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Sellers & Associates, LLCProject Manager - Senior Program Analyst II
Mar. 2021Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesOversees project timelines, resources, and milestones in close collaboration with Division and operations Managers. All deliverables completed on time and within budget while meeting predefined criteria for cost, schedule, scope, and quality in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Provides daily leadership and guidance to a team of analysts, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. Leadership style emphasizes clear communication, shared goals, and team member skill development, ensuring that collective long-term success is achieved. Spearheaded development and execution of Business Case Analyses (BCA) to justify the implementation of training solutions by meticulously aligning these solutions with organizational goals and budgetary constraints. Leverages authoritative databases, military doctrines, and guidelines to perform comprehensive training gap analysis which involve identifying areas for improvement and devising strategic solutions that effectively address these gaps. Maintains quality standards as a cornerstone of leadership by ensuring that all project deliverables meet predefined criteria for accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness. Commitment to quality involves rigorous review processes, continuous feedback loops, and adherence to best practices, ensuring outputs exceed expectations.
United States Department of DefenseOperations Manager - Director of Operations
Nov. 2019 - May. 2021Rota, Andalusia, SpainDirected maintenance assessment programs for the Engineering Division, ensuring 100% compliance with local engineering standards and technical documentation. Planned and coordinated large-scale maintenance projects, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and tracking while directing support technicians, compiling reports, analyzing metrics, and completing over 1,000 complex tasks and assessments per visit. Received and reviewed all maintenance and upkeep requirement reports to ensure accuracy, guaranteeing that ships remained fully operational and ready for Forward Deployed Naval Force and DoD requirements. Performed comprehensive reviews of long-range operational and maintenance timelines to develop intricate schedules and integrated maintenance plans, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing downtime. Led regional maintenance teams of over 50 support technicians, coordinating major Fleet Assessment Programs to ensure seamless execution and adherence to operational and safety standards.
THOR Solutions, LLCOperations Manager - Assessment Director
Sep. 2017 - Nov. 2019San Diego, CAPlanned and directed event schedules, prioritized tasks, resolved conflicts, and provided recommendations to Senior Leaders and representatives, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with strategic objectives. Spearheaded the execution of Class Maintenance Projects for a diverse fleet of surface combatant ships, ensuring adherence to the stringent requirements of the U.S. Navy Total Ship Readiness Assessment program and shipyard maintenance availabilities. Managed a diverse team of technicians, contractors, engineers, and military personnel during maintenance visits, overseeing the completion of over 1,000 functional checks, tests, inspections, and advanced engineering support activities during each visit. Conducted in-depth research, organization, and direction of organizational resources to align with the goals and objectives of program sponsors and command operating procedures, optimizing overall efficiency.
Afloat Training Group, NorfolkTeam Lead Manager - Afloat Trainer
Feb. 2014 - Jun. 2017Norfolk, Virginia, United StatesManaged 8 Senior Leaders responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing projects focused on training, assessments, certifications, and synthetic training events for 49 U.S. Navy surface ships. Integrated new departmental organizational and administrative functions, providing an optimized product to customers and implemented more efficient training standards and operating procedures; reduced administrative returns by 90%. Developed 13 formal education and training programs on all aspects of Undersea Warfare (USW) and associated systems for use during fleet training phases, elevating average training performance by 65%. Primary instructor for USW topics, including USW Concepts, Waterspace Management, TMA Fundamentals, Doppler and Sonobuoy Tracking, Data Collection, System Setup, and Cone of Courses. Orchestrated the effective training of 40 Fleet Training Officers, dramatically improving overall scheduling, monitoring, and grading of over 24,000 Level of Knowledge exams increasing overall fleet knowledge. Coordinated and implemented the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society fundraising plan, generating over $150,000 in donations to benefit military families in need.
United States NavyTraining Liaison Officer
Dec. 2010 - Feb. 2014Afloat Training Group (ATG) AtlanticOrchestrated 5 senior-level leaders in effectively training 40 Fleet Training Officers, dramatically improving overall scheduling, monitoring, and grading of 24,000 Level of Knowledge exams. Built and followed established modeling and evaluation processes to accurately determine the effectiveness of current operational activities, determine problem areas, and develop specialized solutions. Restructured entire command indoctrination program, ensuring maximum command interaction with minimum impact to command mission. Evaluated strengths, weaknesses, and goals to assist members in accomplishing career objectives to thereby enable employee growth within the organization.
USS Preble (DDG-88)Department Manager
Jun. 2009 - Dec. 2010USS Preble (DDG-88)Strategically guided a long-range training plan covering Operational schedules, required evolutions and exercises, maintenance requirements, integrated and cross-functional team requirements, and administrative requirements. Coordinated interdepartmental meetings to identify and resolve problems early. Managed Anti-Submarine/Undersea Warfare operations as well as conducting comprehensive Oceanographic and Acoustic analysis, Operations and Mission planning, sensor employment for tactical advantage. Championed exceptional performance for three work-center supervisors who conducted maintenance and repairs of sonar equipment, test equipment and calibration, and long-range maintenance schedules. Prepared directives and instructions for attaining organizational objectives, acted as human resource Manager for three divisions totaling 60 personnel, and tracked certifications, qualifications and training under heavy workloads.
US NavyMaintenance Manager
Aug. 2006 - Jun. 2009USS Gridley (DDG-101)Guided six departmental managers and 42 work center supervisors through successful completion of four force revisions, one 3M assessment, and one Fleet Response Training Cycle, resulting in a Command Assessment Score of 93 percent and a 100% Operational Readiness Score. Conducted USW/SW/MIO/Mine/Screen missions and seven ASW exercises, including 423 hours of active SONAR prosecution in support of Global War on Terror deployments and to exacting standards of professionalism. Analyzed complex charts, work orders, and production schedules to determine production and maintenance requirements for 42 divisions. Supervised and managed superb team of four maintenance technicians, dedicating 300 hours of maintenance and troubleshooting to the AN/SQQ-89(V)15 SONAR Suite.
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