Supply Chain Program Manager

Brian McCort

Elmira, New York

+1-443-***-**** *********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-mccort-60718026/ SUMMARY

Experienced project and program manager, leveraging expertise in leading technical projects and infrastructure initiatives. Successfully managed a $300M aircraft retrofit, enhancing project documentation and stakeholder relationships. Aims to apply strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration skills to drive product success and innovation. WORK EXPERIENCE

84 Lumber Jan 2025 - Feb 2025

Management Trainee Horseheads, NY

• Learned full operational processes including sales, blueprint-based material estimation, and inventory control; assisted in training to enhance overall store performance.

• Implemented process improvements that reduced material estimation errors by 15% while supporting project scoping efforts. BKM Services Sep 2015 - Present

Owner Elmira, NY

•Expanded technical expertise and education while delivering project coordination and management to the local community

•Managed project documentation and scopes and execution for varied local property enhancement and revitalization projects. Dept. of Justice, Bureau of Prisons Jan 2018 - Aug 2021 Paralegal / Legal Assistant Ft. Dix, NJ

•Supported over 100 legal cases by conducting detailed research and drafting documents, ensuring compliance with varying court requirements.

•Facilitated more than 100 criminal and civil appeals for underserved individuals, utilizing process improvement strategies to enhance case outcomes

•Upgraded the legal library, integrating advanced word processing tools and modern research materials to boost efficiency.

•Documented legal project milestones aiding in efficient scoping and delivery of case support initiatives. PM Sensors Aerial Intelligence Apr 2011 - Sep 2015 Program Manager, Contractor (Contract)

•Directed a government PMO, leading multiple technical project teams with precision. APG, MD

• Supervised 200+ multidisciplinary professionals, ensuring streamlined operations that enhanced team productivity and project outcomes.

• Managed a $300M+ aircraft retrofit integrating LIDAR systems and coordinated change orders for multiple stakeholders.

• Spearheaded the efficient closeout of a $75M program with significant retrograde management.

• Championed the strategic prioritization of sensor integration, enhancing imagery performance across a $16M initiative.

• Standardized technical deliverables across programs by enhancing project documentation processes, resulting in improved consistency and clarity.

US Army May 2008 - Apr 2011

Operations Manager (Major), System Evaluator APG, MD

•Led evaluations of aviation systems by collaborating with engineering teams, optimizing procurement and testing processes.

•Delivered comprehensive test coverage ensuring accuracy in user experience and quality metrics.

•Negotiated test methodologies and finalized reports to consistently meet customer requirements.

•Planned test events and compiled key data, effectively briefing leadership on progress.

•Integrated project management principles to enhance documentation and delivery of test initiatives. US Army Oct 2006 - May 2008

Company Commander & Aviator (Captain) Fort Hood, Texas / Iraq

• Led 80 soldiers in combat operations, navigating a dynamic, demanding high stress environment.

• Overhauled inventory processes, addressing shortfalls in existing system; conducted monthly, quarterly, and yearly inventory of organizational property more than $100M.

• Provided supervision for efficient integration and ensured seamless transition of new unit post-deployment and return to United States.

• Direct input into the personal development and mentoring of team members.

• Maintained oversight of company readiness, scheduling, staffing, and safety. Ensured delivery of appropriate training, assessments, investigations, and corrective actions.

• Awarded Bronze Star and Air Medal as aviation flight crewmember; flew 500+ combat flight hours over 15 months in support of combat operations.

US Army Jan 2004 - Oct 2006

Battalion Logistics Officer & Aviator (Captain) Fort Hood, Texas

• Established unit from ground up, partnering with comptroller to ensure monetary allocation for supplies; oversaw and approved spending for ammunition, medical, transportation, fuel, procurement and aircraft maintenance budgets.

• Successful management of multiple budget lines in exces of over $50 million. US Army May 2001 - Oct 2003

Aviation Task Force Movement Officer (Lieutenant) Illesheim, Germany

•Managed flight, guided/logistical operations; executed fitness training and ensured readiness.

•Maintained oversight of maintenance personnel for 8 aircraft valued at $25M each.

•Ensured commercial transport requirements met for over 450 personnel and 30 aircraft with total asset cost of nearly $1B.

•Transitioned entire Task Force including heavy lift aircraft and ground support equipment via land and sea from Germany to Kuwait. EDUCATION

Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University Apr 2016 - Dec 2022 Master of Business Administration

•GPA: 3.47

Syracuse, New York

Kings College, Wilkes Barre Aug 1995 - May 1999

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice

•GPA: 2.84

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

CERTIFICATIONS

•Project Management Professional (PMP):Certification: 4062863

•Lean Six Sigma Green Belt:Jan 2022

•Paralegal Certificate:Jan 2019

•FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Pilot's License

SKILLS

• Project Chartering, Project Scoping, PMP Methodologies, Technical Project Management, Project Deliverables, Relationship Man- agement, Customer Service Excellence, Vendor Negotiation, Stakeholder Communication, Infrastructure Projects, Technical Integra- tion, LIDAR Systems, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Change Management, Operational Efficiency

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