William Pat Jennings III
Marion, VA 24354
**************@*****.***
Summary
. Cost Analysis and Pricing experience in the defense industry
. Planning and Production experience in manufacturing
. Supervisory and Leadership experience in education and
manufacturing
Experience
General Dynamics Land Systems-Force Protection
Sr. Cost Estimating Analyst
1/2010 - Present Ladson, SC
. Review Request for Proposal (RFPs) from various customers.
. Develop and review Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for various
organizations within GDLS-FP.
. Review Bills of Materials (BOMs) with purchasing department.
. Review proposals with the team and upper management as required.
. Support Negotiations with Government and Commercial customers.
. Support Audit and Fact Finding requests from Government and
Customers.
General Dynamics-Armament and Technical Products
Sr. Cost Estimating Analyst 11/ 2006 - 1/2010
Marion, VA
. Review Request for Proposal (RFPs) from various customers.
. Develop and review Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for various
organizations within GDATP.
. Review Bills of Materials (BOMs) with purchasing department.
. Review proposals with the team and upper management as required.
. Support Negotiations with Government and Commercial customers.
. Support Audit and Fact Finding requests from Government and
Customers.
Production Control Coordinator 7/2005 -
11/2006 Marion, VA
. Provide daily and weekly schedules to Program Managers for
production of technical products.
. Provide detailed work instructions to production floor operators.
. Chair weekly production meetings with Program Managers and
customer representatives.
. Develop comprehensive processes and procedures that maintain an
ideal production environment for all business systems.
Program Planner
8/2004 - 7/2005 Marion, VA
. Provided weekly and monthly financial reports to program managers.
. Developed and updated program metrics and report program metrics.
. Developed automated charts and metrics for management presentation
depicting key program activities and status.
. Developed and implemented policies and procedures for technical
operations.
Injection Molding
1/2004 - 8/2004 Marion, VA
. Supported Government contracts through injection molding of
production parts.
. Developed and implemented Lean Six Sigma initiatives to improve
production rate.
. Surpassed weekly and monthly production goals.
Smyth County Schools
Teacher/Coach 8/1999
- 1/2004 Marion, VA
. Supervised and enforced appropriate discipline of students and
student athletes.
. Worked collaboratively with parents and colleagues.
. Provided leadership for team members.
. Developed individual curriculums for students.
Relevant Skills
Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) Training, Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulations (FAR & DFAR) Training, Presentation Skills, Excellent Verbal
and Written Communication Skills, Organizational Astuteness, Supervision
of Others, Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Management, Customer
Service, Deadline Oriented, Professionalism, Excellent Computer Skills
(ProPricer, Oracle, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Power Point, Access,
MAS500, Windchill), Experience with ISO and Six Sigma.
Education
2006 Masters of Business Administration King
College Bristol, TN
1998 Bachelor of Arts Emory & Henry
College Emory, VA
Major: Health & Safety/Physical Education
Minor: Business Management