Manager Project

William A. Parks

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Cell: 703-***-****

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Summary

Communications professional with a current SECRET security clearance and US citizen by birth. Previously cleared to the TS/SCI level. Twenty years of experience as an Air Force 3D173 RF Transmission Systems supervisor. Experienced leader with proven ability to solve problems in demanding and dynamic work environments. Extensive business analyst experience with exposure to waterfall and agile project management methods.

Experience

Business Analyst/Assistant Project Manager, Skinner Britton, US Patent and Trade Office (Sep 2015-Dec 2015)

Corrected out-of-scope project realigning scope to match requirements on $1.5 million audio-visual project; saved $500,000 and cut installation schedule 50%

Discovered major project budget misallocation and advised government project managers to reallocate excess funding resulting in $932,000 being re-directed to previously un-funded projects

Worked with stakeholders to define requirements for a a cloud-based content delivery solution cutting initial investment by $150,000, 5-year total cost of ownership 75% and getting the project back on schedule

Reviewed electronic systems installation requirements; identified incorrect fire suppression system as major safety hazard; prevented catastrophic damage to $950,000 audio-visual system

Business Analyst, Insight Global, Pentagon (16 April 2015-June 2015)

Coordinated logistics for a three-day cyber security conference for 32 people delivering room access, food services and security clearance processing at two locations

Created funding and project status tracking documents for six IT projects valued at $3.7 million

Created agenda slides and documented meeting minutes for weekly executive level meetings

IT/Telecommunications Project Coordinator, Metro Systems, Washington DC (15 Dec 2014-15 April 2014)

Coordinated voice/data circuit activation and shutdown on four Department of Homeland Security site modification projects

Oversaw the installation and activation of voice and LAN services for 26 Immigration and Customs Enforcement users that were relocated from one building to another

Quality Assurance Program Manager, USAF, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana (November 2011-October 2014)

Project Coordinator for Barksdale Air Force Base Command Cyber Readiness Inspection matrixed preparation team; achieved the highest security rating possible

Implemented a staggered client update model for two networks; patches deployed in three-subnet increments eliminating severe bottle-necks and raising patch compliance rates from 45% to 95%

Program Manager for a quality assurance program to evaluate compliance with maintenance/training standards, policies and procedures for an 83-person communications organization

Training/Advising Program Manager to Afghan Air Force, Kandahar AB, Afghanistan (April 2013-March 2014)

Advising/training Program Manager for two training programs covering telephone installation, radio systems and local area networks as well as organizational leadership for 34 Afghan officers and soldiers

Flagged LAN infrastructure security breach and immediately implemented the corrective action stopping the compromise of classified data traffic

Responsible for first-line help desk support, installation of LAN cables, printers and Cisco switches in addition to coordinating port opening, shutdown and maintenance after cancellation of IT support contract

Identified/updated corrupt radio correcting numerous problems in 18 General Dynamics tactical radios preventing unnecessary purchase of new radios saving $210,000

Logistics Operations Program Coordinator, White House Communications Agency (WHCA), Washington DC (June 2008-November 2011)

Created initial requirements and oversaw development of SharePoint Analytics-based dynamic report to replace Power Point-based reporting to provide real-time daily logistics reporting

Coordinated equipment ground shipments transporting equipment worth $570 million for 190 Presidential trips with a 100% on-time pick-up and delivery rate

Planned airlift logistics for 72 overseas Presidential/Vice Presidential visits moving 2,200 passengers and equipment worth $352 million

Motorcade Vehicle Electronics/Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor, WHCA, Washington DC (June 2005-June 2008)

Led 17-person maintenance team supporting motorcade communications vehicles worth $11 million resulting in zero system failures during 750 presidential motorcades

Directed simultaneous installation projects valued at $500,000 (electromagnetic emanations testing room and ceiling mounted tire racks) completing both projects on-time and within budget

Designed and implemented automotive fabrication training for program 17 technicians which cut system installation times by 25% and reduced annual fabrication costs by $75,000

Electronic Systems and Network Maintenance Supervisor, 352d Information Operations Squadron, Hickam AFB, Hawaii (June 2000-June 2005)

Recognized as #1 out of 123 airmen in electronics and telecommunications during the 2004 Air Force Intelligence Agency career field knowledge challenge

Designed and installed LAN cable infrastructure and low-cost cable trays for unclassified and classified networks saving $100,000 in contracting and material costs

Education

George Mason University (December 2015 – May 2017), currently enrolled in Masters of Science in Management of Secure Information Systems

Colorado Technical University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (August 2012) with a concentration in Project Management. Graduated Cum Laude from Colorado Technical University

Community College of the Air Force (2003), Associates Degree, Electronic Systems Technology

Completed PMP certification course and expecting to be certified by 1 Mar 2016

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