Manager Project

Nicholas J. Sass

**** ******* ******, *******, ******** 48166

cell: 586-***-**** w email: ************@*****.***

Operations & Logistics manager

With a Distinguished Record of Leadership, Service and Performance within Private Industry and Military Environments

Results-focused, quality-driven manager with 20+ years experience in managing multi-state operations, driving cost/error reductions and establishing programs that meet top organizational goals. Winner of Roundtable/Rock of Excellence recognition from national employer and numerous combat/personal awards from the U.S. Marine Corps. Confident leader and decision-maker. Holds an active US Government SECRET clearance.

Core Skill Areas:

Leadership

Project/Program Management

C4ISR Applications

Staff Training/Mentoring

Team Building & Leadership

Troubleshooting/Resolution

Customer Service Focus

Logistics Management

Training & Readiness

PRIVATE INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KUKA North America, Sterling Heights, Michigan 2016-Present

Program Manager/Project Manager, Robotics and Operations Implementation

Facilitate all customer program initiatives for schedule, budget, technical, delivery, and integration aspects for Automotive Body-In-White (BIW) and all associated supporting parts and products

DECISION OPTIMAL, LLP, Royal Oak, Michigan 2014-2016

Project Manager, Military and Civilian Industry Programs

Responsible for all aspects of Project and Program Management to include budget, scope, performance, schedule, and technical operations for customer and client support

Prepared and presented Structured Decisions for Analysis of Alternatives for stakeholder decision points

Developed, executed and evaluated User Jury operations for military customers in support of Human Factors Engineering aspects for military armored vehicles

Conducted regular customer/client progress and status meetings for cross communication

GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS, Sterling Heights, Michigan 2008 - 2014

Engineering Project Manager, United States Army and Marine Corps Programs

Responsible for project development, planning and control; systems definition, proposal preparation, resource allocation and design integration for Department of Defense acquisition programs.

Prepared responses to Request for Proposal (RFP) and developed cost estimates to support task directives associated with the integration of hardware upgrades for military system effectiveness.

Utilized Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in the development of Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for multi-discipline team of system and sub-system level engineers

Conducted weekly status reports utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) tool to monitor tasking, schedule and expenditures

Analyzed the work processes of shop mechanics; promoted efficiency of hardware install requirements for military field maintainers and reduced fielding time of hardware and software solutions

Primary interface between the Program Office and Project Office; participated in weekly status reviews with the customer and managed technical and administrative presentations for major milestone reviews

GULF SOUTH MEDICAL SUPPLY, Madison, Wisconsin 2001 - 2005

Regional Director of Logistics

Held full P&L responsibility for logistics functions within 9-state Midwest Region of Operations. Supervised management personnel and directed Operations, Delivery and Sales teams in meeting objectives.

Performance Recognition – Awarded CEO’s Roundtable for Excellence and Rock of Excellence recognitions; assisted team members in reversing prior 8-year history of zero bonuses by reaching “Bonus Level” on 7 consecutive bi-annual periods

Internal Improvement – Reduced turnover from 145% to under 10% over two year period and increased customers’ quality feedback rating from 74% to 97%

Business Development – Directed two acquisitions and consolidations, leading to 35% business increase in past year; raised monthly business from $1.3M to $2.95M

Program Implementation – Wrote and introduced Hazardous Communications Program subsequently used company-wide; established recycling program that reduced warehouse supplies at monthly average savings of $1,200+

Professional Development – Earned selection to “Fast Track” Leadership & Training program for three consecutive years

PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, Detroit, MI 2006 - 2010

Assistant Program Manager, Lieutenant Colonel, Marine Corps Systems Command - Quantico, Virginia

Senior Integration Officer responsible for technology development and the integration of warfighter systems into the future generation of armored combat vehicles for the United States Marine Corps. Managed government acquisitions and provided direction and support to defense contractor. Acted as liaison between the Marine Corps, US Army and contractors in support of the Program Office.

Business Development - Instrumental in the successful reduction of the Acquisition Lifecycle from ten years to five years from program concept to fielding time

Professional Development - Completed successful combat tour in Iraq, while serving as a Battalion Combat Operations Officer

Performance Recognition - Recognized for strengthening the relationships and the cross-communication capabilities between Marine Corps Systems Command and the US Army TACOM organization regarding technology and systems information on common and future armored vehicles, reducing redundant work, tests, modeling and other applications for both services, enhancing the DOD goal of “joint-ness”

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, Various Positions/Locations 1983 - 2006

Logistics Director/Headquarters, Fourth Marine Division (2000-2001)

Managed logistics, training, and operations management functions in 4th Marine Division. Directed training program for 24,000 Marines and sailors. Executed vendor contracts to support facilities, operations, transportation requirements, and maintenance needs for 106 units and facilities nationwide.

Staff Training – Selected by Chief-of-Staff to teach Professional Military Education classes to 4th Marine Division in order to accelerate professional development goals.

Amphibious Assault Unit Commanding Officer (1994-2000)

Served as Commanding Officer for special multi-purpose Amphibious Assault unit deployed to Western Pacific and Southwest Asia for support of joint International Security Initiative. Held full accountability for readiness of 252 Marines and 60 assault/support vehicles.

Security Protection – Provided highest level of physical security for harbors, port facilities, oil rigs, and beach areas, preventing potential threats and terrorist infiltration

Leadership Recognition – Selected and assigned as Liaison Officer to Republic of Korea Marine Corps as Security Liaison Officer on Joint International Staff

Various Officer/Commander/Staff Positions (1983-1993)

Progressed through increasing levels of responsibility in leadership positions with one of the most highly respected organizations in the government. Served as Commanding Officer for upwards of 400 Marines and as a Special Staff Officer on personnel staff of Commanding General, First Marine Division at Camp Pendleton.

Performance Commendations – Earned numerous Combat Decorations and Personal Awards for outstanding level of performance and dedication to Marine Corps objectives/goals

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Masters of Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude

Baker College Center for Graduate Studies, Flint, MI

Bachelor of Arts

University of Toledo, OH

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, February 2010

Military Professional Training & Schools:

Officer Candidate School, Basic Officer School, Amphibious Assault Officer School, Armor Officer Advanced School, Cavalry Leader’s School and Maritime Logistics School

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