Ardis C. Shannon

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Suffolk, VA ***35

757-***-****

ac2wq5@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/ardis-shannon

DoD Top Secret Clearance (Active/2019)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Ready to leverage 15+ years of leadership to optimize team performance and deliver results. Extensive experience leading culturally-diverse commands, departments and divisions in the operation, training, material and financial management involving procurement, installation, repair, and maintenance of highly technical systems. Proven ability to define, prioritize, plan, execute, and deliver mission objectives as a leader of teams ranging in sizes of 15 to 210. Excellent people skills, sound judgment, ability to manage with minimal direction, flexible, and work well in a demanding environment. Career supported by an MBA with a concentration in Finance.

• Leadership

• Policy Implementation

• Financial Analysis

• DOD/DON compliance

procedures

• Administration and

Management

• Training and

Development

• Program/Project Management

• Organization/Communication

• Microsoft Office Application

• Security/Safety

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

USS KEARSARGE, Norfolk, VA 2016 – Present

Executive Officer of Special Missions

Led department of 210 technicians, including 25 Senior Officers and Chiefs, in the operation, maintenance, information security and repair of computer network, radars, communication equipment, and weapon systems.

• Analyzed, managed, and prioritized a $4.5 million annual maintenance budget while coordinating meetings with Senior personnel to resolve technical and operational problems.

• Managed execution of Operation Rolling Tide (ORT) Network installation to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope with zero discrepancies.

• Managed $20M+ in classified equipment vital to national security and the safety of 1100 personnel; resulted in zero losses, and the continued integrity of all classified materials

• Negotiated 9 contracts and contract changes to support the replacement of 438 1MC speakers, 210 phone lines, and 768 standalone computers.

• Successfully completed several Maintenance Availabilities including oversight of more than 1140 critical work items, maintenance planning and execution.

• Lead ORT program reviews with Senior Leadership to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Operations Test and Evaluations Force – Norfolk, VA 2014 – 2016 Operations Test Director

Led team of 15 subject matter experts in fulfilling testing and technical requirements for U.S. Military Forces and other government agencies; supports both urgent short duration projects, and long-term requirements.

• Established guidelines for 10 programs; coordinated with 5 senior personnel for resources; executed processes and procedures to meet management and project requirements.

• Liaison with customers and other contractors; developing project cost estimates.

• Designed test plans to support more than 10 programs; to include joint training, scenarios, scripts, and procedures.

• Identify, analyze, and documented more than 28 problems with program function and recommended corrective action.

• Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.

• Documented lessons learned and After-Action Reviews to support the completion of 7 programs. Ardis C. Shannon, PG. 2 USS CHINOOK, WHIRLWIND, ZEPHYR – Various Locations 2012 – 2014 Commanding Officer

Led several commands of 30+ personnel in maritime security, navigation, voyage planning, material assessment, maintenance, training, repair, strategic defense, quality assurance, operational certifications and financial management. Experience with Joint and Service Doctrine, to include combat, combat support and combat service support operations

• Direct and coordinated command budget to fund more than 120 operations, expedite equipment repair and increase efficiency for multiple commands.

• Analyzed maritime and security operations to improve command performance; advised 6 department heads of command objectives; and determined areas of potential improvement, and policy change.

• Implemented corrective action plans to prevent safety mishaps while adhering to environmental occupational safety programs of Department of Defense and Department of the Navy.

• Approve contracts with 50+ suppliers, distributors, federal and state agencies to support repair and installation of required equipment.

• Reviewed 6 daily reports submitted by department heads to approve or suggest changes.

• Prepared and presented 150+ reports concerning activities, equipment status, expenses, budgets, manning requirements and other items affecting command success.

• In-depth experience with Joint Service Doctrine, to include combat support and combat service operations

• Organized combat support operations and exercises during battle group basic and advanced training to support deployment.

USS FORT MCHENRY – Norfolk, VA 2010 - 2012

Department Manager

Led a department of 100 military personnel to include 7 Junior Officers and 4 Chiefs in daily operations, maintenance and repairs of $50M worth of equipment.

• Coordinated material procurement and maintained a direct liaison with staffs and contractors.

• Managed and directed operations to include budgeting, scheduling, planning, training, maintenance, and repair of auxiliary equipment.

• Directed 7 Junior Officers responsible for processing, verifying and maintaining personnel-related documentation, to include: staffing, training, performance evaluations, and equipment repair.

• Prepared all work schedules/shifts; ensured coverage of all security watch stations to maintain operations for a 24-hour work period.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, Finance, American Military University, Charles Town, WV - 2009 Bachelor of Science, Accounting, University of Illinois (Chicago), Chicago, Il – 2002 CERTIFICATIONS

Acquisitions Level 1

Information System Security Manager

Project Manager (Projected completion) February 2018 SELECT AWARDS

Meritorious Service Medal

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (5)

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (5)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: Microsoft Office (2003-2016)

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows (7, 8, & 10)

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