Project Manager Management

W. Richard Wiita Jr.

434-***-**** ******@*****.***

Clearance level- Secret

Professional Objective

Seeking opportunity to employ skill set and gain additional professional development in Systems Integration,

System Engineering, and Program Management through a strong Team environment. Strong desire to

increase customer interaction and project completions through an enhanced team setting

Professional Summary

Rick is an Executive Professional and results oriented leader with an ability to envision and create

positive outcomes in complex settings. He has a proven successful background of performance in leadership,

program management and business development; and a special talent for transitioning strategy into action and

achievement. As a Systems Integrator, Rick has detailed ability to lead through intense transformational

change and growth in uniquely challenging situations. Business Development campaigns and program

management assignments are consistently successful due to superior interpersonal skills, capability of

resolving multiple and complex issues and outstanding written & oral communication skills. Rick is familiar

with all phases of the development lifecycle; project planning, requirements definition, and the creation and

review of the artifacts associated with each. He has engaged in cost estimating, proposal development, and

detailed schedules, managed 500+ employees and a budget of $20 million dollars. Rick was instrumental in

the analysis and review of systems requirements and Customer’s Requests for Change (RFC), and wrote RFPs

that affected the baseline Enterprise Systems Architecture. His professional experience has been with

Government, Military and commercial clients; in many “secured space environments”. In summary; diverse

industry and expertise with a tenacious commitment to excellence, growth, and success across the enterprises

that he supports.

Areas of Expertise

Executive Management Human Resources & Management

Policy & Procedure and Safety

Program Management/Project

Development

Management (IT, Security, Public

Systems Engineering

Safety, Communications and

Contracting) Systems Integration

Business Development & Marketing Business data analyst

(position on numerous Federal Requirements analysts

Contracts (Eagle2, I2S, CASES, RCP, ECP, Proposal, & cost

ITES2S), estimating analysts & writing

Research, Development & Testing Task Order management

Team Building & Performance Business process management

Improvement Configuration management

Contract Negotiations & Strategic Construction Estimation

Alliances Construction Management

Finance, Budget & Cost Management Counter-Terrorism, Technology and

Licensed Class “A” Electrical, Surveillance

General, Utility, Concrete and

roadway Contractor

W. Richard Wiita Jr.

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Education:

• Masters of Science (Honors), Sociology Longwood University, 2004

• Bachelor of Science, Youth & Psychology Liberty University, 1978

• Southeastern Command and Leadership Academy February 2004

(Class President & Leadership Award recipient)

DEA Commander’s Academy

• December 2002

New Chief’s School VA Assoc Chief’s of Police 2004

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• Counter-Terrorism, WMD, DHS Trained.

• Security Clearance: Active,

• PMP Certification (underway)

Professional Experience:

Contract Consultant Present

Providing Program Management and Integration Services on a contractual basis. To date:

Established School for Autistic Children. Identified community need, assembled work group,

developed plan, saw to fruition.

Established an Adaptive Sports Program for Autistic Children.

Program Management for a Manufacturer of body armor for public safety and military arenas.

Program Management for Education and Training Programs for Law Enforcement.

Construction Program Management for a national retail chain.

IT transition Program for automotive Industry Firm.

Chief Executive Officer 1981 to Dec. 2011

Homeland Enterprises, Lynchburg, VA

Founded and Led General Contracting firm that specialized in excavation and utility installation for the

commercial and governmental sectors with $4 million in annual revenues.

Responsibilities;

Executive Management & Business Development.

During the recent economic crisis in the construction business; I reorganized the company and its mission

area. This strategic plan accelerated Homeland’s annual revenue grew by 2100% in 18 months.

Project Management /Construction Management.

Successfully managed over 20 multiple million dollar projects. Many of which were in operational

businesses, health care settings, secure facilities and sensitive Governmental areas.

My success in project management is due to my focus and dogged attention to four critical elements of the

project; budget, schedule, quality control and customer relations.

Schedule

The orchestration and collaboration of all associated parties, trades, etc is paramount to a successful

outcome and has been a hallmark of my career. For example; during project planning/scheduling I

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created “work zones” for overlapping trades. This was conducive to increased productivity by

allowing multiple tasks to be accomplished in their respective areas simultaneously.

