WRM Consultant

William R. McCollough

PO Box ***, Quantico, VA **134 *********@*****.*** 714-***-****

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SUMMARY: TWENTY PLUS YEARS OF PLANNING, TRAINING, MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTION

Management and technical experience includes:

Contract Management Organizational Skills Customer Service

Program Development Marketing Team Building

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

B.S., Biology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cockpit Resource Management Instructor (CAE Link, Dallas, Texas)

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license granted by Federal Aviation Administration

California Department of Real Estate Sales Agent License # 01445013

California Department of Insurance Life Agent License # 0E66859

M.S., Strategic Intelligence, American Military University, Washington, D. C. (Completion 2011)

WORK HISTORY

Military Analyst (Quantico, VA) 2008-Present

Analyst for MAGTF Staff Training Program and MSEL Database Manager for MEF level exercises. Design and implementation of major storyline items for scripted exercises for units deploying to Middle-East in Global War on Terror. Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP), AFATDS, TBMCS Instructor. Subject Matter Expert for Marine War Fighting / Naval Aviation issues.

Business Consultant & Project Management Consultant (Santa Ana, CA) 2005-2008

Coaching CEO’s and other high-level decision makers in small companies to Fortune 500 corporations to dramatically improve performance in personal and professional life and showing them how to gain the mental edge that enables them to compete in today’s fast-paced business environment. Provided team and leadership training in business process, hiring, management, marketing, communication, organization, sales, and goal setting for corporate clientele. Responsible for new program development, establishment of policies and procedures, building sales and executive training curricula at several different companies.

Real Estate Consultant and Financial Advisor 2004 – 2005

Affiliated Wealth Resources, Escondido, CA. Responsible for client financial advisory and Real Estate transactions for a small investment firm. Involved with education of client base in the areas of RE/mortgage/investment. Assisted clients in decisions about their RE holdings and conversion of their RE assets to retirement investment vehicles such as EI Annuities, Long Term Care packages, etc.

Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst 2001 – 2004

Lyons Group Associates, Lumberton, NJ. Conducted analysis of businesses in Southern California and surrounding region for acquisition by company investors. Valuated business earning potential in current market by analysis of P&L statements, tax records, market trends, and current demand. Gained access to inner workings of business through personal interview with owners/high level decision makers. Worked primarily with small sized businesses ranging from $1M to $10M in value.

USMC, Pilot and Program Manager 1980 - 2001

Primary function in USMC was Helicopter Pilot. Collateral duties highlighting military career are briefly identified. Chief Executive Officer – responsible for the overall readiness of Airborne Infantry unit in excess of 250 personnel. Directed implementation of advanced training school of incoming personnel cutting initial training time in half. Lead more than twenty overseas deployments in two-year period. Responsible for multi-million dollar inventory of weapons, communications and motor transport equipment accounts. Only USMC unit recognized by Commanding General, 1st Marine Division, Republic of Korea Marine Corps for outstanding service during Operation UFL-97. Risk Assessment Manager - sole source authority on Risk Management to Marine Forces Reserve for all matters including training procedures modifications and improvements in tactical training operations for the reserve component of the USMC. Authorized development of solutions for reserve personnel management and scheduling. Designated Risk Management Instructor for all West Coast USMCR units (25,000 personnel in 16 major commands). Chief Operations Officer - built operational strategies for achieving unit’s goals. Was responsible and accountable for daily operations of a unit exceeding 400 personnel and the operation of $300 million in aircraft inventory. Solidified and improved aviation reporting system through consolidation of several databases reducing reporting time by several days. Used alternate logistical support methods to support extended operations and reduce cost.

Program Director of Aviation and Industrial Safety - introduced and evaluated new Risk Management targeted for Chief Operations Officers in small and large organizations. Directed start-up and reorganization of programs revitalizing the command’s safety management. Developed and maintained a high quality aviation safety program for over 3000 personnel and 120 aircraft. Chief inspector for aviation and industrial safety management programs. Authored Standard Operational Procedures for Safety Department, conducted 4 major crash investigations with attendant reports, and over 50 aviation and industrial hazard reports with necessary corrective measures. Reorganized aviation certification classes and readiness exams.

Instructor Pilot – HMT-301, MAG-16, 3d MAW. Responsible for training replacement aircrew to fill fleet billets. Involved in all phases of pilot training in the CH-46 helicopter from Familiarization to Instruments to TERF/NVG instruction. Collateral duties as 3d MAW Instrument School Instructor providing ground school requirements for pilot annual instrument rating qualification. Additionally served as West Coast Model Manager for the MV-22 Fleet Introduction Team to include training simulator development. Worked closely with Bell-Boeing, Hughes, and GE for OT&E requirements.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

CUSTOMER SERVICE

•Attained 100% completion rate on successful program deliveries

•Delivered 8 training programs on time and within budget in a two-year period

•Used interpersonal skills and abilities to internalize consumers’ needs and desires to produce solutions for customers

•Maintained and managed a comprehensive maintenance contract upon completion of the eight projects

TEAM BUILDING

•Coordinated the maintenance effort of over 300 personnel in a multitasking environment

•Managed an organization with over $300 million in assets and a work force of 350

•Developed and maintained team programs and projects to facilitate the increase in productivity of both hardware and personnel availability

•Achieved availability rates that exceeded over 88% in specific austere work environments and difficult supply channels

•First Southern California program manager to manage 3 major (aeronautical, hardware and technology) improvements simultaneously and nationally recognized for superior achievement as the program analyst and manager

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

•Coordinated the efforts of several safety teams to develop, design, implement, and maintain several programs to support numerous sites both domestically and abroad

•Organized and facilitated major symposiums regionally with over 100 participants and facilitated the safety programs targeted towards mishap prevention

•Planned, scheduled, and executed five major operational events for an organization exceeding 600 personnel with 100% completion rate with noteworthy results

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

•Recognized by the Secretary of the Navy for superior achievements in Program Development

•Organized and lead a consolidation team to unify personnel systems into a cohesive and highly effective manpower management system

•Constructed, implemented and conducted real time field operation tests and evaluations

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

•Designed the contract requirements for 8 different hardware development projects

•Managed multi-million dollar life cycle production and development programs

•Authored Statements of Work for several major contracts for the Department of Defense (USMC)

MARKETING

•Designed and implemented operational/marketing strategy for 2 southern California based companies (Satoru Data Solutions, Inc. and Tech Income Consulting, Inc.)

•Authored / coauthored several tips booklets promoting business coaching and bargaining

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