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Hunter Spires

Hunter Spires

Project Manager
Sarasota,Florida

Summary

Certified Project Manager with 5 years of experience managing complex projects in the Department of Defense. A proven track record of delivering high-quality results through team collaboration, strategic planning, and effective communication. U.S. Army veteran with demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments. Adept at developing and implementing effective project plans, optimizing processes, and achieving a successful outcome.

Overview

5
5

Years of professional project management experience

8
8

Years of military leadership

Work History

Supply Chain Project Manager

U.S. Army, Infantry Captaion
Fort Carson, CO
05.2018 - 12.2022
  • Managed a diverse team consisting of developers, designers, and supply chain analysts, guiding them to achieve project success
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to streamline the supply chain process, resulting in a notable 15% improvement in efficiency and a 10% reduction in lead time
  • As the project lead, I assumed full accountability for the project's end-to-end execution, from initial scoping to successful deployment
  • Developed and implemented procurement strategies to optimize cost savings and improve supplier performance, resulting in a reduction of 20% in overall procurement costs
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials and components, and negotiated contracts to secure the best prices and terms
  • Received The DoD Supply Chain Excellence Award for the implementation of cloud based supply chain management optimization.

Maintenance Project Manager

  • As an infantry company executive officer, I coached, mentored, and led a company of 170 soldiers and managed a fleet of 16 Stryker armored vehicles
  • Established maintenance and accountability plans for critical equipment
  • Developed monthly key information reports to provide leaders with streamlined and accurate metrics.

Rifle Platoon Leader

  • Led 50 soldiers through challenging missions, ensuring mission success while mentoring and coaching junior leaders

Education

Bachelors of Science - Ecnomics

Tulane University
May 18

Additional Information

  • Achievements and Honors , Active DOD Secret Clearance, , Distinguished Military Graduate Ranger School Graduate - The Army’s premier leadership school Airbornce, Air Assault, Jungle Expert, Expert Infantryman, Rapel Master Awarded Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal for leadership excellence and proessional proficiency. NCAA Lacrosse Athlete and 4 year full ride scholarship Published economics research in Penn State’s The Econ Press

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Supplier Negotiations
  • Commodity Management
  • Customer Experience
  • Quarterly Reviews
  • Financing Structures
  • Supply Chain Distribution
  • Project Tracking
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Six Sigma Methodologies
  • Financial Management and Reporting
  • Tracking Metrics
  • Federal Contracting
  • Supply Chain Modeling
  • Logistics Planning
  • Profit Margins
  • Planning Processes
  • Brand Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Project Management

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balancePaid time offFlexible work hours4-day work week

Timeline

Supply Chain Project Manager

U.S. Army, Infantry Captaion
05.2018 - 12.2022

Maintenance Project Manager

Rifle Platoon Leader

Bachelors of Science - Ecnomics

Tulane University
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