Training Specialist Maintenance Manager

SCOTTY WEGLAR

Chesapeake, VA 757-***-****

*******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/scott-weglar-21462771

EXECUTIVE / MANAGEMENT PROFILE

COMPLEX OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT / TEAM BUILDING & LEADERSHIP / P&L RESPONSIBILITY/COURSE CURRICULUM MODEL MANAGER/MASTER TRAINING SPECIALIST

Extensive experience that includes leadership in private sector and military organizations. Background in leading teams of over 300, directing activities within a multibillion-dollar operation, and handling complex programs/assignments, including overseas initiatives. Consistent record of key contributions and achievements, including multiple awards.

Skilled in providing exceptional management and motivational leadership to highly skilled, diverse teams.

Build trustworthy relationships organization-wide as well as with clients, vendors, and community members.

Ability to maintain a high level of detail and manage complex sets of duties in high-pressure environments.

Excellent blend of big-picture planning skills and technical proficiency, including large medical equipment.

Compliance-conscious, ensuring full adherence to safety, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements.

Key Value-Offered Qualifications – Master Training Specialist; Course Curriculum Model Manager; Curriculum Developer; Senior On Platform Instructor; Operations Management; Organizational Mission & Vision; Team Building & Leadership; Big-Picture Strategic Planning; Full P&L Accountability; Budget Planning & Administration; Field Service Management; Continuous Process Improvement; Logistics Management; Human Resources; Program Management; Logistics; Supply Chain Optimization; Fiscal Management; Procurement; Vendor Management; Crisis Planning; Disaster Recovery; Compliance Management; Contract Administration

Certifications/Licenses – Certified Curriculum Developer; Certified Instructor; Certified Master Training Specialist; Journeyman Electronics Mechanic

NNS: Key provider in the successful delivery of multibillion dollar projects, 12 direct and ~400 indirect reports

IBA: Near 99% Employee Retention, 97+% & Above Customer Uptime, Handpicked for Special Assignments

Elekta Holdings: Excellent Equipment Uptime & Team Leadership across 4-State Regional Responsibility

U.S. Navy: Numerous Achievement Awards, Leadership of Teams in Challenging & Hostile Environments

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) – Newport News, VA 2021 – present ($5.6B defense contractor company with over 20,000 employees)

Nuclear Quality Inspector Training Manager

In charge of the qualification and training of nearly 400 indirect reports (Nuclear Quality Control Inspectors). This is accomplished via 12 direct reports that ensure the Nuclear Quality Assurance Inspectors are trained and qualified to the standards of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission as well as standards set by the United States Navy (NAVSEA 4000 Manual). This is of the utmost importance as Newport News Shipbuilding is the only facility in the world qualified to build United States Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carriers at12.8B$ each, and only one of two facilities qualified to build United States Navy Nuclear Submarines at 2.8B$ each. Failure in the Nuclear Quality Control Inspection Division would prevent NNS from being able to deliver these massive projects. Charged with the complete oversight of all training modules pertaining to nuclear inspections; course curriculum, test bank, study guides, quizzes and Retention of Knowledge Exams. Course Curriculum Model Manager.

ION BEAM APPLICATIONS (IBA) – Reston, VA – 2014-2020 ($332M medical technology company with 50 locations)

Senior Operations Manager

Directed a team of scientists and engineers in day-to-day operations for a $205M Proton Accelerator System, coaching and leading 13 direct reports. Established and executed all organizational and customer-focused goals, including 97% uptime or greater for primary customer Hampton University.

Accomplished Compliance Manager since the Food and Drug Administration, the American Medical Association, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission had scrutiny over day to day operations. Held full bottom-line authority on purchases of $10K or less and ensured fulfillment of the company’s ~30% profit margin objective. Managed quarterly invoicing on a $3.5M service contract. Served as the Director of EHS programs on site. Maintained full awareness of HIPAA regulations.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Reduced manpower by 25% per corporate mandate with zero loss of margin; additionally, maintained a 98.8% annual employee retention rate over a 6+-year period.

