Reagan Billingsley Harrell
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished project engineer with over thirteen years of experience in the defense industry. Key core competencies include: technical analyses, engineering documentation, planning budgets and planning schedules. Strong track record of success producing quality work on time and within budget. Profit oriented and cost conscious with an emphasis on business objectives. Organized and determined with the experience, skills and motivation to achieve results.
Additional qualifications include:
· Secret Security Clearance (expired 4/2016)
· Excellent project management and problem-solving skills
· Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MS Project, NDE, Integrated Data Environment and NITRA
· NHS Budget Module NAVSEA Headquarters System budget exhibits
· Ability to work well with wide variety of personality types and working environments
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Engineer 11/12 - 08/14
Employer: American Systems
1201 M Street, SE, Washington, DC 20001
· Supported the DDG-51 FY 13-17 Multiyear Procurement update; including support of Program Manager System
for forward fit efforts on DDG 51 Class Ships while keeping the customer informed of all new information within
the program.
· Reviewed proposed changes to technical baseline for correctness, thoroughness, and technical accuracy to assess
impact of changes to DDG 51 Class shipbuilding program and system and subsystem performance.
· Reviewed proposed changes through 400D7 NAVSEA IDE to ensure accuracy of design.
· Interfaced with customers to determine and track the status of short and long term objectives, including
schedules, Government-Furnished Information, Government-Furnished Equipment and other
technical considerations.
· Participated in reading sessions to discuss proposed changes to technical baseline and installation in order to create
cost solutions and prevent delays.
· Participated in the DDG 51 Science, Engineering and Technology meeting on a weekly basis and provided
combat system insight to PMS 400D8.
· Created monthly status reports and other documentation requested by PMS 400D5.
Amphibious Warfare Program Office Ship to Shore Connector Support 04/12 - 06/12
Employer: American Systems
1201 M Street, SE, Washington, DC 20001
· Collaborated on the review and status update of test plans, test schedules and other associated milestone dates
within the Integrated Master Schedule in MS Project and provided comments and suggested changes to ensure
accuracy.
· Managed monthly technical team meetings to ensure all teams were informed and on track with project
implementation.
· Coordinated resolutions of action items with Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion & Repair, Naval Surface
Warfare Center, Space & Naval Warfare Systems Command and other organizations and provided technically
sound responses before delivering to the Program Acquisition Resource Manager.
· Updated PMS3772 Action Item database to ensure current and accurate program status.
· Created and reviewed document studies tracking through Windchill (IDE) to provide suggested changes, add
more detail and ensure correctness.
Project Engineer 01/09 - 08/12
Employer: American Systems
1201 M Street, SE, Washington, DC 20001
· Liaison with client mangers on Submarine Batteries project with a $30M annual budget and a total program
cost of $360M to ensure efficient program and cost implementation.
· Prepared out-year-planning budgets using database spreadsheets and developed power point presentation
to summarize budget shortfalls and issue papers; assisted with the annual House and Senate budget appeals.
· Provided support in the areas of strategic planning and analysis required for accomplishing program milestones.
· Created program schedules and Gantt charts in MS Project to perform critical path analysis during cycle testing
maintenance and life span.
· Prepared briefing materials, issue papers, ad hoc reports and conducted special studies.
· Reviewed and performed schedule studies tracking through NDE / NTIRA file updates.
· Provided oversight support of the Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery and Ship Alteration development,
certification and installation in order to stay within budget and on schedule.
Systems Engineer 05/07 - 01/09
Employer: BAE SYSTEMS
80 M St SE, Ste 200, Washington, DC 20003
· Conducted technical analyses of existing and potential development of overall system requirements and required
component functionalities for ship changes.
· System engineering / operations analysis focused on performance predictions of complex systems, risk chart
management, budget oversight and resolution of technical issues affecting performance, cost and schedule.
· Performed and reviewed engineering trade studies for design decisions.
· Performed engineering document tracking in order to formulate performance predictions of complex systems
and resolve technical issues affecting performance and timeline.
· Responsible for conducting technical analyses and maintaining the status of potential modifications while keeping
the customer and senior management updated with technical briefings for the Aegis Modernization program.
Systems Engineer 06/05 - 05/07
Employer: BAE SYSTEMS
16541 Commerce Drive, King George, VA 22485
· Generated 3-D models in AutoCAD, reviewed and approved technical content of drawings, engineering
specifications, reports and other mechanical design documentation.
· Ensured compliance with the quality system and mechanical design process.
