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Colorado Springs, CO. 43
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Career Focus
Challenging Position as Project Manager, Maintenance Logistics
Manager/Supervisor
Professional Qualifications
SECRET CLEARANCE
Thirty-nine years of experience in maintenance and supply supervision and
logistical management broad technical and managerial background in
maintenance and supply operations: performed and conducted new equipment
fielding's, vehicle fleet and materiel management operations. Implemented
maintenance, supply and materiel management procedures developed solutions
and executed quality control measures to improve overall logistical
performance. Supervised and performed: training, team building and
administrative actions in both oral and written communications. As a
project manager ensured critical deadlines were met through detailed
inspections and in progress reports. Technically sound with Microsoft
Office and Standard Army Maintenance Information Systems (STAMIS).
Proficiencies include
( Project Manager ( Contracts & Purchasing
/ COR qualified
( New Equipment Fielding Team ( Instructor-
Writer & Training Program Developer
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Management, University of Maryland, College
Park, May 1994
Associates of Applied Science in Management, Central Texas College, August
1992
Professional Experience
United States Army 11/1975 -- 06/2007 and US Army Contractor 06/2007 -
07/2014
. Advanced through multiple levels of Army Supervisory and Management
positions for maintenance, supply and logistical operations.
Supervised both small and large teams of 10 to 250 personnel. Served
as an advisor to senior leadership, and peers, provided solutions that
brought fidelity and resolution to logistical operational
requirements. Supervised junior leaders on maintenance, material
management, and supply operations. Developed and implemented Quality
Control standards for maintenance and supply accountability. Setup
and chaired supply review boards, oversaw the replenishment of
critical supply items, monitored inventory control and reconciliations
procedures. Developed and implemented new maintenance training within
the Army school system. Project manager for Army Program Manager (PM)
Armor Brigade Combat Team implementing and overseeing large and small
PM Projects from start to finish.
Project Manager for PM-ABCT (Contractor, Jacobs Engineering ASG) Fort
Carson, CO 06/2007 to 07/2014
. Project manager for Program Manager Armored Brigade Combat Team (PM
ABCT) at Fort Carson Colorado. Supervised and managed PM ABCT's
operations (personnel/equipment/facility). Coordinated with Army
units, government installation directorates, and contractors as needed
to meet established timelines. Responsible for writing memorandum of
agreements (MOAs) and executing the operational plan with the
appropriate agencies for supply, maintenance and facility support.
. Planned, coordinated and supervised PM ABCT's Materiel Fielding Team
for RESET, Fielding and equipment modifications (MWO) across Fort
Carson, which includes in & out bound transportation, total package
fielding, warehouse operations, supply accountability, and equipment
technical support requirements. Planned, established and managed a
maintenance program for the Army that was responsible for 700+ combat
vehicles in support of Army deployments from 2008-2014.
Division Maintenance Officer/Technician, ACof S G4, 4ID Fort Carson, CO
06/2006 to 06/2007
. Responsible for maintenance operations across Fort Carson. Performed
division material manager duties: planned, prepared, prioritized,
coordinated and implemented the execution of maintenance and supply
actions for external and internal support. Monitored custodial
equipment accounts for all subordinate commands.
. Responsible for equipment RESET operations for deploying units.
Planned, programmed, and tracked equipment schedules to ensure
compliance; analyzed trends eliminating problem areas by developing
quick and efficient solutions.
. Briefed senior leaders and unit personnel conducted initial
coordination and progress report meetings. Planned and executed
logistical support during new equipment fielding's by forecasting
support equipment, supply, and facility requirements.
. Planned, coordinated, analyzed requirements, and set conditions for
the successful re-stationing of 3ACR from Fort Carson to Fort Hood and
2/4ID from Fort Hood to Fort Carson. Set timelines and oversaw
execution to ensure logistical support was in place to receive unit.
Requisitioned support equipment to establish maintenance, supply and
motor-pool operations.
Regimental Maintenance Officer/Technician, 3D Armored Cavalry Regiment,
Fort Carson, CO 10/2004 to 06/2006
. Responsible for overall ground maintenance and supply logistics:
planned, coordinated, and executed maintenance and supply operations.
Responsible for evaluating and troubleshooting maintenance and supply
issues impacting the readiness of over 600 combat vehicles and 2000
support vehicles. Kept the command abreast of operational
requirements at all times.
