Project Manager

RANDALL M. MAULDIN, DBA-IB, PMP®

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

- Project Management

- Supply Chain Management

- Strategic Planning and Leadership

- Productivity and Efficiency Improvement

- Team Management

- Team Building

- Logistics Management

- Acquisitions Process Management

- Service Management

KEY STRENGTHS

Excellent Strategist - Provide advanced technology solutions that boost productivity and efficiency across the organization. Demonstrated record of success in increasing efficiency, and optimizing the access and utilization of shared information

Resourceful and well-organized - Skilled in task management and follow through. Superior record of delivering large-scale, mission-critical projects on time

Strong sense of responsibility - Solid professional standards; excellent track record of dependability. Maintain focus on achieving bottom line results while formulating and implementing advanced technology and business solutions to meet a diversity of needs

Insightful and articulate - Team based management style and excellent interpersonal/ communication skills. Interacted with all levels from executives and administration personnel to end-users, covering all ends of the spectrum.

Problem solver - Quickly identify problem areas and implement effective solutions to meet corporate goals. Able to balance technical issues with business management.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

- Honorably served 20 years active duty in the United States Marine Corps

- Recipient of the Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medals in recognition of meritorious performance in supply and logistics

- Managed operations for acquisition program office responsible for the development, acquisition, and sustainment of logistics information systems

- Managed budgets from $1.5 to $24 million

- Reduced inventory losses by 96% and reduced spending by 53% over a three year period

- Improved customer service in diverse industries by successfully implementing logistics changes and supply chain improvement

- Initiated and implemented cost savings actions that saved his organization more than $3.2 million by conducting comprehensive coordination with various civilian government and military agencies

- Efficiently served as staff officer for logistics operations and logistics planning in support of operational deployments involving movement and sustainment of more than 2000 people and 400 vehicles, and associated equipment over excessive distances to remote locations using amphibious shipping, aircraft, rail, and trucking

- Effectively organized and systematized transportation of 1500 tons of cargo, 203 principal end-items of equipment, and 220 personnel aboard amphibious shipping, aircraft, rail, and trucking

- Supervised, planned, and coordinated maintenance management for all levels of maintenance that maintained a level of readiness above 90%

- Established methodologies in compliance with appropriate regulations, such as safety, hazardous material, and agriculture wash-down that resulted in surpassing all established standards

- Planned, executed, and supervised social events for 400-2000 people, such as Warrior Night, Family Day, Marine Corps Birthday Ball, and Holiday Party

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS - 1989 - PRESENT

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE, LOGISTICS INFORMATION SYSTEM, SYSTEMS COMMAND

OPERATIONS OFFICER 2007-Present

- Oversee activities directly related to providing logistics information technology to the Marine Corps.

- Direct and coordinate activities of departments concerned with the production, pricing, and distribution of information systems.

- Review financial statements, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.

- Manage staff, prepare work schedules and assign specific duties.

- Direct and coordinate organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.

- Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with higher headquarters, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.

- Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.

- Plan and direct activities such as infrastructure planning and requirements development, coordinating with other department heads as required.

- Locate, select, and procure information technology to be utilized by the organization and represent management in purchase negotiations

COMBAT LOGISTICS BATTALION – 26, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC

LOGISTICS OFFICER 2006-2007

- Directed, planned, and supervised logistics for a combat logistics battalion, which is responsible for providing all aspects of logistics support to the elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit during pre-deployment training and operational deployment

- Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in or directly relevant to a logistics activity.

- Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.

- Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.

- Collaborate with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements, to take advantage of opportunities or, in the case of shortages, to minimize negative impacts on a business.

- Protect and control proprietary materials.

- Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks and service agreements.

- Develop and implement technical project management tools such as plans, schedules, and responsibility and compliance matrices.

- Direct team activities, establishing task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments, providing guidance, and ensuring the availability of resources.

- Report project plans, progress, and results.

