand per year  Ranked 1st out of 61 Agents in Texas for total Financial Sales in 2015. Appointed to mentor and consult with over 20 agents across the country on my personal effective sales and marketing tactics, techniques and procedures. Drove new business sales, minimized loss ratios, maintained a large retention, and high levels of… Show more Grew exponentially from $750 Thousand to $2.1 Million in annual premium in only 3 years, an average growth of 100% and $450 Thousand per year  Ranked 1st out of 61 Agents in Texas for total Financial Sales in 2015. Appointed to mentor and consult with over 20 agents across the country on my personal effective sales and marketing tactics, techniques and procedures. Drove new business sales, minimized loss ratios, maintained a large retention, and high levels of motivation throughout the company.Developed multiple analytical programs and templates utilized in increasing productivity, meeting goals, and monitoring efficient managerial and supervisory effectiveness; which was accepted as best practices and established as a companywide standard operating procedure.Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts in the development of an Employee Training Publication, utilized for the training of more than 15 employees. Show less

Rated the #1 Operations Manager in the Company, selected over 23 other Managers in the organization for this prestigious position.Managed shift planning for all logistical assets, including personnel, vehicles and equipment to ensure adequate inventory, inspection and proper maintenance of $80 Million in resources  Facilitated the relocation of over $100 Million worth of equipment with zero losses or accidents.Conducted safety inspections and prepared and maintained… Show more Rated the #1 Operations Manager in the Company, selected over 23 other Managers in the organization for this prestigious position.Managed shift planning for all logistical assets, including personnel, vehicles and equipment to ensure adequate inventory, inspection and proper maintenance of $80 Million in resources  Facilitated the relocation of over $100 Million worth of equipment with zero losses or accidents.Conducted safety inspections and prepared and maintained historical records for more than $80 Million of mission critical equipment.Improved supervisor productivity and efficiency by 23% through proficient mentoring and competent guidance, by use of a newly designed and effective standard operating procedure. Managed 62 diverse personnel, including managers and supervisors, responsible for the unit’s administrative personnel actions, individual training and professional developmentAchieved 100 percent success rate for leading, training, administration, personnel management, maintenance, force protection, and sustainment of 62 personnel and over $12 Million of equipmentCommended for operating the unit autonomously with little guidance and always achieving the desired result, while continuously and effortlessly exceeding expectations. Show less

Resourced, managed and executed the marketing campaign for the company to over 100,000 potential clients, which increased overall sales volume by 22%Briefed executive leadership on training and organizations development plans aligned with and in support of the company’s operations strategy. This greatly contributed to the sustained 13% growth after 12 months. Analyzed and evaluated the business environment, identifying additional training needs to support future business… Show more Resourced, managed and executed the marketing campaign for the company to over 100,000 potential clients, which increased overall sales volume by 22%Briefed executive leadership on training and organizations development plans aligned with and in support of the company’s operations strategy. This greatly contributed to the sustained 13% growth after 12 months. Analyzed and evaluated the business environment, identifying additional training needs to support future business strategies in order to grow both technologically and tactically Conducted a Competitive analysis among the top 10 national companies to determine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that would provide the scope of tactical operations and target market identification. Show less