Project Manager

CHARLES D. PRESSER

**** ** **** ***

Margate, Florida 33063

850-***-**** Cell

E-Mail: *********@***.***

Accomplished Project/Program Manager professional with extensive experience

planning, organizing and directing Aerospace Engineering technical

personnel and processes. Proven track record of innovation, initiative,

leadership and management on numerous Civilian and Military aircraft

programs.

Core Competencies Include

. Project Life Cycle Management and planning

. Cross-Functional Team Leadership and Integration

. Customer relations, superior communication and presentation skills

. Detailed analysis of program cost, schedule and resources

. Partner and Supplier Integration

. Strategic business planning

. Lean Six Sigma project management methodologies

The Boeing Company - Commercial Aircraft - Everett, WA - (Oct 2006 - July

2014). Project Management Lead

. 787 Airplane Level Integration Team Productivity and Efficiency

Project Manager - Led the execution of over 35 major production system

innovation projects through product life cycle development into final

787 production incorporation. Drove the technical decision making

process to accelerate schedules, to identify and resolve technical and

schedule issues. This resulted in delivery of all projects on time

under budget and within scope. Created coherent, integrated, end-to-

end project plans through production incorporation. Key adviser to

senior 787 program management in matters related to manufacturing

capability, cost, make / buy decisions and capital expenditures, and

interaction with existing and potential key suppliers and vendors.

. Project Management Lead for Interiors Integrated Product Team in

support of U.S. Air Force KC-46 Tanker. Instrumental in developing

detailed Engineering schedules that were used in the final proposal to

the US Air Force that significantly enhanced the winning proposal and

contract award for The Boeing Company.

. Lead project manager on 747-8 Freighter & Passenger aircraft models

for Systems Integrated Product Team. Detailed PMBOK project planning

for development and integration of multi-level program schedules.

Integrated 8 separate systems engineering technical disciplines to

ensure the resultant plans and schedules were accurately and

comprehensively defined the actual engineering work content. Developed

and maintained relationships with all internal & external customers,

stakeholders, peers, and partners. Ensured Work Breakdown Structures

were accurately translated into the final detailed schedule. Verified

and confirmed that program schedules were vertically & horizontally

integrated across various Airplane Airframe, Interiors, Propulsion and

Systems product teams in support of overall Tier 0, Program Master

Phasing Plans. Developed milestone descriptions for level Tier 2 and

Tier 3 elements and incorporated into the detailed schedules.

. Vast experience with configuration/change management concepts and

processes for managing projects throughout the products lifecycle.

Strong analytical skills working with Earned Value Management and

variance reporting, Theory of Constraints/Critical Chain Project

Management experience. Performed constant analyses of schedules for

identifying risks, and making assessments for optimization of

opportunities to ensure successful schedule performance. Relied upon

by senior aircraft leadership to conduct major program phase reviews,

as well as identification of critical path through schedules. Utilized

extensive knowledge of program life cycles, and worked with technical

community, operational community and program management to translate

customer requirements into an Integrated Master Schedule.

The Boeing Company - Integrated Defense Services - Fort Walton Beach,

Florida - (April 2004 - Sept 2006)

Proposal Development Lead

. Responsible for all areas of Request for Proposals (RFPs) development,

preparation for major aircraft modifications. Consistently managed 12-

18 RFPs at any given time. Authored the site proposal plan and

strategies for the review and processing of 50M annual worth of

proposals. Provided daily guidance to manage the preparation of the

technical, cost and past performance proposal volumes. Hands on

experience with developing labor basis of estimates, material cost

estimates for proposals. Directed and led various proposal review

meetings, developed Engineering Statements of Work, Integrated Master

Plans, analyzed budgets, and created schedules for the site proposal

process. Detailed hands on work with Air Force Solicitation and

Contract award processes, and the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Forged robust customer working relationships with Government customers

located at Wright-Patterson Air Logistics Center, Ohio, Warner Robins

Air Logistics Center, GA, U.S. Special Operations Command

Headquarters, Tampa, FL. Utilized strong leadership skills to bring

together Proposals within the Boeing site technical and management

functional managers, and work with cross functional groups in an

integrated product team environment. Unrivaled technical knowledge of

all Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) avionics systems

installed on fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft.

Manufacturing Technology Inc. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Program Manager,

(March 2002- April 2004)

Program Manager

. Led the design and execution for production of build to print

electronic equipment and established production avionics systems.

Primary interface with the customer and integrated product teams

during product lifecycle. Improved customer acquisition rates by 38%

through targeted discussions on market segmentation and pricing

strategies. Managed 26 contracts in support of various prime

suppliers. Customers included; The Boeing Company, (F-15, F/A-18E/F, C-

17, and T-45) as well as Northrop Grumman, and Warner Robins, Air

Logistics Center, GA. Integrated various Engineering functions to

ensure the technical completeness, correctness, and compliance of the

final product met and exceeded customers requirements. Communicated

weekly status for the cost and schedule performance of assigned

projects, internally as well as to customers. Coordinated technical

proposal preparation, statements of work and estimates of product and

service costs.

. Led and supported negotiation and administration of contracts. Lead in

proposal preparation planning including acquisition phasing, baseline

pricing documents and preparation of Integrated Master Plans and

Integrated Master Schedules for solicitation response. Key contributor

to program organization, team coordination, internal and external

performance reporting and risk management.

