Ashley Madison
Atlanta,GA
Summary
A dynamic, innovative and results-oriented leader skilled in delivering strong business results, building collaborative business relationships, and visionary thought needed for continuous improvements. Continuous Learner with a strong business acumen blended with over 25 years of experience; skilled at improving work processes, program, project management, managing and deploying procedures and training, as well as defining and delivering on project initiatives. Versatile Senior Manager specializing in Program management and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams of 100 employees with 5 direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager, Program Manager/ Acquisitions Division
HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT
04.2019 - Current
- Lead construction of the $2M HUD BIRMINGHAM Regional Office for the 50 employees
- With astute planning saved 80k by reconfiguring the IT network and overhaul of the space allocation for the office
- Project phases were completed ahead of schedule by two months saving $120k
- Lead the $12M Martin Luther King Federal Building project for the rehabilitation needed for the Atlanta HUD Regional Office relocation
- Saved HUD $1M dollars by re-allocating unused FY funds for logistical needs of the project
- Reconstructed the Knowledge Management System (KMS) for the entire Region IV and V (includes 15 states) area for HUDs 63 properties to track all personnel movements and the $137M rental payments and other charges
- The changes made to the KMS saved 60 manhours a week for project managers and logistics staff
- Lead all PM activities for HUD office to include complete oversight of project schedule, budget, and resources
- Manage and direct activities and expected deliverables from all contractors
- Partner across multiple stakeholder teams to lead successful project implementations and deliver on business objectives
- Responsible for driving all initial project assessments to include gaining local approvals, development costs, managing HUD budget
- Complete site evaluations for new acquisition projects which includes coordinating appraisals, inspections, title reports, and conducing initial market analyses
- Oversee and engage in the local government review and approval process for development efforts
- Prepare development and rehabilitation budgets and financial statements to demonstrate economic feasibility and calculate subsidy requirements
- Manage all documentation and reporting for internal and external stakeholders
- Analyze and track performance of key metrics to ensure projects are delivering expected results.
Field Engineer/ Project
NANOLUMENS
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed 30-40 simultaneous projects (90 to 120-day Project Life Cycle) from sales release through in
- Coordinated custom design with customer, in house engineering and production
- Developed concepts with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers during development of design and drawing submittal
- Submit drawings to customer for approval
- Upon receipt of approvals release the project to production
- Manage schedules, logistics and all required details with customer/installer
- Coordinate with manufacturing to assure customer requirements are met
- Coordinate packing and shipping checklists internally
- Oversee field installation of product including training of installation crew (20%-50% travel domestic and international).
Managing Director
INDIGO PRODUCTIONS, INC.
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed and presented business plans to engage investors for media projects
- Raised over 20M dollars for various projects in coordination with local officials and city government
- Created 7 events to raise funds for non-profit organizations on a national scale by engaging corporate level sponsors from several Fortune 500 companies and municipalities
- (State Farm, All State, City of Norfolk, Virginia, City of Dallas, Texas)
- Created and hosted events that have attracted over 50 thousand consumers and integrated corporate sponsorships and demands to ensure satisfaction of needs of sponsors.
Military Planner Lieutenant Commander
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Directed Operational Planning Teams
- Facilitated the development of dynamic joint plans and synchronized the operational capabilities of 100 personnel
- Executed over 32 missions and administrated over a 3-million-dollar budget with on time supply procurement/management
- Collaborated cross-functionally to manage the disposition and status of available and projected assets, ensured plans for asset employment were developed in accordance with guidance and standards
- Performed capability assessments on the organizations inventory and its’ ability to execute the based on available resources and changing conditions in the operational environment and the needs of the stakeholder
- Prepared and presented operation briefings to Admiral/ General level staff on current and future operational requirements for displaced victims during natural or man-made disasters
- Assisted in identifying gaps and recommending solutions for operational contingencies
- Coordinated all training and operational activities to ensure subordinates are providing necessary training to support disaster preparedness and exercises with participating Non-Governmental Organizations and FEMA
- Directed plans to expand or exchange future organizational operations
- Prepared briefings regarding the operational status of the organization
- Provided policy and procedural guidance to Admiral/ General level staff regarding execution of daily duties and future operations
- Coordinated operational support assignments for annual contingency training for an organization of 120 personnel.
