Andrew Pickenpaugh
Grayslake,IL
Summary
Data-Driven Operations Leader with 15+ years of experience in high-volume logistics and compliance environments. Led teams of up to 44 personnel, managed $7.7M+ in resources, and delivered $1.1M+ projects on time while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.Proven track record of improving processes, optimizing material flow, and driving KPI performance across multi-site operations. Led programs supporting 41,000+ personnel annually, achieving 96% performance outcomes with zero critical safety incidents. Available 01/2027.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Specialist
United States Navy
06.2025 - Current
- Led quality assurance, operations, and logistics for expeditionary construction and humanitarian projects across 100M sq mi in the Indo-Pacific, completing 10+ infrastructure initiatives on time and under budget, improving regional operational readiness by 30%
- Served as lead Quality Control Specialist for three concurrent projects ($1.27M), enforcing compliance with plans, specs, safety standards, and contract requirements while mitigating risk.
- Delivered a $1.1M disaster recovery warehouse in Timor-Leste on schedule and led a $177K schoolhouse renovation in Tonga, managing 17 personnel over 898 labor days, enhancing local infrastructure resilience and operational efficiency.
- Supervised and developed teams of 5–17 personnel, driving performance, accountability, and high-quality mission execution while strengthening allied partnerships.
Material Liaison Officer
United States Navy
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Led logistics and material coordination for multi-site construction projects, managing $4M in materials and funding while ensuring 100% availability and on-time delivery.
- Supervised six personnel as Material Liaison Lead, streamlining procurement and distribution across homeport and expeditionary projects.
- Optimized supply chain processes across six locations, eliminating shortages and delivery delays, and maintaining operational readiness in high-tempo environments.
- Ensured fiscal accountability and accurate tracking of materials, supporting project execution, certification requirements, and compliance with operational standards.
Instructor
United States Navy
11.2020 - 09.2023
- Directed large-scale Navy training operations for 41,000 annual trainees, managing 44 instructors, multiple high-capacity facilities, and 48 training cycles per year, achieving a 96% pass rate.
- Implemented enterprise-wide training systems and equipment, standardizing instructional delivery, ensuring instructor readiness, and maintaining continuity of operations.
- Oversaw high-risk training environments, enforcing safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and performance metrics for controlled assets and consumable supplies.
- Mentored and developed 66 personnel, producing 8 senior supervisors, 12 safety officers, 14 instructors, and 19 operational leads, strengthening workforce capability.
Operations Supervisor
United States Navy
03.2017 - 10.2020
- Led 22-person technical team managing maintenance, handling, and accountability of high-value, highly regulated assets during a major shipyard refit with zero-tolerance for risk.
- Supervised 5 technicians executing 40+ maintenance work packages, ensuring on-time completion, quality control, and operational readiness.
- Directed 200+ controlled asset movements and complex load/offload operations of high-value assets, countermeasure systems, and regulated materials without safety incidents.
- Maintained flawless safety performance in a high-consequence environment through strict procedural compliance and proactive risk management.
Leadership Student
United States Navy
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Completed an intensive leadership development program within one of the Navy's largest operational training organizations, supporting a training enterprise serving 5,000+ personnel and executing 7,000+ training events annually. The program emphasized team leadership, decision making, accountability, and performance management in high-consequence operational environments.
Recruitment Manager
United States Navy
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Directed end-to-end onboarding, training, performance management, and safety oversight for large cohorts in a high-volume, high-accountability training environment. Managed the welfare, development, and operational readiness of 1,056 personnel across continuous 24/7 training cycles over a 10-week period.
- Led workforce development initiatives by onboarding and training 176 new personnel, transforming civilian candidates into fully qualified operational staff through structured instruction, performance coaching, and enforcement of professional standards.
- Oversaw high-risk training operations as lead instructor for a capstone evaluation program, assessing 22,176 participants across 17 performance scenarios in simulated operational environments, ensuring strict adherence to safety, risk management, and operational protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Zion-Benton THS
Zion, ILSkills
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Team Leadership and Staff Development
- Quality Assurance Performance Management
- Financial Planning and Budgeting
- Supply Chain and inventory Management
- Safety and Compliance
- Process Improvement and Lean Management
Certification
- 30-hour Construction Safety and Health | Issued 07/15/2024
- 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health | Issued 07/09/2024
Timeline
Quality Control Specialist
United States Navy
06.2025 - Current
Material Liaison Officer
United States Navy
10.2023 - 06.2025
Instructor
United States Navy
11.2020 - 09.2023
Operations Supervisor
United States Navy
03.2017 - 10.2020
Leadership Student
United States Navy
07.2016 - 02.2017
Recruitment Manager
United States Navy
03.2015 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Zion-Benton THS