Richard Hudson

PSC *** Box **** - FPO AP *****

** ******** ****, ********* ******, Singapore

Telephone: 065-****-**** (Home); 065-****-**** (Cell)

Email: acfato@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

An experienced and highly qualified Executive Director with extensive

military expertise in managing US Department of Defense Shore Installation

Programs, strategic business planning and contract negotiation and

procurement. An astute leader of Foreign Government compliance experienced

in directing and executing programs that improve efficiency and control

costs. Skilled in operation and employee management and adopts a logical

and analytical approach to overcoming any identified potential areas of

risk. A liaison having the interpersonal communication and negotiation

skills to influence decisions and develop key relationships. A strong and

supportive leader of cross-functional international teams who thrives in

challenging and high pressure environments.

Key Competencies

Department of Defense Cost Management & Control

Forecasting & Budgeting Operational Management

Long-Term Strategic Planning & Visionary Business Practices

Execution

Contract Negotiation & Procurement Employee Management

Executive Leadership Collaboration & Communication

Supply Chain Management

Career Summary

2007 - Present REGIONAL/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,

GS-15-0301

Department of Defense, US Navy Region Center Singapore

. Serves as the Deputy Commander for the Navy Command to collaborate with

headquarters office and identify business and organizational

improvements for the Navy's Shore Installation Management (SIM) System

. Providing management and oversight operational-wide on shore

installation programs, strategic business planning and Foreign

Government protocol

. Reporting directly to the Regional Commander; ensuring direction and

execution on command administration, manpower & civilian personnel,

environmental studies and compliance, resource management, budget

management and forecasting, security, IT and Navy housing as well as

several Morale Welfare Recreation (MWR) and fleet and family services

quality of life programs

. Providing strategic leadership and direction to 593+ permanently

stationed US military/civilian personnel and 192K+ military/civilian

forces transitioning through Singapore

. Accountable for effectively managing and controlling Appropriated Funds

(APF) and a Family Housing (FHN) budget of $22.8M for plant facilities

and equipment; employing efficient cost cutting strategies to ensure

objectives are met

Major Accomplishments:

. Successfully led the stand-up of Navy Region Singapore following the

departure of the US Air Force (USAF). The USAF 497th Combat Training

Squadron in Singapore downsized as part of the overseas base reduction

efforts leaving major security, family programs and infrastructure to be

assumed and maintained by the US. Navy.

. Expertly led the USS FREEDOM, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Transition Team.

Through proactive early engagement with all stakeholders, I effectively

verified that all footprint, housing, and office requirements were met

six months in advance of USS Freedom's arrival to Singapore. Provided

superb coordination of the historical home-basing of the DESRON 7 command

to Singapore which facilitated USS Freedom's smooth crew-rotation.

. Winner of the 2012 Chief of Naval Operations Environmental Awards

competition in the Environmental Quality Overseas Installation category

as well as the 2012 Chief of Naval Operations Environmental Award

Sustainability (individual or team) category. Supported and initiated

several green initiatives such as energy efficient appliances, incentive

based energy reduction programs in family housing and numerous energy

reduction programs resulted in a base wide energy reduction of over 30%.

. Initiated and oversaw completion of $15 million renovation and upgrade of

all Navy housing units, including full interior renovation, power washing

of roofs, void deck painting and fan installation, and more.

. Successfully secured support and funding from multiple sources for long-

term installation upgrades, including Terror Club (Navy food & beverage

club) renovation ($900K), athletic field complex ($2.78M), fitness center

($350K), and swimming pool upgrades ($550K).

. Provided expert technical advice and oversight for the transition and

relocation of the Navy Medical Research Center from Hawaii to Singapore.

My shore installation management expertise ensured the long term

sustainability and growth of the region.

. Successfully lead to realign all supply and logistic functions,

personnel, resources and responsibilities from the region to Navy Fleet

Logistics Command, Yokosuka.

. Initiated and fully executed mold remediation and spot painting for 113

FHN units. Completed at no cost to the US Government. Estimated cost

avoidance $500K.

. Successfully assumed the Installation Executive Officer's duties and

responsibilities as, a collateral duty for a 5-year period to cover a

vacant position.

