Michael B. Hobbs

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H: 760-***-**** EMAIL: ab2o5j@r.postjobfree.com

I am a

Summary: I am a 23 year Marine Corps management veteran seeking a Production Helper position .

consummate team player whose experiences as a member of working groups, planning teams, and senior

level staffs has taught me how to successfully interact with diverse groups of people to achieve common

objectives. I would describe my best qualities as being professional, dedicated, trustworthy, and having

the ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.

HIGHLIGHTS

Possess 20 Years of Experience Successfully Interacting with Diverse Groups

Intuitive Leader with Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills

Demonstrated Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Recipient of Multiple Performance Awards

Skilled with Microsoft Office

EXPERIENCE

TEST MANAGER – SKYLLA ENGINEERING - Aug 2012 to Jan 2013 (Stafford, VA)

Key Accomplishments

Provided expert test planning support to the Marine Corps for the Low Metal Signature Mine Detector

(LMSMD) and the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) programs.

Coordinated the reconciliation of U.S. Marine Corps JLTV test and evaluation requirement issues with

the U.S. Army resulting in positive changes to the program’s evaluation framework.

Led LMSMD test team in the development of a System Evaluation Plan, Test and Evaluation Master

Plan input, and Failure Definition and Scoring Criteria charter.

Utilizing MS Project developed and maintained detailed test planning schedules which positively

impacted cost, schedule and performance.

Professional management of test team resulted in the development of interim and final program

documents that were consistently completed on time or ahead of schedule, required minimal rework,

and in many cases exceeded requirements.

Earned an average customer performance rating of 9 0% through the entire period of performance.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS (OCT 1989 TO AUG 2012)

PROJECT ANALYST – MARINE CORPS OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ACTIVITY (MCOTEA) –COMBAT

SERVICE SUPPORT TEST DIVISION – Sep 2009 to Aug 2012 (Quantico, VA)

Key Accomplishments:

Conducted and was responsible for the operational test and evaluation planning, management and

success of multiple new engineer equipment programs.

Developed statements of work and annual funding requirements for operational testing support while

managing spending plans for all branch assigned projects totaling $880,000 .

Management of branch budget resulted in a cost savings of $60,000.

Reviewed and provided input during the development of requirements documentation and

developmental test plans.

Routinely coordinated across multiple program management offices and service independent

operational test agencies to identify testing requirements and resolve issues among members.

Observed and reported on developmental testing events to ens ure they were conducted in accordance

to published plans and objectives.

ASSISTANT ENGINEER OFFICER – HEADQUARTERS I MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (I MEF) – Jul 2005 to Aug

2009 (Camp Pendleton, CA & Iraq)

Key Accomplishments:

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Michael B. Hobbs

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H: 760-***-**** EMAIL: ab2o5j@r.postjobfree.com

Lead engineer planner in support of I MEF major theater of war contingency planning. Coordinated

across sections to ensure all requirements in support of contingency planning efforts were addressed,

new procedures were implemented and new threats were included.

As Multi-National Force West (MNFW) Plans and Facilities Section Officer conducted review and

oversight of 138 coalition force construction projects totaling $199 million.

As the Iraqi Security Forces Construction Officer provided management and coordination for the

building of $420 million of new facilities and $97 million in renovations/repair of existing Iraqi

facilities in Al Anbar Province .

ASSISTANT FOR ENLISTED RECRUITING - 9TH MARINE CORPS RECRUITING DISTRICT – Jun 2001 to Jul 2005

(Kansas City, MO)

Key Accomplishments:

Management of section and comprehensive knowledge of armed forces recruiting process directly

contributed to the District exceeding every physical and mental enlistment quality standard established

by the Department of Defense.

Developed and coordinated the execution of annual contracting and shipping plans resulting in the

District achieving 123% of its assigned contracting mission and 115% of its assigned shipping mission

for fiscal years 2002 to 2004.

COMBAT ENGINEER OFFICER – UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS – Jan 1991 to May 2001

Key Accomplishments:

Managed a facility planning team in refining the plan to consolidate Marine Corps forces and facilities

to the northern tip of Okinawa in accordance with US/Japanese agreements.

Led a military training and advisory team to the Caribbean to improve combat engineer capability

within the Trinidad and Tobago Defense Force.

Planned and led a team of 80 members through a myriad of intensive training exercises and a 4 month

overseas operation in support of an Exercise Related Construction and Humanitarian Civic Action

project.

Directly credited with the successful management and execution of a 2001 regional armed services

charity fund drive that resulted in the collection of over $289,000, a 20 % increase over the previous

year’s contributions.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Marine Corps Integrated Test and Evaluation Course 2011

Command and Staff Course Non-resident Program 2003

Engineer Officer Advance Course 1997

Amphibious Warfare School Nonresident Program 1996

Recruiting Management Course 1994

Basic Engineer Officer Course 1990

USMC The Basic School; 1990

EDUCATION

Fort Hays State; 1989 Bachelors; Business Administration

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