MARK MCDANIEL

*** ********** ***** · Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452

757-***-**** · adbbrm@r.postjobfree.com

Dynamic Leader with more than 36 years’ high-profile civilian and military marine transportation contract management experience as a Port Engineer, Project Manager, Program Manager, Quality Management, Bids and Proposals and General Manager. Demonstrated engineering expertise driving multiple projects simultaneously to completion while controlling cost. Proven financial leadership managing national and international programs, facilities and projects with strict budget control and operational effectiveness. Strong management experience leading up to 200 operations and technical professionals in administrative and technical environments. Forward-thinking trainer and development expert in coaching and mentoring professionals to improve efficiency and processes.

Director of Operations · Engineering · Budgeting · Cost Benefit · Marketing * Safety · Cost Control · Risk Management · Quality Management · Procurement · Cost Reduction · Presentations . FAR / DFAR · Security Clearances · OSHA ` Change Management · Consulting · Strategic Planning · Team Leadership / Motivation · Process Improvement Vendor Relations · Cost Accountability · Frame Agreements · Joint Ventures · International Business · Negotiations Statutory / Regulatory Compliance · P&L · Training / Development · Inventory Control · Workforce Planning · QA / QC Government Contracting · Military Sealift · DOD Program Management · Technical Writer · Maritime Shipping · OSHA · US Coast Guard CFR regulations, ABS, NAVSEA, MILSPEC requirements · Client Relations · Daily Operations · Project Management and Maintenance Director * Business Development · Communications and Metrics / KPI’s

CROWLEY GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. · Norfolk, Virginia · 9/17 – Present

Program Manager, Marine Positioning Force (MPF), MSC Vessels

Overall responsible for the operations and maintenance of five Bobo Class vessels and the USNS Stockham. Oversees six Port Engineers, Lifecycle Engineer, and Property Administrator. Direct liaison to MSC for technical and contracting matter. Administers and creates maintenance budget in accordance with customer, regulatory, and class requirements. Ensures that all dry docks are completed properly to extend the life to the vessels. Managed daily operations and ensured compliance with American Bureau of Shipping, US Coast Guard rules and regulations and NAVSEA Standards.

MAERSK LINE LIMITED · Norfolk, Virginia · 11/2006 – 2/2017

Ship owner and Management Company.

General Manager and Program Manager of Government Ship Management

Provided Contract Management in the amount of $1.3 billion for DOD operations contracts. Prepared contract specifications and cost estimates for dry docks and facility repairs and ensured all materials and logistics remained on track. Maintenance planner to ensure plant was in excellent condition. Directed RFP BIDS and Proposals as well as Business development for numerous DOD and commercial Contracts. Managed daily operations and ensured compliance with American Bureau of Shipping, US Coast Guard rules and regulations and NAVSEA Standards. Developed and managed annual budgets averaging $11.2M. Negotiated Change Orders developing an average savings of 10%. Spearheaded Safety and Quality Management System for programs under my control to meet and exceed the company’s requirements. Delivered assistance with company Audits with positive results. General Manager for the TAGOS, LMSR, MSV, MPF and SL-7, Maersk Tankers and Break-Bulk programs. Directed all logistics to ensure maximum efficiency to reduce cost while meeting all government requirements IAW the DFAR and FAR.

Achievements:

Monitored contract spending to control cost. Saved $22.4 million for one five-year government contract as operations manager with full P&L responsibility.

Developed annual DOD budgets for Military Sealift to certify all contractual assets were accurately covered from a maintenance planning aspect.

oDirected the updating of obsolete power plant equipment and communications suites that were no longer parts supported. Performed Cost Benefit Analysis to demonstrate the advantages of upgrading systems to reduce long term repair expenses. Increased fleet longevity while lowering overall cost.

Functioned as Lead Technical Director on design and construction team tasked with building special operations ship. Completed ship build in a year and a half for $140 million providing special mission operations capabilities for the next 15 years or more.

Spearheaded five contract requests for proposals (RFPs) from inception to completion that resulted in a million’s in wins for the company, providing superior service to DOD.

Directed 13 large dry dock contracts both Commercial and Marine Construction for the DOD that averaged $12.9 million each while completing the task within thirty days and ensuring all NAVSEA standards, GTR’s, FAR and DFAR requirements were met.

Acknowledged by DOD for Superior Customer Service and Excellence for program management results for service of five contracts with zero negative remarks.

Directed and mentored a robust team of engineers maintaining the highest Employee Engagement Survey results for the company for ten consecutive years. This led to 100% attrition of the team and preserved our customer service commitment to excellence.

Developed all Specifications and directed the building of MSV3 for Naval Special Warfare with a total build cost of $144M.

US NAVY Retired · Norfolk, Virginia · 6/1983 – 6/2006

Naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces.

US Naval Chief Warrant Officer Retired

Provided comprehensive power plant engineering management, maintenance planning and leadership experience for maintenance, repairs, scheduling, damage control, budgeting and shipyard planning for ship overhauls. Reviewed processes and procedures for cost control and sought out opportunities for improvement.

Achievements:

Served onboard MCM, FFG’s, DD’s, CG’s, DDG’s, AOE’s, PC, LCAC, LHD and various shore commands to include ACU4, SURLANT and SURFPAC.

Served in junior and senior leadership positions including Small Boat Repair Officer, Electrical Officer, Auxiliaries Officer, Quality Assurance Officer, Main Propulsion Officer, Chief Engineer and Depot Level Maintenance Director leading on average of 200 plus Navy Professionals

Trained hundreds of Naval Engineers in Diesel, Gas Turbines, and Steam propulsion power generation and sub systems to include technical repairs for all plant types.

Selected as very first enlisted Chief Petty Officer to serve as a member of an all senior officer Propulsion Examination Board (PEB).

Awarded numerous medals and citations for outstanding service and performance.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business and Marketing (In Process)

Averett University, Chesapeake Virginia

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

EOOW Qualified for Steam, Diesel and Gas Turbine plants, Ship Superintendent certified by DNV,

Shipyard Port Engineer Certification through Fisher Maritime, Gas Turbine, Diesel and Boilers Inspector, Power Plant Management, Numerous Navy technical schools throughout career, Master Training Specialist,

Naval Instructor, Program Management, Business Development, Broker training, Quality Assurance,

Quality Management, Active Secret Clearance until NOV 2027

Current TWIC Card holder

AFFILIATIONS

Hampton Roads Propeller Club Affiliate

US NAVY Mustangs Association

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, SAMM, NS5, R-supply, AMOS

Port Engineering Program (PENG)

People Soft Production, Navy IT Systems

Although rusty, familiar with CAD

Strong IT capabilities with the high aptitude to learn any system on the fly

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