Chad Williams
Lawrenceburg,IN
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Cummins-Meritor Aftermarket
08.2022 - Current
- Led team responsible for creating a multi-million-dollar world-class remanufacturing center in Plainfield, Indiana. Project scoping, business modeling, and strategic planning skills have been essential to the success of this program.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Assistant Professor of Military Science | Executive Officer
University of Central Oklahoma
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Maintained and tracked unit readiness, resourcing for recruiting and training events, managed supply and purchase requests ensuring the program had multiple opportunities to grow within the community
- Instructed two 3-credit undergraduate courses resulting in 32 personnel formally trained on how to effectively lead organizations and make decisions using their moral compass and an ethical decision-making process
- Collaborated with five stakeholder organizations to conduct research and analysis to leverage local partnerships and modernize instructional delivery through a pandemic
- Contributed to campus-wide initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment for all students.
Director of Resources
United States Military Academy Athletics Department
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed and executed recruitment cycles resulting in filling critical gaps in an organization comprised of 300+ employees in all athletics department support roles, this support helped the athletics programs to improve from 163rd to 75th in the nation in Learfield Director's Cup standings
- I relied on my empathy skills to work closely every day with my leaders and co-workers of diverse backgrounds and experiences to accomplish our mission as a unified team
- Restructured the human resources processes utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles, created an employee handbook to meet ever-increasing demands for human resources during organizational change, resulting in more effective and efficient use of available personnel
- Managed the USMA's Division I Athletics Department's brick-and-mortar and online retail business, resulting in over $3M in annual sales.
Project Manager | Operations Officer
US Army
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Supervised an eight-person operations staff that developed, coordinated, and synchronized training plans with supporting resources for the 1000+ person organization allowing junior leaders to solely focus on training their staff and their trainees
- Program oversight for safety management, risk analysis, training resources, and training management, improving the organization inspection program rating from 73% to 89%
- Championed modernization of office knowledge management processes, leading a digital conversion initiative which created an improved records-keeping process that minimized inspection discrepancies.
Senior Manager
US Army
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Senior manager for an organization consisting of 250+ employees while responsible for over $110M in highly specialized communications, transportation, training, and safety equipment
- Cultivated a positive work culture, empowering direct-report personnel to take ownership of their training subsequently earning the Honor Company and Safety Excellence awards
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Surpassed all expectations, revitalized the outlook of the organization, which led to me being rated 1/5 senior managers within the organization.
Operations Officer
US Army
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Supervised a 15-person operations staff that tracked air and ground combat operations with supporting intelligence, personnel, and logistics resources, resulting in zero loss of personnel or equipment
- Tracked operations, assessed results, and planned follow-on operations for a 460+ person organization in a combat environment spread out among eighteen locations providing leadership with a clear picture of our area of operations within the southern region of Afghanistan
- Oversaw the reconstitution of 460+personnel and over $100 million worth of equipment from Afghanistan to Alaska ensuring 100% on-time delivery of all assets and equipment.
Manager
US Army
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Led 15-person unit in over 70 combat missions, including key leader engagements, personnel and equipment escorts, and quick reaction force, resulting in a better understanding of the area for follow-on missions
- Trained and developed direct-report employees to be effective decision-makers, tactical and technical experts and prepare them to assume increased responsibility and authority positions
- Maintained over $10.5 million of assigned and attached equipment in a combat-ready status.
Education
Master of Arts - Public History
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY05.2017
Master of Science - Environmental Management
Webster University
St. Louis, MO01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - History
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY 01.2009
Skills
- Talent Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Document Management
- Leader Development
- Performance Assessment
- Human Resources
- Skilled Communicator
- Recruiting & Placement
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Communications
- Staff Management
- Facilitator
Training Certificates
Diversity Equity Inclusion Training Certificate, 4/15/24 - 4/15/2027
Basic Officer Leadership Course I, 664 hours
Basic Officer Leadership Course II, 240 hours
Captain's Career Course – Advanced Leadership, 840 hours
Human Resources Training for Military Supervisors, 40 hours
Common Faculty Development Instructor Course. 80 hours
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training, 8 hours
Timeline
Project Manager
Cummins-Meritor Aftermarket
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Professor of Military Science | Executive Officer
University of Central Oklahoma
01.2019 - 01.2022
Director of Resources
United States Military Academy Athletics Department
01.2017 - 01.2019
Project Manager | Operations Officer
US Army
01.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Manager
US Army
01.2012 - 01.2014
Operations Officer
US Army
01.2010 - 01.2012
Manager
US Army
01.2009 - 01.2010
Master of Arts - Public History
Northern Kentucky University
Master of Science - Environmental Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Northern Kentucky University
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