Project Manager Management

Kenneth McCrory

Email: abqljj@r.postjobfree.com

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

City: Bel Air

State: MD

Zip: 21015

Country: USA

Phone: 443-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $85,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Active TS/SCI Security Clearance (Issued Sept. 2011)

LOGISTICS / PROJECT MANAGEMENT / CONTRACTING

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Accomplished leader with 25 years of documented achievements and verifiable history in logistics and project manager both serving as an active duty Army logistician and logistics manager with specialization in project management, contract management, leading teams, distribution management, operations, and production support. Multifunctional logistics management and operations experience, to include: maintenance management, materiel management, life-cycle management, warehouse operations, multi-site and multi-modal product distribution, strategic planning, technology development, site closings and new facility planning. A results-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in driving improved performance, productivity, and effectiveness.

EDUCATION

Masters of Management with a Concentration in Logistics, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida

Masters of Management with a Concentration in Acquisition and Contracting, Florida Institute Technology, Melbourne, Florida (Anticipated Completion Date December 2013)

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, Pennsylvania

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Logistic Lead, Lockwood Group, Communications and Electronics Command 2012-Present

(CECOM), APG, MD

Lead a team of 16 Logisticians that provided technical support in developing and modifying technical manuals for CECOM. Provided leadership and direction to develop and validate process of creating and modifying technical manuals.

* Initiated and validated production process to become ISO 9001 compliant from the beginning of the program.

* Trained Maintenance Engineers and Logisticians on the requirements of producing a product.

* Developed and enforced QA/QC measures to ensure a quality product for the customer.

* Utilized Production Management Tools to schedule and track production.

* Provided near and far-term guidance in accordance with company mission statement ensuring each team member was knowledgeable and resourced to accomplished the goals.

New Equipment Evaluator and Logistics Support Team Manager, VRC Contractor 2012

Army Evaluation Center, APG, MD

Served as new equipment evaluator for the Army Evaluation Center, Army Test and Evaluation Command. Provided logistical and operational support to 82 evaluators during the Networked Integrated Evaluation (NIE) Exercise on Fort Bliss, Texas and White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

* Developed and evaluated criteria for determining the effectiveness of new equipment and impact on the military. Provided analyzed data into the decision of procuring the equipment.

* Established and provided logistical support to evaluators while executing their mission during the exercise including lodging, rental cars, communication, and electronic equipment.

* Developed and executed operational tracking systems that allowed for real-time situational awareness of the evaluators participating in the exercise and completion of the organization`s mission.

Project Manager, US Army Ordnance School, APG, MD 2010-2012

Served as the Project Manager for Ordnance School Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) mission responsible for the movement of maintenance training and operations to Fort Lee, Virginia and the closure of the organizational property, facilities, and mission on APG, MD.

* Hand-selected to assume position as project manager that managed five government contracts valued at $5.86 million as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR); established and managed the requirements to provide training support including trainers, instructors and support staff with outstanding results.

* Revised and executed the plan that relocated the maintenance training of 950 Soldiers, stopped operational accounts, closed over 143 contracts and task orders, and turned-over 55 facilities, while minimizing impact on training mission; finishing 36 days ahead of schedule and under budget by $300,000.

* Created extensive network of contacts and relationships within government community that leveraged additional assets to complete the mission during a highly volatile time.

Battalion Executive Officer (Deputy Director), 143d Ordnance Battalion, US Army, APG, MD 2009-2012

Provided leadership and direction to five staff activities including operations, logistics, human resources, security and automation to an organization with over 1000 employees. Directly supervised three middle-managers and six employees with daily and long term goals, technical guidance, and periodic evaluations.

* Developed, analyzed, and supervised operational budget of $875,000 ensuring fiscal responsibility saving over $500k in excess spending from previous year while accomplishing an enhanced mission.

* Initiated the expansion of staff sections to replicate the mission and responsibility of organization`s higher headquarters saving money through reduced personnel and travel expenses while increasing productivity.

* Assembled additional assets to provide logistical support to the organization increasing the effectiveness of the operation.

* Evaluated as the top deputy director in the organization for two years.

Operations Manager-Plans and Security Manger, 143d OD BN, US Army, APG, MD 2008-2009

Planned, resourced, and executed current and future operations for the organization and served as organization`s security manager.

