Dustin Ladd
Lubbock,TX
Summary
*Willing to Relocate
Accomplished project director with a proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar budgets and lead teams to achieve successful project outcomes consistently. Expert in developing robust business cases and optimizing operations to align with organizational objectives. Driven to enhance performance and cultivate strong stakeholder relationships.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Project Director
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
02.2019 - Current
- Managed annual budget of 36 million dollars, showcasing financial analysis expertise.
- Developed comprehensive business case presentations to secure funding effectively.
- Reported project planning and delivery status to Project Boards and senior university committees.
- Oversaw the four-person analytical team in establishing security controls and policies for software implementations.
General Manager
Acton Mobile Industries
Lubbock, Texas
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Led delivery of projects worth over $15 million, aligning with timelines and budgets.
- Managed project initiation and coordination to achieve business objectives.
- Oversaw daily operations for more than 30 personnel, including external contractors.
- Optimised operations to mitigate risks and drive revenue growth.
- Fostered team cooperation to enhance performance and shared responsibility.
General Manager
McKesson Medical, Surgical
Lubbock, Texas
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Managed project staff resources for over 15 large teams, ensuring effective leadership and direction.
- Developed delivery plans and allocated work based on resource type, availability, and skills.
- Monitored progress against plans, evaluated alternatives, and initiated corrective actions as required.
- Established quality management processes to ensure compliance with stakeholder requirements and legislation.
- Identified logistics issues, researched solutions, and presented cost-effective findings to senior management.
- Built client relationships through monthly meetings to enhance communication and address concerns.
Training/Operations Manager
United States Army
01.2001 - 12.2014
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by motivating soldiers towards further education.
- Worked alongside subject matter experts and vendors to elevate learning and development strategy.
- Delivered clear insights regarding operational and training strategies to higher command levels.
- Handled all DFAS travel and other finance regulations at the company level.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach 02.2025 -
Master of Science - Project Management
Texas Tech University
Lubbock 08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach 01.2010 - 02.2014
Skills
- Project execution and oversight
- Budget management
- High-value management
- Performance improvement strategies
- Organizational efficiency
- Multidisciplinary team coordination
- Resource scheduling expertise
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
02.2025 -
Master of Science - Project Management
Texas Tech University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Project Director
Texas Tech University
02.2019 - Current
General Manager
Acton Mobile Industries
08.2017 - 01.2019
General Manager
McKesson Medical, Surgical
01.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
01.2010 - 02.2014
Training/Operations Manager
United States Army
01.2001 - 12.2014