Juan Sanson

Project Manager • IT • Veteran • Innovative Leader • Fast-Pace Environments

Lacey, WA 98513

aczm3t@r.postjobfree.com - 808-***-****

Solutions-driven; professional, 16-year veteran experienced in military operations to include project and operation management, team lead, and program development; entrusted by leadership to complete assigned tasks within scope, allocated resources, and on time. Proven ability to adapt to any situation, communicate detailed reports to higher levels, and lead teams of all functions during complex and highly visible projects/ programs by senior leadership. Demonstrated excellent leadership skills which allowed for promotion, over peers, with greater responsibilities. Unlimited potential; always seeking ways to be challenged. Available now, contact me for available opportunities. Willing to relocate to: Olympia, WA - Lacey, WA

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Opportunity Seeker & Student Project Manager

Unemployed - Lacey, WA - November 2016 to Present

Accomplishing short-term goals in order to secure opportunity within Western Washington area.

• Earned Microsoft Technology Associates (MTA) Network Fundamentals 98-366, Lean Six Sigma - White Belt certification, and completed two college classes with a 3.5 GPA.

• Studying to obtain Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through Project Management Institute (PMI); to earn trust and confidence from stakeholders in project management.

• Enrolled with WGU in pursuit of Bachelors of Science in Information Technology; providing industry certifications.

• Continuously seeking ways to grow professionally; industry research, studies, and opportunity searches. Senior Operations Manager Project Manager/Coordinator US Army Active Duty - Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA - April 2014 to November 2016 Oversaw support and operations team for 600-member organization. Managed 23-member team, with four direct report. Accountable for $14M of equipment, ensured vehicles and equipment were maintained above a 90% readiness rate. Mentored junior leaders towards professional growth. Promoted ahead of 18 peers to senior operations supervisor position. Completed projects with results still used today. Provided technical advice to senior directors; which assisted in making calculated business decisions.

• Experience in fast-pace changing environments, successfully completing 5+ projects using group discussions, team collaboration, calculated decisions, and easily accepting and adapting with short notice.

• Developed fact-based recommendations with project stakeholders during initializing and planning phases; opening new avenues of approach to projects and clearer vision of project deliverables.

• Served as a key resource of technical information during planning phases for training and evaluating programs from previous experience in both domestically and internationally.

• Identified and effectively used strengths of 27 team members in order to coordinate assigned work to be of added value and efficient throughout projects of sensitive synchronization and tight timelines.

• Determined strategies to move the team forward by setting realistic goals, creating and implementing action plans, and evaluating the process and end results by using past lessons learned and creativity.

• Developed and managed a new program that involved improved communications plans, efficient products, and much more productivity from team members; allowing for projects of greater complexity. Senior Operations Manager Project Manager/Coordinator US Army Active Duty - Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA - September 2011 to March 2014 Oversaw support and operations teams for 160-member Company. Managed a two-member team, with one direct report. Accountable for $4M of equipment, ensured vehicles and equipment were maintained above a 90% readiness rate. Mentored junior leaders towards professional growth. Assigned projects related to security, construction, and process improvements.

• Redesigned a security operations management plan by identifying and implementing new standards to address security flaws; ensuring the safety and well-being of 1,400 military and civilian personnel, while in a remote location in Afghanistan.

• Ability to identify problems quickly, create multiple resolution, and implement recommendations in support of project goals.

• Prioritized and coordinated the repair of crucial equipment needed to complete current and future projects, ensuring a quick turnaround for immediate use.

• Broadened staff member’s knowledge by teaching them technical criteria in a simple manner allowing them to understand fully and able to explain it back correctly.

• Maintained the best communications capabilities in the organization which provided senior executives a sense of security and direct knowledge and trust in actions during oversea deployment to Afghanistan.

• Proved decision of senior leadership to be assigned as Operational Lead while overseas in Afghanistan when US forces abruptly came under hostile fire; provided calm and precise reports to higher headquarters in order to request update higher command and request additional support.

• Demonstrated highly effective leadership and management abilities while running daily operations; allowing senior leadership to attend to other priorities.