. Responsible for establishing maintenance operations and supply
support, ensured equipment readiness met mission requirements during
OIF-III in Iraq. Assisted in the development of the operational needs
statement required to outfit the ACR for combat. Coordinated the
fielding of new equipment and the follow on support package required
to maintain those systems. Oversaw the armoring of over 2000 combat
support vehicles.
. Responsible for ground equipment RESET operations during redeployment.
Oversaw the inspections and inductions of all combat and combat
support systems into RESET while redeploying back from Iraq.
Division Maintenance Officer/Technician, ACof S G4, 7ID, Fort Carson, CO
09/2003 to 10/2004
. Responsible for the logistical support of 25 separate units made up of
the National Guard, Army Reserve and Active Army during: mobilization,
deployment and redeployment in support of Afghanistan (OEF) and Iraq
(OIF).
. Responsible for the planning and execution of maintenance, supply, and
equipment support for 7ID Fort Carson as a Power Projection Platform
(PPP) in support of Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Oversaw Fort Carson's
sustainment operations coordinated between the program managers and
units, ensured key logistics systems were programmed into refit
operations.
. Intricately involved in the transformation and deployment of the 39th
eSIB in support of OIF-II Iraq war, which transformed the 39th from a
light infantry brigade into a motorized brigade combat team within 6
months.
Operations Chief and Senior Instructor Writer TRADOC Ordnance Center &
School APG, MD 09/2000 to 09/2003
. Responsible for the technical training of Ordnance soldiers: BNCOC and
ANCOC Non-Commissioned Officers, WOBC and WOAC Warrant Officers, and
OBC and OAC Officers. Supervised 65 military and DA civilian
instructors for TRADOC's Professional Development Division Wheel,
Track, & Recovery Department, Ordnance Center & School, APG, Maryland.
. Responsible for the overall Technical Program of Instruction (POI),
ensured lesson plans, curriculum and equipment were relevant to the
needs of today's ordnance soldiers by developing and implementing new
program of instruction (POIs) that incorporated new equipment being
fielded throughout the Army.
Chief, Materiel Fielding Team, TACOM, New Equipment Fielding, Fort Carson,
CO 10/1997 to 09/2000
. Responsible for the coordination between the Program Manager (PM) and
gaining units. Conducted New Materiel Introduction Briefings (NMIB)
and weekly progress meetings. Conducted Total Package Fielding (TPF)
operations in support of new equipment fielding's. Supervised 20
military, 16 DA civilian, and 12 contract personnel during the
fielding of 129 M1A2 tanks, 25 M6 Air Defense vehicles, and various
engineering equipment on Carson and across several states.
. Responsible for managing a $2.5 million budget; provided guidance and
enforced restrictions on 10 separate accounts.
. Wrote the Detailed Fielding Agreement (DFA) for the installation and
oversaw its implementation. Planned and coordinated for facilities,
personnel, equipment and storage. Oversaw equipment maintenance
operations on a daily basis providing quality control during
deprocessing of equipment and troubleshooting assistance during
vehicle repairs.
Previous Assignments:
. Maintenance Officer/Technician/Platoon Leader; Organizational & Direct
Support Maintenance Supervisor --1985-1997
. Maintenance NCOIC and Platoon Sergeant, Organizational Maintenance
Motor Sergeant/Team Chief--1980-1985
. Maintenance Maintainer, Organizational Maintenance Mechanic--1975-1978
. Served four tours in Europe, Deployed to Gulf War (Desert
Shield/Storm)--1990-1991and Iraq (OIF-III) --2005-2006
Professional Development & Notable Awards
Warrant Officer Senior Staff Course 2006, Warrant Officer Staff Course
1999, Warrant Officer Advanced Course 1994, Warrant Officer Basic Course
1985, Contracting Officers Representatives Course, March 2003; Training
Developer Middle Managers' Course, TRADOC, April 2002; System Approach to
Training Course, TRADOC, April 2001; Total Army Instructor Training Course,
TRADOC, Jan 2001; Leadership, Education, and Development Course, TRADOC,
Nov 2000; Hazardous materials and Waste Training Course, June 95
1xLegion of Merit; 1xBronze Star Medal; 3xMeritorious Service Medals;
8xArmy Commendation Medals; 5xArmy Achievement Medals; 3xGood Conduct
Medals; Southwest Asia Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War On Terrorism
Service Medal; NCO Professional Development Ribbon-2; Army Service Ribbon;
5xOverseas Service Ribbons; Meritorious Unit Citation; Saudi Arabia
Liberation Medal; Kuwait Liberation Medal.
Reference available upon request.