Project Manager, Program Manager, Operations Manager

DAMIEN BENTON

**** ******* *****, ******** *****, VA 23453

Cell: 619-***-**** ************@*****.*** Damien Benton - LinkedIn

Top Secret - SCI Security Clearance

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished Project Manager with 17 years of leadership experience, and 10 years of Project Management experience. Accomplished measurable results while leading diverse teams of 102 personnel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Possesses a comprehensive background in Information and Technology, Project/Program Management, Operations Management and Electronics derived from conducting domestic and global operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $200M while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possesses extensive knowledge in Quality Assurance, Risk Management, and Strategic Planning. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance, professionalism and community volunteer service.

Process Improvement

Risk Management

Project Life Cycle

Strategic Planning

Change Management

Budgeting/Forecasting

Policy Implementation

Collaborative Knowledge

Compliance Procedures

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES NAVY – Various Locations 1997 – Present

Program/Project Manager

Directed the creation of work breakdown structures, budgets, project planning and control, and identifying required resources for the successful installation of the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS), Harpoon Weapons System and Tomahawk Command and Control Systems (TC2S) on various ships and shore site installations.

Tracked timelines, milestones and critical path activities for four simultaneous projects. Developed the budget and timeline outputs for stakeholders, maintaining an annual department budget of $752K.

Managed the upgrade, installation, integrity testing and functional operability of the Tomahawk and Harpoon Weapons Systems after overhaul for 35 ships with a budget of $45M while accumulating a yearly savings of $1.2M. Coordinated and scheduled subcontractors and outside-vendors for the installation and maintenance of three Information Technology upgrades valued at $2.3M, saving the U.S. Navy $20K in various fees.

Tracked project timeline, cost and critical path activities for the transfer of 350 personnel, 11,000 classified documents and $10.5M of equipment while managing 5 personnel on the project team. By controlling the project and finishing ahead of schedule, the Navy saved over $750K in civilian labor costs, with zero safety mishaps on the project.

Conducted regular Information Technology (IT) project meetings with stakeholders and communicated milestones, updates, reviews and issues that may affect the project delivery. Monitored change management throughout the project life cycle.

Navy certified instructor for two Tomahawk courses teaching U.S. and U.K. personnel who are charged with planning and executing Tomahawk missile tasking onboard US Carriers, Maritime Operation Centers and U.K. Tomahawk headquarters. Conduct quarterly reviews for course curriculum updates to meet current operational requirements.

Operations Manager

Directed fleet level operations of 18 United States Navy ships to include testing, maintenance, and planning of Tomahawk missile weapons systems and operations to include United Kingdom submarines and French surface ships.

Directed the acquisition, receipt, inspection, storage, and issuance of all ammunition in a 23-ship battle group, valued more than $135M. Managed $20M+ in classified equipment vital to national security and the safety of 150 employees; resulted in zero losses, and the continued integrity of all classified materials.

Managed and led 18 Tomahawk Weapon System employment teams consisting of 102 personnel across different areas of operation; maintained 100% staffing and serviceability for a 272-day overseas work assignment.

Managed a budget of $125M for the approval process for the acquisition and installation of U.S. Navy missile systems and associated equipment. Created and implemented a supply chain logistics program ensuring personnel work packages were completed ahead of schedule, saving the United States Navy $75K.

Advised senior Officers on the proper employment of ship’s weapon fundamentals, radar operation and tactics, the execution of tactical operations as well as providing technical and tactical information for senior decision-makers.

DAMIEN BENTON, PG. 2

Quality Assurance Manager/Inspector

Organized the Fleet Quality Assurance Program using Six Sigma principles and inspected work orders performed by shipyard

personnel; ensured all work complied with Navy departure from specifications and technical work documents.

Conducted Quality Assurance inspections to six Tomahawk Weapon Systems to maintain 100% serviceability following the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual; inspected 323 work packages totaling $13M for installed equipment and the repair of machinery repair to accomplish the Navy’s mission.

Implemented Six Sigma and process improvement principles into daily work center activities to include change control and quality processing of integral data needed for the execution of assigned tasking in the support of Tomahawk employment.

Conducted Operational Risk Management (ORM) during the loading and unloading of $235M worth of ammunition to include missiles, small arms ammunition and self-defense ammunition. Conducted on-the-job safety briefs and training to 15 personnel with no safety discrepancies.

Maintenance Technician

Performed organizational-level maintenance, troubleshooting and system administration on various shipboard information systems, for 18 years, to include Global Command and Control System-Maritime (GCCS-M), Spruance Display and Processing Equipment, Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System (TTWCS), and various electronic equipment.

Performed the role of system administrator, conducted network troubleshooting, vulnerability testing, and installation of all required software that supported operations for classified and unclassified systems.

Provided maintenance and repairs to local and wide area networks, desktop computers, routers, uninterruptible power supplies, satellite communications devices, generic front end processors, and fiber optic connection repair.

Selected as Tactical Training Group Atlantic’s Technician of the Year for 2015 for the repair and maintenance of a Secret Classification Local Area Network, saving the command $20K in contractor repair fees.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Technical Management/Project Management

John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD – (21 Credit Hours of 30 completed), 3.57 GPA

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Project Management

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA – SUMMA CUM LAUDE, 3.87GPA

DELTA MU DELTA and SIGMA BETA DELTA Business Honor Society

Associate in Arts, Electronics Technology

Coastline Community College, Fountain Valley, CA

Senior Enlisted Leadership Program

U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Academy, Petaluma, CA

CERTIFICATIONS

Network+ ce – CompTIA

Master’s Certificate in Applied Project Management – Villanova University

Six Sigma Green Belt – Villanova University

Electronics Mechanic Apprenticeship – U.S. Department of Labor

Electronics Tester Apprenticeship – U.S. Department of Labor

Electronics Technician Apprenticeship – U.S. Department of Labor

Computer Programmer Apprenticeship – U.S. Department of Labor

Computer Operator Apprenticeship – U.S. Department of Labor

Master Training Specialist – Naval Educational Training Command

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: SharePoint, MS Office, Project Professional 2013/2016, AutoCAD, Autodesk Fusion 360, Revit 2015, SAP/ERP

Operating Systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows Server 2003, Unix, Red Hat Linux

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