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U.S. Army PEO STRIProject Manager (APM)
Jul. 2023Orlando, Florida, United States🚀 **Delivering $100M+ Defense Programs | PEO STRI | ACAT II | Agile & Lean Six Sigma** I spearhead high-impact defense programs that significantly elevate warfighter readiness, optimize resource utilization, and ensure mission success. As a Program Manager at PEO STRI, I oversee ACAT II programs, managing over $100M in critical training solutions that benefit more than 50,000 personnel. 💡 **My Impact:**
- **🔹 Enhanced Readiness** – Implemented cutting-edge training systems that boost operational effectiveness for over 50,000 warfighters.
- **🔹 Proven Program Leadership** – Achieved an impressive 95% on-time delivery across six major milestones while managing $100M+ in programs.
- **🔹 Significant Cost Savings** – Achieved an 18% reduction in costs through Lean Six Sigma methodologies, maximizing ROI and refining budget efficiency.
- **🔹 Safeguarded Mission Timelines** – Prevented over $10M in potential delays by employing Agile risk mitigation frameworks.
- **🔹 Accelerated Innovation** – Embraced Agile methodologies to facilitate rapid system updates and enhance training effectiveness. - Directed multi-million-dollar defense training initiatives, successfully certifying over 300,000 Soldiers annually.
- Streamlined procurement workflows, slashing program delays by 90% by applying Lean principles to eliminate bottlenecks.
- Maximized cost efficiency, achieving savings of $495K by eliminating redundant products and minimizing waste.
- Led comprehensive RFP/RFI analysis and proposal execution for a $25M project, ensuring strict adherence to government acquisition standards.
- Enhanced program execution and contract performance through optimized ROI strategies. 💬 **Let’s Connect** – I am eager to engage with leaders in defense acquisition, program management, and innovation. If you are committed to delivering transformative programs with maximum efficiency, let’s collaborate on strategies that lead to mission success.
OST, Inc.Senior Military Analyst
Apr. 2023 - Jul. 2023Orlando, Florida, United States🚀 Driving Strategic Insights & Boosting Efficiency | Data-Driven Decision Making | Cross-Functional Collaboration I transform complex data into actionable strategies that enhance efficiency, mitigate risks, and drive execution. With a focus on data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration, I optimize processes to achieve a 30% increase in project completion rates. As a Military Analyst & Program Coordinator for OST at PEO STRI, I provided strategic defense insights to advance virtual training systems and intelligence operations. My initiatives reduced project delays by 25% and improved client satisfaction by 15% through streamlined project integration and risk mitigation. 💡 Impact Highlights: 🔹 Accelerated Execution – Achieved 30% faster project turnaround by streamlining workflows and enhancing collaboration. 🔹 Empowered Decisions – Delivered analytics that equipped leadership with critical insights for informed, timely choices. 🔹 Boosted Efficiency – Identified inefficiencies and implemented data-backed improvements, elevating productivity. 🔹 Strategic Alignment – Integrated risk assessments into business objectives, strengthening stakeholder engagement. 🔹 Proactive Problem-Solving – Applied data analysis and critical thinking to overcome complex challenges. Additional Achievements: Eliminated process redundancies, driving a 25% increase in productivity. Strengthened stakeholder collaboration by 15%, ensuring full DoD compliance. Aligned project milestones with strategic goals to guarantee success. Led risk management initiatives that consistently upheld business priorities and quality standards. 💬 Let’s Connect! If you’re passionate about leveraging data for strategic growth and operational excellence, let’s collaborate on impactful solutions
KaleraDirector of Operations
Aug. 2022 - Feb. 2023Orlando, Florida, United States🚀 Scaling Vertical Farming & Supply Chains | $80M+ Ops | Lean & 5S | Driving 15%+ YoY Growth About Section (Impact First, Results-Driven): I transform operations into growth engines—scaling production, optimizing supply chains, and enhancing profitability. As Director of Operations for an 80,000 sq. ft. indoor vertical farm, I led end-to-end operations, logistics, and strategic planning, ensuring the safe, high-quality production of 80,000 lbs annually while driving business expansion and efficiency gains. 💡 My Impact: • 🔹 15% + YoY Revenue Growth – Leveraged data-driven KPIs and process improvements to increase profitability. • 🔹 23% Cost Reduction – Implemented Lean & 5S methodologies, cutting OPEX and boosting efficiency. • 🔹 50-75% Faster Recall Recovery – Enhanced FDA compliance and risk mitigation protocols. • 🔹 Cross-Functional Leadership – Managed 5 managers & 45 employees, aligning operations with strategic goals. • 🔹 Optimized Supply Chain Workflows – Streamlined logistics, reducing bottlenecks and enhancing throughput. 💬 Let’s Connect – Passionate about scaling supply chains, optimizing operations, and driving sustainable agribusiness growth? Let’s discuss how data-driven strategies fuel expansion and operational excellence.
US ArmyProject Manager | Program Manager | Mission Integration Manager | Army Intelligence Officer
May. 1999 - Oct. 2022Global🚀 Driving Mission Success | Mastering Project & Program Execution & Risk Mitigation In US defense, failure was never an option. I didn’t just manage projects—I delivered results. As a Project / Program Manager, I turned complexity into clarity, ensuring seamless execution, strategic alignment, and operational efficiency across defense initiatives. With expertise in ISR planning, defense acquisitions, risk management, and cross-agency collaboration, I led multi-million-dollar programs that strengthened national security. By integrating program governance, Agile methodologies, and lifecycle management, I ensured every mission met objectives on time and on budget. 💡 Key Achievements: ⚡ 25% Faster Execution: Eliminated bottlenecks, accelerating workflows and maximizing efficiency. 🎯 95% Mission Success Rate: Managed 360+ days of continuous ISR ops, integrating airborne and space-based intelligence. 📉 30% Fewer Operational Gaps: Led readiness reviews and compliance assessments, ensuring DoD mission integrity. 🏗️ Defense Infrastructure Upgrades: Directed multi-million-dollar modernization projects, enhancing global force capabilities. 🤝 Strengthened Alliances: Fostered partnerships with DoD, defense contractors, and allied forces, improving mission integration. 🌟 Optimizing Defense Operations: 🔥 25% Talent Retention Boost: Built a high-performance culture through leadership and engagement. 🛡️ Risk Mitigation: Engineered contingency plans, securing critical logistics and ISR operations. 💸 $500K+ Procurement Savings: Led lifecycle acquisitions, optimizing budget and readiness. 🌍 Governance & Compliance Excellence: Built PMO frameworks, ensuring FAR, DFARS, and DoD compliance. 🚀 Enterprise-Wide Impact: Designed mission-aligned program roadmaps, driving efficiency. 💬 Let’s Build the Future together. If you're looking for expertise inproject & program execution, mission integration, and risk management, let’s connect. 🚀
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