Team player with more than 33 years of experience in diverse levels of management and business development (Shipley trained).
Proven problem solver with strong organizational and management skills.
Broad and deep background in developing and delivering training.
Adept at organizing and presenting information in oral and written form.
Achievement motivated; possess strong work ethic.
Strong foundation in computer skills, ranging from network administration to simulations.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
2012 – Present: Independent Consultant, Defense Industry
Plan capture and proposal development actions in pursuit of multiple contract opportunities.
Develop Price to Win (PTW) strategies on multiple contract opportunities.
Provide subject matter expertise (SME) on business development activities.
2000 – 2012: Program/Site Manager, Research Triangle Institute/CAE, Fort Knox, Kentucky
Program and Site Manager for a prime contractor supporting the Armor Center at Fort Knox. Responsible for business development and program management with local customers.
Program/Project Manager for Advanced Learning Environment (ALE) for resident courses at Fort Knox. Installed and managed 78 classrooms equipped with digital technologies. Issued and maintained over 1500 student notebook computers for use by over 7000 students in multiple courses annually. Integrated numerous digital materials, Army Battle Command Systems (ABCS) or emulations, simulations, and gaming solutions into the ALE while complying with stringent US Army Information Assurance (IA) standards. Led project for entire existence of over 11 years.
Project Manager for revision and production of doctrinal publications for the Armor Center.
Program Manager for instructor team providing training for Initial Entry Training (IET) soldiers.
Program Manager for development of distance learning component of two Armor School courses. Also acted as technical advisor and subject matter expert.
Project Coordinator for various RTI projects performed at Fort Knox.
Business unit acquired by CAE from RTI in 2011. After Armor Center moved to Fort Benning, job focus shifted to Capture Management, Business Development, and Proposal Development.
1997 - 2000: Project Manager/Military Analyst, AB Technologies, Fort Knox, Kentucky
Project Manager for the conversion of the Armor Officer Advanced Course (AOAC) into an Internet-based product. Led design and development effort for interactive training environment using latest technologies. The U.S. Distance Learning Association awarded the “1999 Excellence in Distance Learning Programming Award for Government,” to the Armor School for the effort.
Project Manager, responsible for the day-to-day management of a training development team that revamped the lesson materials for the AOAC.
Coordinated execution of operational test to distribute AOAC lessons via the Internet.
Assisted in development of a total Army analysis program for the Chief of Staff of the Army.
Developed an orientation to web-based resources for senior Army leaders.
Administered contracting of $1.4M in services to the U.S. Army.
Coordinated joint issue investigation in U.S. Army Europe exercises.
Assisted in synchronization of Army’s “Force XXI” campaign.
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1993-1995: S2/3, 98th Area Support Group (Wuerzburg), U.S. Army Europe
Developed the structure for a new organization based on assigned functions, roles and missions; then recruited, hired and trained a complete team while still accomplishing daily missions. Utilized available technologies to maximize information management capabilities.
Headed up an organization consisting of 35 soldiers and civilians, charged with providing oversight of security, training, plans and operations for a supported population of 49,000 soldiers, civilians and family members.
Responsible for developing and executing an annual budget of $1.2M. Executed planned budget in two consecutive fiscal years while creating cost savings in excess of $400k.
1992-1993: Bn XO, 417th Base Support Battalion (Wuerzburg), U.S. Army Europe
Executive Officer for the largest community support battalion in Europe, consisting of 171 military and 729 civilians, providing community support for over 24,000 soldiers, civilians and family members.
Analyzed assigned missions and functions to establish the new organizational structure for the unit. This analysis was used as part of the overhaul of community support in U.S. Army, Europe.
Unit was recognized as the large-size “Army Community of Excellence” in Europe, and also received additional awards for recycling and “most improved” community.
Oversaw the closure and return to German officials of numerous excess facilities, including one major installation that was closed one year ahead of schedule at a savings to the U.S. Army of over $2M in operating costs.
1989-1992: Staff Officer, Exercise Division, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans (ODCSOPS), Headquarters, U.S. Army Europe (Heidelberg)
Responsible for the planning, coordination, logistical support, deployment and redeployment of U.S. Army units in the ACE Mobile Force (Land).
Selected to plan and execute a contingency deployment program for U.S. Army Europe, with an annual budget of $14.5M. Developed the procedures for all future contingency operations by U.S. Army forces in Europe.
Selected for Crisis Action Team in U.S. Army Europe headquarters during Desert Shield/Storm.
Operations Officer for an armor battalion consisting of 620 soldiers.
Conceptualized and implemented numerous new procedures for training, training management and gunnery. Tank gunnery scores improved by 30%.
Directed a unit that had previously failed 60% of administrative areas during an annual Inspector General (IG) inspection and developed systemic programs to address the shortcomings. The IG team lauded the programs throughout the 1st Infantry Division as a model for all units.
Deployed and redeployed a brigade task force consisting of over 4200 soldiers and equipment to the National Training Center (NTC) at Ft. Irwin, CA by rail, road march, air and trailer transfer.
Responsible for all aspects of logistical support for a heavy/light NTC rotation. Conducted turn-in of all equipment ahead of schedule.
Responsible for 63 soldiers, 14 tanks and associated equipment.
Rated as top armor company commander in brigade by virtue of highest tank gunnery scores, highest command inspection results and performance during numerous field exercises.
Selected by Division Commander to perform numerous nonstandard missions in support of the Division Cavalry Squadron, as part of wartime plans.
EDUCATION: B.S., Management; United States Military Academy at West Point