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Manages six direct reports. Oversees and facilitates the financial and operational aspects of ongoingprojects and communication with control account managers to assist with planning and analysis oftheir statement of work. Builds processes and training to stand up new defense programs within theorganization including setting up earned value management systems, reviewing statement of work,scheduling processes, creating work breakdown structures, and maintaining compliance withing bothcompany and government guidelines. Reviews status of projects, proposals, and budgets; managesschedules, and prepares data metrics to populate earned value reports. Provides and presents data forProgram Management and customer review. Performs quarterly compilation and evaluation of Estimateat Complete (EAC) for company financial reporting.

Oversaw product change proposals through the Change Management Cycle including the evaluationand cost assessments for RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs. Prepared proposals for customer evaluation andtracks their status through to contract negotiations and implementation. Monitored budgets, schedulingmanagement, and prepared status reports as requested by the customer. Built Work BreakdownStructures according to customer Statement of Work and tracked budget, progress and cost usingEarned Value Management to assist control account managers in developing resolutions to meetproductivity, quality, and project goals and objectives. Developed mechanisms for improving projectprogress providing intervention and problem-solving solutions with project managers, line managers,clients, and other stakeholders

Responsible for the purchase management and expedite of aircraft parts through the ordering process,ensuring timely delivery of parts to the production line. Worked closely with vendors and purchasingagents to develop expedited timelines when parts manufacturing falls behind schedule. Utilized SAPand spreadsheet applications to track inventory levels and forecast usage for efficient productionplanning. Coordinated with outside processing elements to assist with prioritization of aircraft part supply schedules.

Managed 14 direct reports, supervising their overall direction, coordination, training, and discipline whileoperating under austere conditions. Completed aviation refuel missions in accordance with US MilitaryOperating Procedures and safety regulations. Performed sampling and testing of aviation fuel for qualitycontrol and executed inspections and basic maintenance on facilities, fuel systems and fueling vehicles.Maintained proper accounting of fuel with no loss or discrepancies. Received recognition and awards forduty performance while deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Manager to 7 direct reports, ensuring their continued proficiency and military readiness. Coordinatedsupply support for 1500 employees and ensured accurate and proper property accountability documentsand reliable customer service. Received, stocked, and issued over $250,000 of petroleum products andhazardous materials in compliance with both United States and Foreign Countries' policies. Operated ina team to plan and execute supply delivery routes, driving over 1000 hours providing supply supportto units while deployed to the United Arab Emirates. Utilized inventory management skills to track andcompute petroleum inventory requirements for the organization. Accurately maintained the personnelfiles for up to 185 employees. Received various awards and recognition for excellence as an Operationsand Petroleum Supply Supervisor.

Operated vehicles for over 50,000 accident-free miles in extreme weather conditions and over arduousterrain. Performed Preventive Maintenance on all assigned vehicles in accordance with establishedprocedures that ensured mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment was in good working order.Worked with various military specialty groups to transport personnel and property valued at over $1million to their field operations, training sites, or holding areas to include hazardous materials handling.Received, inventoried, and stocked over $500,000 worth of petroleum products. Managed 24 personnel,ensuring the discipline and readiness of the organization as it prepared for and executed deploymentsin support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Worked closely with military support services organizations toprovide care for 400 soldiers' families.

Performed logistics planning for Cargill Inc. Coordinated day-to-day routing of orders fromproduction/warehouse locations utilizing SAP and various load planning/routing softwareto build loads, monitorun-routed orders, coordinate shipping and delivery dates, handle customer add-ons and resolve/rerouting broken or changed loads. Monitored orders and conveyed route and load changes to appropriate personnel. Worked to implement solutions to increase truck fill and route efficiency, maximizing productivity and cutting costs.

Provided customer support to soldiers transitioning from military to civilian careers. Performed secretarial duties, to include scheduling appointments, maintaining client records, and providing administrative support to executive staff. Maintained 26 computers in order to provide clients with the programs they need to transition out of military service.