Project Manager, Technical Sales, Operations

JOHN E. WOODS III

**** ****** ***., *********, ** 21401 443-***-**** (m)

**********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/jwoodsusna/

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging opportunity where I will be able to utilize my strong leadership, organizational skills,

educational background, and ability to work well with people. I am self-motivated and able to work both

independently and as collaborative team member. Available March 1st, 2015, in the Washington D.C. area or for

possible relocation.

SUMMARY

Fourteen years of experience leading operations, training, financial and risk management. High impact leader and

team builder with a proven record of technical and programmatic excellence. Active security clearance: SECRET.

Relevant skills include:

Leadership & Strategic Planning Financial & Budget Management

Program Management Systems Engineering & Integration

Marketing & Business Development Training & Education

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES NAVY- Lieutenant Commander 2000 to 2014

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY (USNA), Annapolis, MD: 2008 – 2014

Master Instructor and Coordinator USNA Polar Science Program

Developed the mulit-disciplinary USNA Polar Science Program, securing funding from the Office of Naval

Research and led 5 student expeditions to the Arctic. Effectively managed the systems engineering of four

remote Arctic Observing Platforms. These sensors reported atmospheric and oceanographic measurements

from the data sparse Arctic Ocean.

Led the first ever Naval Academy Ice Experiment (NACIEX). Successfully planned and executed a two week

long experiment, in a remote location, with over 20 persons assigned including logistics, air assets, and sensor

deployments onto the sea ice in the Arctic Ocean.

Created an innovative STEM Curriculum using field activities and effectively linked them for the classroom

environment.

NAVAL ICE CENTER, Suitland, MD: 2005 – 2008

Acting Executive Officer/Science Department Head/Security Manager

Led 70 military and civilian personnel from three agencies (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and NOAA) in

providing ice analyses, forecasts, and specialized tactical and strategic support while ensuring safety of

operations throughout ice-infested regions of the globe. Managed a $13 million annual budget.

Coordinator of the United States Interagency Arctic Buoy Program, developing new technologies and

coordinating efforts for successful procurement and deployments of Arctic Observing Platforms .

Managed Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), secure documents, records, and personnel

clearance program in accordance with all Navy regulations.

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL, MONTEREY, CA: 2003 – 2005

Graduate Student

Completed graduate research with thesis, “Rip Current/Cuspate Shoreline Interactions via Video Imagery.”

USS CLEVELAND (LPD-7), San Diego, CA: 2001 – 2003

Electrical Officer/Surface Warfare Officer

Division officer for 30 Electricians Mates and Interior Communications Technicians .

Spearheaded ship’s success during several major inspection cycles and was the lead Officer of the Deck

during the Amphibious Landings into Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

EDUCATION / MILITARY TRAINING

M.S., Meteorology and Operational Oceanography, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, 2005

B.S., Oceanography, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 2000

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Information Dominance Warfare Qualified

Defense Acquisition University, Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management (completion DEC 14)

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