Project Manager Management

DANIEL LAWRENCE FITZGERALD 256-***-****

PO Box **52 • Huntsville, AL 35807 ************@*****.***

PROJECT MANAGER / OPERATIONS MANAGER

Fusing insightful thinking with disciplined execution to achieve breakthrough performance

Operations leader with 20+ years of experience leading world-class technical services organizations. Expertise in launching new operations, driving continuous improvements, and creating a culture of teamwork, common mission, and consistent top performance. Active secret security clearance.

• Instituted an operational framework that transformed an overseas startup maintenance facility for SAIC into an organized and highly effective operation.

• Led units with up to 186 staff and managed up to $25M budgets during Army career, demonstrating expertise in hazardous materials management, security, safety, and technology implementations.

• Orchestrated joint activities involving multinational forces in Iraq and the US State Department to facilitate hazardous material response missions.

Core Competencies

Strategic Planning & Execution Change Management Team Leadership & Motivation

Quality Assurance & Control Training & Development Safety & Security

Continuous Improvement Policies & Procedures International Operations

Budgeting & Cost Control Organizational Development Presentations & Public Speaking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 2010–Present

Leading provider of scientific, engineering, systems integration, and technical services and solutions.

Operations Coordinator (2011–Present)

Operations Specialist (2010–2011)

Hired to drive quality improvements at new $55M, 220-employee overseas facility providing maintenance for the US military’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. Introduced and managed databases to track MRAP operations and assets, and conducted status presentations to government representatives. Promoted for an ability to conceptualize and implement strategies for operational excellence, serving as second-in-command of facility. Manage 5 direct / 20 indirect reports.

• Established entire operational infrastructure for new facility including all policies and procedures to standardize maintenance activities for high-quality outcomes.

• Built productive relationships with external stakeholders by serving as primary source of accurate and timely information on maintenance operations.

• Advised senior leadership on strategic direction for core facility functions including personnel assignment, production, QA/QC, and maintenance.

• Instituted quality circles to encourage communication for issue resolution.

• Improved quality of life for US citizens working abroad by resolving a long-standing problem of late mail deliveries.

• Spearheaded logistics for distinguished visitors by planning and implementing itineraries.

UNITED STATES ARMY 1988–2009

Operations Manager • Training Instructor • Safety Officer • Security Manager

Advanced through military career in a series of challenging positions, most recently leading operations of 115-employee hazardous materials management and decontamination company. Initiated training to enable unit to effectively tackle chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) incidents. Enforced Department of Defense and Army policies and regulations.

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UNITED STATES ARMY continued

Operations Management, Project Management, & Safety

• Led logistics operations worldwide to maximize productivity and minimize costs and risks.

• Refined and managed hazardous materials database for entire Iraqi theater of operation.

• Created Standard Operating Guidance for CBRN unit that became a standard across the multinational forces in Iraq.

• Selected for high-priority projects including new equipment fielding and new site startup.

• Planned and guided occupational and transportation safety programs to effectively support operations in the US and abroad.

• Honored throughout career with numerous commendations and awards for outstanding leadership, general management, and field operations.

Human Resources, Budgeting, & Administration

• Led 186-member HR unit to fulfill strategic workforce needs by engaging in work assignments, performance reviews, and career planning and development for employees.

• Developed training programs to meet knowledge and skill gaps among workforce.

• Gained budget expertise including assessing organizational funding requirements, preparing budget presentations, allocating funds, and managing financial analysis and reporting functions.

EDUCATION

MBA, Management Information Systems, PARK UNIVERSITY – Parkville, MO 2009

BS, Management, PARK UNIVERSITY – Parkville, MO 2006

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Completed numerous management and leadership training programs

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access; MS-DOS; SQL

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