Dewane Brown
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proven ability to coordinate and manage transportation of goods and materials. Skilled in inventory management, route optimization and supply chain management. Demonstrated success in developing strategies to reduce transportation costs and improve organizational efficiency.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Program Manager
Holitna Construction LLC
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed $6M VA Furniture Installation, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Paint Services Contract for 12 hospitals/clinics
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully deliver complex projects with multiple dependencies and constraints.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to negotiate contracts that resulted in cost savings without compromising quality or performance requirements.
- Conducted site visits and meetings with clients to gather necessary information for successful project execution.
Project Manager
Visions Management
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Successfully managed 10 moves for over 3K staff members, worked with 4 move coordinators in planning logistics for complex projects, offering insights based on experience to optimize project execution.
- Facilitated schedule development, planning, inventory, RFP, Vendor Management, installation management, technology disconnect/reconnect and furniture management.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
Project Manager
Strategic Initial Outfitting Transition Solutions
01.2014 - 02.2020
- Managed comprehensive Interior Design project plan for 2 clinical drug laboratories with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Oversaw contract administration activities, including drafting agreements, negotiating terms, managing renewals, and addressing disputes or discrepancies as needed.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand departmental needs, developing tailored procurement solutions that met requirements for 260 medical furniture and equipment items while minimizing costs.
Retired-Medical Logistics Manager
United States Air Force
04.1990 - 12.2013
Education
MBA - Business Adm Proj Mgt
Trident University International
Cypress, CA01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Admin.
Allied American University
Laguna Hills, CA01.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Logistics Management
Air University
Montgomery, AL01.2006
Skills
- Military Healthcare Initial Outfitting Project Management / Logistics
- Development of Equipment Installation Plans, IO Budgets, Schedules, QC Plans
- Cross Functional Coordination, Executive Reporting, Enforcing Internal Controls, and Review Procedures to Meet IO Project
- Project Tracking
- Client Relations
- Vendor Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Logistics Management
- Document Management
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Staff Management
- Contract Administration
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid, 2023
- Construction Quality Management, 2016
- Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, 2010
- Medical Facility Management Course, 2007
- Noncommissioned Officer Academy, 2004
Timeline
Senior Program Manager
Holitna Construction LLC
05.2022 - 01.2024
Project Manager
Visions Management
05.2020 - 05.2021
Project Manager
Strategic Initial Outfitting Transition Solutions
01.2014 - 02.2020
Retired-Medical Logistics Manager
United States Air Force
04.1990 - 12.2013
MBA - Business Adm Proj Mgt
Trident University International
Bachelor of Science - Business Admin.
Allied American University
Associate of Applied Science - Logistics Management
Air University