Manager Maintenance

Larry Poole

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ****** **

City: Mount Vernon

State: IN

Zip: 47620

Country: USA

Phone: 915-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $80,000

Willing to Relocate

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Larry W. Poole

12733 Tuscan Hills Place El Paso, TX 79938 915-***-**** *********@********.***

He possesses an uncommon blend of professionalism and an uncompromising desire to excel. His performance has been exceptional.

~ ERIC SOLER, Captain, U.S. Army

Operations and Training Manager

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3)

Patriot Missile Expert

Maintenance / Logistics

Project Coordination

Technical Training

Team Leadership

Operations Management

Hands-on operations and technical leader with substantial experience serving as a subject matter expert, senior advisor, and trainer to diverse, multicultural audiences in fluid operating environments working with highly complex systems.

Exceptional diplomatic and inter-cultural skills with a record of persuading experts from different countries to embrace common goals and technologies.

Dynamic workforce manager with success in overseeing organizations of up to 120 personnel and assets exceeding $13M; highly effective in working with new technologies and processes, frequently succeeding in spite of imperfect data.

Professional Experience Achievements

Secret Security Clearance

Evaluation and training manager 08/2012 to Present

U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bliss, TX

Develop comprehensive written examinations for all facets of Air Defense Patriot Missile operations personnel evaluations. Script Patriot air battle scenarios for crews to train in order to prepare for assignments. Evaluate all Patriot crews on the execution of the applicable comprehensive operations programs. Leverage prior diplomatic and integration successes to ensure Patriot crews can operate in a joint environment with partner nations, understand the engagement and assessment steps and work with coalition partners in order to maintain security within U.S. Central Commands (CENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Senior advisor Subject expert 08/2010 to 08/2012

Integrated Air and Missile Defense Center, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Patriot Missile Systems Subject Matter Expert for CENTCOM Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Center located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Advised and provided expert guidance on all Air Missile Defense tactical decisions with United States units. Provided and moderated IAMD discussions with six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Developed and organized bi-lateral and multi-lateral exercises that enhanced coalition partnerships throughout the CENTCOM AOR. Worked daily with UAE Air Force and Air Defense Officers to develop new Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for IAMD. Provided air and missile defense advice to US, UAE, and GCC military personnel.

Planned, developed, and executed four multi-lateral Air and Missile Defense exercises and seminars that brought together all GCC Air and Missile Defense forces for the first time.

Developed and maintained vital personal relationships with Middle Eastern partners.

Served key role in establishing the IAMD Center in Abu Dhabi, helping to bring the center live 24 months ahead of schedule.

Successfully established the Air Defense Liaison Team, one of Allied Forces Central Europes top priorities, setting the standard for the region.

Training tactical director 06/2009 to 08/2010

U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bragg, NC (On assignment to Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE)

Tactical Director for a Patriot Missile unit on assignment overseas. Prepared operational assessments and recommended courses of action based on senior managements guidance in all areas of Air and Missile Defense design. Planned and trained 12 personnel teams on tactics and air battle management procedures and evaluations for fixed and mobile units. Managed maintenance and was accountable for more than $5M in equipment assets.

Successfully conducted the first ever integration exercises with U.S. Patriot and UAE Hawk missile/weapons systems in the UAE.

Conducted evaluations and certified over 100 Patriot Battery Operational Readiness Exercises, overseeing 20 different crews and enabling program graduation for personnel from four different countries.

Developed and utilized diplomacy, tact, and inter-cultural skills to forge vital relationships with UAE and partner nations leaders and military experts.

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12733 Tuscan Hills Place El Paso, TX 79938 915-***-**** *********@********.***

Operations maintenance manager 03/2007 to 06/2009

U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bragg, NC (On assignment to Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea)

Senior Air and Missile Defense Tactician and Technician prepared for rapid assignment worldwide. Senior advisor on all aspects of the Patriot weapon system, including tactical employment, engagement control operations, and systems maintenance. Developed and instructed the unit level Engagement Control Station (ECS) command and control crew training program. Conducted Patriot system diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance.

Recognized by the 32nd Army Air Missile Defense Command evaluation team as the best Patriot Battery ECS crew during two Standardized Patriot Evaluation and Assessment Reporting evaluations.

Trained nine Engagement Control Station crews while serving as the Battery Master Trainer.

Maintenance manager 09/2006 to 03/2007

U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bliss, TX

Directed organizational level maintenance, managed diagnostic equipment and tools, and developed and monitored maintenance schedules for the ECS, Patriot Radar Set, Antenna Mast Group, Electrical Power Plant, Battery Command Post, eight Patriot Launching Stations, and all related auxiliary systems and conventional equipment.

Counseled senior leadership regarding the Patriot Missile System, maintenance operations and readiness.

Maintained a 98% operational readiness rate through staff mentoring and careful mission focus.

Identified and recovered a substantial inventory of excess parts, saving the organization in excess of $1M.

Achieved Table VIII Certification status with just one week of training and maintenance time with new crew.

Maintenance manager 01/2005 to 09/2006

U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery, Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea

Graduated Warrant Officer Basic Course for Patriot Air Missile Defense Technical/Tactician. Directed organizational level maintenance, managed diagnostic equipment and tools, and developed and monitored maintenance schedules for the Patriot Missile operating systems and related auxiliary systems and equipment. Advised senior leadership regarding the Patriot Missile System, maintenance operations, and mission readiness.

Improved operational readiness rate from 85% to 93% while working under remote and challenging conditions.

Slashed operational deficiencies and system faults by 75% within first 30 days on the job.

Operations Maintenance supervisor 08/2002 to 12/2004

U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bliss, TX (On assignment to Iraq)

Supervisor of a Patriot Missile detachment accountable for the health, morale, discipline, mentoring, and welfare of 28 personnel and their families. Executed training programs and directed the maintenance and accountability of eight Patriot Launcher Stations, two Guided Missile Transport Systems, and associated equipment valued in excess of $13M.

Earned the Bronze Star while deployed to Iraq; assured 100% safety of personnel and accountability of equipment.

Specifically selected by senior leadership to develop and direct the Patriot Master Gunner Program.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies

GRANTHAM UNIVERSITY, Kansas City, MO, Cum Laude

Professional Development

Missile Defense Agency Staff Course Warrant Officer Advanced Course

Contracting Officer Representative Course Warrant Officer Basic Course

Small Group Instructor Training Course Instructor Training Course

Primary Leadership Development Course Equal Opportunity Representative Course

Awards Special Accomplishments

Bronze Star for exceptionally meritorious service Meritorious Service Medal (2)

Army Achievement Medal (6) Army Commendation Medal (6)

Inducted into prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Club

Computer/Systems Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher; Flight Missile Simulation Device; Reconfigurable Training Operational System; Pelorus simulation software; Ballistic Missile Defense International Simulation

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