Manager Support

CHRISTOPHER F. BERNARDI

** ******* ***** ** • WILTON, NY • HOME/CELL: 518-***-****

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Program Management / Sourcing Professional

Results driven professional with an award winning attitude and a history of results offering 25+ years of experience in Subcontract Management, Program Management and commodity procurement. Team player with the ability to operate exceptionally in a matrix organization; creating cross functional teams harnessing the talents of each to generate results. A driving force behind continuous improvement utilizing Six Sigma training

(Green Belt) to drive change to meet the ever fluctuating business environment and drive competitive advantage. A dynamic leader who motivates their team to exceed expectation and deliver exemplary products and service.

Professional Experience:

ESPEY MANUFACTURING & ELECTRONICS CORP • Saratoga Springs, NY (2018 – Present) DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS (2019 - Present)

Provide Senior Leadership and mentoring to the Program Office team members throughout the program life cycle. Member of the the Executive Senior Staff in developing strategies for business growth. Member of the Executive leadership team that has been responsible for year over year growth over the last three fiscal years. Key Accomplishments:

• Responsible for the successful execution of over $40M in active programs with an additional backlog of over

$60M.

• Synchronize business communication between all functional business areas to facilitate seamless execution.

• Review all contracts for compliance to customer and government requirements.

• Focus on customer relationships to build strong partners with shared risks and opportunities.

• Lead Cross Functional Team in support of New Business Opportunities, Status and Capture Challenges. DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (2018 - 2019)

Lead the full supply chain including Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, Stock Room and Material Control. Established long term agreements supporting programs from development through production. Lead all proposal activities. Total sourcing budget responsibility for theses programs were $20M - $40M. Key Accomplishments:

• Provide leadership to a Global Supply Chain team in developing sustainable strategies to support the various lines of business

• Evaluate Supplier Key Technologies for opportunities and synergies with in-house technical solutions.

• Focus on supplier relationships to build a strong supply chain with shared risks and opportunities.

• Coordinate with Executives Team in support of New Business Opportunities, Status and Capture Challenges.

• Coordinate with customers to established requirements that insure proper cost estimates from Supply Chain.

• Lead a team of 15 members across various disciplines and processes to optimize raw material, work in process and finished goods.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED…

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION • Moorestown, NJ (2002 – 2015) SUBCONTRACT PROGRAM MANAGER – NEW VENTURES / OCEAN ENERGY (2009 – 2015) Lead and managed sourcing teams throughout the project lifecycle. As a member of the Program Leadership Team, I had responsibility for scheduling, resource planning, cost control/savings, earned value as well as risk and opportunity management for my functional team and our subcontractors and suppliers. Total sourcing budget responsibility for theses programs were $20M - $300M. Key Accomplishments:

• Negotiate and execute Strategic Supply Chain, Proprietary Information and Teaming Agreements to meet or exceed program expectations.

• Evaluate Supplier Key Technologies for opportunities and synergies with in-house technical solutions.

• Coordinate with customers to established requirements that insure proper cost estimates from Supply Chain.

• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project to communicate program status.

• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, finance, quality and risk/opportunity management to establish strong and measurable requirements from development through acceptance testing. SUBCONTRACT PROGRAM MANAGER – MARITIME FSC INITIATIVE (2008 – 2009) Lead Sourcing/Subcontracts Capture Team in the proposal development and execution of the Supply Chain Strategy for a focused Supply Chain Capture Opportunity. Opportunity targeted logistics and supply chain support for maritime military operational supplies. Total sourcing budget responsibility for the program was

$100M.

Key Accomplishments:

• Develop Sourcing Capture Strategy and Align With Business Critical Objectives.

• Create Metric Packages for how program success was to be measured.

• CreatedSourcing proposal and execution plan including schedule, cost savings targets, risks and opportunities.

• Organize material forecast and costing effort for 3000+ parts across several hundred suppliers. SUBCONTRACT PROGRAM MANAGER – DDG1000 (2005 – 2008) Lead DDG1000 subcontract/sourcing teams overseeing major subcontracts and critical subcontracted systems in both development software and Mission Systems Equipment. Manage all cost, schedule and technical requirements levied on the supply base.

Key Accomplishments:

• Managed over $200M in subcontracts and Integrated with Product Teams, program office and customer.

• Lead negotiations of Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, Award Fee Plans, PIEAs, etc.

• Implemented Supply Chain Strategy and Indicators that supported Program Goals

• Generated Over $10M in Program Savings in the first year of the program.

• Conduct regular program reviews with subcontractors, program office and customers.

• Coordinate with Material Acquisition Centers to meet Program Commodity Requirements. LEAD PROJECT MANAGER – LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATE SHARED SERVICES (2002 – 2005) Manage the corporate agreement process from opportunity analysis to post award administration supporting the various business areas throughout the corporation. Lead team of 4 Project Managers in the negotiation and management of over $900 million in corporate agreements for products and services. Key Accomplishments:

• Lead team in exceeding savings and utilization goals for the first time in the groups history

• Negotiated over $60 million in annual savings for the corporation

• Increased utilization by 10% in six month period generating an additional $10 million in annual savings

• Lead recovery efforts for Katrina relief in support of Michoud, LA facility; recognized by NASA for efforts. Page 2 of 3

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED…

COMAR, INC. • Buena, NJ (1998 – 2002)

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Lead all procurement activities for the company encompassing manufacturing commodities, facilities, subcontracts and MRO. Lead team of buyers, production planners and material managers to support the manufacturing schedule of the pharmaceutical packaging operation. Lead negotiation of commodities including, plastic resins, glass tubing and energy. THE COOPER HEATH SYSTEM • Camden, NJ (1996 – 1998) MEDICAL / SURGICAL BUYER

Planned and purchased medical and surgical supplies for internal clinical departments, satellite facilities and support departments for a three hundred bed health system. LIMECREST CORPORATION • Baltimore, MD (1994 – 1996) MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE

Responsible for creating demand for aggregate products in the Mid-Atlantic region and operated as the link between the Baltimore manufacturing facility and the New Jersey corporate office. AGWAY, INC. • Syracuse, NY/Berlin, NJ (1991 – 1994) ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER

Assist in managing retail / wholesale operation. Managed supply chain, marketing and logistics for location. EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) - 2000

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science, Economics – 1993

Farm Credit Fellowship Recipient

AWARDS

LOCKHEED MARTIN NOVA AWARD (2014) • LOCKHEED MARTIN EVENING OF STARS (2014) • SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD (2012) • DDG1000 TEAM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (2006) • NASA RECOGNITION AWARD (2006) • SUPPLY CHAIN EXCELLENCE AWARD (2004) • SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD (2003) TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

CHINESE CULTURAL TRAINING AND ANTI-ESPIONAGE AWARENESS (2013) • EXECUTIVE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT • CAPTURE MANAGEMENT • EVMS TRAINED AND CERTIFIED (2009) •FACE TO FACE COMMUNICATION (2008) • FULL SPECTRUM LEADERSHIP (2008) • LEADING HEADLIGHT INDICATORS (2008) • GREEN BELT (2007) • THE SMART NEGOTIATOR (2004 & 2006) • SUBCONTRACTS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM (2005) • PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TRAINING (2006) • MANAGING A MULTICULTURAL WORKFORCE (2005) • ROUNDTABLE MENTORING PROGRAM (2005) • WORLD NEGOTIATION FORUM (2005) • MICROINEQUITIES (2005) • SOURCING LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (2004) • LEAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (2003) Page 3 of 3

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