Supply Chain Project Management

SUMMARY

Extensive background in directing daily operations across multiple domains with over 30 years of executive experience in program planning, project management, and problem-solving in response to diverse challenges. Highly versed in the area of integrating technology to increase efficiency and productivity. Experience includes IT, AV, Oracle Government Financials, logistics, procurement, and BOMs. Extensive experience with Oracle ERP systems and knowledge of SAP systems.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Leidos, Inc, Reston, VA 20190 05/2023 – 12-2024

Supplier Relationship / Material Manager

Leidos Global Supply Chain

As a Global Supply Chain SRM / MM, ensured Leidos Inc. and the Leidos Alliance Partner/suppliers worked effectively together to achieve mutual benefits. A significant aspect of the role involves identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities, continuously analyzing supplier performance, negotiating better terms, and collaborating with suppliers to find efficiencies and innovative solutions that reduce costs while maintaining or improving quality and service. This proactive approach helps Leidos stay competitive and maximize value from their supplier relationships. As a SRM / Commodity Manager responsibilities included strategic management of specific categories of goods and services, involved in the procurement process and work to ensure the best value for purchases. Managed Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, Splunk, NetApps, DocuSign, and other partners/suppliers as needed.

Supplier Relationship Management / Materiel Manager: Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality goods and services.

Negotiation: Negotiating contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.

Market Analysis: Analyzing market trends and conditions to make informed decisions about sourcing strategies.

Cost Management: Identifying opportunities to reduce costs without compromising quality or reliability.

Risk Management: Managing risks associated with the supply chain, including identifying potential disruptions and developing contingency plans. Responsible for identifying and mitigating risks related to supplier performance and any possible supply chain disruptions across all of Leidos' corporate, contract, and program activities.

Selection of suppliers and Onboarding: Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers that meet the company's requirements and business needs and ensuring that new suppliers are correctly onboard.

Contract Management: Negotiates terms and conditions with suppliers, manages contracts, and ensures compliance with agreed-upon terms.

Performance Monitoring: Regularly assess suppliers' performance against key metrics such as quality, delivery, and cost, and use this data to identify areas for improvement.

Continuous Improvement: Worked with Leidos Alliance Partners/Suppliers to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and innovation.

Innovation and Growth: I drove innovation by leveraging our partnerships to bring new products, services, or solutions to the Leidos market, especially in repeatable offerings.

Additional responsibilities: Frequently called upon to manage proposal development and provide comprehensive support for Business Development and Capture management in alignment with Leidos' strategic win-plan.

US Patent Trademark Organization (USPTO), Alexandria, VA 08/2015–01/2023

Division Director, Collaborative Services Division, OCIO

Established Division Program objectives and priorities and allocated workforce and financial resources ($18–20M annual budget) to support agency collaboration services (IT/AV)

Create priorities and drove daily operations for a team of 50 government employees and 20 contractors, including 16 satellite (IT/AV) personnel in Denver, Dallas, Detroit, and San Jose

Responsible for technical drawings for the wiring of AV closets and, in several cases, hands-on leadership in the implementation

Worked with business stakeholders, information technology managers, and industry leaders to define the strategic direction for enterprise collaboration tools (Microsoft O365, SharePoint, Teams), including web conferencing tools (Zoom, WebEx, VBrick, KUDO), video-streaming, and audio-visual technologies

Managed the USPTO's new Website upgrade, moving from on-prem to the cloud

System owner of 17 different systems, ISSO, and manager of three (3) ISSOs

Coordinated with the Cybersecurity Authority to Operate (ATO) process and worked with the company to gain the FedRAMP process

Managed 5K+ Microsoft SharePoint sites and the migration of these sites from SharePoint 2007 on-prem servers to Microsoft SharePoint Online (cloud environment)

Engaged and delivered comprehensive customer service to 100K+ customers annually

Identified budget shortfalls and worked with senior management to take immediate action regarding funding situations

Worked with vendors (e.g., Xerox, etc.) to understand their 508 equipment offerings and provided analysis back to the Contracting Officer for procurement.

