Project Management A Team

DANIEL L. WILGUS II, CAPM

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PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

Results-oriented leader with nine years of military experience, specializing in leadership, training and development, project management, and strategic communication. Proven ability to drive team success in high-pressure environments. Seeking to leverage these skills in a dynamic corporate setting to contribute to organizational growth and excellence.

EXPERIENCE

Swagelok Production Supervisor February 2024 – Present

●Leads initiatives to achieve annual safety, cost, and quality targets for a team of 70 associates across two facilities.

●Implements Lean Daily Management System (LDMS) principles to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

●Champions continuous improvement by aligning activities with performance goals and Company’s strategic plan.

●Drives Lean Daily Management System (LDMS) Cadence to achieve operational excellence.

●Utilizes Kaizen events to drive operational improvements, engaging associates and entire boundary team.

USAF Senior Controller, Air Terminal Operations Center (ATOC) July 2023 - Jan 2024

●Managed a 26-member team that directed cargo and passenger airlift capabilities, ensuring readiness, resource allocation, and operational requirements.

●Coordinated 24/7 operations for 470 personnel across six units, optimizing manpower and equipment for global airlift missions.

●Developed, implemented, and managed ATOC’s short- and long-term strategic goals, plans, policies, and procedures.

●Prepared and delivered operational and workload recap reports to senior leadership, providing critical insights to the Senior Director and Manager.

●Developed project plans and completed milestones within the established timeframe and budget.

USAF Manager, Aerial Port Expeditor (APEX) Training Program November 2022 - June 2023

●Led a team of six employees and acted as the agency’s primary liaison for the execution and delivery of aircraft loading courses.

●Coordinated all aspects of each course iteration, to include course-scheduling, instructor scheduling, end of course feedback, and all course-associated requirements.

●Delivered instruction for four Community College of the Air Force accredited courses, training over 1,000 personnel.

●Managed a $200K APEX simulator project; maintained, updated, standardized, and validated the system for an 85-hour course.

●Oversaw and coordinated daily aircraft service activities, ensuring operational readiness for all Navy SEAL Team 7 personnel.

●Collaborated with instructional delivery personnel and subject matter experts on the following: Validated instructional materials and methodologies; designed and developed instruments to collect formative evaluation data.

USAF Director, C-5 & C-17 APEX Courses February 2021 - October 2022

●Led a team of four employees in delivering 560 hours of college-level instruction across three off-site locations.

●Organized and led instruction using mobile training teams, ensuring the currency and accuracy of Qualification Training Packages.

●Worked with Instructional Systems Specialist to collect student performance data; post-graduate and post-graduate supervisor data; instructor, subject matter expert, and key personnel observations

●Delivered instruction for three Community College of the Air Force accredited courses, educating 600 military and civilian personnel.

●Performed a wide variety of training program administration and project management duties on complex training development projects, project oversight and other initiatives necessary to assure effective operations.

●Directed a team of six employees in the creation of a USAF recruitment video project, earning recognition as Section Top Performer of the Quarter.

●Conducted planning, execution, and assessing an adult learning design project; ability to design and develop courseware or a curriculum to include necessary documentation of project partner collaboration and outcome decisions.

USAF Instructor, Air Transportation Curriculum May 2019 - January 2021

●Delivered platform instruction for three Community College of the Air Force courses, training 700 students annually with high engagement and effectiveness.

●Evaluated courseware for applicability, adequacy, technical accuracy, and accomplishment of training objectives.

●Oversaw the global "Air Freight" web-based training program, ensuring its successful implementation and utilization across the USAF.

●Oversaw four mobile training teams, delivering 99 hours of instruction to 36 employees across 10 different locations.

●Reviews existing training materials to determine its usefulness or the need to develop new materials.

USAF C-5 Aerial Port Expeditor (APEX) & Cargo Load Director April 2017 - April 2019

●Achieved C-5 APEX qualification as an Aircraft Loading Supervisor; led teams of 15 employees in coordinating and executing cargo on/off-load operations.

●Featured on the Smithsonian Channel’s Inside Mighty Machines, providing expert commentary on C-5 loading operations.

●Contributed to the squadron being awarded Air Force Large Air Terminal Unit of the Year in 2017.

USAF Ramp Operations Specialist January 2016 - March 2017

●Executed cargo and mail on/off-loading operations for military, commercial, and international aircraft, ensuring efficient and secure handling.

●Conducted quality assurance checks to verify cargo configurations, enhancing flight safety and compliance.

●Managed a fleet of 38 vehicles valued at $30.3M; trained 200 employees in vehicle and aircraft loading operations.

●Utilized load-pull sheet data to verify, assemble, and secure all cargo, ensuring proper transport within the aircraft.

EDUCATION

University of Wyoming B.A., Organizational Leadership 2022

Community College of the Air Force A.A.S., Instructor of Technology and Military Science 2020

Airmen Leadership School General Studies 2019

Community College of the Air Force A.A.S., Air Transportation 2018

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Communication

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Budget Management

Team Management

Curriculum Development

Data Analysis

Performance Management

Learning & Development

Process Improvement

Change Management

Leadership

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) PMI 2023

Certification in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) LivingWork 2023

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