QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Competent, self-motivated, and performance-driven professional equipped with proven record of success in diverse areas encompassing project management, purchasing, materials control, and sub-contract administration within government, construction, manufacturing, and retail environments. Possess strong decision-making skills, combined with expertise in categorizing, prioritizing, and planning projects effectively. Highly skilled in overseeing full lifecycle of project management from inception to completion, resulting to cost-effective resource utilization, productivity improvement, and overall company goals achievement. Strategic thinker with innovative problem solving and outstanding team leadership skills capable of delivering functional projects within budget and time constraints. Proficient in dealing with U.S. and international vendors for construction of LSAs (Life Support Areas), construction of hospitals and MWR facilities, as well as materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KBR - Tallil, Iraq
DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER LOGCAP III 2007-PRESENT
- Supervise overall functional areas on-site while ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company on medium-sized projects (ranging from 250,000 to 2 million construction man hours or building projects of $15 to $75 million)
- Utilize strong leadership skills in managing all site personnel and subordinate leaders
- Proactively involved in EPC projects; collaborate with and report directly to the EPC project manager
- Effectively function as the proposal manager of medium-sized construction projects and manage bid packages on larger projects
KBR - Al Asad, Iraq / Kuwait City, Kuwait
SENIOR SUBCONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR 2006-2007
- Perform extensive market research to generate vendor contacts and submit request for proposals to multiple vendors
- Work collaboratively with internal departments regarding vendor evaluation, qualification, and inspections
- Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies, FAR regulations, and contract terms; maintain proper budgetary recording with project controls
Highlights:
- Contributed in negotiating more than 20 construction contracts worth $50 thousand to $2 million
- Provided efficient performance as negotiator, mediator, and liaison with key vendors, including construction, logistics, operations, and maintenance providers from the U.S. Turkey, Jordan, Kuwait, and U.A.E
- Actively involved in Procurement Laser Team, responsible for coordinating all phases of supply in an international contingency environment
- Worked as member of Accounting and Finance Laser Team, accountable for managing all aspects of accounting related to procurement in an international contingency environment
- Appointed as interim subcontract supervisor and efficiently directed more than 15 KBR personnel
KBR - Al Asad Air Base, Iraq
TTM LOGISTICS COORDINATOR FEB-JULY 2006
- Oversaw materials to be delivered by TTM and the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) while ensuring efficiency of the delivery process
- Managed packing lists for convoys; maintained effective communications with convoys regarding arrivals and delays
- Performed data entry of vendors shipping documents database as well as SAP; organized original shipping documents
Major League Baseball (MLB) - New York, NY
COMMISSIONERS REPRESENTATIVE 2000-2005
- Directed players and taught proper behavior both off and on the field; provided personal counseling and treatment to specific disorder as necessary
VSF, Inc. - Modesto, CA
SALES MANAGER 1999-2000
- Managed purchasing of materials directly from the manufacturer at the best available price
- Developed effective sales plan to attain revenue growth and achieve corporate objectives
EARLIER EXPERIENCE
Jonke Development - Jackson, WY
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 1995-1999
Fairmont Hotels - Scottsdale, AZ
NATIONAL GOLF SALES MANAGER 1992-1995
Montreal Expos - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL PLAYER 1985-1991
EDUCATION
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ
RELEVANT TRAINING
SAP Training Course - Kuwait - 2007
SCA Training Course - Al Asad - 2006-2007
Ethics Training Course - Al Asad - 2006
CPR Training Course - Al Asad - 2006
Material Requisition Training - Baghdad - 2006
Logistics Course Training - Baghdad - 2006
CMST Training Course - Al Asad - 2006
AWARDS AND HONORS
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Actively participated in “Faces of KBR” PGM conference in Annapolis, Maryland - 2008
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity
Association of Professional Baseball Players of America