Modern Technologies Corporation; Fort Walton Beach, Florida Senior Program

Manager, (May 1999- March 2002)

. Senior Program Manager directing all phases of programs from inception

through completion. Provided Program management leveraging integrated

schedule, risk management and strong internal and external

communication. Led cross-functional teams across engineering,

operations, supply chain, finance and contracts. Reported internally

contract status reviews as well as externally to customers on the

status of the product support efforts. Lead systems Engineer for

solving complex engineering efforts/problems on Fixed and Rotary wing

aircraft. Engineering efforts involved design, installation, and

management oversight of aircraft performance improvements in airframe

structures, system installations and integration, and support

equipment. Conducted and led Preliminary and Critical Design reviews

for new hardware evaluations. Developed standards and guidelines for

engineering tasks being performed. Conducted engineering feasibility

studies for design improvement modifications and interfaced with

government personnel.

Modern Technologies Corporation; Business Development Manager, (May 1998 -

May 1999)

. Developed local business strategies, marketing and business

development activities, capture plans, and proposal development.

Participated in negotiation of contracts and contract changes,

operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Provided

strategic direction and vision in the development of proposals that

enabled the company to capture 24 Million dollars' worth of new

business. Guided the creation of value propositions, offer designs,

and critical elements of the capture planning process. Led the

development of the proposal documents in all aspects of proposal

publication, production, delivery and quality assurance. Interpreted

complicated business acquisition policies applied to the proposal from

an internal and customer perspective, managed proposal teams

consisting of individuals with varying levels of expertise, authority,

and responsibility and building consensus among team members to

accomplish a common goal to milestones are met and that the final

document is fully compliant with the customer's requirements.

Coordinated with engineering technical functional areas to ensure that

customer expectations, contract requirements, business goals, and

organizational improvement objectives were met. Single point liaison

between Warner Robins Air Logistics Center and Modern Technologies

Florida Operations, interfacing with existing customers, pursuing new

work from those customers, providing Florida Operations with insight

to the customer's requirements.

Military:

Retired E-7 United States Air Force - December 1977 - July 1998

Various assignments throughout tenure of career

USAF Special Operations Command 16th CRS; Avionic Sensor Flight

Superintendent, 06/96 - 05/98

. Responsible for supervising 110 military, 5 civilian contractor

personnel for In Shop and Flight line electronics repair facility.

Coordinated all facets of personnel management and repair of nine

different types of electronic sensor systems installed on AC-130H/U

Gunships, MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft, MH-53J Pave Low

Helicopters.

USAF Special Operations Command 16th CRS; Gunship/Talon II Sensor Shop Work

Center Manager, 09/91 - 06/96

. Led 100 technicians for in flight line and back-shop maintenance

support of

Infrared detection sets, target designation, range finding and

illumination

Lasers, low/all light level television, and video tape recorders on AC-

130H

/U Gunships and MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft. Authored Type I

Training for support of newly acquired AC-130U Gunships. Directed

overhaul, inspection, alignment, modification, and repair of Avionic

sensor systems. Audited depot-level repair expenditures to ensure cost

effective overhaul. Actively participated in Quality Air Force

environment by continuous evaluation of shop processes, which focused

efforts improved production and efficiency by 30%.

USAF In Europe 50th CRS; Airborne Video Tape Recorder Shop Chief, 09/88 -

09/91

. Supervised all photo maintenance for 72 assigned F-16C/D aircraft.

Controlled all repair cycle assets for Flight line and in the shop

maintenance.

USAF Air Training Command 3420th Technical Training School; Technical

Instructor for 3420th Technical Training School, 09/84-09/88

. Technical Instructor for 6 courses of Sensor system maintenance for

US. Air Force Technical Trainees, as well as Foreign National

students. Instructed students in all phases of the Photo-Sensors

Maintenance of Recon/Electro-Optical equipment. Sensors course

including electronics, photographic fundamentals, and reconnaissance

cameras. Prepared handouts, lesson plans, course control documents,

and measurement devices. Supervised student activities, counseled and

advised students.

USAF Tactical Air Command 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing; Photo Sensor

Technician, 07/82 - 09/84

. Performed organizational maintenance to KS-87 Framing, KA-56

Panoramic, KA-91 High Altitude, and T-11 Mapping cameras installed on

the RF-4C aircraft.

USAF Tactical Air Command 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing; Photo Sensor

Technician 07/80 - 07/82

. Performed organizational maintenance to KS-87 Framing, KA-56

Panoramic, KA-91 High Altitude, and T-11 Mapping cameras, AAD-5

Infrared Scanner system installed on the RF-4C aircraft.

USAF In Europe 26th Avionics Maintenance Squadron; Photo Sensor Technician,

07/78 -07/80

. Performed organizational maintenance to KS-87 Framing, KA-56

Panoramic, KA-91 High Altitude, and T-11 Mapping cameras. Performed

maintenance on AAD-5 Infrared Scanner system, APD-10 Side Looking

Radar Set on RF-4C aircraft.

Military Professional Development:

Technical Instructor School, 1988

Non Commissioned Officers Academy 1982

Avionic Sensor Systems Technical School, 1978

Civilian Education

Master of Science, Quality Systems, National Graduate School, 2006

Master of Public Administration, Troy State University, 1998

Bachelor of Applied Science - Avionics Resource Management, Troy State

University, 1996

Associate of Applied Science - Avionics Systems Technology, Community

College of the Air Force, 1987

Certifications:

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified - Feb 2009 - Villanova University

Configuration Management II Certified - Oct 2008 - Arizona State University

Security Clearance: Active - Secret 18 October 2007

Computer Experience:

Expert knowledge of MS Project, Excel, MS Word, Office, PowerPoint, Access,

Primavera Scheduling Tool, (P3e), Deltek Open Plan Professional scheduling

tool suite.

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