Project Manager Operations
Resume:
DAVID C. RUFF
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PROJECT MANAGER ( TRAINING MANAGER:
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD),
Homeland Defense/Security
TS SCI cleared professional with history anticipating, planning,
coordinating, and completing complex military and civilian missions on
short notice and under intense pressure during both peace- and wartime.
. Maximize capabilities to combat serious terrorist acts, developing
comprehensive preparedness programs.
. Improve response and future tactics, compiling, interpreting, and
leveraging critical multi-source data.
. Translate complex issues into understandable concepts, eliminating
ambiguity to create robust protocols.
. Assemble, coach, and lead powerful teams, inspiring each member to reach
their highest potential.
. Provide unique 360-degree perspective, utilizing experience spanning from
White House to battlefield.
Strategic & Tactical Analysis & Planning ( Global Project Management (
Preparedness & Response Programs
Crisis & Change Management ( Continuity of Operations ( Policies &
Procedures ( Safety & Security
Demilitarization ( Government & Private Sector Liaising ( Team Building (
Training & Mentoring
UNITED STATES ARMY, Multiple locations ( 2003 - Present
Director of Support - Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic
Warfare & Sensors ( 2010 - Present
Strategize, plan, and coordinate all aspects of IT, telecom, logistics,
facility engineering, public works, and maintenance for mission-critical
organization moving from Fort Monmouth, New Jersey to Aberdeen Proving
Ground, Maryland to ensure continuity of business operations and mission
support with 0% interruption; involves 2,000 Acquisition professionals
developing, fielding, and supporting Army's portfolio of intelligence,
electronic warfare, and target acquisition programs. Serve as and represent
Program Executive Office (PEO) Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors
as Facility Manager, Base Realignment & Closure Manager (BRAC), and Trail
Boss at major meetings such as Installation BRAC Board of Directors,
monthly BRAC Senior Leader Review, weekly Facility Manager & Building
Custodian meetings, Trail Boss Concept meetings, and various BRAC-related
meetings; includes facilitating issue resolution. Prepare to serve as PEO
Action Officer for C4ISR BRAC Campus Dedication Ceremony to be held in
September 2011; involves coordinating multiple static displays from PMs
setup on PhaRese 1 C4ISR campus.
Major Contributions:
. Planned and seamlessly managed ~$1.1M in minor construction projects and
renovations for 2 new Command, Control, Computers, Communications
Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) buildings housing PEO
personnel; command suite project is under way, and due for completion in
August 2011.
. Authored robust Emergency Evacuation Plan for HQ offices, as well as
Building 6006; successfully executed in real fire-related evacuation.
. Advised on method for C4ISR transition from BRAC mode to standard
installation support functioning, providing input into new C4ISR Enduring
Campus Operations charter focused on support for APG Garrison.
. Eliminated need for PEO or PMs to provide escorts to contractors working
in Army spaces without compromising security, managing and facilitating
streamlined security badge process.
. Managed and oversaw design of lobby decorations for 3 new C4ISR campus
buildings; included coordinating and standardizing signage and displays
for lobbies and hallways of PEO organizations.
Senior Army Advisor - Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG) ( 2009 - 2010
Provide strategic and tactical recommendations and advice for State
National Guard Commander regarding training, readiness, mobilization, and
sustainment of all forces carrying out worldwide CONUS and OCONUS missions
for +10,000-person organization; includes four brigade sized elements and
headquarters. Serve as liaison between ILARNG and active Army. Manage and
conduct promotion boards for officers. Focus on TAG priorities.
Major Contributions:
. Played major role in developing effective deployable force to carry out
both domestic and international missions, teaching, advising, coaching,
mentoring, and developing ILARNG leaders.
. Chaired 14 boards evaluating ~250 personnel for promotions in ranks and
acceptance in officer corps.
. Instrumental in WMD Civil Support Team passing critical evaluation,
providing key information and advice.
. Ensured competence of all forces scheduled to deploy to war to assure
they prevail in combat.