2001 - 2007 REGIONAL BUSINESS MANAGER & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR,

GS 14-0301

US Navy Regional Contracting Center (NRCC), Singapore

. Ensured managerial support of logistics in the Pacific Region and South

East Asia; negotiated and attained contracts for services, supplies,

ship repairs and contingency operations in support of the U.S. ships and

U.S. DoD shore activities

. Designated as the Senior Acquisition Official and served as the Chief of

Contracting with unlimited contracting authority; supervised a cross-

functional team 50+ professionals who worked globally to ensure

efficient and timely operations on a daily basis

. Conducted complicated management surveys, reviews, and research projects

and provided advisory services on issues of such intensity and breath

that they often require input and assistance from other analysts and

subject-matter specialists throughout the Department of Defense and the

U.S. Government

. Managed and supervised the Regional Contracting and Regional Procurement

Management Divisions. Conducted reviews, training and approval of all

contract operations in the Region

. Planned, developed and established innovative contractual strategies for

the overall acquisition program

. Maintained and held unlimited dollar contracting authority

. Served as advisor to senior managers and military personnel; liaised

with foreign government officials to resolve major technical roadblocks

to negotiations of global contracts

. Conducted effective program management reviews, established long-range

schedules ensured aggressive deadlines; devised long-term strategic

goals for management-level responsibilities

. Actively maintained compliance with all civilian personnel regulations,

US, state and local labor laws for Singapore, Hong Kong and the

Philippines

. Analyzed current and projected staffing levels, budget and

organizational requirements to ensure the projected mission and

objectives; determine optimum staffing, budgetary and organizational

levels

. Provided technical expertise in the management of SIM functions to

increase efficiencies through economies of scale, common business

practices and process improvement; conducted complex management surveys

and research projects to provide advisory services on complex issues

. Managed and provided oversight for the Navy supply logistic channels

through Singapore for Diego Garcia and prepositioned supply ships in

area of responsibility

. Gaining extensive knowledge of the US Navy and Department of Defense

(DoD) procurement policies and procedures to successfully negotiate

critical contracts; communicating professionally and effectively with

key stakeholders

Major Accomplishments:

. Actively lead in the stand-up of Navy Region Singapore which, was at the

time 1 of 14 Navy Regions reporting to Commander, Navy Installation

Command.

. Led organizational structure, building an efficient strategy plan and

innovation process to improve and streamline to produce a model region.

. Assumed the Installation Commanding Officer's duties and

responsibilities as a collateral duty during a gapped period.

. Led as a first US military first-responder in the Asia Pacific

immediately after the Southeast Asian Tsunami in December 2004. Under

my leadership I executed timely relief supplies to the victims hardest

hit by the devastation. We locally purchased over $1M of food, water,

medical and health and comfort supplies and these supplies were the

first supplies available for distribution.

. Led to achieve the first Environmental Management System conformity with

zero deficiencies (major or minor) in the Navy. Resulted in winning

fiscal year Chief of Navy Pollution Prevention Award.

. Succeeded in effective implementation of environmental compliance

programs which received no notice of violations from local regulators

which achieved, Environmental Management System self-certification,

recycled and reused materials at every opportunity.

1999 - 2001 REGIONAL PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR,

GS 14-1102

US Navy Regional Contracting Center (NRCC), Singapore

. Directed and coordinated Procurement Performance Management Assessment

Programs and US Government Purchase Card reviews for 52+ Navy Field

Contracting offices and DoD in the Far East

. Approved and issued contracting authority to approximately 20 field

contracting offices throughout Southeast Asia.

. Successfully implemented the Command's Credit Card Program and

procurement training program

1995 - 1999 REGIONAL CONTRACTING DIRECTOR,

GS 13-1102

US Navy Regional Contracting Center (NRCC), Singapore

. Successfully ensured exemplary customer support services and procurement

support for the US Navy, Army, Joint Activities and other DoD operating

in Asia, Australia and the South Pacific

. Supervised and negotiated complex high profile procurements; conducted

market surveys and technical data for fleet requirements and refined

requirements when appropriate

. Held unlimited contracting authority for various types of service and

supply type contracts

. Developed meticulous source selection plans for service contracts and

provided contract oversight to U.S. Navy Regional Contracting Center

Detachments in Hong Kong, Manila and Philippines

Major Accomplishments:

. Expanded the Husbanding Services Contracts Program to cover every major

port in South East Asia. This increase the number from 3 Contracts

(Malaysia, Thailand & Indonesia) to include Singapore; Australia,

(Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart & Darwin); New Caledonia, Fiji,

Vietnam; India, Papua New Guinea; Maldives and Philippines;

Education and Qualifications

BS: Business Administration / Accounting, 1979

Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA

Distinguished Honors and Recognitions

. Special Service Act Award for services, Gulf War

. Certificate of Appreciation from Commander, Naval Supply Systems for

services, Gulf War

. Department of the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award

. Department of the Navy Procurement Competition Award (1991, 1993 and

1995)

. Blanche Witte Award, 2nd Place (1991)

. Department of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award (4 Awards)

Professional Development and Affiliations

. Navy Corporate Business Course, Navy Postgraduate School, Center for

Executive Excellence (2010)

. Naval Supply Systems Command Corporate Management Development Program

(1993)

. Department of the Navy Acquisition Professional Community Member

. Hold active SECRET Security Clearance

. Certified Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act, Level III

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