Manager Air Force

Gary Beistel

Hanover, Maryland ***********@*******.*** 412-***-****

Operational Performance Improvement Leader

Compliance and Operational Policy Development & Implementation • Project & Quality Management

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Results-driven operations leader with a track record of achieving significant performance improvement in complex Department of Defense and private sector programs, translating strategic initiatives into tactical implementations. Guides project/program, Six Sigma quality, and safety processes from DOD regulations, general industry functions, and operations through resource identification and allocation to manpower development, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance in all aspects of project/program completion, meets deliverable requirements, schedules requires work, and exceeds stakeholder expectations. Utilizes PMI Project Management and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt principles to effectively manage and drive projects to ultimate success. Recognized for delivering profitable results by analyzing operations, identifying opportunities, meeting deliverables, and focusing on immediate goals and long-term objectives, applying an expertise in:

Complex Program & Project Management

Compliance & Operational Policy Development

PMI/PMBOK Project Management Principles

Situational Analysis / Risk Assessment

Resource Planning / Procurement / Allocation

Team Development / Deployment / Motivation

Cross-Departmental Collaboration / Leadership

Lean Six Sigma Principles/Methodologies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MELWOOD, INC Ft Meade, Md

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER 12/2017 -Present

A provider of operations, safety, and maintenance of a Base Operating Support Services contract at the Ft. Meade Army Base in Maryland. Assists in managing the responsibilities for all aspects of assigned projects, contractual requirements and delivery of the same to the customer, Directorate of Public Works, located at Fort Meade. Ensures effective oversight and proper coordination and support of all resources. Provides recommendations and assists with defining/managing the project’s objectives throughout the life of the contract. Works closely with the Project Manager and Vice President, Facility Services Management in the preparation of yearly budgets, department goals, and contract pricing renewal packages to include preparing contract labor hour requirements and changes, developing supply and equipment requirements/changes and other data required for contract pricing. Utilizes several CMMS programs including, GCSS-Army, Maximo, GFEBS, Builder, as well as RS Means.

Corrected a two (2) year discrepancy with GSA Vehicle inventory accounting for 100% of assigned vehicles.

Working with the Government’s Real Property Officer, completed the first wall to wall inventory to 100% accuracy of Government assigned assets in four (4) years accounting for over $1.5 mil in assets.

CHENEGA FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, LLC Dugway, UT

PROJECT MANAGER 11/2016 – 2/2018

A provider of operations, safety, and maintenance of an IT and Base Operating Support Services (BOSS) contract/subcontractor for the Department of the Army Contractor at the Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah and Washington Headquarter Service, Maryland. Managed a PWS, FFP and collective bargaining contract valued at $4 mil and $22 mil. Lead a team of 9 managers and 123 Collective Bargaining staff members in Facilities Management, Compliance, Base Supply, Real Property, Property Maintenance Services, Grounds/Roads Maintenance, Quality Control, Work Control, Operations, Environmental, Safety, and Health, IT, and Engineering Services. Utilized Maximo as the company’s CMMS program initiating DMO’s, SOO’s, OWO’s, Preventative Maintenance schedules, PMO’s, and IJO’s to 100% completion. Integrated Maximo into GFEBS to maintain Army/IMCOM’s plan to fully utilize GFEBS as the one and only CMMS program. Coordinated special events, snow removal, tree/shrub planting, and sign installation with the grounds/roads maintenance. Ensured work order estimates are accurate and within +- 5% of the total value. Assisted Work Control with base facility maintenance to include HVAC, Electrical, Structural Maintenance, and Civil Engineering work. Implemented, along with the Directorate of Public Works an effective Building Representative Officer (BRO)/Facility Manager program to streamline the work order process. Accounted for GFP/Real Property in accordance with the PWS/FAR/DFAR/Army regulations to 100% compliance. Assisted with Quality Control audits in accordance with Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Utilizes several CMMS programs including, GCSS-Army, Maximo, GFEBS, Builder, as well as RS Means.

$200 thousand savings in salary/benefits by reducing the staff by two(2) managers and eliminating unnecessary positions.

Re-aligned the existing Organizational Chart by closing the gaps in the Real Property section by creating a Real Property Manager position, promoting a team member to a Lead Supply Technician, and a Clerk to Business Manager.

Conducted the first wall to wall inventory of GFP in 5 (five) years to 100% accuracy.

Recognized by the Directorate of Public Works(DPW) for the base grounds looking the best in years.

Saved $250K in new hires expense through improved motivation of employees leading to greater productivity by providing them positive feedback on a daily/weekly basis on their performance and promoting from within.

AG TECHNOLOGIES Pittsburgh, PA

PROJECT MANAGER (IT) 4/2016-11/2016

A provider of project support services focusing on Agile project management, and, PMI methodologies to diverse industry segments. Responsible for ensuring quality and timeliness of project deliverables and scheduling of assignments.

Improved timeliness and accuracy of project status through development of daily and weekly dashboards to measure and communicate data to stakeholders.

Developed stakeholder PowerPoint briefings to effectively communicate weekly Project status.

Discovered an error through thorough examination of the project and each application resulting in project re-organization saving over $250,000 in outsourcing fees.

