Manager Six Sigma

John W. Gaige

***** ******* *****, **********, ******** 22193

*********@***.*** . 703-***-****

Clearance:

Top Secret - 1 April 2013

Summary:

Senior Program Manager/Program Director - Logistics Subject Matter Expert

and Six Sigma Black Belt with over 35 years of experience throughout the

Federal Government workspace.

Experience:

Business Process Engineer (LSS Black Belt)

(Quality Business Enterprise, LLC - QBE/Haymarket, Virginia/October 2013-

Present)

. Analyzes the processess within the EITSD IT Enterprise and coordinates

with the Divisions on the current processes being utilized.

. Develops As-Is process maps in conjunction with Division points of

contact and determines if there is any possibility of cost and efficiency

savings.

. Develops Future State or To-Be process maps for divisions and assist in

implementation of the new processes.

. Ensures that all division Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) are

updated with new process maps for the divisions.

. Develops metrics to assist the Divisons in monitoring the Future State

processes.

. Facilitates meetings with division subject matter experts on process

improvement initiatives.

Director, Strategic Analysis

(KAMMS Group, LLC / Woodbridge, Virginia/ 2012-May2013)

. Analyzes the major initiatives taken by a company's top management on

behalf of owners, involving resources and performance in internal and

external environments.

. Specifies the organization's mission, vision and objectives, developing

policies and plans, often in terms of projects and programs, which are

designed to achieve these objectives, and then allocating resources to

implement the policies and plans, projects and programs. Utilizes a

balanced scorecard to evaluate the overall performance of the business

and its progress towards objectives.

. Formulates and implements strategies through careful analysis of the

business goals and objectives with respect to the external and internal

environment.

. Provides analysis of goals and objectives as it applies to the business

resource allocation, vision, mission, and strategic objectives.

. Monitors and scans the external environment to include business

competitors to determine critical information for industry opportunities.

. Continuously, analyzes the internal environment of the business's

strengths and weaknesses. Analyzes the business strengths and

relationships that consist of the business value chain (e.g. Operations,

Marketing and Sales, and Human Resource Management) as a means of

uncovering potential areas of the business's competitive advantage within

industry and competitors.

. Performs Project Management functions and oversight to project teams on

Army EOD Capability Study.

Lean Six Sigma Program Director

(Bowhead Logistics Services, UIC Corporation / Alexandria,Virginia / 2011-

2012)

. Perform as the Program Director for Marine Corps System Command Lean Six

Sigma contract overseeing the cirriculum development, traning and

assignments of task to Master Black Belts.

. Ensure the implementation and completion of a $1.9M Federal Government

contract with the Marine Corps Systems Command in the Lean Six Sigma

program.

. Manage all tasks and maintain milestone delivery as well as acceptance

from participating government officials.

. Review and certify all monthly invoices submitted to the Federal

Government to ensure accuracy.

. Development and maintenance of corporate budget for the contract Lean Six

Sigma Office to include burn rate analysis and contract value to the

customer.

. Provide program management, leadership, and oversight to the Lean Six

Sigma (LSS) project for MARCORSYSCOM ensuring that all Kaizen and DMAIC

milestones and major events are accomplished according to planned

schedule.

. Supervision of four Master Black Belts (MBBs), one Graphic Artist, and

one Administrative Assistant.

. Development and maintenance of course curriculum for Yellow Belt, Green

Belt Basic, Green Belt Advance, Lean Master, Champion, and Black Belt

courses to be facilitated to Marine Corps personnel.

. Coordination with Master Black Belts on the successful completion of two

Kaizen events within multiple workstreams of the MRAP vehicle program,

one Just Do It (JDI), one Therory of Constraint (TOC), and one

Implementation. The Kaizen events identified over 13 other event areas

that needed attention. Each completed event identified between $250-

$300k in potential savings or cost avoidances.

Program Manager

(Catapult Consuultants LLC / Arlington Virginia / 2010-2011)

. Successfully completed a major project for the TECOM World Wide Travel

Team to develop, acquire and ensure appropriate budgeting and allocation

of financial resources to accomplish the TECOM USMC Training mission

goals.

. The net effect of this study reduced the budget delta by over 20

million dollars through financial resource reallocation and work

process improvement strategies to the TECOM World Wide Travel Team.

. Lead the MCCDC Force Protection Division, Improvised Explosive Detection

Dog (IDD) project in the development of courses of action (COA) for the

procurement and sustainment of Improvised Explosive Dectection Dog (IED).

. Provided program management to the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) project for

MARCORSYSCOM ensuring that all Kaizen and DMAIC events were accomplished

as well as making sure all LSS Belt courses were scheduled and conducted.

. Provided daily supervision of seven Master Black Belts (MBBs), one Black

Belt, one Graphic Artist, and one Administrative Assistant.

Senior Associate/Program Manager - MCCDC,CDD - Logistics Integrated

Division

(KForce Government Solutions / Quantico, Virginia / 2007-2010)

. Fulfilled the functions as the Assistant Program Manager and acted on

behalf of the Project Manager during his absence.

. Maintain accountability of all cost, scheduling and deliverables for the

contract and provided information to the Program Manager as required.

. Provided logistical support and Logistics Subject Matter Expertise (SME)

on JCIDS Capability studies within the Division.

. Participated in all stages of the JCIDS from the Functional Area Analysis

(FAA), Functional Needs Analysis (FNA), and Functional Solution Analysis

(FSA) to the ICD.

. Attended and participated in various Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) for

the Logistics Gaps identified in the Solution Planning Document and

provided input to the SMEs.

. Performed AAO reconciliations for the TAMCNS within Logistics.

