Aaron Cerrone
Omaha,NE
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in risk management, process improvement, and stakeholder communication. Excel in leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability to drive project success. Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with an active TS/SCI clearance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Scientific Research Corporation
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Led a $1.2M process improvement initiative for USSTRATCOM, delivering validated risk assessment procedures for Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication (NC3).
- Developed and Mapped entire risk assessment process involving multiple cross-functional organizations, stakeholders, and information sources.
- Coordinated testing and data analysis to validate usability of deliverables.
- Engaged organizations to drive stakeholder collaboration and project completion.
- Constructed and executed product test and validation events; developed data collection strategy and analysis verifying deliverable effectiveness and usability.
Leadership Subject Matter Expert
Ellerbrock-Norris
Omaha, NE
01.2020 - 06.2024
- Developed leadership training for safety professionals providing tools and methodologies to push safety to the forefront of an organization.
- Created the Working Safely Certification to aid safety professionals in enacting positive change and building a culture conducive to working safely across industries.
- Led monthly safety leadership check-in among diverse industrial safety experts presenting relevant topics, metric driven program improvement opportunities, and personal development tools.
Chief of Operations, USSTRATCOM J3
United States Air Force Reserves
03.2004 - 06.2024
- Oversaw global operations watch team activities, providing rapid security assessments and situational awareness to senior leadership.
- Supported Nuclear Command & Control (NC2) missions by connecting command elements with critical operational centers and support teams.
- Facilitated cross-functional response efforts during high-impact events.
Instructor/Lecturer
University Nebraska Omaha
08.2013 - 09.2023
- Created and taught undergraduate-level courses in operations management, project management, and supply chain management.
- Developed hybrid and online courses integrating current technology and learning tools to meet diverse learner needs.
- Collaborated on curriculum design and departmental strategy to improve academic outcomes.
- Subject Areas of Expertise: Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Business Communications, Project Management, Six Sigma, Lean, Business Foundations, & Entrepreneurship.
Instructor/Lecturer
Midland University
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Developed and taught an Operations Management course as part of Midland University MBA program for two terms.
Project Manager
Matlen Silver
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Assumed 20+ projects for major fintech technical and hardware refresh initiative at First Data (FISERV), successfully leading projects to completion or restructuring delinquent projects to on-time and on-budget status.
- Projects included Telecheck, TransArmor, VMWare Virtual Center, On Demand, Linkpoint Global Gateway, eNotify, 1PAY/1STAR, EDW, TMS, Enterprise Portal, FS Aspect, HRP, Intradev, ISPS, HRP, and MDSS.
- Coordinated among geographically separated, cross functional teams and departments.
Manager, Process Engineer
First Data
11.2010 - 09.2012
- Directed a team of fintech IT professionals within the Financial Services pillar of the Global Command Center identifying critical incidents, coordinating cross-functional teams, and leading issues to resolution.
- Proposed and executed SOP development across all operational platforms helping save thousands in downtime costs and client-exercised penalties.
- Created a Continuity Program to ensure consistency across all shifts in the 24/7 GCC.
- Streamlined Right of Entry Process of new applications into operational environment ensuring proper incident management and support team procedures were in place.
- Improved on-boarding of new hires by developing and implementing initial training program.
- LEAN initiative showed savings of $1M annually through overtime reduction strategies while maintaining payroll and overtime budget compliance.
Test Manager
Scientific Research Corporation
11.2007 - 08.2010
- Test Lead for a fully funded ($11.2M), large-scale, joint test within the Office of the Secretary of Defense Joint Test & Evaluation program.
- Provided insight on key decisions for impacted operational areas successfully developing tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) integrating dissimilar capabilities during crisis action planning.
- Created and executed a detailed test plan and collection strategies interpreting test data and translating into lessons learned, best practices, & executable procedures.
- Lead technical writer for the deliverable product.
Project Manager
Booz Allen Hamilton
09.2004 - 07.2005
- Project Lead within USSTRATCOM J7 developing training and education materials for the entire Headquarter comprising 4000+ employees.
- Conceptualized advanced approaches & modules leading to development of headquarters-wide simulations and exercises program.
- Foresight led to the development of Joint Concept Modules providing critical training in Strategic planning, Horizontal Integration, Effects Based Operations, and Adaptive Planning.
Education
B.S. - Dietetics
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO01.2023
Air War College - Strategic Leadership
Air University
Montgomery, AL01.2018
Strategic Leadership & Project Management Professional Capstone -
University of Villanova
Villanova, PA01.2014
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt - Lean Six Sigma
University of Villanova
Villanova, PA01.2013
Air Command and Staff College - Operational Leadership
Air University
Montgomery, AL01.2008
Squadron Officer School - Leadership
Air University
Montgomery, AL01.2002
M.S. - Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
01.2001
B.S. - Biology
United States Air Force Academy
01.1996
Skills
- Operations management
- Leadership and team building
- Business communication
- Project management
- Six Sigma methodology
- Lean principles
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Stakeholder engagement strategies
- Process enhancement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Risk assessment and mitigation
Affiliations
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and martial arts school owner since 2003
- Registered Nutrition and Dietitian Technician (NDTR) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Timeline
Project Manager
Scientific Research Corporation
03.2024 - 02.2025
Instructor/Lecturer
Midland University
08.2021 - 12.2022
Leadership Subject Matter Expert
Ellerbrock-Norris
01.2020 - 06.2024
Project Manager
Matlen Silver
02.2015 - 06.2015
Instructor/Lecturer
University Nebraska Omaha
08.2013 - 09.2023
Manager, Process Engineer
First Data
11.2010 - 09.2012
Test Manager
Scientific Research Corporation
11.2007 - 08.2010
Project Manager
Booz Allen Hamilton
09.2004 - 07.2005
Chief of Operations, USSTRATCOM J3
United States Air Force Reserves
03.2004 - 06.2024
B.S. - Dietetics
University of Northern Colorado
Air War College - Strategic Leadership
Air University
Strategic Leadership & Project Management Professional Capstone -
University of Villanova
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt - Lean Six Sigma
University of Villanova
Air Command and Staff College - Operational Leadership
Air University
Squadron Officer School - Leadership
Air University
M.S. - Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
B.S. - Biology
United States Air Force Academy
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