Issac Thornton
Inglewood,CA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Program Manager with a proven track record as a self-starter in the United States Air Force, USAF, excelling in successful product delivery in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Program Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2021 - Current
- Facilitated stakeholder communication, leading to improved alignment between business objectives and program goals.
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products within scope and budget constraints.
- Established clear performance metrics for tracking program success, enabling informed decision-making processes throughout each project''s duration.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners, ensuring effective collaboration on joint projects and initiatives.
Space Operations Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2017 - 09.2021
- Updated and published standard operating procedures (SOPs) using stakeholder, customer and employee input and feedback resulting in clearer and more useful instruction for users.
- Provided excellent customer care to maintain and improve customer relations, strengthen loyalty and increase product and service sales.
- Implemented processes that simplified procedures and reduced average processing time.
- Coordinated and led meetings to inform management and stakeholders of operational challenges and suggested improvements.
Research & Development Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Achieved consistent on-time delivery of high-quality products by establishing clear objectives, milestones, and performance metrics throughout each stage of the development process.
- Improved overall R&D operations by standardizing reporting methods and data management systems.
- Spearheaded technology evaluation efforts to determine feasibility for integration into current product lines or use in future developments.
- Championed intellectual property protection, ensuring proper patent filing and legal compliance for all projects.
Education
No Degree - Senior Leadership
Air Command And Staff College
Montgomery02.2024
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Air Force Institute of Technology
Dayton, OH04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA04.2010
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving skills
- Detail Oriented
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
Affiliations
- Program Management Institute
- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Certification
Program Management Professional
Timeline
Senior Program Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2021 - Current
Space Operations Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2017 - 09.2021
Research & Development Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2015 - 11.2017
No Degree - Senior Leadership
Air Command And Staff College
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Air Force Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of California, Irvine
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