Thomas J. Wuchte, M.B.A.
Melbourne, FL 32934
Email: *******@*****.***
Phone: 321-***-****
www.tomwuchte.com
SUMMARY
Experienced executive with engineering, operational, construction, and general management skills, a master’s degree in Engineering, an MBA (Finance), and comprehensive backgrounds in a variety of disciplines. I am currently seeking a mid to upper level management position in an engineering focused company. Qualified in financial analysis and planning, personal taxes, cash management strategies, debt management techniques, cost reduction, and profit improvement. Excellent qualifications in project management from concept through planning, design development, and task management.
Advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications as well as financial software.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INL/A Program Support SME (Active Secret Security Clearance)
Seasoned Project Manager
B3 Solutions, LLC 2018 - Present
Melbourne, FL
Performed a Cost Benefit Analysis to evaluate replacing fleet of CH-46Es with UH-60Ls; Study showed significant savings within two years resulting in immediate plans to start replacement
Prepares and presents exhibits, charts, reports, narrative and statistical data on the status of funds, obligations, cost and expenditures to management on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
Manages the activities and personnel responsible for the formulation, analysis, and execution of Department of State (DOS) INL/A multi-year budget plans in excess of $400M, cost estimation, and other support functions
Analyzes and presents weekly status of accounts directly to senior DOS personnel
Develop financial and budget management practices and procedures to the INL/A Program Office
Assesses and recommends automated tools for implementation in the Program Office
Responsible for advising and performing cost estimating to include Independent Government Estimates (IGCEs) within 15% of actuals, cost analysis, budgeting, scheduling, performance measurement, EVM, and/or cost research, and
Defends/solves cost/risk issues, collect and perform analysis of cost and technical data
Financial Analyst (GS with active DoD Secret Clearance)
Naval Hospital Jacksonville 2016-2018
Norfolk Naval Shipyard 2013-2016
Prepares and presents exhibits, charts, reports, narrative and statistical data on the status of funds, obligations, cost and expenditures to management
Conducts reviews and verification of budget justification data and assists in developing, analyzing, preparing and monitoring execution of the annual, revised and special budgetary requirements in excess of $40M
Validates and prepares funding documents for five OPTAR sites (over 300 per year)
Reviews budget estimates to ensure they meet requirements pertinent to current and planned programs
Analyzes budget forecasting patterns for the Division's Navy Working Capital Fund expense budget and for coordinating the expense budget with the O&M, N budget in areas where they overlap
Wrote a justification memo to the Commander via the Comptroller requesting budget variances for over-expenditure of funds on items that cannot be deferred
Instituted a training program for staff members to improve their understanding of the funding process resulting in a 23% increase in efficiency
Investment Advisor
Money Professionals Group, LLC (Partner, Compliance Officer) 2001-2012
FAS Wealth Management Services (Senior– Brevard County) 1998-2001
Merrill Lynch (Financial Consultant) 1996-1998
Analyzed and restructured personal investment portfolios in excess of $8 million
Recommended investments (stocks, bonds, etc.) to clients based on their risk profile.
Instituted multiple marketing campaigns resulting in business growth of 25% in nine years.
Project Engineer
Argonne National Laboratory 1995-1996
Captain, USAF, Retired 1978-1994
Interservice Nuclear Weapons School - Instructor
Phillips Lab - Project Officer
Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) - Project Officer
3480th RMS - General Accounting Specialist
Skills:
Public speaking
Financial Analysis (Private/Public/Government)
Project Management
Earned-Value Management
Education:
• Master of Business Administration (Finance)
• Master of Science (Nuclear Engineering)
• Bachelor of Science (Nuclear Engineering)
• CFP Education Professional Education Program Graduate
• Florida Life Health and Annuity License (2-15)