Manager Air Force

George F. Viale

**** ********* *****, ********, ** 78109

Mobile: 210-***-**** Home: 210-***-****

E-mail: ******.*****@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Decisive, result-oriented, dedicated professional offering more than 20 years experience and leadership in personnel, operations and project management. Exhibited success in program management while executing complex projects for the Department of Defense and Surgeon General. Well versed in every aspect of the field to include planning, resource management, budget and finance, data analysis, and human resources. Has established and maintained effective partnerships with installation and support agency leaders. Possesses strong knowledge of MS Office Software, to include MS PROJECT, WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, in addition to multiple finance and personnel systems. Currently posses a SECRET security clearance and fully bilingual in Spanish.

EXPERIENCE

Program Manager, Applied Technology Center Feb 2005 – Present

Brooks City-Base, TX

•Program manager of Air Force sole Research and Development, as well as Testing and Evaluation center, supervises 23 member staff and an annual budget of $6 million for Surgeon General and DoD projects.

•Defines projects scope of work, financial plan, goals and deliverables and tracks using MS project.

•Develops and submit baseline and project budgets for approval, provides flexibility and adequate funding for project completions, monitors division and projects budget execution to avoid over-expenditures.

•Briefs and consults with Division Chief, Department of Defense representatives on project initiatives.

•Prepares proposals, presents progress reports and delivers final reports to stakeholders on all projects.

•Writes Statements of Work, Request for Proposals, and Technical Evaluations for contract efforts.

•Creates and implements solutions as needed by the projects to meet stakeholders’ requirements.

•Serves as contract management administrator for all contracted personnel within the Division.

•Forges relationships with outside organizations and collaborates with centers across the country.

•Manages training program for organization, ensures training requirements for 83 personnel are met.

•Organizes and facilitates project meetings, provides guidance and reports progress status to members.

•Prepares formal evaluation of employees' performance; keeps employees advised on management's programs and goals, changes in methods and procedures, and pertinent personnel matters.

•Gathers feedback from team members and customers, implements process improvement during projects.

•Stood up Air Force’s Testing and Evaluation Center, established manning and logistics requirements.

•Executes equipment, supply, and facility budgets for Division day to day operations accounting for over $10 million, prepares, negotiates, processes and monitors purchase orders with 100% accuracy.

Manager, Molecular and Microbiology Branch Feb 2004 – Feb 2005

Brooks City-Base, TX

•Program manager of the premier Molecular and Microbiology lab of the Air Force with a $5 million annual budget and a 31 member staff, executed a workload of 950 thousand test for 350 medical facilities.

•Monitored branch’s College of American Pathologists (CAP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accreditation and regulatory compliance.

•Engineered major branch expansion, launched innovated molecular test platform validation program.

•Directed DoD global influenza surveillance program, coordinated sample testing with labs worldwide.

•Managed training of biological augmentation teams and fulfillment of contracts for research development projects, facilitated the development and implementation of biowarfare agent identification kit.

Manager, Immunology and Virology Reference Branch Feb 2003 – Feb 2004

Brooks City-Base, TX

•Led daily operations of three sections, managed 35 personnel and a $3.9 million combined annual budget with a workload of 1.2 million tests per year.

•Developed personnel surge plan, trained 36 personnel in 3 sections, implemented modified schedules, allowed for manning flexibility during peak periods.

•Process and technology evaluator, systematically analyzed and assessed proposals to fill sections needs.

•Served as contracting officer liaison, responsible for acquisitions, contract negotiations and modifications.

•Authored operating instructions and policies, provided clear protocols and guidelines for 37 personnel.

Assistant Manager, HIV Testing Program Feb 2001 – Feb 2003

Brooks Air Force Base, TX

•Supervised technical and administrative operations of the USAF HIV Testing Program, managed a $1.5 million budget and supported over 350 Department of Defense medical treatment facilities worldwide.

•Directed skill level upgrade and competency training programs for all section’s 7 enlisted personnel.

•Managed the Air Force Serum Repository Program; oversaw disposition of 390 thousand samples.

•Executed quality control, quality assurance programs, processed and reviewed College of American Pathologist (CAP) proficiency surveys, ensured compliance and national accreditation.

•Restructured section, streamlined process increasing productivity by 20%, earned Command level award.

Manager, Reid Processing Laboratory May 1999 – Feb 2001

Lackland Air Force Base, TX

•Supervised and created work schedules for 7 personnel with an annual budget of $128 thousand.

•Managed an equipment inventory of $400 thousand and prepared 5-year equipment plans.

•Oversaw collection and initial lab work for 35 thousand Basic Military Training recruits annually.

•Complied with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital Organizations (JCAHO) standards.

•Trained and evaluated personnel in management functions and appointed assignments.

•Planned, initiated and monitored all On-the-Job-Training (OJT) competencies and safety training.

Medical Laboratory Journeyman, Chemistry Branch May 1997 – May 1999

Lackland Air Force Base, TX

•Led daily operation of the Core Laboratory and 2 satellite labs, supervised 7 technicians.

•Conducted Enlisted Specialty Training, competency training, and the training of 15 laboratory students.

•Performed general administrative and managerial procedures such as documenting and reviewing preventive maintenance and equipment quality control records.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

•1995 -2011, Medical Laboratory Craftsman, US Air Force

•1991-1995 Satellite Communications Journeyman, US Air Force.

EDUCATION

Community College of the Air Force

Associates in Medical Laboratory Science-completed 2005

Associates in Electronic Systems Technology-completed 2005

•Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Academy

•Project Management for Professionals

•Contract Officer management administration certification

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