Project Manager Management

DAN IE L LAWRENCE FI TZGERALD, P M P 256-***-****

PO Box 1652 • H untsville, AL 35807 ************@*****.***

PROJECT MANAGER / OPERAT IO NS MANAGER

Fusing insightful thinking with disciplined execution to achieve breakthrough performance

Project Manager & Operations leader with experience leading world-class technical services

organizations. Expertise in launching new operations, driving continuous improvements, and creating

a culture of teamwork, common mission, and consistent top performance. Active SECRET security

clearance.

• Served as local Project Manager for projects in Kuwait.

• Instituted an operational framework that t ransformed an overseas startup maintenance

facility for SAIC into an organized and highly effective operation.

• Implemented quality improvement strategies tools that improved first time yield by 36.3% over

t hree month period.

Core Competencies

Strategic Planning & Execution Change Management Team Leadership & Motivation

Quality Assurance & Control Training & Development Safety & Security

Continuous Improvement Policies & Procedures International Operations

Budgeting & Cost Control Organizational Development Presentations & Public

Speaking

Scope Control Metric Template Development Stakeholder Management

P RO FESS IONAL E XPER I E NCE

SCI ENCE APPL ICAT IO NS I N T ER NAT IO NAL CORPORAT ION 2010–2013

Leading provider of scientific, engineering, systems integration, and technical services and solutions.

Joint Logistics Operations Center (JLOC) Lead (2012–2013) M i na Abdullah, Kuwait

Served as coordinator for all Kuwait operations and Kuwait projects; Managed, directed, and

coordinated activities to ensure JLI Kuwait program was in compliance with all customer and program

contractual requirements. Supervised and directed the JLOC in support of planning, operations, and

reporting. Oversaw the compiling and the analysis of production data and converted data sets into

p resentable formats for senior leadership and stakeholders. Coordinated with internal sections and

external organizations to ensure proper communication and correct information is distributed to all

related stakeholders. Responsible for initiation, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and

closing country projects. Analyzed and assessed project performance for completeness and for

compliance. Managed 10 direct reports.

• Served as P roject Manager for country projects.

• Developed P roject M anagement Plan for closure of current facility; Led and facilitated

p roject kick-off meeting, Integrated Planning Team (IPT) meetings, project status meeting,

developed and managed WBS for closure tasks, managed project communication plan,

developed and managed risk register, and managed stakeholder communication/engagement.

• Managed all Kuwait Cont ract Deliverable Requi red Listings (CDRL) for proper

submission and ensured the CDRL is in compliance with current Statement of Work (SOW).

• Built productive relationships w ith external stakeholders by serving as primary

source of accurate and timely information on Kuwait operations and Kuwait projects.

• Advised senior leadership on strategic direction for core facility functions including

personnel assignment, production, QA/QC, and maintenance.

• Conducted gap analysis of personnel workforce plans and identified shortcomings that

d irectly impacted production.

• Facilitated MSF Senior Leader working group t hat discusses key site issues and key

challenges.

• Developed and maintained met ric reporting templates and formats to ensure

effective internal and external communication.

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Operations Coordinator (2011–2012) Helmand P rovence, Afghanistan

Served as coordinator for all operations and projects; Managed, directed, and coordinated activities to

ensure site was in compliance with all customer and program contractual requirements. Supervised

and directed 7 multi-functional team members. Oversaw the compiling and the analysis of production

data and converted data sets into presentable formats for senior leadership. Coordinated with external

organizations to ensure proper communication and correct information is distributed to all related

stakeholders. Responsible for initiation, planning, executing, and monitoring/controlling of projects.

• Established enti re operational infrastructure for new facility including all policies and

p rocedures to standardize maintenance activities for high-quality outcomes.

• I nstituted quality circles to encourage communication for issue resolution.

• I mplemented quality improvement strategies tools t hat improved first time yield by

36.3% over three month period.

• I mproved quality of life for US citizens working abroad by resolving a long-standing

p roblem of late mail deliveries.

• Spearheaded logistics for distinguished visitors by planning and implementing

i tineraries.

Operations Specialist (2010–2011) Bagram, Afghanistan

Assisted the Joint Program Office (JPO) Forward Joint Logistics Integrator (JLI) Operations Lead in

managing a multi-disciplinary team providing program support to the Mine Resistant Ambush

P rotected (MRAP) program. Executed the daily shift operations, coordinates information sources,

managed technical issues, acted as Point of Contact (POC) for information requests, and reviewed all

vehicle support team action items as they impact the Operations Center. Provided general

management and administration support to the operations cell.

U N I TE D STATES AR MY 1988–2009

Operations Manager • T raining I nstructor • S afety Officer • Securi ty Manager • B attle

C aptain

Advanced through military career in a series of challenging positions, most recently leading operations

of 115-employee hazardous materials management and decontamination company. Initiated training to

enable unit to effectively tackle chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) incidents.

E nforced Department of Defense and Army policies and regulations.

Operations Management, Project Management, & Safety

• Managed unit level projects t hat led to successful worldwide deployments.

• Led operations worldwide to maximize productivity and minimize costs and risks.

• Refined and managed hazardous materials database for entire I raqi theater of

operation.

• Created Standard Operating Guidance for CBRN unit that became a standard across the

m ultinational forces in I raq.

• Developed and maintained Yearly T raining Calendars to ensure unit was on t rack for

required missions and required t raining for current year and next four years

• Honored t h roughout career w ith numerous commendations and awards for outstanding

leadership.

Human Resources, Budgeting, & Administration

• Led H R section to fulfill strategic workforce needs by engaging in work assignments,

performance reviews, and career planning and development for employees.

E D UCAT IO N

P MP, P roject Management Institute, Certification #166****-****

MBA, M anagement I nformation Systems, PARK UNIVERSITY – Parkville, MO 2009

BS, Management, PARK UNIVERSITY – Parkville, MO 2006

PROFESSIONAL DEVE LOP M E N T

Completed numerous management and leadership t raining programs

CO MP U TER SK I L LS

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio; MS-DOS; SQL

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