Management Manager

Lee Heaton

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

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

City: Riverview

State: FL

Zip: 33579

Country: USA

Phone: 254-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $120,000

Willing to Relocate

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LEE A. HEATON

12338 Silton Peace Drive, Riverview, FL 33579 * 254-***-**** * *********@********.***

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT/ IT MANAGEMENT

~ Decorated military veteran with 22-year track record of progressive leadership roles ~

Data strategy leader with solid portfolio of success across IT management, knowledge management, and communications. Expert in: Knowledge Management, IT Strategic Planning, Information Management, Content Management, Information Security, Records Management, and Business Analysis. Instrumental in spearheading development and operation of US Navy's first information sharing environment; one of the first five (5) Navy Knowledge Managers. Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with multiple compartments.

Areas of expertise include:

Operations Management, IT Planning, Knowledge Management, Communications, Project Management,

Business Analysis, Business Development, Vendor Relations, Strategic Sourcing, Cost Containment, Negotiations, Procurement, Outsourcing, Process Improvement, Infrastructure Design, Needs Assessment, Systems Installation, Logistics, Quality Testing, IT Security, Training, Policy Development

Professional Experience

BAE SYSTEMS, Tampa, FL 2011-PRESENT

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, a global defense, security and aerospace company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.

DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

* Established relationship between BAE Systems, Intelligence & Security sector and USSOCOM. Established BAE Systems as a player in the USSOCOM market.

* First Director, Business Development within the Tampa, FL market.

* Assisted in the development of winning proposal for Applications Development work at USSOCOM, a $65M opportunity.

* Spearheaded demonstrations of Activity Based Intelligence (ABI) capabilities to USSOCOM HQs as well as Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).

* Matched BAE Systems capabilities within GEO-INT ISR, IT and Cyber Security, and Global Analysis business areas with USSOCOM and USCENTCOM requirements.

UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND-MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL 2008-2010

Organization that plans and executes Special Operations in conduct of Global War on Terrorism; orchestrates deployment and employment of Special Operations Forces; 10K+ personnel.

DEPUTY, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT OFFICE 2009- PRESENT

* Established office as Deputy. Drove Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) strategic planning; coordinate ITIL courses for communications staff. Developed "as-is" process maps of current processes. Initiated and led process improvements.

* Key player in successful procurement of $2B IT services contract.

* Orchestrated ITIL training for communication staff and senior officers; selected "best of breed" trainers; improved current process for group training authorization.

* Re-organized ITMO structure; secured buy-in from upper management, and established new IT lifecycle processes to enhance efficiency.

* Developed new CIO Strategic Plan; established CIO objectives and goals for next two (2) years.

ENTERPRISE KNOWLEDGE MANAGER 2008-2009

* Directed collaborative information sharing activities among Special Operations forces. Led enterprise-wide knowledge management strategy and policy establishment.

* Collaborated with subordinate, upper-level, and service commands such as Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Joint Forces, DoD, and DIA. Updated commander on DoD knowledge management and collaboration policies.

* Trained personnel on all aspects of Knowledge Management. Managed procurement, testing, installation, and maintenance for KM IT Tools. Assessed IT requirements for interoperability with current systems, redundancy, and cost; ensured optimal cost containment. Resolved vendor/contract issues.

* Jump-started dormant Knowledge Management program by inspiring others to embrace KM as means to achieve streamlined decision-making processes.

* Led installation, configuration, and training for $4.5M Task Management Tool that interoperates tasking between components and higher headquarters.

* Played integral role in developing and executing $2.3M Enterprise KM contract.

* Spearheaded coordination with Six-Sigma Certified personnel to develop command business processes.

* Established enterprise-wide Knowledge Management and Data Strategy Working Groups.

NATO CONSULTATION, COMMAND, AND CONTROL AGENCY (NC3A) -Brussels, Belgium 2005-2008

Communications and systems branch of NATO.

PROJECT MANAGER

* Led projects and activities involved in shaping NATO communications and information systems in support of Afghanistan operations. Managed IT requirements assessments, RFPs, cost estimates, architecture development, sourcing, procurement, installation, systems and personnel security, logistics, transportation, maintenance, and training.

* Piloted $450M in communications projects delivered to International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan and Kosovo Forces in Kosovo.

* Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in deployed communications to Afghanistan.

* Led 200 deployed communicators in providing support for 50K+ ISAF theater operators.

* Assumed role of NC3A Field Office Manager in Afghanistan for five (5) months; spent seven (7) months managing projects in theater of operations.

* Coordinated transportation and security for 140+ personnel in theater.

CRUISER, DESTROYER GROUP FIVE-San Diego, CA 2002-2004

Group charged with operational and tactical command of air, surface, and submarine forces in multi-threat environment; trains assigned surface combatants, aircraft carrier, and airwing personnel.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS/ KNOWLEDGE MANAGER

* Served on board USS Nimitz; managed all communication paths, computational nodes, operating systems, and Information Management applications that enable network-centric computing and communications across battlespace.

* Coordinated all aspects of Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C4I) between USS Nimitz, four (4) accompanying combatants, three (3) other Carrier Strike Groups, and their corresponding Destroyer Squadrons, Air Wings, and Fleet Commanders during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

* Earned distinction as one of five initial Knowledge Managers in US Navy.

* Spearheaded development and operation of 1st information sharing environment within the Navy.

* Drove pre-deployment installation/operational connectivity for Strike Group's coalition network allowing for direct communications between US and Coalition forces.

* Selected to assist in development of Navy's afloat KM course and Qualification Regulation.

* Facilitated 1st U.S. Navy KM course in Norfolk and San Diego.

Early Career History

* Fleet Intelligence Training Center, Pacific, San Diego, CA ~ ADP System Department Head

* Navy Center for Tactical Systems Interoperability, San Diego, CA ~ Detachment Support

* CINCLANT/Atlantic Intelligence Command, Norfolk, VA ~ Intelligence Communications for Exercises

* Atlantic Fleet Weapons Training Facility, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico ~ Schedules Officer

Education/Certifications/Development

* Master of Military Operational Arts & Sciences ~ Air Command and Staff College

* Master of Science in Information Technology Management ~ Naval Postgraduate School

* Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing & Advertising ~ Texas A&M University

* ITIL V3 Foundations Certified

* Information Professional Advanced Qualification

* Knowledge Management Certification (KM Pro)

* Information Systems Security Manager Certification

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