Manager Project
Resume:
LEONARD R. GILBERT
Summerville, SC 29485
**********@**.**.***
Top Secret Clearance
Objective:
Dedicated manager, leads by example through strong training and mentoring. Three years experience as a Product manager and 21 years as an Aviation Resource Manager for the US Air Force. Established reputation for meeting challenges head on with professional excellence and winning spirit.
Qualifications:
Two years experience as Resource Advisor (RA), Project manager, Cost Center manager (CCM) and Defense Travel System approval official. Four years of experience as Information Manager Technician. Experience working with WindowsXP/2000/Vista, Microsoft applications, Oracle Discover, Aviation Resource Management System, Patriot Excalibur (PEX), Learning Management System, Global Decision Support System, Air Mobility Command Tanker Airlift Control Center, Defense Travel System, Government Travel and Purchase Card, Info Analyst, and Automated Business Services System programs.
Related Experience:
2008-2011,
Product Manager, SimplexGrinnell, North Charleston South Carolina
Product Manager is directly responsible for all operations within the Suppression Department. Oversaw and drove the Fire Extinguisher, Emergency and Exit Lights, Pre-engineered Kitchen systems and other Engineered Suppression Systems, as well as a host of ancillary product offerings. Managed two office in South Carolina and Georgia for 100% on-time service.
- Project manager; oversaw 300K budget of two separate installation projects; resulted in two months early completion
- Sensible manager, responsible for strategic business goals, P&L budget, forecasting; 1.4 million in revenue
- Performed functions as human resource manager to include processing employee weekly timesheets and commissions
- Prepares and coordinate quarterly service schedules with outside agencies; dispatch crews upon customer’s requests.
2004-2008,
Functional Manager, Robins AFB, Georgia
Chief Aviation Resource Manager (ARMS) responsible for planning and monitoring technical resource management functions while supervising 18 personnel supporting Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) flight operations. Prepare training reports using Oracle Discover program displaying aircrew accomplishments and deficiencies. Trusted enlisted advisor and confidant; took on interim first sergeant functions, responsible for 280+ personnel.
- Unit administrator for all Oracle Discover systems expertly maintained key data systems all records spotless
- Operations expert! Reviewed ARMS procedures/flying hours program; recommend changes for increased efficiency.
- Supervised monthly reporting of flying hours on 21 Army and civilian aviators validated $15K+ in aircrew flight pay
- Deftly orchestrated over 30K of data entries into Oracle database annually--ensured 98.5% accuracy of aircrew records.
- Tracked 280 attached/assigned/student aircrew currencies; critical data for Go/No Go process aircrew safety ensured - Astute squadron Finance Advisor and Cost Center Manager Liaison to group RA flawlessly oversaw/managed 330K
- Defense Travel System official; completed 40 hours course--became squadron expert processed $85K of travel pay
2002-2004,
Supervisor, Current Operations, Incirlik AB, Turkey
Leadership and expertise as NCOIC of wing flight scheduling--Lead team of six, providing ARMS database access and instruction to deployed flight management personnel conducting operations in demographic locations around the world.
- Analyzed/enforced higher headquarters policies and procedures; monitored 30 individual’s incentive pay entitlements
- Diligent Manager; ensured squadron’s go-no-go items was accomplished--assured qualified aircrews and flight safety
- Tactical Aircrew Scheduling Management System monitor; 40+ units supported--tracked over 3000 combat sorties
- Created Air Tasking Orders for 720+ Operations Northern Watch training sorties--war fighters kept mission ready
- Standardization and evaluation publications monitor--posted all technical order changes--zero flight safety mishaps
- Facilitated 151 USAF/USN sorties to Konya Bombing Range--valuable training--ensured safe flight operations
1998-2002,
Supervisor, Host Aviation Resource Management, RAF Lakenheath, England
Interpreted Air Force and United States Armed Forces Europe instructions to formulate and implement ARMS policies. Maintained/Monitored 250 aviation records to include aviation service codes, aeronautical ratings, military pay, and flying history. Created, retrieved, and distributed aircrew flying and training reports utilizing Oracle Discoverer report writer.
- Analyzed/enforced higher headquarters policies and procedures; generated/processed $1.4M incentive pay entitlement
- Managed organization’s aircrew flight data program--standardized input/audit procedures--reduced error rate by 90%
- Status of Reports and Training System monitor; reported aircrew availability & training qualifications for combat status
- Built Wing Command Control System procedures--access to Battle Staff Directives; real world threat conditions posted
- Coordinated and produced Air Tasking Orders and flying schedules to seven flying units--critical to operations centers
- Designed automated aviation audit worksheet to record and calculate historic data; resulted in 12 saved person-hours
- Developed browser; met reporting requirements for aircrew experience levels--optimized wing budget allocations
1987-1998,
Manager, Squadron Aviation Resource Management, Various Units, Various Locations
Responsible to the commander, current Operations Flight for tracking ground training requirements, and scheduling flight physicals and altitude chamber training for over 325 aircrew members in five different squadrons. Tracked and entered tanker activity reports information to HQ AMC Tanker Airlift Control Center (TACC) daily. Supervised and conducted upgrade training for 20 personnel.
- Process Action Team leader; devised long-range plans for Integral Tanker Deployments--100% on-time completion
- Cited by management for outstanding support; enhanced Air Mobility History System capabilities with less confusion - Oversaw the rebuild of weekly ground scheduling; improved customer support--vital information available at a glance
- Outstanding Government Purchase Card manager; met all needs and requirements, 26% under squadron annual budget
Education:
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration – Grantham University – expected graduation Jan 2013
Associate of Applied Science, Airport Resource Management - Community College of the Air Force - Aug 2002
Diploma, Senior NCO Academy - Air University - July 2006
Chief Host Aviation Resource Management Course, Air University - Aug 2005
Certificate in Technical Order Distribution Order, Air Force Technical Course - Oct 2002
Diploma, NCO Academy - Air University - Feb 2003
Certificate in Department of Defense Travel Pay - Graduate School - Oct 2007
Awards:
- 2003 AFA Aerospace Citation of Honor
- 2002 United States Armed Forces Europe Commander’s Trophy
- Meritorious Service medal, Joint Service Commendation medal, 4 x Commendations medals, Achievement Medal, 4 x
Aviation Resource Manager of the Year, Squadron Senior NCO of the Year, 2 x Operations Group Senior NCO of the
Quarter, 5 x Squadron Senior NCO of the Quarter, 4 x Squadron NCO of the Quarter, Airman of the Year, Airman of the
Quarter and 3x Airman of the quarter.
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