· Established and generated physical and functional requirements for packaging and transporting systems.
· Conducted new product design for specific packaging modules including weight budget, assembly time
estimates and components for the subsystems.
· Performed and reviewed engineering trade studies for design decisions.
· Validated requirements to ensure they represented customer expectations for the Littoral Combat Ship program.
Mechanical Engineer 06/01 - 06/05
Employer: BAE SYSTEMS
23481 Cottonwood Pkwy, California, MD 20619
· 3-D & 2-D designed, developed and tested mechanical interface and hardware for mechanical systems.
· Created drawings in AutoCAD within mechanical drawing practices standards for the AEGIS program.
· Developed multiple-view assembly drawings in CADD that were required for manufacture of mechanisms.
· Performed mathematical formulas; generated engineering models and calculations for systems performance.
· Produced and ensured product quality of hardware for DDG radio communication center.
· Conducted and documented test fits as well as prototype fabrication and testing of systems performance and
hardware.
EDUCATION
CATHOLIC UNIVERISTY OF AMERICA, Washington, DC
M.S. in Engineering; May 2005
Concentration: Project and Systems Engineering Management
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY, Prairie View, TX
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering; December 2000
Honor: National Mechanical Engineering Honor Society (Pi Tau Sigma)
Defense Acquisition University (DAU), Washington, DC
PM Certification in Project Management, August 2010
Completed course work that is equivalent to Program Management Certification Level 1
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
· Epsilon Gamma Iota (1997 - Present)
· Junior League of San Antonio, TX (2015 - Present)
Additional EXPERIENCE
MOPS Co-coordinator 9/18 – present
Employer: MOPS Alamo Height United Methodist Church
San Antonio, Texas
· Planning bi-monthly meetings for 9 months each year.
· Using multiple forms of communication to publicize the group.
· Contacting and arranged speakers on topics relevant to faith and motherhood.
· Collecting of fees and record expense throughout the year.
· Organizing members into small groups to stimulate discussion and relationship building.
· Running soundboard along with power point/keynote presentations.
· Working collaboratively with other leadership team members.
· Preparing an agenda that encourages the contribution of every Steering Team member.
President 7/17 – 7/18
Employer: MOMS Club of San Antonio Central
San Antonio, Texas
· Assumes the duties included chairing meetings and handling any problems that may occur.
· Coordinates community service project(s).
· Attends monthly member meeting.
· Organizes calendar events per month.
· Acts as the primary contact for community and people interested in MOMS Club.
· Coordinates hospitality and acts as primary greeter at monthly meetings.
· Maintains and updates roster and membership records in shared location.
· Periodically follows up with inactive and non-renewing members.
· Manages Membership Calendar
· Responsible for meeting preparations including assigning location, coordinating setup, and providing sign in sheets and appropriate handouts.
Vice President 7/16 – 7/18
Employer: MOMS Club of San Antonio Central
San Antonio, Texas
· Coordinates community service project(s).
· Attends monthly member meeting.
· Organizes calendar events per month.
· Acts as the primary contact for community and people interested in MOMS Club.
· Coordinates hospitality and acts as primary greeter at monthly meetings.
· Sends information packets to prospective Moms and New Members.
· Maintains and updates roster and membership records in shared location.
· Sends new members invitation and adds them to the email distribution list.
· Periodically follows up with inactive and non-renewing members.
· Manages Membership Calendar
· Takes minutes of the monthly and executive board meetings and keeps those minutes in an electronic archive available for review.
· Responsible for meeting preparations including assigning location, coordinating setup, and providing sign in sheets and appropriate handouts.
MOPS Discussion Group Leader 9/16 – 5/18
Employer: MOPS Alamo Height United Methodist Church
San Antonio, Texas
· Lead table discussions.
· Communicated with table members on a regular basis and providing direction on events.
· Coordinates social events and activities for the group.
· Communicating new events to ensure all table members are informed.
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Online Retailer 1/15 - Present
· Launched and managed successful online retail shop.
· Marketed business through multiple channels including internet forums, social media and personal networks.
· Facilitated customer needs regarding questions, complaints and products returns.
· Continuously researched products, customer relations etiquette and online retail community best practices.
Math Tutor 9/14 - 12/14
Employer: Independent Tutor
Austin, Texas
· Provided academic assistance to students in math subjects.
· Conduct intensive review sessions with math students.
· Assist students with homework during the school year.
· Tutoring subject included elementary and junior high school math.
· Communicated with parents on a regular basis.