Being a “forward thinker” who focuses on details; it is always my goal to seek the most productive

method and means to accomplish each task and choreographing them in a seamless manner. Trades,

materials, equipment, access, safety, specifications and schedules are a few essential considerations

that must be managed proactively.

Liaise with customers and project team

Regardless of my role in a project, my posture is that I am a representative for the customer and

collaboration is essential.

Risk mitigation, conflict avoidance and resolution can all be accomplished via proper communication.

I have made many projects safer, maintained schedules, enhanced customer satisfaction and increased

profits by team communication. The identification of a future needed conduit, scheduling of

deliveries and the integration of common systems are all details with huge ramifications to the project

success and customer satisfaction.

Reviewing and understanding contract documents, specifications, testing and managing expectations

are critical requirements. On numerous occasions I have discovered conflicts in schedules,

deficiencies in materials and lapses in critical infrastructure. These were overcome in advance, which

increased customer satisfaction as their proposed outcomes were actually met.

I have used many methods and learning tools to demonstrate project steps and thereby facilitate

clearer understanding of proposed outcomes and enhance collaboration on the project team. Oral and

visual presentations, images, video, renderings, 3D software images and written reports have all been

used in demonstrations to communicate in a manner best suited.

Finance, Budget & Cost Management

The goal is to earn a profit while successfully completing the customer’s project. It is imperative that

due diligence is given to Finance, Budget & Cost Management.

Cost & Bidding estimation. I have estimated and developed proposals for hundreds of projects, many

of which were extremely complex with a broad scope. I was able to lead my capture team to over

85% contract capture rate.

Contract Negotiations is a critical element of a project success. I have been successful in negotiations

by seeking a common ground and securing “victories” in the negotiation process for all parties.

RFP, RFC,ECP analysis and processing is another critical element. Specifications, field conditions,

costs, schedules and profit are and considerations in the analysis. On numerous occasions, this

component has been a key factor in profit/loss, success or failure in a project’s goals. I always act

circumspectly while responding to protect the customer and my firm’s interests.

Quality Control

Project specifications and requirements are developed for a specific purpose, it is imperative that they

are known and must adhered to.

Regulatory, code compliance and OSHA safety Requirements must be reviewed, understood and

training documented to ensure compliance. I have ceased trades activities on numerous occasions for

deficiencies in compliance and safety until compliance was achieved.

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Project reporting and documentation is one key to project success, as it is the documentation

component of communication between the project team and customer. It has been my experience

that an increase in such communication enhances my relationship with the customer and increases

their trust and confidence in me as a Project Manager and my firm.

Testing is the project team’s safety net. As the leader, or member of the project team, I viewed and

utilized the testing process and its associated documentation as a third party verification of the quality

work being performed for the customer. If deficiencies are determined, it always benefits the

customer and project team to know early and address easily, rather than later when it may have

deeper ramifications.

Team building/assignment process is very dynamic and necessary to ensure proper outcomes,

performance improvement and job profitability. As Project Manager, I must assemble and assign

proper teams for any given tasks. This helps ensure positive outcomes, quality products and customer

satisfaction.

Executive 2008 to 2010

Signature Cabinetry & Design, Lynchburg, VA

Signature was an innovative startup company that met the design and performance needs of clients in

custom cabinetry. Firm was ultimately sold for a significant profit.

Identified the need, assembled a work group, and developed a strategy, carried out the plan.

Developed the business plan as being customer focused. The marketing strategy, showroom

design, sales methods and all company documentation and literature were acting in concert. We

were focused on our target demographic and made certain that our message was tuned to a

“frequency” they would hear. This separated our firm from our competitors and afforded us

unique inreach. It also allowed us the opportunity to be value add driven, rather than price driven,

which increased our profitability.

Provided business development, program management and marketing; as well as trained and

managed sales staff.

Developed strategic business partnerships with large client contractors and businesses, and

introduced them to our innovative “customer forward” sales approach. This increased our

customer base and enhanced our standing in the market and profitability.

Developed strategic business partnerships with vendors and craftsmen who would embrace our

“customer forward” sales approach in a seamless manner.