* Generated relationships with multiple departments that consolidated resources allowing for efficient use personnel, facilities, and time saving over 1200 man-hours a year.

* Developed near and far operational goal and training calendars based on regulations and guidance from organizational leaders.

* Provided recommendations to organizational leaders in the development of programs and methods of changing operations to ensure efficient use of personnel, costs, and time.

* Developed and enforced efficient procedures that reduced waste and increased the productivity of the team.

* Restructured training schedule that provided predictability for the organization that resulted in a significant morale boost and reduced operational budget through lowering overtime pay and facilities costs.

Company Commander (Organization Director), 299th Forward Support Battalion, 2005-2006

1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany and Baghdad, Iraq

Provided leadership; enforced discipline; ensured the safety, health, and welfare of 192 Soldiers and their families in a direct support maintenance company. Responsible for over $140 million worth of equipment and property.

* Deployed company to Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 06-08 that provided direct support maintenance to an enhanced Brigade Combat Team in the 1st Infantry Division.

* Identified and implemented changes to unit operations that resulted in providing uninterrupted continuous logistical maintenance support to organic and non-organic units in a combat theater.

* Resourced maintenance capabilities to provide support to non-standard units and their equipment.

* Developed operational procedures to allow for maximum support while minimizing the impact on the Soldiers and their families during the train-up and deployment.

Logistics Manager and Analyst 2000-2002, 2003-2005, and 2006-2007

299th Forward Support Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany; Baghdad and Samara, Iraq 526th Forward Support Battalion 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, KY

Provided logistic management guidance to supported units within the organization. Served as the Subject Matter Expert for logistic issues providing guidance to the commander.

* Deployed to Iraq in support of OIF II (Feb 04 to Feb 05) and OIF 06-08 (Sep 06-Sep 07) supporting two separate Brigade Combat Teams with significant capabilities and equipment with support as to ensure the success of every operation.

* Constructed and managed the largest retail supply point (SSA) in Iraq (largest by number requisitions and customers) significantly decreasing customer wait time, customer satisfaction, and exceeding other KPIs.

* Developed and executed organization`s life-cycle equipment plan from acquisition, fielding, testing, verifying, operating, and RESET for entire fleet.

* Ensured compliance to government and organizational standards utilizing established methods and utilizing new outside resources that established new methods.

Comptroller and Budget Analyst, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, KY 2002-2003

Provided budgetary guidance to the organization through developing budget based on goals of the command.

* Introduced spending management tool (FINLOG) to team members to assist in the management of their budget and provided tools for projected spending.

* Identified and closed account issues that saved the organization over $1.2 million in fiscal year.

* Developed separate accounts for internal organizations based on current and future operations (deployment to Afghanistan) allowing leaders the flexibility to complete their mission within the stringent government regulations.

Adjutant (Human Resources Manager), 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, KY 2000-2002

Served as the Subject Matter Expert for all human resources issues within an organization of 224 personnel. Provided guidance on pay, promotion, evaluation, award, strength management, internal correspondence, and 13 other human resource responsibilities.

* Served a team leader of six trained HR personnel whom provided support to the organization.

* Executed daily operations within the military standards ensuring personnel were paid, promoted, evaluated, and rewarded appropriately and without bias.

* Enforced equal opportunity regulations and standards for all members of the organization.

Platoon Leader (Group Leader), 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, KY 1998-2000

A Platoon Leader to the ground maintenance platoon in a direct support maintenance company providing leadership, near and far-team goals, and evaluation of the personnel and operations.

HVAC Repairer, Various locations and units 1988-1994

* Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on various types of HVAC equipment.

* Cross-trained as a vehicle and generator mechanic

CERTIFICATES AND TRAINING

* Contract Officers Representative Course (COR)

* MS Office Suite including Project

* Privia and Constant View Collaboration Tools

* Government Purchase Card Certification (GPC)

* General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS)

* Combined Arms Service and Staff School (CAS3)

* Combined Logistics Captain`s Career Course (CLC3)

* Support Operations Officer Course (SPO)

* Basic Non-Commission Officers Course (BNCOC)

* Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC)

* Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Operations Course (NBC-Officer/NCO)

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