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United States Department of DefenseProgram Manager
Jan. 2025Intelligence, Reconnaissance and Surveillance Directorate • Launched and led a new Program of Record, Resolute Sentry, maturing a novel capability from the Air Force Research Laboratory driving platform agnostic advanced sensor technology
• Built and managed a high-performing, 27-person cross-functional team (engineers, cybersecurity, logistics, etc.) and a 100-person specialized software development team, delivering rapid software releases on a six-month cycle
• Stood up dual Cloud Environments, Azure Gov Cloud and Plx, ensuring successful software transition of code
repositories into a cross-domain solution
• Directed a $130M budget ensuring scal responsibility and strategic resource allocation for Resolute Sentry
• Developed and implemented a novel contracting and acquisition strategy, accelerating software delivery to the war fighter through a streamlined Software Acquisition Pathway, responding to a Congressional push for rapid capability deployment
• Presented program updates and successes to key stakeholders, including Program Executive Of cers, Senior Executive Service members, and Generals, influencing strategic decision-making across multiple agencies
• Leveraged JIRA, Confluence, and Project to effectively track and manage cost, schedule, and performance, ensuring program milestones were consistently met
United States Department of DefenseTechnical Program Manager
Dec. 2019 - Jan. 2025WPAFBAir Force Research Lab High Performance Computing Modernization Office • Manager and Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for ~$90M in Science & Technology contracts
• Provided technical oversight of 30+ contractors across four complex contracts
• Prepared detailed Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and collaborated with our budget office to align requirements during bi-annual nancial reviews, ensuring scal accuracy and program alignment
• Delivered strategic presentations to Senior Program Office leadership, articulating future computing needs and staff capability requirements to inform critical investment decisions
• Managed the execution of complex projects across diverse stakeholders (AF, Army, 3-letter agencies, industry, academia, AUKUS) ensuring seamless delivery and integration through Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
• Spearheaded strategic planning for a 75% expansion of DSRC computing capacity, enabling future advancements through facility modi cations, supercomputer integration, and investments in a new secure IT complex
• Served as Source Selection lead for a $3M new business operations contract and as a Past Performance team
member for technical insertion contracts
Sawdey Solution ServicesProgram Manager
Mar. 2018 - Dec. 2019Air Force Research Laboratory WPAFB
National Technologies Associates, Inc.Program Manager
Nov. 2016 - Mar. 2018Wright-Patterson Air Force Base• Enthusiastically took on and quickly mastered the directorate level suspense tracking systems and ePackages
• Ensure proper assignment, completion and accurate reporting of suspenses via applicable software tools including Directorate level SOCCER taskings and Air Force Materiel Command SOCCER tracking
• Organizing and updating Agile Combat Support Director’s Action Group Sharepoint site
• Assisting other program offices with questions related to ePackage software including but not limited to, how to assign OSF review, how to upload package documentation, length of time for review of package, and organization symbols on Staff Summary Sheets • Advise Action Officer on any changes related to programmatic documents to ensure PEO signature is granted
• Quickly built a rapport with AFLCMC/CAG, program office POCs, AFMC, and Directorate Senior Staff to ensure packages and suspenses are coordinated and reviewed in a timely manner
• Support Directorate Senior staff on any additional tasks to include but are not limited to, PEO calendar reviews, Newcomer’s Expo, and PEO calls
Metalworking GroupGlobal Sourcing Coordinator
Aug. 2015 - Nov. 2016● Coordinate and place orders from vendors overseas
● Create and update reports for departmental tracking based on delivery schedule, data reporting, applicable customs laws, quality clauses and invoicing
● Developed a new report for determining quality issues and customer complaints in order to make tracking the dollar amount, quantity, and repetitiveness of the problem more efficient and effective
● Review and determine shipment plans from China and India to meet customer requirements including developing alternate methods of transportation
● Determine material availability and need based on customer inventory and individual demand
● Prioritize shipment inspection through our quality labs to meet customer delivery dates
● Manage projects as assigned
● Stay up to date on import/export laws
● Process customs paperwork for both import shipments and export shipments, approve bookings through brokers, develop new relationships with broker companies, and keep track of tariff codes for each part
● Quote items to new suppliers taking into account the skill of the supplier, margin, and customer need by dates
Metalworking GroupCustomer Service Representative
May. 2014 - Nov. 2016● Anticipate customer needs and develop appropriate solutions
● Initiate and develop business relationship with customer both internal/external
● Developed a “Sales Trending” tool to assist our sales team in customer predictions and forecasting
● Reviews purchase orders and/or contract proposals for quality clauses or deviations. This includes pricing, DFARS, FAI/PPAP, ROHS, delivery expectations and revision levels
● Create blog posts for website and social media accounts on company updates with capabilities and new manufacturing technology
● Coordinate with buyers, engineers, production, and sales teams to negotiate any changes of an order or contract
● Acknowledge orders according to company procedures utilizing MRP system
● Acting Customer Service Manager during absence of Customer Service Manager
● Manage projects as assigned
Jonathan Dever for State RepresentativeCampaign manager
Mar. 2013 - May. 201428th Ohio House District● Created extensive campaign plan that included a budget plan, geographic targeting, and civic engagement
● Analyzed geographic data to determine electoral base turnout for both a primary and general election
● Created a voter engagement plan for both a primary and general election ● Established a grassroots network of volunteers ● Built a coalition of financial support ranging from individual donors, local political club members, civic groups
● Responsible for special event planning including ticket information, catering, VIP members/tickets, set-up, acquiring special guests, and attendance
● Tracked and managed candidates calendar ● Managed and assisted with communications (mailings, meeting support, social media)
● Scanned media for development opportunities, candidate mentions, significant events, policy changes, etc
Republican National CommitteeVictory Captain
Jul. 2012 - Nov. 2012Cincinnati, Ohio Area● Managed day to day operations of Victory Center ● Maintained budget and finances
● Hired and trained interns ● Communicated with other program directors
● Responsible for community outreach and relationship building through local and federal candidates ● Coordinated hundreds of volunteers on a weekly basis to run “Get Out The Vote” ● Responsible for special event planning
● Responsible for political funds including donations and expenditures in conjunction with applicable laws
Gap Inc./Banana RepublicCustomer experience lead
Aug. 2010 - Feb. 2013● Trained, coached and directed associates on service and how to meet productivity standards
● Monitored floor coverage based on SPH, UPT, and AT methods
● Prepared daily deposits, sales reports and balanced cash drawers
● Engaged and connected with each customer to generate sales
● Utilized product knowledge to educate and inform
● Responsible for shipment processing and receiving
Americans for Limited GovernmentIntern
Jul. 2010 - Nov. 2010● Built and maintained political operations data
● Researched and compiled information from state legislatures
● Trained interns on voter education and operations field work
BAE SystemsQuality Administrative Assistant
Sep. 2009 - Feb. 2010● Built electronic and hard-copy documents for quality department
● Collected and organized daily metric data
● Increased productivity by 90% on DPU metrics data entry ● Managed file system
Midwest Sports Tennis OutletData Entry
May. 2005 - Sep. 2009● Trained, scheduled, and supervised new employees ● Responsible for accurate and timely management of sales order activity
● Assisted accounting with invoicing and collection issues ● Developed and maintained relations with vendors
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