Project Manager Training

MICHAEL A. BERMUDEZ

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CAREER SUMMARY

Corporate executive and retired military officer with M.B.A. that has worldwide experience in the management of projects, training, operations, budget, and business development seeks a senior management role within a global company.

Successfully served in progressive senior management capacities as Country Project Manager, Managing Director, Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer for multi-million dollar programs.

Managed linguist, security, training and IT services overseeing 2,000+ personnel across nine countries located in the Middle East, Africa and Europe in support of U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of State programs.

Specializes in establishing and overseeing Program Management Office activities responsible for planning, operations, training, logistics support and risk mitigation in austere environments with limited resources.

CAREER TRACK

Project Coordinator, CROSSCOM NATIONAL, Buffalo Grove, Illinois Sep 2011 - Feb 2012

• Temporary project management position supervising technicians performing IT voice and data projects for national retail store and franchise chains.

• Ensured subcontractors technicians operated within deadline, budget, profit, and statement of work requirements.

• Resolve site issues and ensure required materials are delivered and recovered as appropriate

• Reviewed Accounts Receivable and Payable for out of scope work, interfacing with vendors and clients.

• Performed mid-project change order scheduling, work order issuance and implementation for Rite Aid Western Union upgrades and line reduction initiatives for 4500 stores nationwide within project time constraints.

Chief Operating Officer, TORRES AES AND TORRES INTERNATIONAL, Falls Church, Virginia Feb 2011 - Sep 2011

• Directed eight large U.S. Government contracted programs located in nine countries throughout the Middle East, Europe and Africa worth over $75 million and over 2500 employees.

• Ensured all interpreter/translator linguistic support, protective services, and information technology operations were successfully within financial/budget constraints, met financial goals and were compliant with government regulations.

• Supervised all business proposal development and traveled extensively to improve contract officer relations and new business opportunities.

• Managed headquarters staff, IT and facility support during movement to new facilities without disrupting operations.

Vice President, Training Services, SOC LLC, Minden, Nevada Jun 2006 - Sep 2010

• P&L responsibility within a $500M company for all training programs involving the activities of a training center and range complex supporting U.S. and Allied Government programs.

• Provided all training, curriculum development, operations plans, and pricing for government proposals.

• Delivered numerous capability presentations and demonstrations to Government, Military and Corporate clients.

• Prepared annual business plans, and monthly forecast presentations to President/CEO and/or Board of Directors.

• Won seven sole source U.S. Military Awards over a two year period.

• Acted as Managing Director of Global Operations prior to a company merge, directing global security operations for 1,200+ personnel assigned to 15 U.S. Department of Defense locations in Iraq.

• Managed all training facilities, IT, website and marketing operating costs within $1.2M budget.

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Senior Financial Analyst, HOSPIRA INC., Lake Forest, Illinois May - June 2006

• Supervised a team ten consultants to document all manufacturing workflow and financial processes for auditing.

• Ensured all documentation was Sarbanes-Oxley compliant and optimized for establishing system controls in SAP.

• Relocated to Nevada following recruitment by SOC’s Company Chief Operating Officer by reputation within DynCorp.

Finance and Accounting Consultant, ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL, Northbrook, Illinois………………………….Feb-Mar 2006

• Ensured Sarbanes Oxley compliance for an international manufacturing firm undergoing a deadline-driven conversion project to PeopleSoft Enterprise One financial reporting.

• Analyzed risk and evaluated controls for accounts payable, inventory, and tax workflow processes for a two month project, working with key stakeholder department heads and process owners to identify proper measures for audit testing.

• At the end of project, offered employment by Hospira’s Sarbanes-Oxley Department Head for similar project need.

Director of Operations and Training, DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL, Fredericksburg, Virginia Oct 2005 - Jan 2006

• Assumed temporary responsibility for managing operations for five international locations.

• Ensured recruitment, screening, selection, and training activities met all staffing requirements.

• Improved client relations for all operation and training matters with U.S. Department of State.

• Constructed business development transition and operations plans for all re-compete proposals.

• Returned to Chicago area after re-compete proposals were submitted to the Government following end of contract.

Project Manager, Personal Protection Services, DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL, Baghdad, Iraq …………..Oct 2004 - Oct 2005

• Directed and managed 250 employees providing personal protection services to US Department of State in Iraq.

• Supervised the implementation and completion of a $16 million-plus construction project with security measures and life support services for 600+ camp occupants, to include internet and network administration.

• Formulated and supervised budget, performance evaluation, payroll, travel, and inventory procedures.

• Established a metrics performance reporting system to ensure quality compliance by subcontractors and employees.

Operations Support Manager, WESTLAKE FINANCIAL GROUP INC., Buffalo Grove, Illinois…………………May 2004 - Sep 2004

• Ensured operations ran smoothly for a benefits outsourcing company (call center, IT, and office administration).

• Supervised network administration, proposal preparation, and website development for project implementation.

• Accepted a year contract in Iraq after interviews with U.S. State Department while in Florida.

Business Procedures Consultant, METLIFE, Tampa, Florida……………………………………………………..Jan 2003 - Apr 2004

• Prepared and provided controller support for a $19.5-million budget and 13 remittance cost centers.

• Ensured financial goals, service level agreements, and expense reduction initiatives were tracked and reported.

• Provided monthly, quarterly, and yearly expense projections, including preparing strategic plans and budgets.

• Relocated to Chicago area following attainment of MBA.

Budget Analyst (Corporate Controller’s Department), METLIFE, Tampa, Florida Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

• Tracked, analyzed, and reported corporate-level expense actual to budget variances on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis using PeopleSoft, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, and Cognos Powerplay.

• Performed GL quarterly expense reconciliation for MetLife’s lines of business in excess of $1.5 billion.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE, U.S. MARINE CORPS

Inspector-Instructor, 2ND BATTALION, 24TH MARINES, Chicago, Illinois

Exercise Action Officer, UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND, Mac Dill Air Force Base, Florida

Battalion Executive Officer, 3RD BATTALION, 7TH MARINE REGIMENT, Twentynine Palms, California

Senior Infantry Evaluator, MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER, Twentynine Palms, California

United Nations Military Observer, UNITED NATIONS IRAQ-KUWAIT OBSERVATION MISSION, Umm Qasr, Iraq

Middle East Foreign Area Officer, DEFENSE ATTACHÉ OFFICE, AMERICAN EMBASSY, Rabat, Morocco

Previously performed other duties as a Regimental/Battalion Assistant Operations Officer, Series and Company Commander, and Platoon Commander at various locations in Hawaii, California, Japan, and Korea.

EDUCATION

M.B.A. in Finance, University of South Florida B.S. in Humanities, United States Air Force Academy

OTHER

U.S. Government Clearances: Secret (Active); Top Secret (Interim)

Defense Language Institute (Arabic, Modern Standard) – Intermediate Linguist

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