DIVERSIFIED SERVICE CONTRACTING, INC. (DSC) Lexington Park, MD

PROJECT& OPERATIONS MANAGER 8/2015 – 4/2016

US Defense, NAVFAC contract, small Base Operating Support Services (BOSS)/IDIQ contract/subcontractor with the Department of the Navy at the Patuxent River, NAS MD. Responsible for providing DoD program / project leadership for major defense contracts that require top-quality delivery covering all aspects of Safety/Compliance. Contract valued at over $48 mil with over 300 Collective Bargaining employees. Coordinated ground/roads maintenance activities to include preparing base for special events, tree/shrub installation/removal, snow removal events, and improved base grounds appearance for over 7000 acres. Utilized Maximo as the company’s CMMS program. Assisted Public Works with contract modifications, negotiated IDIQ rates and provided estimates for contract modifications. Managed the base custodial/janitorial/grounds contract for over 300 buildings and 7000 acres of improved and unimproved areas.. Utilized several CMMS programs including, Maximo, GFEBS, and Builder, as well as RS Means.

Saved $50K in new hires expense through improved motivation of employees leading to greater productivity by providing them positive feedback on a daily/weekly basis on their performance.

Avoided $10’s of thousands in compensation costs through creation and internal hiring for a Working Foreman position to address Grounds Maintenance enhancing performance and base appearance.

EAST O&M, LLC Vienna, OH

PROJECT & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING 3/2012 – 8/2015

A provider of operations and facilities maintenance/management of a Base Operating Support Services (BOSS) contract for the Air Force Reserves, NAVFAC, and the US Marines. Managed SOW, FFP and collective bargaining contract at the Youngstown, Ohio, Air Force Reserve Base valued at $55 mil. Led a team of 6 managers and 120 Collective Bargaining staff members in Airfield Management, Contract/Operations Compliance, Base Supply, Fuels, Real Property Maintenance/Services (HVAC, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Carpentry, and Structural Maintenance), and Vehicle Operations/Maintenance. Coordinated an effective snow removal program ensuring base roads and flight line were cleared in a timely manner without affecting mission requirements. Improved grounds appearance year round by providing a well trained staff and maintaining a Country Club appearance to the base grounds at all times. Utilized several CMMS programs including Costpoint, IWIMS, and Builder, as well as RS Means.

$2.5M in contract non-compliance exposure avoided by ensuring strict adherence to all Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR's)/DOT Safety Regulations through formal, weekly compliance/safety meetings with all functional managers and team members.

Saved the government over $1.5mil by completing a large HVAC project through MS Project by installing 5 boilers, and 3 air conditioning units. Project was completed 2 weeks ahead of schedule and utilized the talents of the current staff.

$75,000 savings reaped through a well-trained staff by cross-training 30 employees to assist with headquarters inspections, exercises and deployments rather than outsourcing these functions.

$10’s of thousands saved through implementation of standardized training to educate employees on specific safety, base operated, C-130, C-17, and C-5 aircraft loading/unloading, documentation, cargo preparation, regulation compliance, and characteristics.

SANTA BARBARA APPLIED RESEARCH, INC. CORAOPOLIS, PA

DEPUTY PROJECT, QUALITY, SAFETY, & OPERATIONS MANAGER 2/2006 – 3/2012

A Base Operating Support Services (BOSS) operations and facilities maintenance/management contract/subcontractor valued at over $35 mil, operating at the Pittsburgh Air Force Reserve Base. Led a team of 6 managers and 85 Collective Bargaining staff members in Airfield Management, Contract Safety Compliance, Base Supply, Fuels, Real Property Maintenance/Services (HVAC, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Carpentry, and Structural Maintenance), Traffic Management, and Vehicle Operations/Maintenance. Increased base appearance by utilizing a well-trained grounds crew. Coordinated all snow removal, special events/ air shows, tree/shrub planting, and sign installation. Utilized CostPoint as the company’s CMMS program. System Administrator for several Government computer systems. Utilized several CMMS programs including Costpoint, IWIMS, as well as RS Means.

Implemented a Quality Control/Assurance program increasing Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

(CPARS) ratings from Very Good to Exceptional five (5) consecutive years.

25% reduction in injury rate achieved through design, implementation and management of cutting edge safety programs that significantly increased team awareness and compliance.

Saved the government thousands in creating an internal vehicle fleet preventative maintenance program eliminating sub-contracting preventative maintenance fees.

Developed and implemented a Hazardous Material Inventory Control Program accounting for and creating National Stock Numbers (NSN’s), Safety Data Sheets, proper storage, and compatibility for all hazardous materials utilized by the company.

VT GRIFFIN SERVICES CORAOPOLIS, PA

TRAFFIC MANAGER 3/2001- 2/2006

A supplier of Base Operating Support Services(BOSS) for the Pittsburgh Air Force Reserve Base; served as the shipping / receiving/DOT expert for the base, facilitated hazardous material handling & compliance training to staff. Managed worldwide shipping via all means of transportation, coordinated and staffed higher headquarter inspections and deployments leading 50 plus person teams. System Administrator for several Government computer systems including, but not limited to GATES, CMOS, AALPS, and ICODES.

Recognized with a higher headquarter Excellent rating for operational readiness.

125 military members trained in hazardous materials shipping prior to a major deployment.

Promoted to Deputy Project Manager because of an adapt/overcome, positive attitude and Project Management/Quality/Safety knowledge and experience.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Project Management and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Villanova University Online. Active Secret Clearance.

CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional, Villanova University.

USAF Hazardous Material Shipment Preparer, USAF.

USAF Joint Inspector Instructor CMOS System Administrator, .

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Villanova University Online.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE:

United States Air Force/Air Force Reserves, Honorable Discharge.

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