Project Manager Air Force
Resume:
Earl Lindsay Burge
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Career Summary: Executive level program/project manager and consultant with
extensive Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma, Employee Engagement/Involvement, Change
Management and Strategic Development/Deployment experience. Over 25 years of
progressive experience with the federal government and commercial industry.
Ohio Dominican University, Instructor/Lecturer
Provide academic instruction for courses; Seminar: Organizational Strategies; a
capstone project which requires the student to apply all business courses in this final
project by preparing a strategic plan using analysis of external environmental factors;
analysis of financial and internal environmental factors, as well as the application of a
myriad of strategic tools.
Provide academic instruction for courses Organizational Behavior and Group
Dynamics; a course designed to require the student research, theorize, and practice
group development tools; manage in a diverse environment; and recognize individual
differences to name just a few of the subject areas.
Administers individual and group evaluations and assessments in order to determine
the student’s retention and comprehension of material.
Provides one-on-one guidance and counseling, as appropriate in order to assist the
student in successful completion of course objectives.
MainStream Management GS LLC, Consultant
Provide top-down and bottom-up training and facilitation in order to implement and
embed continuous process improvement methodologies within the organization,
under the umbrella of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO 21),
which includes Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, Business
Process Reengineering, and an 8-Step problem solving process known as the OODA
Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide and Act).
Specific accomplishments include; the elimination of waste in the complete
disassembly and reassembly of the C-130 (transport aircraft) T-56 engine and
propeller; complete airframe and power production preventive maintenance (Home
Station Check and Isochronal Inspection processes), as well as numerous
transactional events including administrative, financial; and supply chain processes
involving customers and suppliers at the highest level.
Facilitated the Headquarter United States Air Force project to decrease the number of
Level 1 – 3 engine repair facilities to 5 facilities. This effort included creating a
“model” repair line in the existing facility; with the potential of being deployed to the
other locations. Project scope included coordination and improvement of global
supply chain; transition from legacy and home grown information technologies to
central information management system, and centralizing monitoring and controls
under a single agency Repair Network Transformation.
Provided instruction and/or certification for over 20 new team facilitators/problem
solvers equivalent to green and black belt certification.
Facilitated the senior executive team’s creation and execution of the 3-5 year strategic
alignment and deployment plan.
The Boeing Company, Senior Manager
Senior member of the Enterprise Lean Manufacturing, Employee Engagement, and
Knowledge Management Assessment Team. Led and co-led various enterprise level
program assessments and training efforts.
Senior level strategist; led the successful turnkey transformation of the former
Newark Air Force Base operations to an industrial operation. Received exemplary
customer and third party ratings (98 percent plus, award fee).
Facilitated the site’s 3-5 year strategic plan and execution, resulting in growth and
profitability; and led the Lean/Employee Engagement effort while transforming the
gyroscopic replacement program from Texas to Ohio.
Championed the Lean and Employee Engagement effort for over 600 employees.
Guided 34 teams through the stages of team development, resulting in multiple
improvements and achievement of high performance team status.
Created and managed the site’s business excellence function; integrating Lean
Manufacturing, Employee Engagement, ISO, Malcolm Baldrige and other industry
best practices in order to pursue growth and profitability.
Findley Industries, Production Supervisor
Automotive interior manufacturer, formerly Process Bonding, where I led the
introduction of techniques intended to eliminate waste in order to sustain and acquire
new business.
Initiated employee teams and discussion on continuous process improvement
initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Employee Engagement methodologies.
Worked closely with all internal functions in order to create value stream maps
highlighting processes for improvement.
Senior Manager, United States Air Force
Held progressively responsible senior leadership/managerial positions. Performed all
duties expected of a leader and manager, to include counseling, guiding, and
evaluation of personnel performance; as well as, budget planning and performance.
Led/co-led air force and industry teams using Total Quality Management practices
while assigned to the Air Force Logistics Command (currently the Air Force Material
Command).
Adjunct instructor of Leadership and Management methodologies while serving in
the United States Air Force (USAF) Professional Military Education program.
Experienced personnel recruiter responsible for qualifying and staffing enlisted
personnel, flying officers, engineers and health professionals.
Education/Training/Professional Certifications
Masters Degree in Business Administration, Ohio Dominican University
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Ohio Dominican University
Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Villanova University
Organizational Leadership, Villanova University
Total Quality Management, General Service Administration
Other certifications include Technical Training Instructor and Instructional Systems
Designer
Professional References
Scott M. Palmer, PhD
Coordinator of Academic Services, LEAD Program
Ohio Dominican University
1216 Sunbury Road
Columbus, Ohio 43219
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Dean Newsome
Director, DRMS Transformation
Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service
Hart Dole Inouye Federal Center
74 Washington Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49037-3092
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Office: 269-***-****
Douglas Eaton
Major, United States Air Force
Air Force SMART Operations (AFSO)
Little Rock Air Force Base
Jacksonville, Arkansas 72099-4929
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