Manager Management
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Cary Hithon
Email: *********@********.***
Address: ***** ******** **
City: Bowie
State: MD
Zip: 20716
Country: USA
Phone: 301-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $150,000
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Cary J. Hithon
15700 Atlantis Drive Bowie, MD 20716 *******@*******.*** 301-***-****
Summary
A highly decorated Naval Officer who distinguished himself with three very successful command tours, a rare accomplishment. On two of these tours two arduous six month deployments were completed resulting in numerous accolades and recognitions. After transitioning to a second career provided expert program management counsel and advice in supporting a government program. Subsequently, the same drive and determination demonstrated throughout was evident in the CSCs successes in attaining over $2B awarded Department of the Navy contracts.
Core Competencies
Process Improvement Financial Management
Business Operations Engineering Management
Procurement Management Program Management
Professional Experience
Computer Sciences Corporation
For more than 50 years, CSC has developed smart, technology-enabled solutions to solve our clients' toughest challenges, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a passion for exceeding expectations.
Seaport Program Manager/Program Director 2007- 2012
* CSC primary point of contact for two IDIQ contracts which grew to over $3B in value. Provided the necessary oversight, coordination and assistance on all matters relating to the teaming, bidding and execution of bid opportunities as well as the efficient execution of many of the awarded task orders.
* Facilitated, advised or coached teammates and company peers alike regarding opportunity tracking, bidding and proposal compliance on agency wide contract solicitations.
* Adeptly performed as the single integrator across all functional areas of program execution to enhance company profitability and compliance to contractual requirements.
* Proactively engaged all stakeholders to include government finance and contracting agencies to resolve issues.
* Spearheaded initiatives to lower days sales outstanding by 16 days.
CSC Program Manager 2004-2007
* As a Senior Engineering Consultant performed duties as the Computer Sciences Corporation Program Manager for the navy`s Cruiser Modernization Program.
* Spearheaded the lead integration two prime contractors and nine subcontractors exhibiting superior team building skills while providing expert counsel and advice to the leaders of the program.
* Recognized for his superior management in leading the allocation of $5M of research and develop funds to various Government field activities and other support contractors.
U.S. Navy 1977-2004
Continually recognized for innovative, dynamic and strong leadership.
Major Program Manager 2001-2004
* Led an organization of 93 personnel supporting ships, ships engineering and weapon systems in 66 countries.
* Operated in strict compliance 1600 international procurement and service agreements valued in excess of $17B.
* Led a multi-disciplined team to include two prime contractors with total contract value in excess of $1B.
* Implemented Performance Based Costing resulting in a 30% improvement in developing Foreign Military Sales Funds requirements in the command.
* Restructured the security assistance organization to reduce personnel by 18% with no performance degradation saving $2.0M in personnel cost
Deputy Director Acquisition Career Management 1999-2001
* Supervised the management of the Department of the Navy Acquisition Career Management Program.
* Participated in the change in curriculum and redesign of the Department of Defense Program Management Career Field.
* Advised and counseled career military acquisition professionals as the Acquisition Professional Community Manager on their career development to enhance their competitiveness.
Deputy Operations, Program Executive Office, 1997-1999
Theater Surface Combatants,
* Deputy financial management of combatant ships programs that exceeded $25B.
* Structured an operating budget that exceeded $4.3B per year and ensured the timely issuance of funding documents to more than 150 contractors/naval activities.
* While managing the annual operating budget oversaw the accounting reconciliation efforts, which resulted in an estimated savings of $365M.
* Provided impressive leadership in clearing problem disbursements resulting in a $122M savings
* Directed the efforts in a ship cost adjustment review resulting in a net gain of $211M for the program.
Commanding Officer, USS Gary (FFG 51) 1995-1996
* Led a team in the safe, efficient and effective operation of a ship with 225 sailors and managed an annual operating budget of $20M.
* Recognized for outstanding performance and leadership.
* Recognized as a superior team builder in completing ship maintenance availability 30% below budget.
* Recognized for managing the complicated repair of main machinery space after a major fire that completed in approximately half the time originally estimated.
Gun Section Head,Surface Strike Branch 1990-1993
* Responsible for the budgeting of Research and development, procurement, and maintenance funding for ship gun systems.
* Sponsored a budget in excess of $150M.
* Conducted a comprehensive analysis of directorate programs and presented a proposal that saved $100M while starting two new programs.
* Expedited the full rate production approval for the minor caliber gun system, which was crucial to current operations.
Commanding Officer, USS Illusive (MSO 448-****-****
* Led a team in the safe, efficient, and effective operation of a ship with 82 personnel and managed an annual operating budget of $5.0M.
* Recognized for innovative, dynamic and strong leadership leading his crew to consecutive 1st place finishes in competitions against ships with 4-8 times its size.
* Increased the operational availability of the ship through aggressive action and smart management.
Material Officer 1986-1988
Commander destroyer Squadron Thirty Three, San Diego, CA
* Responsible for the assistance and oversight of the Engineering operations, and maintenance management for nine ships in the squadron.
* Fully assessed and integrated a vast myriad of requirements into a comprehensive overhaul manual to serve as a model for all ships to follow.
* Supervised the activities involving the repair, preservation, and maintenance programs for the ships.
Junior Officer 1977-1986
* Served in various jobs as a junior officer with the most significant as a leader of a team of 35 engineering personnel where he directed the safe and efficient operation and management of the ships propulsion plant and auxiliary systems.
* The recognition for leadership, organizational ability and dedication were some of the highlights of the early tours.
Education
BS, Operations Analysis US Naval Academy
MS, Administration Central Michigan University
MS, National Security Strategy National Defense University
Graduate DOD Advanced Program Manager Curriculum Defense Systems Management College
Level III Certification, DOD Acquisition Program Management
PMI Project Management Certification
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