John F. Yohn Jr.
Cheyenne WY ***09
*****@*******.***
Objective: Operations/Program Manager Position
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Skilled at organizing complex projects, defining project priorities, and delegating
tasks
Self-starting, goal-oriented strategist whose confidence, perseverance and vision
promote success
Major strengths in planning, problem solving and communication
Demonstrated record of high performance standards, including attention to
schedules, deadlines, budgets and quality work
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Leadership
Led prepared response to a 10% funding cut to the Next Generation Small Loader
logistics program
- Prevented a $15M cut to funding
Directed all government launch site activities for $2.1B Acquisition Category 1D
Delta IV Spacelift Programs
Chosen to oversee $125K Integrated Transfer Launch (ITL) warehouse renovation
design coordinating cost/schedule
- Organized ITL warehouse integration meeting, clarified space
requirements--reduced cost estimate by 66%
Management
Handpicked to manage $620M Secretary of Defense mandated effort to acquire
four new AC-130 U Gunship aircraft
- Developed documents/briefings for sole source contract award
- Created first ever paperless Acquisition Strategy Panel/Justification &
Authorization to meet aggressive schedule
Chosen to lead first-ever Delta IV heavy lift mission
- Successfully worked mission schedule in concert with Boeing and Cape
Canaveral Air Force Station agencies
Managed the biggest and most diverse operations/engineering team
- Blended many unique disciplines to perfection
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CON' T:
Communication
Technically meticulous--worked/communicated with user/contractor/program office
experts
- Kept AC-130 U Programmed Depot Maintenance, weight &
balance, and Quality Assurance programs on track
Coordinated/communicated with Range Operations, Launch Vehicle, and
Spacecraft Vehicle Program Offices for launch site activities
Wing Base Realignment and Closure lead; worked with 12 wing/state/federal
agencies for 3 bldgs, 276K sq-ft, largest effort in WY Guard history
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
2007-2010 Space and Missile Operations Staff USAF
2000-2007 Acquisition Program Manager USAF
1989-2000 Operations Resource Manager USAF
EDUCATION:
TUI University Cypress, CA
MBA w/ emphasis on Information Technology (GPA 3.57) Cum Laude 2009
Bellevue University Bellevue, NE
B.S., Management (GPA 3.97) National Honors Society 2000
Community College of the Air Force USAF
A.A.S., Airport Resource Management 1999
ACQUISITION CERTIFICATIONS:
DAWIA Program Management, Level II
DAWIA Program Management, Level I
DAWIA Acquisition Logistics, Level I
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Top Secret (SCI) Date of Investigation: 30 Sep 2008