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Management Project Manager

Location:
New York, NY
Posted:
March 09, 2015

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D EBRA L. DO LAND

*** ***** ***** **** *********: (908) 675-

0681

Jackson, New Jersey 08527

********@*****.***

Proven leader with innate ability to effectively train personnel, while displaying high level of professionalism,

innovation and integrity

Project Manager Managed encapsulation of knowledge from 1500 personnel and their supervisors throughout critical

move from Eatontown to Aberdeen location. Effectively assigned tasks for and monitored contract

compliance of both government and contract personnel. Interacted with four contractors and

Aberdeen personnel throughout management of base realignment and closure, while remaining in

compliance, on target and within budget.

Strategic Planner Managed generation of 261 documents to include desk guides and training manuals through flow

charting of 253 processes. Wrote Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) for subject matter experts,

as required. This process served to streamline and showcase benefit of each perspective function

and determined necessity or elimination of tasks.

Instructor/Educator Developed processes, procedures and strategies for formal training classes for both in house

personnel and offsite attendees encompassing up to 1800 students. Taught evaluation of past

performances to effectively qualify contractors/subcontractors, while recognizing a cost savings for in

house training of $1.2 billion. Classes prepared employees for optimal performance, reduced

possibility of lawsuits and recognized a $2 billion annual savings on source selections.

Supply Chain Management Sourced out, supervised and trained four defense contractors in knowledge capture and overall

program procedures. Contractors specialized in technical writing and information technology.

Contract Acquisition Served on numerous source selection teams to streamline and evaluate past performances of

contractors, resulting in assigned risk ratings. Reported findings to senior level personnel.

Negotiated contracts for procurement of commodities comprising communication, electronics

equipment, shelters and software with an annual value of up to $25 billion.

Logistics Professional Organized resources, briefed executive management, exercised writing of technical manuals,

interacted with subordinates and superiors and utilized knowledge of Communication Of

Electronics Command (CECOM) and electronics equipment, resulting in overall success of

project assignments.

Awards & Recognitions Recognized annually with monetary award for exceptional performance. Three time

recipient of highest civilian “Medal of Honor Award” for special projects.

Technologically Astute Collaborated on decision and implementation of software selection for SOP migration, storage and

maintenance. Software provided easy accessibility of subject matter and efficiently documented

processes and task knowledge.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Filenet

SELECTE D PROFESS IONAL EXPER I E NCE

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, ARMY, COMMUN ICAT IONS ELECTRON ICS COM MAND, Eatontown, New Jersey

Base Realignment and Closure Supervisor

Selected to setup original Realignment and Closure Department at Eatontown location; developed SOP format and implemented pass/fail

requirements based on specific criteria. Appointed to lead committee for realignment and closure of Eatontown facility recognizing a

project value of $1.2 billion. Captured content and facilitation of process redesign for writing of SOPS for 283 jobs prior to transfer from

Eatontown to Aberdeen location. Selected for this special assignment by the Director of Logistics Readiness Center for expertise in

research and writing, experience in course development, knowledge of related materials, and for reputation of applying practical

applications.

Charged with responsibility of tracking personnel functionality to eliminate loss of job knowledge and to create accurate

documentation of tasks.

Collaborated with 164 subject matter experts and interviewed on site personnel to effectively and accurately encapsulate content

of tasks and creation of required documentation. This was accomplished through effective knowledge management, as well as

patience, compassion and respect of each individual’s expertise and knowledge.

Appointed to brief executive management, to include division directorate and Pentagon level personnel in SOP status, job

preservation, gainful employment of contractors and database software selection.

Reviewed approved process and wrote manuals/guides/training packages for utilization in training classes. Developed course

material for SOPS to prevent knowledge gaps and ensure readiness of everyday operations. Recognized as “go to person”

with extensive knowledge in validation and verification of technical training materials.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, ARMY, FORT MONMOUT H, E atontown, New Jersey

Logistics Management Specialist, Acquisition Branch

Appointed by senior level management to lead Process Redesign Team in streamlining the acquisition process for procurement of

products and related procedures. This effort served to reduce turnaround time by 50%, resulting in providing products to customer in a

more expedient manner. Directly accountable for statement of works on all contracts in excess of $1 billion, resulting in procurement of

right products at the right price. Mentored two interns to be placed in Aberdeen facility. Created training materials, acquisition regulations

and internal policies.

Developed teaching website for in house personnel showcasing differences between old and updated processes and procedures.

Website provided up to date procedural information and ensured consistency and accuracy of processes. Named as website’s

“primary subject matter expert.

Researched and wrote warranty procedures and co taught Equipment Warranty Evaluation class to 900 students. In house

teaching saved facility a total of $500 thousand.

Recognized as field expert, resulting in contract/consultant assignment for Arizona and Virginia locations, to develop processes,

procedures and strategies throughout the evaluation of past performances of contractors and subcontractors.

Entrusted to collaborate with contractors/subcontractors in a legal setting for debriefing regarding details on contract refusals.

Created and implemented Help Desk (24/7 hotline) for former students on special assignments. Taught appropriate database

techniques to peers both hands on and in a classroom environment. Facilitated off site visits to work with students.

CAREER CHRONOLOGY

Maintenance of Personal Real Estate Properties 09/2011 Present

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Base Realignment and Closure Supervisor

Department of Defense, Army, Communications Electronics Command, Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, NJ 07/2008 09/2011

Logistics Management Specialist, Acquisition Branch

Department of Defense, Army, Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, NJ 10/1995 07/2008

Logistics Management Specialist, Project Leader/Program Manager Special Operations Forces Equipment,

Satellite Antennas, Helicopters, Avionic Equipment

Department of Defense, Army, Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, NJ 1995

E D UCAT IO N & PROFESS IONAL DEV E LOP M E N T

Education

Bachelor of Science in Management Science, Kean University, Union, NJ

Professional Development

Acquisition/Logistics, Level II Certified

Knowledge Management Certified

Related coursework in electronics, engineering and electricity

PROFESSIONAL M E MBERSH I PS

Member of Society of Logistics Engineers (SOLE)

Member Association of United States Army (AUSA)

PROFESSIONAL E N HANCE M E N TS

Maintained security clearance for over 20 years. Level of clearance available upon request.



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