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Industrial & Organizational Psychology

Location:
San Diego, CA
Posted:
July 22, 2025

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619-***-****

San Diego, CA 92103

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Industrial & Organizational Psychology

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

October 2024

Master of Science, Global Leadership, MSGL

University of San Diego, Knauss School of Business, San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Science, Business Management, BSBM

University of Phoenix, San Diego, CA

Executive Education Certificate, Negotiations and Critical Decision Making

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Graduate Certificate, Project Management

University of San Diego, San Diego, CA

Professional Certificate, Global Business Strategy

University of San Diego, San Diego, CA

Professional Certificate, Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)

Naval Special Warfare Command, Coronado, CA

Professional Certificate, HRCI, Human Resources Associate Professional.

Professional Certificate, Evaluations of AI Application in Healthcare,

Stanford University Center for Continuing Medical Education.

JUSTIN STUERTZ, PH.D.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Former United States Marine and Iraq war veteran (2004). I have a Ph.D. in Industrial & Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University, specializing in ethics, ethical behaviors, behavior traits, and their impact on business negotiations. Expertise in strategic resource planning, negotiations, and change management. Over 15 years of experience as a Business Program Manager, successfully managing programs and implementing strategic goals within fast-paced organizations like ASML/CYMER and Naval Special Warfare Command. I am skilled in program & project management, operations, finance, and budget matters across various projects, including clean-room laboratories, top secret military programs, asset management, Capital Projects (CAPEX), and Operational & Maintenance (OPEX) in the High-Tech Industry. Possess Lean Six Sigma and graduate-level project management certifications. Over 15 years of experience with high performance team building and cross collaborating with colleagues. Effective communicator with high-level executives, senior military leadership, and business audiences. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills acquired through experience and graduate-level coursework, complemented by Harvard Executive Education in negotiations and critical decision-making.

SKILLS

Highly motivated leader, excellent communicator, and skilled researcher who can work independently or as a cooperative team member.

Process Improvement and understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

Deep understanding of multiple types of leadership styles and project management methodologies.

Soft Skills in analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Advanced ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize data

Excel in the areas of cross-cultural understanding

Contract analysis/management

Negotiation Principles & Tactics

Emotionally Intelligent

Human Resources

Experience with 360 Degree Feedback

Program Management/ Project Management

Learning & Development Methodologies / Initiatives

Strong Business Acumen

Process Engineering/optimization

Qualitative and Quantitative processes & methodologies.

Performance Management

Conflict Resolution

Experience with ISO 9001 Standards

Risk Management

Mentorship & Coaching

Moral & Ethical

WORK HISTORY

March 2019 - November 2024

Grand Canyon University - Ph.D., Doctoral Student, Industrial & Organizational Psychology. Dissertation data were collected using reflexive thematic analysis, surveys, interviews, and focus groups. NVivo and MAXQDA qualitative analysis software were used for the analysis.

Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Theory

Behaviorism

Theories of Inquiry

Principles of Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Humanistic, Transpersonal, and Existential Psychology

Quantitative Statistics (Research Methodologies)

Psychology of Leadership

Psychology of Consulting and Coaching

Qualitative Research Methodologies

Principles of Personnel and Human Resource Management

Ethical Issues in Psychology

Testing and Assessment in the Workplace

May 2020 - May 2022

ASML/CYMER - Business Manager, San Diego, CA

Served as the principal business lead, driving & supporting strategic and operational management initiatives and objectives. I was recruited to provide change management expertise during a major department overhaul, restructuring the interdepartmental organization, transitioning team members, and developing new training to adapt to mission requirements. Managed complex, cross-functional projects/programs, implemented conflict resolution strategies, and identified client, project, program, and/or business risks. I was the financial clearinghouse, working with quality control to ensure KPIs were completed before the disbursement of funding through ARIBA

Negotiated critical contracts for strategic initiatives and operational services. Oversaw supply chain strategies crucial to production, such as rare gases needed for cleanroom laboratories. Monitored compliance of work activities by ensuring business plans and team members adhere to relevant policies and procedures. Provided continuous process improvement in contract management, budgeting, finance, and vendor oversight to senior leadership.

Work closely with Environmental Health & Safety to fund safety programs and OSHA compliance requirements.

Ensured projects are communicated and held within budget restraints.

Ensured excellent cross-functional communication (through effective meetings, email, and other means) to ensure coordination between Engineering functional areas and other departments.

Provided feedback on ways to improve budget project planning with vendor relations.

Provided training and mentorship to new hires and cross-training programs.

Developed and implemented training programs to support onboarding and continuous learning.

Track and review service provider contracts to verify quality work completion.

Negotiated consulting, construction, and vendor services contracts.

Conduct internal financial audits to ensure fiscal adherence.

Collaborate with technical engineering teams across a spectrum of specialties and projects.

Develop and implement Statements of Wwork (SoW's) & Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Work with the legal department to develop non-disclosure agreements between stakeholders.

October 2008 - May 2020

Naval Special Warfare Command - Business Program Manager (Held Secret Clearance), Coronado, CA

Served as a principal financial and business manager within the Naval Special Warfare community, responsible for budget formulation and execution of special government-appropriated funds. Was the subject matter expert in developing the planning, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process used for the budget estimate submissions of several top-secret government programs. Supported the planning and execution of several U.S. Naval Special Warfare Community programs. Budgeted and executed government contracts and negotiated for strategic and operational directives to support mission requirements.

Work closely with government finance, procurement, and accounting for budget development, execution oversight, invoicing, payment, and unfunded requirements.

Drive data-driven decision-making while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs) & Requests for Quotes (RFQs)

Worked within several government ERP systems for financial management, Human Resource Management (HRM), and supply chain management.

Community outreach representative

Implemented Lean Six-Sigma processes and methodologies.

Track and review service provider contracts to verify quality work completion.

Nurture trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders to anticipate contracting needs, acting as a continuity between business Stakeholders

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