ANTHONY THOMAS
Program And Project Management
945 Penrith Street, El Paso,TX
Summary
Retired United States Army Officer with an Active Secret Security Clearance with 24 years of proven executive experience specializing in Program and Project Management. Leading a high quality of programming and exceptional project accomplishments. Oversaw project agreements/task orders, pre-site visits, creation of project scheduling, evaluation systems and project specifications. Able to adopt to high-pressure and face-paced work environment and remain organized in task delegation and oversight.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Program Director
U.S. Army
Fort Bliss, TX
10.2017 - 09.2020
- Led seven-member team of Air Defense Space Operation professionals in six overseas collaborative exercises with U.S. Air Force Space Operators in Middle East and in United States at Kirkland Air Force Base, New Mexico; and Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Developed technical architecture for joint ballistic missile warning automated systems for U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps improving stakeholders' decision-making on ballistic missile interception and risk mitigation.
- Improved success of staff by measuring effectiveness of Training and Evaluation Outlines for team's performance and making proactive adjustments to training and development programs leading to team certification in Space Operations, and certification as inspectors and evaluators, increasing department's efficiency by 70%.
- Demonstrated ability to develop cost estimates and Plans Of Action and Milestones (POA and Ms) for proposed tasks. Tested and evaluated automated Early Warning Systems for U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, increasing efficiency by 70%.
Senior Program Director
U.S. Army
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Planned and organized complex programs with many simultaneous technical tasks related to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) detection mobile lab equipment with Joint Program Executive Office for CBRN Defense, to determine resource requirements, to obtain and allocate resources including subcontracting when required, and to prioritize and schedule work accomplishment.
- Managed office with diverse professional workforce including selecting and hiring personnel, organizing, and supervising.
- Experience in testing various weapons and weapon systems such as remote-controlled .50 caliber for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV).
- Mapped training requirements and identified deficiencies, communicated human resource requirements resulting in 60% increase in hiring certified personnel to operate chemical and biological detection systems.
Deputy Executive Director
U.S. Army
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Directed department consisting of 23 personnel of diverse professional skills and backgrounds, provided exceptional counseling, case management, education, and job training to diverse client base.
- Spearheaded matrix organizational plan with clear roles and responsibilities to reduce and enhance staffing processes, maintained quality, and enforced regulatory compliance.
- Evaluated program processes, training, and compliance and collaborated with international partners on bilateral goals concerning chemical-biological threats, supply chains, personnel, and governmental agreements.
- Strategically planned and improved agency position in multiple areas to include risk reduction, productivity increase, talent acquisition, and relationship building with international partners.
Chief Operations Officer
U.S. Army
Fort Hood, TX
02.2010 - 05.2014
- Drafted monthly executive-level analysis reports on personnel, equipment maintenance, supply chains, and training status, measuring efficiencies, and identifying and reducing potential risk to clients.
- Wrote and published Standard Operating Procedures for two administrative programs and evaluation programs to monitor measurement of performance against measurement of effectiveness.
- Supported business growth through strategic planning and process development by tailoring staff personnel's talents with projects best suited to their strengths.
- Formulated analysis assessments to make informed decisions on proposed projects for senior supervisor's reports to Pentagon, Headquarters of U.S. Department of Defense.
- Led organization by developing professional and ethical culture focused on servant leadership role increasing productivity by 30%.
Education
Certificate - Project Management
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 09.2020 - 12.2020
Diploma - Strategic Planning And Global Studies
United States Army Command And General Staff Colle
Petersburg, VA 01.2014 - 10.2014
Master of Science - Environmental Management
Webster University
St Louis, MO 06.2007 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 08.2000 - 06.2003
Skills
Testing and Evaluation Experience
undefinedAffiliations
- Project Management certification course (Syracuse University - 2020)
- Community Partner, El Paso Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Project Management Institute
- Member, International County/City Management Association
Timeline
Certificate - Project Management
Syracuse University
09.2020 - 12.2020
Senior Program Director
U.S. Army
10.2017 - 09.2020
Senior Program Director
U.S. Army
06.2016 - 10.2017
Deputy Executive Director
U.S. Army
05.2014 - 06.2016
Diploma - Strategic Planning And Global Studies
United States Army Command And General Staff Colle
01.2014 - 10.2014
Chief Operations Officer
U.S. Army
02.2010 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Environmental Management
Webster University
06.2007 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Western Michigan University
08.2000 - 06.2003
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