Project Manager Management

Lawrence L. Rolfs

**** *** ****** • Las Vegas, Nevada 89131

*******@***.*** • 702-***-****

Project Management Professional

Unmanned Aircraft Systems • Telecommunications • Information Technology • Command and Control

Results-oriented, dynamic, and versatile Project Management Professional with experience in corporate, government, and military environments seeking a leadership position overseeing development and execution of initiatives that support overall organizational strategy and goals. Reputation for utilizing innovative approaches, sound judgment, and resources to resolve operational challenges, with proven ability to analyze risk, decrease costs, and increase efficiency for mission-critical, multi-million-dollar projects. Hold a Top Secret SCI/SSBI continuously since 1984, and an Airline Transport Pilot/CFI/MEI with 8,000+ PIC time.

Professional Experience

Business development manager 2012 - present

Charged with the identification, capture and successful acquisition of major defense contracts. Currently leading multi-disciplined teams in the development of proposals for contracts worth more than $1.2 billion dollars over the next 5 years.

Program Manager, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Center Support 2010 – 2012

Managed a program with annual revenue of over $20 million, providing direct support to combat operations involving Air Combat Command and other agency Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Responsible for the UAS video and the command and control networks associated as well as the worldwide distribution of UAS telemetry. Support included sites located across the United States, Europe and the combat theater. Doubled expected profit margin in first year and achieved 125% of financial goals in second year.

Joint Forces Command, Joint Unmanned Aerial Systems Center of Excellence (JUAS COE) 2008- 2010

Joint Operations Subject Matter Expert – Site Lead for JUAS C2 Optimization Report and Joint UAS Training Initiative

Led a team of multi-disciplined experts charged with defining joint requirements for UAS support to, and execution of intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, command and control, and force application across the spectrum of conflict and environments. Report defines tasking, processing, exploitation, and dissemination of UAS derived information to enable command and control and targeting. It addresses the use of UAS for specific mission areas to include homeland defense, border and port security, and air and sea boundary defense. Project manager for JFCOM/CC directed effort to define solutions to UAS shortfalls in Service pre-deployment training to meet JFCOM and COCOM JUAS high interest training items.

OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, JOINT TEST & EVALUATION 2004-2008

Project Manager – Joint Digital Battlefield Communications

Developed and directed the organizational vision, operational strategy, and sales proposals for the Department of Defense (DoD) digital air to ground communications infrastructure. Perform tests on command and control functions utilizing digital data, voice, and text systems to increase efficiency and situational awareness. Supervised a 42-member team of communication specialists, charged with creating seamless network architectures across Service lines. Planned and directed all aspects of major OSD tests with budgets of $14-$20 million each. Led a DoD directed crisis action team tasked with building a real-time, theater wide network able to track individual personnel and assets. System completed, tested and fielded in a record three-month period at a savings of $12 million. Developed improvement process which accurately evaluated risk and reduced product acquisition and launch time by 60%.

CONQUEST AIR / PRONTO AVIATION 2003-2004

Vice President – Flight Operations- Owner

Directed and executed flight operations, scheduling, and business development functions for a nationwide air cargo company operating from five geographically dispersed airports with a fleet of 20 aircraft transporting time sensitive nuclear medicines. Ensured all operations complied with Department of Energy, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Hired, trained and scheduled pilots, dispatchers, support, and administrative staff. Developed marketing and operations strategies, which successfully secured $3 million in low interest loans. Catapulted profits from $2,000 per month to $30,000 per month in a one-year timeframe by creating solid logistics strategies and effective resource utilization methods. Developed innovative web-based command / control communications system providing real time flight and cargo tracking.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1980-2003

Chief of Combat Operations/Time Sensitive Targets Cell Chief/AOC Director – HQ 8th Air Force (2000-2003)

Directed and executed the planning functions for time sensitive and time critical targeting requiring the exploitation of real time satellite air to ground communications of an Air Operations Center. Oversaw $20 million operating budget and managed 300-member staff. Served on the initial Air Operations Center executive staff, charged with strategic vision development for a satellite-based global command / control network, and formulation of policies / procedures for worldwide air operations centers. Selected as 1st Air Force Director of Operations for Operation Noble Eagle, defense of the US, following 9/11 attacks.

Commander – National Training Center, Air to Ground Operations School, Nellis AFB, NV (1998-2000)

Led an elite team of experts in air to ground communications, focused on training multi-national Air Force and Army leadership in the integration and coordination of airpower at the tactical level. Represented the Air Force to flag officers and dignitaries worldwide. Created simulation program that reduced training resources 50% and cut flight hour costs $2.1 million per year. AF senior officer in the field charged with integration training of manned and unmanned aerial systems in the close fight

Chief of Future Operational Requirements, Headquarters United States Air Force, The Pentagon (1996-1998)

Directed 50-person Joint project teams to develop long range investment strategies for high visibility subjects presented to Congress. Created and marketed first-ever Master Plan and Roadmap for development of the Joint Theater Ballistic Missile Defense air to ground communications architecture to Congress and the Services, with a projected $12 billion budget over seven years.

Commander – 70th Fighter Squadron, 347th Composite Wing, Moody AFB, GA (1994 – 1996)

Supervised creation of an operational support infrastructure for a 27-aircraft squadron composed of more than 300 personnel.

Negotiated hangar, ramp, office, and air training space on the base to ensure integration with the entire organization. Ramped up the operation from zero assets and personnel to combat in nine months – a feat unmatched since WWII. Recognized as #1 Squadron Commander by Wing Command.

Other positions held in the United States Air Force (1980-1993) include: 354th Fighter Squadron Operations Officer, European Rapid Reaction Air Staff Senior US Representative, 2nd Allied Tactical Air Force, Aerial Demonstration Pilot and Wing Evaluator Pilot, and Flight Commander and Instructor Pilot.

Education and Credentials

Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI Certification Number 1431981

Masters Certification in Project Management • Villanova University

Master of Military Arts and Sciences • Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science in Business and Computer Science • Louisiana State University

Honor Graduate • NATO Defense College Senior Service School

Honor Graduate • Armed Forces Staff College, Joint Staff Officer Qualification Course

Honor Graduate • USA Command and General Staff College

US Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems Tactical Leaders Course Ft Huachuca, AZ

Airline Transport Pilot and Certified Instructor Pilot FAA Certificate Number 2826948

Honor Graduate • Air Force Reserve Officer Training Program, Corps Commander

AWARDS

Outstanding Young Men of America

Air Combat Command Flight Commander of the Year

Air Medal

Meritorious Service Medal

USAF Hoyt S. Vandenberg Award for Training Excellence

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