Chief Engineering Officer (U.S. Navy)
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2009 - 01.2012
- As Chief Engineer for the U.S
- Navy, supervised over 200 personnel in the maintenance of all shipboard facilities
- Managed, planned, and contracted the maintenance of equipment valued at $400M with annual budget of $30M
- Oversaw and managed the forecasting of operational and supply demands of all work performed on equipment by contractors and internal personnel
- Managed Preventive Maintenance program to ensure equipment lifecycles were met or exceeded
- Coordinated all training and operational activities to ensure subordinates are providing necessary training to support Command goals in compliance with the Command training program.
Program Manager, Site Director (U.S. Navy)
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Managed deadlines and contract procurement and execution for projects from cradle to grave with project budget cost exceeding $100 million
- Met all procurement and supply chain needs for the site
- As Site Director, facilitated the training of over 1500 personnel in high-risk operations and managed a staff of 50+civilian and military personnel
- Controlled a budget of 5 million+ dollars for all operations and building/ site management
- Ensured the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization in planning, preparing for and accomplishing command strategic objectives
- Managed and scheduled the maintenance and upkeep of the fleet of vehicles to include 50 small boats, and fleet of over 200 directorate automobiles and trucks.
Assistant Operations Officer (U.S. Navy)
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Coordinated ship's operations, training and tactical planning
- Organized operations department and delegated responsibilities for communications
- Conferred periodically with commanding officer and department heads in preparation of ship's operation plans and training schedules
- Conducted operational and simulation briefings for underwater, surface and air searches and electronic countermeasures
- Evaluated and disseminated operational information, advising command on required tactics and ship movements and controlling airborne aircraft
- Supervised maintenance and repair of shipboard electronic equipment.
Main Propulsion Assistant (U.S. Navy)
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2002 - 01.2004
Deck Operations Officer (U.S. Navy)
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2000 - 01.2002
Aircraft Hydraulics Technician
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1994 - 01.2000
Logistics, Supply Management Specialist
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1991 - 01.1994
Education
Master of Science - Business Analytics
New York University
01.2020
Master of Business Administration - Finance, Logistics and Operations Management
New York University
01.2018
Master of Arts - Human Resource Development and Training
George Washington University
01.2013
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Troy State University
01.2005
Master of Science - Acquisition and Contract Management
Florida Institute of Technology
01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resources
Park University
01.2000
Skills
- Change Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Training
- Servant Leader
- Business Partnering
- Executive Presence
- Operational Efficiency
- Problem-Solving
- Influencing
- People Leadership
- Results Driven
- Forecasting
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Market Analysis
- Budget Oversight
- Reporting Oversight
- Operations Management
- Budget Administration
- Reporting Management
Certification
- Total Quality Management Department of Defense (2008 to present)
- Professional Project Manager Certified (PPM) Federal Government
- Project Management Institute, Atlanta Chapter (2015 - present)
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity (2000 – present)
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Program Manager/ Acquisitions Division
HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT
04.2019 - Current
Field Engineer/ Project
NANOLUMENS
01.2018 - 01.2019
Managing Director
INDIGO PRODUCTIONS, INC.
01.2016 - 01.2018
Military Planner Lieutenant Commander
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2012 - 01.2015
Chief Engineering Officer (U.S. Navy)
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2009 - 01.2012
Program Manager, Site Director (U.S. Navy)
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2006 - 01.2009
Assistant Operations Officer (U.S. Navy)
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2004 - 01.2006
Main Propulsion Assistant (U.S. Navy)
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2002 - 01.2004
Deck Operations Officer (U.S. Navy)
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2000 - 01.2002
Aircraft Hydraulics Technician
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1994 - 01.2000
Logistics, Supply Management Specialist
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1991 - 01.1994
Master of Science - Business Analytics
New York University
Master of Business Administration - Finance, Logistics and Operations Management
New York University
Master of Arts - Human Resource Development and Training
George Washington University
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Troy State University
Master of Science - Acquisition and Contract Management
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resources
Park University