- Direct and support the compilation and analysis of technical source data necessary for product development

SCHOOL OF INFANTRY, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC

SUPPLY OFFICER 2002-2005

- Managed and directed all fiscal activities and directed, managed, and supervised all activities related to supply chain management for the School of Infantry

- Maintained records of goods ordered and received.

- Located vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.

- Prepared and processed requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

- Control purchasing department budgets.

- Interviewed and hired staff, and supervised staff training.

- Reviewed purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.

- Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.

- Developed and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.

- Participated in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.

- Resolved vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers

SECOND AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT BATTALION, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC

PLATOON COMMANDER 1998-2002

- Led and supervised 52 Marines and managed 15 Amphibious Assault Vehicles and associated equipment

- Duties focused on training, administration, maintenance, and operational readiness in support of ground and amphibious operations

- Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel.

- Monitored employees' work levels and review work performance.

- Monitored tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.

- Investigated accidents and injuries, and prepare reports of findings.

- Recommended or initiated personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.

- Compiled operational and personnel records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair and maintenance statistics, and test results.

- Developed, implemented, and evaluated maintenance policies and procedures.

- Counseled employees about work-related issues and assisted employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.

- Examined objects, systems, or facilities, and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.

- Conducted or arranged for worker training in safety, repair, and maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR - 2008 - PRESENT

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR 2008-Present

- Establish a student-centered learning environment to enable student success

- Manage student inquiries regarding financial aid, academic or attendance issues, technology problems, and/or personal issues or concerns.

- Remain current with trends, techniques, and advances in cognate discipline areas, related professional organizations and distance learning

- Facilitated the following courses: GB500 - Becoming an Effective Leader; GM500 - Managers as Leaders; GM504 - Organizational Excellence and Change; GB513 - Business Analytics; GN554 - Operations Strategy

FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ONLINE MBA PROGRAM

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR 2009 -Present

- Establish a student-centered learning environment to enable student success

- Maintain an active online presence by posting regularly to discussion boards and announcements, providing timely feedback on assignments and e-mails, and participating in chat sessions.

- Remain current with trends, techniques, and advances in cognate discipline areas, related professional organizations and distance learning

- Facilitated the following courses: BUS 5601 Essentials of Business Development 1; BUS 5602 Essentials of Business Development 2; BUS 5450, Organizational Behavior

CLEARANCE

TS-SCI Security Clearance. Eligibility date 2006-08-03

EDUCATION

DOCTORATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS,

3.96 GPA

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY

SARASOTA, FL - 2007

MASTER’S OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, 3.88 GPA

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

PHOENIX, AZ - 2004

BACHELOR OF ARTS,

HIGHEST HONORS, 3.5 GPA

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

GAINESVILLE, FL - 1997

US ARMY LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT COLLEGE

COMBINED LOGISTICS CAPTAINS CAREER COURSE

FORT LEE, VA - 2006

DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS UNIVERSITY

DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT (DAWIA)

PROJECT MANAGEMENT LEVEL III

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEVEL II

TRAINING

Introduction to the Capability Maturity Model v.1.2

Marine Corp Systems Command Supervisory Development Program

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

AWARDS

NAVY-MARINE CORPS COMMENDATION MEDAL (2)

NAVY-MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL (2)

PUBLICATIONS

Mauldin, R. M. (2007). A Qualitative Analysis of Supply Chain Management Practices by the Marine Corps in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation. Argosy University-Sarasota

Mauldin, R. M. (2005). Development of the Joint Logistician. Joint Force Quarterly, 39, 25-29

PRESENTATIONS

Mauldin, R. M. & Chabau, M. (2008). Logistics Leadership. Presented paper to 6th Annual Argosy Business Conference. Sarasota, FL

Mauldin, R. M. (2005). Joint Logistician. Presented paper to 3rd Annual Argosy Business Conference, Sarasota, FL

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