Hand-selected to manage the Miami team following dismissal of existing manager. Led the team for 3 months during their installation period, with zero negative effects on the customer or installation schedule.

Chosen by upper management to join an elite global team (one of 4 among 50) to create a transition manual for new operations managers that would ensure a smooth onboarding period.

Generated $134K+ in total savings for the company by recommending a unique solution to reduce calibration time on an x-ray replacement from up to 12 hours to only 1 hour.

Maintained 97% uptime or greater for Hampton University throughout entire 6+-year tenure.

ELEKTA HOLDINGS – Atlanta, GA – 2007-2014 ($1.5B company specializing in Linear Accelerators used for cancer treatment)

Field Service Engineer

Leveraged 21 years of experience in Advanced Electronics to serve as the primary engineer managing the operation, maintenance, and repair of standard Linear Accelerators used across 4 states. Ensured that 95+% of scheduled cancer patients received their treatments. (MS, LA, AR, TX, with ~$8M in annual service contract revenues).

HIGHLIGHTS:

Maintained 18 Linear Accelerators well above guaranteed minimum 95% uptime throughout tenure (in charge of maintaining and repairing 18 Accelerators and a Gamma Knife, and 10 Afterloaders).

Trained and guided several junior engineers successfully in the proper care and maintenance of complex Accelerator machines.

Served as the primary POC for all sold upgrades involving all sites under my responsibility, assisting in over 7.3M$ in real revenue during tenure.

UNITED STATES NAVY – Multiple Locations – 1987-2007

Material Maintenance Management Coordinator

Built a distinguished record of achievement over a 20-year period with the U.S. Navy, including 18+ years as a Maintenance Manager. Led the most technically advanced team of engineers (~40 direct and ~300 indirect reports) in all installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities to ensure 100% operational readiness of 3 ships. Established and executed strategies for anticipatory material needs, budgetary constraints, and “down system” coverage situations.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Oversaw successful maintenance of a 37-year-old aircraft carrier (USS John F. Kennedy) as one of 3 Maintenance Materials Managers (3MC’s), including management of a $1.25M quarterly maintenance/repair budget.

Led a large, diverse team of engineers through multiple activities with minimal downtimes and involving 4 different wars (Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom).

Hand-selected for Instructor Duty and became a Certified Instructor while at the Fleet Combat Training Center Atlantic (only 10% of the Navy is selected for instructor duty). Delivered instruction on some of the most advanced technical and electronic concepts in the Navy.

Advanced to Lead on Platform Instructor due to mastery of instructional methodologies. Conducted instructor evaluations monthly, providing beneficial feedback.

Assumed duties of Primary Curriculum Developer. Single-handedly researched, verified, and rewrote the training program for NATO Seasparrow Surface Missile Systems (one of the most technical schools in the U.S. Navy), leading to an 11% increase in student retention for a 1,440-hour, 9-month course.

Achieved Master Training Specialist certification (only 1% achieve this certification). Demonstrated understanding of the 3 Learning Domains, Kirkpatrick’s 4 Levels of Evaluation, Thorndike’s Laws of Learning, and Kolb’s Basic Learning Styles, among others.

Earned numerous awards and recognitions throughout tenure, including the following:

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal & Service Medal; Expert Pistol Shot Medal; Good Conduct Medal (6); Navy Achievement Medal (2); Armed Forces Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star; Southwest Asia Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star

Letter of Commendation (3); Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon; Navy “E” Ribbon; 9MM Sharpshooting; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2); Joint Meritorious Unit Award

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science (BS) in General Science Associate of Science (AS) in Technical Studies

EXCELSIOR COLLEGE – Albany, NY

Master Training Specialist

Certified Curriculum Developer

Certified Instructor

Course Curriculum Model Manager

NFPA – 70E Certified

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