Experience with BMC Remedy and ServiceNow in an Agile Environment

National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA 03/2013 – 08/2015

Senior Advisor to the Chief Technology Officer,

Served as the Senior Advisor to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), providing invaluable insight and expertise on policies and procedures related to enterprise-wide IT / AV utilization

Worked with Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) business area on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to design and develop Virtual business working areas using Linden Labs technologies and Virtual Realities (VR) technologies

Created a variety of avatars used across CISE panel discussions which were the leading edge in the field of Bots and AI using JIRA

Developed an NSF panel area that empowers scientists to review, share, and benefit from a virtual experience of groundbreaking VR technologies and provided a user experience using Oculus Rift

Collected data to understand NSF reporting requirements to OMB (including 508 equipment usage and reporting)

Gathered panelist data, analyzed data, and developed reports for use by the CTO when reporting to the Virtual Panel Task Force, the Office of the Director, OMB, and the Office of Personnel Management

Effectively planned, managed, and executed a $2.5M annual budget; ensured all actions supported established business goals and priorities

Reviewed IT/AV technology and equipment contracts to ensure standardization (on specific equipment) across NSF (WebEx, vBrick, Teams)

Evaluated best practices and evidence-based research to promote change, improve strategic-level coalition building, and develop consensus across constituencies

Provided ongoing guidance and daily oversight to a diverse, multidisciplinary staff of 8 employees

Examined current governance structures and provided Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice to improve enterprise-wide governance and accountability

Section Head, Technology & Operations Section, 02/2012 – 02/2013

Principal advisor to executive leadership on all program responsibilities; led the development of the Technology and Operations Section (T&O) strategic plan, including establishing short and long-term planning

Recognized as the SME leading complex or high-profile assignments

Inventory Control Manager for 7.5K+ IT items. Developed and outlined policies, procedures, and operational guidelines to measure performance, manage or mitigate organizational risks, assess organizational effectiveness, and uncover weaknesses or deficiencies

Managed daily operations for a staff of 35 personnel

Designed and implemented key strategies to maximize employee potential; ensured employee performance plans were aligned with the organization's mission and goals

Oversaw personnel supporting the Conference Room Scheduler (CRS), including implementing new software, testing, acceptance, and final "go-live"

Served as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative of the NSF Library to procure library subscriptions and provided daily oversight and management of the librarians

Oversaw all Print Shop operations to support the Deputy Director and Director in consolidating printing services across the NSF enterprise

Delivered comprehensive management oversight for technologists supporting Meetings and Events to include all virtual technologies (e.g., Movi/Jabber, WebEx, VTC) and the technologies supporting 508-impaired personnel

IT Project Manager (Oracle PM), 8/2008–01/2012

Served as FAS IT Project Manager (Financial Management, Property Management, and Asset Management System [Oracle Federal Financials iTRAK] source selection) and Technical Project Manager

Provided SME-level advice and guidance to ensure a clear understanding of system requirements for the new Oracle Federal Financials iTRAK system

Worked with the customer (Division of Financial Management [DFM]) to ensure planned Oracle system upgrades and overall direction of FAS were consistent with accounting methods used by the NSF and the US government

Completed all technical reviews; gathered technical requirements, including security and Enterprise Architecture; reviewed the planned budget and developed the CPIC needs documents and overall assessment of the Oracle iTRAK project plan.

Coordinated with different branches within DFM to ensure all accounting efforts were completed on time and met expectations, including paying personnel (FPPS), award payments (Kansas Center), and other payments as needed

Led and motivated eight direct reports, established performance objectives, and ensured all mandatory training was accomplished

Maintained constant contact with branch key personnel and management to ensure testing of developed code; DIS/DFM code reviews allowed for the best possible quality attainment.

Employed SME knowledge in applying the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) method to develop requirements

Managed the SDLC. Gathered all Interfacing System documents, ensured the completeness of these documents, and worked with system owners to complete interfacing documents.

Coordinated with all Stakeholders to develop the Oracle iTRAK NSF-wide business model

Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC 01/2007 – 07/2008

IT Project Manager (Oracle)

As the STORET PM, responsibilities included SDLC for the development of new STORET-related software using Oracle 10g and O&M for the day-to-day business activities.

Assumed the role of Senior Project Manager, with the creation of the OW/IO/Program Management Office (PMO), to oversee the Commits Nex/Gen contract and other management responsibilities, including Enviromapper, WEB-RIT, Waters Lite Viewer (WLV), and ESRI GIS Mapping Tools

Develop financial plans that target the long-term strategic goals of the program and manage and monitor a budget that exceeds $3.8 million for extramural, travel, training, and administrative spending in the branch.