Operations Manager Project Manager

US Army Active Duty - Schofield Barracks, HI - August 2005 to September 2011 Oversaw support and operations teams for 150-member Company. Managed a 14-member team, with three direct report. Accountable for $4M of equipment, ensured vehicles and equipment were maintained above a 90% readiness rate. Assigned multiple projects in construction, employee training and evaluation, improvement process, and communications.

• Assigned projects involving construction, electrical, and water improvements upon arrival to Iraq. Managed local contractors and a minimal budget. Improving quality of life while remaining 50% under budget.

• Maintained high morale and enthusiasm while routinely working in excess of 60 hours per week, ensuring work was done with great quality, within scope, and on time.

• Coordinated for team members to receive additional training; which grew the team’s professional competence and overall productivity.

• Planned and employed organization assets that greatly contributed to the successful goals of the company.

• Developed standards and structure when assuming responsibility of communications center project; providing an effective flow of processing information during day to day operations.

• Selected as project manager for team, during the organizations on-going transformation; adding multi-million- dollar fleet and equipment to the property book within the department.

• Supported organization mission, vision, and goals during two overseas deployments; given multiple projects over peers, to meet business requirements and objectives, due to diverse skills and competency. EDUCATION

BS in Science in Information Technology

Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT

March 2017 to June 2019

High School Diploma in General Studies

Borrego Springs High School - Borrego Springs, CA

1996 to 2000

SKILLS

Project Management, Research Analysis, MS Office Suites, Project Development, Process Optimization, Relationship Building, Resource Management, Information Technology, Network Management, Leadership, Process Improvement (10+ years)

LINKS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/juansanson

MILITARY SERVICE

Service Country: US

Branch: US Army

Rank: Staff Sergeant

July 2000 to November 2016

Serves as a Battalion Fire Support NCO in an Infantry Battalion in direct support of 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team with a mission of world-wide deployment as part of the Army's Contingency Force (ACF) and regionally aligned with PACOM; provides advice and technical aspects of fire support to a Battalion Commander in a rapid deployment Stryker Brigade; plans fires, both lethal and non lethal, in support of battalion operations and ensures all effects are synchronized; provides battlefield intelligence, supervises and advises nine forward observers; responsible for the health and welfare of 27 Soldiers; responsible for over $12.1 million worth of equipment.

Commendations:

Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/Campaign Star; Iraq Campaign Medal w/Three Campaign Stars; Army Commendation Medal (7th Award); Army Achievement Medal (5th Award); Meritorious Unit Commendation; Valorous Unit Award; Army Good Conduct Medal (4th Award); National Defense Service Ribbon; Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (2nd Award); Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon (6th Award); Nato Medal; Combat Action Badge; Drivers and Mechanic Badge w/Driver-Wheeled vehicles ClaspSpecialized Training:Master Resiliency Trainer (40 hours); Joint Firepower Course (80 hours); Precise Fire Target Mensuration (40 hours); Advanced Leaders Course (ALC) (240 hours); Commanders Safety Course (40 hours); Army Composite Risk Management (40 hours): FBCB2 Leader Operational New Equipment Training

(40 hours); Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) (120 hours); Warrior Leaders Course

(160 hours)

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) June 2002 to Present

Microsoft Technology Associate MTA 98-366 Networking Fundamentals September 2016 to Present

This exam is designed to provide candidates with an assessment of their knowledge of fundamental networking concepts. It can also serve as a stepping stone to the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) exams. Candidates for this exam are seeking to prove fundamental networking knowledge and skills. Before taking this exam, candidates should have a solid foundational knowledge of the topics outlined in this preparation guide. It is recommended that candidates become familiar with the concepts and the technologies described here by taking relevant training courses. Candidates are expected to have some hands-on experience with Windows Server, Windows-based networking, network management tools, DNS, TCP/IP, names resolution process, and network protocols and topologies.

Master Resiliency Trainer

September 2015 to Present

Lean Six Sigma White Belt

February 2017 to Present

GROUPS

US ARMY

July 2000 to Present

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Bilingual (Spanish)

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