Project Manager Management

KENDALL N. NAVARES

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Exceptionally intuitive and results-oriented professional with 13+ years of progressive Leadership, Human Resource, Resource Management, Operations, Logistics, Consulting and Project Management experience; ample senior management positions and lead roles in advising executive-level leaders. Comfortable in working with all levels of an organization, large groups and groups with diverse cultures. Aspiring for opportunities to transition from the military to a robust and exciting civilian career.

EXPERIENCE

Unit Administrator September 2012 - Present

U.S. Army Reserve Provo, Utah

Designated Commander’s Representative for a logistics unit of up to 250+ Soldiers, managing all aspects of the Human Resource, Training, Operations, Supply and Maintenance sections.

Plan and execute a yearly operational budget of $2-$3 million and oversee the management of $15 million worth of equipment and supplies.

Direct training exercise preparation, coordination and execution; negotiated all aspects of transportation, accommodations and food service contracts; establish mission requirements and determine adequate personnel and equipment. Complete mission requirements that directly affect up to 5000 participating Soldiers; direct change management to streamline processing.

Senior consultant to the Commander, providing strategic insight to all operational areas. Recommend solutions to the Commander, Battalion Commander and staff on procedural improvements as they directly affect unit daily business operations.

Create, monitor and present metrics to the Commander and higher echelons on the unit’s deployable status by maintaining 90% equipment and 100% personnel readiness.

Provide facility management for existing infrastructure and new construction projects.

Investigative officer and conflict resolution manager for unit; Performance evaluation Senior Rater for up to 15 junior supervisors/managers.

Human Resources and Operations Manager November 2010 - September 2012

U.S. Army Reserve Provo, Utah

Organize and coordinate efforts between Human Resources, Operations, Supply, Maintenance and Platoon sections, ensuring a collaborative effort to meet mission requirements as directed by the Commander; assist with all facility maintenance/management.

Recommend strategic courses of action to the Commander involving appropriate personnel and equipment needs to more efficiently complete the mission; oversee staffing requirements; appoint first line supervisors and recommend managers to the Commander.

Manage the Personnel section to ensure strict compliance to all applicable laws and regulations, making appropriate recommendations to the Commander regarding all personnel issues.

Oversee Talent Recruitment and Retention; investigative officer and conflict resolution administrator for unit; performance evaluation Rater of up to 6 junior supervisors.

Project Manager / Quality Assurance February 2009 - November 2010

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hill AFB, Utah

Construction Representative for the Corps of Engineers, managing construction processes for projects valued in excess of $1.6 billion; ensure contract compliance, process contract change orders, conduct quality inspections, serve as primary Safety Officer for 20+ active construction sites, approve work plan and coordinate technical inspections with appropriate engineers.

Make appropriate recommendations for the Request for Proposal, contractual and construction issues to the Project Engineer to facilitate a quicker response to the customer and contractor.

Office Manager with primary responsibilities to oversee the development of new office space to include all lease agreements and that essential infrastructure requirements are operational.

Project Manager / Quality Assurance February 2007 - July 2008

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Bagram, Afghanistan

Liaison to various governmental entities to include the U.S. State Department, U.S. A.I.D., NATO allies (various Provincial Reconstruction Teams) and Afghanistan’s Provincial governments to coordinate 15 joint, humanitarian construction efforts in various Afghan provinces.

Project Manager / Construction Representative for up to 20 construction projects, valued in excess of $24 million. Responsible for all aspects of construction management to include contract compliance and change orders, walk-through inspections and monthly payout. Serve in an E8 (Master Sergeant) position as an E5 (Sergeant).

Recommend solutions for all contractual and construction problems to the Area Engineer in order to streamline the technical review.

Human Resources Manager July 2008-February 2009 / May 2003- February 2007

U.S. Army Reserve Provo, Utah

Manage up to 4 Soldiers in the Personnel section; responsible for all in/out processing, promotions, evaluations, awards, payroll, pay inquiries, bonus processing, benefits enrollment (medical and educational), recruitment, retention, position assignments/management, reclassifications, administrative discharges, transfers and retirement.

Investigate and process for all E.O., Sexual Harassment, Drug Abuse, etc. infractions; ensure compliance with all federally mandated policies.

Ensure monthly updates to all Soldiers profiles and advise the Commander on promotions, demotions, transfers, awards and disciplinary actions

EDUCATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Brigham Young University – Provo, Utah (B.A. Spanish) 2011

Kahuku High School – Kahuku, Hawaii 1997

Basic Officer Leadership Course (Logistics/Supply Chain) – Fort Lee, Virginia 2015

Girls Club Volleyball Coach, 2015, 2006

Active Secret Clearance, U.S. Army, 2012

OSHA 10/30 Hour Certification, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 2009

Leadership Development Assessment Course – Fort Lewis, Washington 2005

Church Volunteer, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1998-2000

Spanish speaking, reading and writing fluency

(1921 Grays Drive, Lehi, UT 84043 // Mobile Phone: 801-***-**** // Email: *.*.*******@*****.***)

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