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B R I A N R AT L I F F, P M P
Project Manager
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OVERVIEW
Decisive, high energy, results-driven, and action-oriented project manager. Proven ability to direct successful teams, projects, programs,
departments, divisions, and companies. Ability to develop and implement effective policies and procedures. Highly skilled in risk, resource,
customer relationship, and budget management. Outstanding presentation, reporting, and communication skills. Ability to liaison between
technical and non-technical persons.
Project/Program Management Contract Management
US Security Clearance: TS/SCI Eligible Advanced Presentation and Facilitation Skills
SCRUM/Agile Methodologies Mergers and Acquisitions
Organization Design and Restructuring Multi-Unit P&L Management/Expense Control
Team Building/Leadership Recruiting/Hiring/Training/Retention
Business Process Management Building and Maintaining Professional Relationships
WORK EXPERIENCE
Apr 2013 - Present BTS Software Solutions, LLC, Gallipolis, OH
Executive Vice President
• Leadership and management of three profit/loss centers handling multiple contract types, to include FFP and
T&M, in both the US government and commercial sectors in excess of $11.4 million
• Project manager for Genesis III Trojan SWARM Next Generation (NexGen) systems in support of Intelligence
and Security Command (INSCOM) and Rapid Response- Third Generation (R23G) in support of
I2WD/CERDEC
• Aid the technical direction of projects through the design, implementation, and testing phases of development
in accordance with project objectives
• Facilitate and guide division leaders in formulating new vision and strategic direction that successfully
repositioned divisions as differentiated competitor in the market
• Implementing aggressive marketing campaigns within critical markets to expand footprint in both government
and commercial sectors
• Eleven contract wins within first 60 days of newly formed web development/commercial software division
Oct 2011 – May 2013 BTS Software Solutions, LLC, Baltimore, MD
Vice President, Operations
• Created in excess of $13.4 million in revenue in first 18 months for this spin off software services company
• Through cost saving techniques and operations design, was able to turn a 28% Net Profit Margin for company
through first three quarters, whereas the parent company was less than 10%
September 2013
• Project lead for Internal Research and Development (IRAD) programs under guidance of corporate
management and senior leadership
• Programs included: Last Tactical Mile (LTM) in support of the Trojan Surge Support initiative and Genesis III
Trojan SWARM Next Generation (NextGen) systems in support of INSCOM
• Worked with various departments to ensure timely and organized workflow delivering state-of-the-art 3G and
4G wireless technology solutions to critical, time-sensitive customer requirements
• Contract manager of multiple contract types, to include FFP, T&M, CPFF, etc.
• Responsible for full scope operations for this 90+ employee company
Dec 2009 – Oct 2011 Battlefield Telecommunications Systems, LLC, Columbia, MD
Project Manager
• Management of multiple US government projects and programs ranging to $8M and focused on mobile
cellular software/hardware integration, typically for the Department of Defense
• Project Manager for Last Tactical Mile (LTM) in support of the Trojan Surge Support initiative, MCNITR in
support of Special Operations Command (SOCOM), Oklahoma State University- University Multiispectral
Laboratory in support of SOCOM, and Genesis III Trojan SWARM Next Generation (NextGen) systems in support
of INSCOM
• Acting Contracts Manager, duties included but not limited to reviewing RFI documents for viability,
maintaining contractual records, review and submittal of invoices and monthly status reports in accordance
with contract requirements
• Processed matters concerned with the deliverables and milestones, in accordance with project requirements,
appropriate policies, procedures and guidelines
• Direct support resources for the performance of project assignments and activities
• Aid the technical direction of projects through the design, implementation, and testing phases of development
in accordance with project objectives
Feb 2003- Dec 2009 Purely Ingenious, Vinton, OH
Coordinating Manager
• Management of commercial contracts for website development spanning seven years
• Developed proprietary web-based sales force, brand management and strategic business development tools
• Full scope project management of marketing system, website, and training development
• Provided niche market, full spectrum consulting services to startup businesses
• Introduced multiple marketing solutions and account management models to springboard new corporate
entities
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
1998-1999 Rio Grande University, Rio Grande, OH
Business Management
1999-2003 Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Bachelors of Science in Marketing
2010 Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Certification #1378818
2011 Villanova University
Six Sigma Green Belt
2013 National Contract Management Association
Certified Professional Contract Manager Course
US Security Clearance TS/SCI Eligible
September 2013
References Available upon Request