DAVID C. RUFF
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(UNITED STATES ARMY, cont.)
Operations Planner - EOD & Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Defeat Forces
( 2007 - 2009
Coordinated operations and plans with two deployed OIF/OEF joint task
forces, two EOD groups, and one chemical brigade for 6,000-person
organization; consisting of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear,
and High Yield Explosive (CBRNE) units supporting Combatant Commanders,
Joint Task Force Commanders, and Lead Federal Agencies in combating WMD
operations. Provided expertise and advice to organization on all EOD
matters including explosive safety, planning and deployment of EOD forces
in Iraq and Afghanistan, achieving EOD mission in US, and national level
exercises.
Major Contributions:
. Integrated CBRNE capabilities throughout organization, providing full
spectrum of EOD expertise to G3 operations and headquarters staff.
. Supported global war on terrorism, integrating technical intelligence and
counter IED operations capabilities.
. Authored EOD portion of Army Counter-IED Training circular.
. Served as Officer in Charge of 200-person EOD force supporting US Secret
Service during UN General Assembly in 2007; achieved 0% incidents
safeguarding President, First Lady, and numerous heads of state.
. Transitioned all aspects of US Very Important Persons Protective Services
Agency (USVIPPSA) from US Army to US Northern Command seamlessly while
maintaining 100% support of Secret Service missions.
Operations & Plans Manager - Human Resources Command, Adjutant General
Directorate ( 2005 - 2007
Directed all aspects of program integration and synchronization for all HR
plans, procedures, and systems related to Adjutant General Directorate
during both peacetime and wartime operations in geographically dispersed
organization; consisted of seven divisions and two commands staffed with
+1,000 military, civilian, and contractor personnel. Planned and integrated
directorate personnel transformation initiatives. Architected and
implemented strategic and operational plans for key personnel programs.
Provided functional oversight, assistance, and expertise regarding all
directorate headquarters staff operations; emphasized civilian military
personnel and information technologies management.
Major Contributions:
. Maximized physical safety and security of organization, overseeing all
aspects of protection, authoring policies and procedures, training
personnel, running exercises, and conducting regular inspections.
. Formulated and planned all elements of organization's near term and
future structure plans and operations policies and procedures.
. Acted key role in development of new Army-wide policy regarding identity
protection for personnel; addressed prevention of identity theft and
unintentional release and exposure of critical information.
. Monitored and managed all contracts for legal, functional, and budgetary
concerns, serving as key member of Contract Review Board.
. Created and managed organization-wide Continuity of Operations Plan.
UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND (USCENTCOM), Tampa, Florida & Doha, Qatar (
2004 - 2005
Operations Center Team Chief
Led and coordinated all operations for organization in charge of US and
coalition efforts to win wars in Afghanistan and Iraq; consists of national
and international partners, promotes cooperation among nations, responds to
crises, defers or defeats state and non-state aggression, and supports
development and reconstruction efforts. Compiled and presented operations
information from Iraq, Afghanistan, Horn of Africa, and all other CENTCOM
areas for commander and staff. Managed product input from all major staff
sections and components. Interfaced and responded to inquiries from highest
levels of government including White House, NMCC, and Joint Chiefs.
Major Contributions:
. Ran nerve center of CENTCOM war-fighting efforts, Joint Intelligence
Operations Center, on 12-hour 30-person shifts with representatives from
all critical staff sections.
. Maintained on-time daily activities and on-time daily situation briefs
for 4-star CENTCOM Commander.
. Compiled data on all significant activities including details of each
attack, defense, casualty, and incident.
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USA ENVIRONMENTAL, Tampa, Florida & Baghdad, Iraq ( 2004
Project Manager
Managed and supervised all aspects of major Captured Enemy Ammunition
project supporting Army Corps of Engineers, and operations supporting 2
major ammunition storage areas and 6 mobile teams tasked with destroying
and/or storing Iraqi ammunition and explosives.
Major Contributions:
. Kept deadly explosives and artillery out of hands of enemy, destroying
~100 tons of ammunition daily.
