Project Manager Training

Patrick T. Bacher, PMP

***** ********* ****, *********, ** 20152 / M: 251-***-****

aceegw@r.postjobfree.com / http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickbacher

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

Transitioning military officer / experienced federal government project manager with 26 years of Department of

Homeland Security and Department of Defense experience. Certified as a Project Management Professional /

skilled in all aspects of project management and navigating the complex federal government acquisitions

process. Seeking opportunities to lead projects that will contribute to the future success of the DHS, DOD or

other federal, state, or local agencies by finding business opportunities, streamlining the acquisitions process,

and winning then delivering successful projects. Active Secret Security clearance.

Project Management Strategic Leadership and Vision Forecasting Budgeting Team Development

Risk Management Planning Creative Thinking Problem Solving Operational Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Major System Project Manager 2012 – Present

United States Coast Guard Office of Aviation Acquisitions Washington, D.C.

Manages and leads 35-member civilian, military, inter-agency staff on $466M helicopter avionics

hardware/software conversion project. Oversee acquisitions process, funding, and contractor relationships on

multiple task orders. Project remains under budget and ahead of schedule.

• Directed test and evaluation team on new electro-optical/infra-red turret system. Test results accelerated

maintenance procedure timeline resulting in $800K annual savings.

• Managed program level integration planning for transfer of DoD aircraft. Congressional approval granted

saving $500M in acquisition costs.

• Led development of $300K training courseware system. Projected to save 500-labor hrs annually.

Chief of H 60 Training/Director of Operations/Instructor Pilot 2007 – 2012

United States Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Mobile, AL

Supervised 18-member military team providing leadership, strategic direction, operational planning, and project

management experience for the initial and recurrent training of more than 600 flight crewmembers stationed

nationwide.

• Coordinated annual execution of 2,500 flight hours and 37,000 man-hours without error/incident.

• Executed test and evaluation plans for $25M Flight Training Simulation device upgrades. Efforts ensured

systems met contractual requirements ahead of schedule and under budget.

• Developed resourcing plan to meet student demands during train up of new helicopter system. Increase

in staff efficiency resulted in 200% increase in training throughput with no degradation in course quality.

• Eliminated inefficiencies in training curriculum. Innovative approach to course design maximized use of

simulation devices for training resulting in $3M annual savings.

Patrick T. Bacher

Director of Aviation Safety/Instructor Pilot 2000 – 2007

United States Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, AK

Clearwater, FL

Managed unit Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) in the U.S. Coast Guard’s most hazardous area of

operations. Conducted Search and Rescue operations in support of the world’s maritime industry. Deployed in

support of the State Department’s Operation Bahamas and Turks and Caicos (OPBAT) counterdrug mission.

• Provided training on the tenets of the unit’s SMS program. Buy in from stakeholders resulted in 100%

increase in incident/accident reporting.

• Led unit response to a major aircraft accident preserving critical evidence that identified causal factors of

the accident.

• Received numerous awards including an Air Medal for “meritorious achievement while involved in aerial

flight”. The mission, highlighted on multiple television programs featuring the U.S. Coast Guard, resulted in

the rescue of 18 mariners.

EARLIER CAREER

Commanding Officer/Operations Officer /Counter Drug Support Officer 1992 – 1998

Army Aviation Support Facility / New York Army National Guard Albany, NY

Directed the work activities of 80 person civilian and military staff. Responsible for 15 aircraft and $250M in

capital assets. Directed planning, operations, training, maintenance, logistics, and safety to support 350+

member part time National Guard aviation unit. Conducted performance evaluations and promotions as well as

disciplinary actions for assigned staff.

• Established new contractual agreement with vendor that produced 33% increase in staff productivity and a

corresponding $600K annual contractual savings.

• Unit continuously recognized for excellence. Leadership prowess highlighted on evaluation report by General

Officer. Cited as a top 5% performer under his 5,000-person command.

• Prepared and executed $10M annual operating budget supporting federal, state, and local agencies

performing counterdrug missions. Developed new revenue stream through innovative asset sharing

agreement with supported law enforcement organizations producing 25% increase in available funds.

EDUCATION

Masters of Aeronautical Science, Avn. Operations Bachelors of Science, Economics & Management

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University State University of New York at Cortland

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Project Management Institute-PMP Certified

• • USCG Leadership and Management Course

FAC P/PM Mid-Level Certified

• Univ. of Southern California Safety Certificate

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