. Worked in MCATS and KMDS system and developed responses to tasks for the

Government SME.

. Provided document review and analysis for the Logistics Integrated

Division and prepared documentation for coordination of regulation

changes and updates.

. Prepared briefings for the branch SMEs as needed.

Strategic Analyst - Headquarters Marine Corps

(KForce Government Solutions (formerly Bradson Corp.) / Arlington, Virginia

/ 2006-2007)

. Performed the functions as Strategic Analyst within the Marine Corps

Business Enterprise Office to include:

. Preparation of Business Transformation Group and Business

Transformation Executive Steering Group meetings for the purpose of

disucssing business strategic architecture, process improvements,

and business enterpirse studies.

. Assistance to Senior Executive Service and General Officers within

Headquarters Marine Corps on business enterprise and work process

improvements.

. Analysis of Activities Base Costing at Marine Corps Installations,

Beneficial Suggestions, Process Improvements and Manpower Studies

and Process Mapping Studies.

. Utiliziation of Lean Six Sigma principles in conducitng all

analysis.

. Supported Headquarters, Marine Corps, Business Enterprise Office, as Lead

Facilitator in an Business Process Reengineering Effort for the Marine

Corps Combat Development Center (MCCDC), Combat Development Directorate

(CDD).

. Conducted research and interviews with members of the various Integration

Directorates in order to develop baseline processes for standard business

practices.

. Facilitated Integrated Process Teams (IPTs) for each of the CDD

Directorates and guides these teams from the previously developed

baseline process to the true As-Is process, then to their desired To-Be

stage.

. Prepared briefing slides and associated Visio documents for presentation

to the CDD leadership.

. Coordinated and supervised the preparation of briefing packages for six

other facilitators.

. This proces study provided an estimated cost savings of over 5

million dollars through no loss of resources but by the

identification of efficiencies.

Director of Logistics

(Directorate of Logistics / Fort Belvoir, Virginia / 2001-2006)

. Served as the Director and Senior Logistics manager on the BASOPS staff

and logistics advisor to the Deputy Garrison Commander and the Garrison

Commander.

. Planned, directed, coordinated, and evaluated the day to day operational

capability of four divisions in the areas of Supply, Storage,

Transportation, Maintenance, Subsistence, Logistics Management and

Support Plans.

. Supervised four division chiefs and the day-to-day logistics operations

of the Installation Logistics Management program.

. Responsible for the development and execution of a $12 million OMA budget

and a $26M Supply Management budget.

. Responsible for ensuring the growth and training of 80 employees within

the Directorate.

. Represented the Command as the logistics expert at senior level meetings

with higher headquarters, the local communities, and other Governmental

agencies.

. Ensured that the Directorate provides all logistical support for over 100

tenant agencies residing on the installation.

. Utilized Lean Six Sigma practices in the daily operation of the

Directorate and provides the division chiefs with the tools to develop

better business practices within their areas.

. Supervised the recruitment of all vacancies within the Directorate.

Assistant Director for Logistics

(Directorate of Installation Support / Fort Belvoir, Virginia / 1999-2001)

. Served as senior supervisory logistics management specialist on the

BASOPS staff and primary logistics advisor to the director.

. Shared responsibility with the director for planning, directing,

coordinating and evaluating the functional activities of the directorate

to include supply, storage, maintenance, subsistence, transportation

services, logistics management and logistic support plans.

. Supervised the day-to-day logistics operations of the installation

logistic management program.

. Supervised six Division Chiefs, managed operation and monitors output

from COMM-EL Maintenance, Tactical Maintenance, Transportation Motor

Pool, Supply, Passenger Transportation, and Property Control Branch.

. Reviewed and analyzed overall operational requirements to ensure mission

accomplishment.

. Supervised the administration of a $12M OMA budget and $26M Supply

Management Army budget.

Chief of Re-engineering and Reorganization Office

(Directorate of Installation Support / Fort Belvoir, Virginia / 1998-1999)

. Supervised a team of six to identified directorate decrements for

downsizing in preparation of a DA A-76 study.

. Established a most efficient organizational TDA for the Directorate.

. Reviewed and reworked present position descriptions.

. Identified 35 positions to be downsized.

Experience Prior to 1998:

Acting Deputy Director and Chief - Logistics

(Directorate of Logistics / Fort Belvoir, Virginia / 1996-1998)

Chief - Plans and Operations Division

(Directorate of Logistics / Fort Belvoir, Virginia / 1993-1996)

Chief - Supply Division

(Directorate of Logistics / Fort Belvoir, Virginia / 1991-1993)

Chief - Logistics Support Division

(Directorate of Logistics / Fort Belvoir, Virginia / 1989 -1991)

Chief - International and Domestic Rate Section

(Military Traffic Management Command / Falls Church, Virginia / 1981-1989)

Transportation Document Specialist

(Joint Personal Property Shipping Office / Washington, DC / 1980 -1981)

Veteran - Department of the Army

(1972-1980)

Education:

. Bachelor of Business - BBA Project Management 2011- 2014, Strayer

University, Woodbridge, Virginia

. Bachelor of Science - Logistics Almeda University, Boise Idaho

. Associate Degree Business, North Shore Community College, Beverly,

Massachusetts

. Transportation School, Ft. Eustis, VA

. Finance School, Ft. Benjamin Harrison, IN

. Various Military and Civil service training classes

Certifications:

. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified - 2010

. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified - 2010

. Belbin Acceleration Certified - 2010

. Lean Six Sigma Lean Master Trained - 2012

. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified - 2012

Other Proficiencies:

. MS Project

. MS Excel

. MS Visio

. MSWord

. MS Access

. Minitab

. IGrafix

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