Managed Information Technology (IT) investments used by states and EPA Region

Implemented the Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology and the preparation of yearly Capital Planning & Investment Control (CPIC) submissions

Manage GIS Lab and contractor lab tech support

Developed the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

Other management responsibilities included Acting Branch Chief for the OWOW Branch, COTR duties, GIS developers and trainers

HiLLTECi, LLC, Weymouth, MA 08/2005–12/2007

Owner / Consultant

Towers Perrin

Stryker Spine

Millennium Pharmaceuticals

Classified Client

Mid-South Electronics (Acting CIO)

Oracle Project Accounting manager/trainer and UPK Developer on an 11.5.10 Oracle Project Accounting, Accounts Receivables, iReceivables, Time & Labor, and iExpense global implementation

Gather data, seek agreement from the client, and set up the Oracle application's legal, operating, and organizational structure

Project Manager for implementing 11i Oracle Process Manufacturing (OPM) at a leading pharmaceuticals manufacturer and is responsible for Project Planning, Resource Planning, Business Requirement Definition, Business Flows, Design and Configuration, Gap Analysis, Delivery, and Overall Project Management for the 11i.10 OPM engagement

Developed test scenarios and test scripts used to perform unit testing and integration testing when migrated to 12i

Kbase, Inc., Nashua, NH

Project Manager

Narragansett Bay Commission, Providence RI 6/2003 – 8/2005

Oracle Project Accounting Lead Responsible for Business Requirement Definition, Design, and Configuration for Projects portion of the engagement

Gather and analyze PA business requirements and execute map and gap procedures

Perform functional Oracle PA configuration, including customization to Projects, Purchasing, and Payables Account Generator Workflow processes

Responsible for developing the AIM Implementation documentation, application configuration, testing, and training for Oracle Projects

Developed test scenarios and test scripts used to perform unit testing and integration testing

Aris Corporation, Bellview WA 62002 - 6/2003

Principal

AT&T Broadband, Denver CO

Oracle Financials (10.7 SC, 11.03, 11.5.X) – Oracle Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Project Accounting, Fixed Assets, Purchasing

Served as functional lead on Oracle Projects, Oracle Receivable, and Oracle Purchasing on the 11.03 implementation

Developed test scenarios and test scripts used to perform unit testing and integration testing, then performed test scripts, identified, researched, and resolved issues.

Merrill Lynch, NY

Oracle Financials (10.7 SC, 11.03, 11.5.X) – Oracle Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Project Accounting, Fixed Assets, Purchasing

Served as functional lead on Oracle Projects, Oracle Receivable, and Oracle Purchasing on the 11.03 implementation. Developed test scenarios and test scripts used to perform unit testing and integration testing

HiLLTECi, LLC, Arlington, VA 6/2001-6/2002

Project Manager

Alcoa, Pittsburgh, PA

Project Manager/ Training Manager developing software solutions for implementing the Oracle 11i system for Alcoa in Oracle Purchasing and Order Management, Oracle Projects, Oracle Accounts Receivable, iProcurement, and iSupplier

Responsible for developing the AIM Implementation documentation, application configuration, testing, and training for Oracle Projects and Oracle Purchasing

Developed curriculum and provided onsite custom training

CACI, Arlington, VA 11/1999 – 5/2001

Oracle Federal Financials

Oracle Federal Financials (10.7 SC, 11.03, 11.5.X) – Oracle Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Project Accounting, Fixed Assets, Purchasing

Developed curriculum and provided onsite custom training

Responsible for application configuration, testing, and Oracle Federal Financials training for Oracle Projects and Oracle Purchasing

Oracle Corporation, Belmont Shores CA 7/1998 - 11/1999

Senior Consultant

Consulted both internally and externally on Oracle Project Costing, Billing, and Discoverer

Acted as a single point of contact (SPOC) for all Projects-related issues within Oracle, including software testing and development

Provided stand-up training – on demand by customers

Other Professional Experiences Upon Request

US AIR FORCE 9/1980–6/1990

Logistic Plans and Program Officer (Captain)

EDUCATION

Master's degree, Systems Administration, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, 1990

Bachelor's degree, Business (Minor: Economics), Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC, 1983

Associate degree, Logistics Management (Minor: Business), Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, AL, 1982

Master Electrician, State of Alabama

TRAINING

ILCC Leadership Training

USPTO Supervisor Training

ITIL-v3

Contracting Officer's Technical Representative

Security+

Certified Technical Trainer

FEMA IC-100

Oracle Master

FEMA IC-200

CGMP

FAA Commercial 107 Pilot

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR

HONORS & AWARDS

USPTO Bronze Award

National Science Foundation Director's Award

Environmental Protection Agency Performance Award

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Code for America 1/2009-Present

Brigade Captain for the Code for NOVA

An organization designed to help develop young minds in the area of STEM.

Developed an idea to collect National Science Foundation Award data and mesh these data with USPTO Patent data. This resulted in a tool that, for the first time, matched award data with patent data and was called “The Patent Project.”

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