Oversaw quality control and personal performance. Ensuring that the “customer forward” mantra

was being adhered to and all projects were delivered as specified and customer’s expectations

were met.

Business Development, Program Management 2006 to 2009

McLaren Brown, Bealton, VA

McLaren Brown was a Government Contracting firm specializing in technological services for the

intelligence and military communities.

Developed critical relationships and alliances with key industry and governmental officials.

Led R&D& Testing team,

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Managed Program coordination between multiple Foreign Governments,

Responsible for writing numerous proposals, RFPs, White papers, & Task Orders

Led Business development activities to achieve sales performance goals.

Established position on multiple Federal contracts with DOD, DHS & the IC etc.

McLaren Brown’s own internal APPSS Program

o APPSS (Advanced Port Physical Security Systems); developed, managing, and Project

Manager for the APPS program

1. Identified a high risk area requiring advanced technologies and Enterprise

Architecture support

2. Developed government customer intimacy to understand full need and

requirements

3. Developing Concept of Operations laying out Strategic Security Systems

Architecture; contract valued at over $60 million

4. Design and engineering of advanced Port Security Technologies

Captain 1995 to 2009

Bedford County Sheriff's Office, Bedford, VA,

Led new administration's transitional team with strategic planning, vision, and leadership BCSO became a

preeminent professional law enforcement agency. Rick's program development, management and

implementation of evidence protocols and operational policies earned BCSO the coveted Accreditation

Status. Rick developed strategic partnerships, acquired and managed millions of dollars of Federal Grant

funds and pioneered investigative techniques and legislation to protect children from predators,

Nationally.

Responsibilities: Personnel & Training, Internal Affairs, Investigations, Accreditation Manager, Grant

Manager, Budget preparation and administration, High Tech crimes, Vice and Narcotics and Internet

Crimes Against Children Task Force, Aviation wing, Animal Control, Code Enforcement.

Professional accomplishments:

• Developed strong community partnerships between divergent groups with competing interests,

• Developed and managed IT transition and communications programs, including sofware

engineers, etc.

• Managed and directed high functioning teams,

• Program Team with Israel's Intelligence and Military,

• Developed and managed multi-jurisdictional ICAC and narcotics workgroups,

• Developed and managed a policy and procedure program gaining accreditation,

• Developed and implemented an evidence and asset management system,

• Led agency to completion of the Virginia Accreditation Program,

• Received & managed over $4,000,000.00 in grant funding,

• Developed training curriculum and programs for police and community,

• Meritorious Service Award Recipient.

Police Officer 1981 to 1986

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County, FL

Responsibilities: Field Deputy, field training officer, juvenile specialist, academy instructor, tactical team,

riot squad, mounted unit, juvenile specialist.

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Agency accomplishments:

• Established and led the Police Youth Explorer Post

• Led the at-risk youth counseling at Florida Sheriff’s Ranch

• Meritorious Service Award Recipient

Police Officer 1980 to 1981

Lake Worth Police Department, Lake Worth, FL

• Began Career as a Road Officer enforcing all State and local laws

• Through continued hard work and dedication was provide the opportunity to serve as a Vice

Officer

• Meritorious Award Recipient

Professional Honors, Recognitions, & Accomplishments:

Licensed Class “A” Electrical, General, Utility, Concrete and roadway Contractor

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• Special Deputy United States Marshall of the Western District of Virginia

Board Member of the National Sheriff’s Association Technology Committee

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• Board member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Forces

Board Member Joint Commission on Technology and Science’s Advisory Committee

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• Law Enforcement Information Standards Council Committee Member

• Anti-terrorism Advisory Council Member

• Region 2000 Technology Council member

• Congressional Liaison, Certified expert court witness

• Transportation and Safety Board Member, Bedford County

• Strategic Planning, Organizational Management and Leadership Consultant

Computational Skills:

• Full Suite of Microsoft products (including Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, MS Visio,

Project, and Access)

• Quickbooks, AutoCAD, Contractor Management Software (Maxwell Systems), SharePoint, Mac

• Adobe Suite, Forensics, SPSS analytics, Sales Force.

• Security Clearance is active.

Foreign Language Skills:

Spanish- working proficiency

French- working proficiency

References available upon request

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