Retired Program Manager looking for part time work
Resume:
EUGENE P. KIERNAN JR.
Linwood, New Jersey ***********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
Looking for a part time or temporary delivery/driver position with a well established company
SUMMARY
Results-driven Program Management Professional with proven experience in a Fortune 500 corporation. Successfully directed high potential teams while delivering quality services and products to the customer. Highly motivated individual with broad background knowledge and experience in:
Program / Project Management
Foreign Military Sales
Naval Combat Systems
Customer Relationship Management
Proposal Writing and Management
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, Moorestown, NJ
Training Manager (2014 – 2025) Retired
Manages the Foreign Military Sales training team at the Combat Systems Engineering Development Site (CSEDS) in Moorestown, NJ. Responsible for developing curriculum and providing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to teach both classroom and waterfront training to Australia, Japan, Korea, Norway, and Canada. Accomplishments since coming on board in 2014:
Initiated the very successful introduction of Senior Level briefers for Foreign Officers attending training as CSEDS. This includes Commander, 7th Fleet, Missile Defense Agency, Commander, Destroyer Squadron 15, Commanding Officer, Aegis Training and Readiness Center, and USS Robert Smalls
Led the Lockheed training team that developed the Royal Australian Navy, Combat Systems Officer and Prospective Commanding Officer courses for the Aegis Surface Combatant (ASC)
Briefed high level Japanese Naval Officers on the capabilities and limitations of the JMSDF Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system
Acted as lead instructor during multiple RIMPAC exercises for the Korea Navy. This includes Missile Firing Training which culminated in the skin-to-skin engagement of an anti-ship missile drone
Performed as lead instructor and test director for the Fleet Synthetic Training - Joint Exercise for the Japanese Military Self-Defense Force since 2015. This high-visibility exercise is the ultimate US/Japanese Bilateral Ballistic Missile Defense exercise in the 7th Fleet Area of Operations
Supported various training evolutions as lead instructor in Sydney Australis, Sasebo, Yokosuka, and Maizuru Japan, Busan Korea, Bergen Norway, Honolulu, Hawaii, Norfolk, Virginia, and Pensacola, Florida
MANTECH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Voorhees, NJ
Project Manager (2001 – 2014)
Managed multiple programs with an annual budget of over $2 million with requirements in the following areas: Aegis Curriculum Development, Ballistic Missile Defense Training, Foreign Military Sales Training, Project Planning, Proposals, Executive Level Presentations, Team Leadership, Process Improvement and Resource Management. Developed and maintained strong inter-personal relationships with Customers and Industry partners. Directed all facets of program execution.
Led the Mantech training team that developed the core Ballistic Missile Defense curriculum used today in the US Navy and served as the Lead instructor evaluating Commanding Officers (CO) and Tactical Action Officers (TAO) on BMD Operations and Tactics for 24 US Navy ships
Awarded an Aegis Excellence Award as a critical member of Operation Burnt Frost which shot down a wayward satellite in 2008
Briefed numerous Flag Officers including the leads of both Aegis BMD and THAAD on the capabilities and limitations of Aegis Planning
Directed the development Foreign Military Sales curriculum and the execution of training evolutions for the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) and the Spanish, Australian, Egyptian, and Norwegian Navies
Asked for by name by the United States government to provide high-level briefings to the JMSDF staff
Served as CO/TAO evaluator for numerous FMS evolutions to include JMSDF, Egypt, and Norwegian ships
One of two Subject Matter Experts who provided Operational Planning training to the Numbered Fleets using the Maritime Air Missile Defense Planning System (MIPS). This training provided the basis for the Numbered Fleets to plan for and execute real-world BMD and Anti-Air Warfare operations
Key participant in the Aegis Lessons Learned Program. Assisted in collecting data and processing information from over ten Naval combatants to support enhancements in US Navy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
Authored Computer Based Training lesson on Aegis Mission Planner
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, Moorestown, NJ
Training Manager (1993-2001)
Served as training manager for the Operational Training group providing Aegis Combat System training to USN and Foreign Navies. Managed a team of Subject Matter Experts with an annual budget of over one million dollars.
Managed the Spanish Navy Aegis Training program with a budget of $12 million. Developed installation, technical, and operational curriculum and led the initial courseware presentations. Provided monthly progress/status reports to the Spanish Program office and interfaced with all facets of contractor, government, and Spanish Naval personnel
Served as the Primary CO/TAO Evaluator for over 20 Aegis Pre-Commissioning CICTT evolutions. Recognized as one of the main authorities on Aegis Combat System employment
Developed the initial Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) curriculum for IOC 96 and conducted the initial crew training on two Aegis Cruisers. Received an Aegis Excellence award for my efforts
Authored and edited Computer Based Training lessons on CIC and Aegis Display System Operations and Command and Decision Weapon Doctrine
UNITED STATES NAVY, East Coast
Surface Warfare Officer (1986-2013)
Over twenty-seven years of proven operational management and sound technical skills, with significant accomplishments in directing and managing operations and technical professionals.
Served almost eight years active duty in the United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer.
Deployed with a U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Group, Mediterranean Sea, 1988-1989 aboard the USS Voge (FF 1047) and as an Ensign, served as one of three TAOs during Strike Group operations
Served as a vital member of the USS Normandy (CG 60) commissioning crew. Onboard Normandy, served as OOD and TAO during Operation Desert Storm in both the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. As the Ordnance Officer, oversaw the launching of numerous Tomahawk missiles against targets in Iraq
Assumed duties as Officer-in-Charge of Aegis Training Unit, Moorestown, NJ, responsible for conducting CICTT for all newly commissioned Aegis Cruisers and Destroyers
Continued to serve 20 years in the United States Navy Reserve attaining the rank of Captain.
Commanded two Military Sealift Command Units and one ATFP unit while serving as Executive Officer in two additional reserve units
EDUCATION
Master of Arts Degree International Relations with a Concentration in Homeland Security
Salve Regina University, Newport, RI, 2010
Joint Professional Military Education Phase
Naval War College, Newport, RI 2005
Master of Business Administration Degree in Business Management
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Camden, NJ, 1997
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English
The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, 1985
AWARDS
Three Aegis Excellence Awards
Two Mantech Personal Performance Awards
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Secret Held / TS-SCI Eligible
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