. Cleared Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) in support of CENTCOM Commander's
guidance.
UNITED STATES CHEMICAL MATERIALS AGENCY (CMA), Edgewood, Maryland ( 2003 -
2004
Operations Manager
Supervised and coordinated all operations related to management of chemical
weapons storage areas, destruction of chemical weapons, safety procedures,
and site security within eight storage areas and demilitarization
facilities for world leader in chemical weapons storage, treatment, and
disposal.
Major Contributions:
. Trained and deployed National Guard forces securing eight critical
chemical weapons storage areas.
. Provided critical strategic information of current and future importance
on status and performance of daily chemical demilitarization projects as
key member of signatories of Chemical Weapons Reduction Treaty.
. Improved management of operations, events, and reports records,
computerizing manual process.
. Saved taxpayers significant costs, recommending strategic calibration of
staff with minimal personnel.
NOTE: Owner & Consultant, WMD CONSULTING GROUP, LLC, York, Pennsylvania
(2002 - 2003). Provided comprehensive Homeland Security solutions for
businesses, non-profits, and government agencies.
EDUCATION
BA in Psychology (Cum Laude)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, Pennsylvania
DISTINCTIONS
TS SCI Clearance
Senior EOD Qualified
TRAINING
US Army Command & General Staff College
Naval School for EOD
Officer Candidate School
Ordnance Officer Courses (Basic & Advanced)
DAVID C. RUFF
633 Gairloch Pl, Bel Air, MD 21015
717-***-**** ( *****.****@*****.***
Dear Sir or Madam:
Dedicated to safeguarding the country and world from global acts of
terrorism, I have played an integral role in the development and
implementation of comprehensive programs and missions combating terror from
multiple vantage points spanning from the White House and international
coalitions to enemy weapons demilitarization and battlefield deployments.
Skilled at translating complex data into actionable recommendations, I am
an expert at anticipating, planning, coordinating, and completing complex
initiatives on short notice, under strict deadlines, and within tight
budgets. Cultivating the talents, capabilities, and morale of government,
military, and civilian personnel on all levels, I create powerful
synchronized teams able to get the job done no matter how complicated or
elusive it may seem.
Conceptualizing and directing high-impact initiatives that ensure the
safety, security, and long-term preemptive advantage of the US and our
allies, I will be a valuable asset to your organization. A strategic and
tactical manager experienced leading teams ranging from 5 to 10,000 people,
I am continually recognized for being a creative problem solver, and hands-
on leader and mentor. Enthusiastic about creating ground-breaking solutions
to fight the war on terror, I thrive with a challenge and always deliver
outstanding results.
Some examples of highlights throughout my career are:
. Authoring a robust Emergency Evacuation Plan for the United States Army's
Program Executive Office (PEO) Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and
Sensors HQ offices, as well as Building 6006; successfully executed in
real fire-related evacuation.
. Playing a major role in developing an effective deployable force to carry
out both domestic and international missions, teaching, advising,
coaching, mentoring, and developing Illinois Army National Guard leaders.
. Integrating Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Yield
Explosive (CBRNE) capabilities throughout the US Army's Explosive
Ordnance Disposal (EOD) & Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Defeat Forces
organization, providing a full spectrum of EOD expertise to G3 operations
and headquarters staff.
. Maximizing the physical safety and security of the US Army Human
Resources Command, Adjutant General Directorate, overseeing all aspects
of protection, authoring policies and procedures, training personnel,
running exercises, and conducting regular inspections.
. Running the nerve center of the US Central Command's war-fighting
efforts, the Joint Intelligence Operations Center, on 12-hour 30-person
shifts with representatives from all critical staff sections.
. Providing critical strategic information of current and future importance
on the status and performance of daily chemical demilitarization projects
as a key member of signatories of the Chemical Weapons Reduction Treaty.
Confident in my ability to enhance your organization as well, I am
enclosing my resume, which contains more detailed information on my
professional history. Please review it and contact me at your earliest
convenience. Thank you for your time and I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
David C. Ruff
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