Jason Cheramie
Sulphur,La
Summary
Accomplished leader experienced in leading complex projects and implementing effective strategies within government, military, educational, and technological environments. Excels at developing programs that boost organizational efficiency and staff development, with a proven record in uplifting team performance and achieving client objectives. Highly skilled in fostering collaborative environments and managing diverse teams.
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
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Rivet Ops, LLC.
11.2024 - Current
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
Operations Supervisor
KBR
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
Teacher/Head Coach
Leblance Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Elevate student engagement and literacy rates utilizing innovative teaching approaches; lead athletic teams to top-tier regional performances through strategic coaching and fitness regimens
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Project Manager
Cisco Systems, Inc.
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Orchestrated project deliverables and team dynamics to develop and execute comprehensive project plans; achieved milestones on schedule and within budget parameters
- Directed complex projects spanning transactional commercial sales and subscription-based delivery models, successfully meeting diverse customer business objectives
- Developed and organized documentation including processes, statements of work, briefings, presentations, and status reports to ensure service delivery
- Optimized team performance and project status reports through rigorous quality control measures and continuous improvement to the processes and delivery activities
- Fostered cross-functional collaboration that maintained strict adherence to project timelines and procedures using time management and navigated budget constraints with high levels of problem solving, resulting in quick issue resolution, high customer satisfaction and quality of services
First Sergeant
United States Air Force
01.2018 - 11.2022
- Acted as lead organizational advisor, ensuring development and maintenance of mission-ready workforce of 400+ across multiple locations; communicated organizational goals and leadership's directives
- Served as principal advisor on employee readiness, health, morale, welfare, housing, quality of life, financial planning, and family support initiatives, promoting and prioritizing a positive work culture
- Implemented crisis and risk intervention strategies and delivered stress management briefings and presentations to staff and families, strengthening organizational readiness
Network Infrastructure Operations Manager
United States Air Force
01.2002 - 01.2018
- Delivered high-quality IT services to internal and external customers, maintaining strong communication with senior leadership on network and project statuses
- Supervised a team of 8 within the IT services environment, conducting and monitoring regular meetings and rigorous project reviews for consistency and attention to detail
- Developed and implemented standards to enhance operational effectiveness and staffing efficiency
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Education
B.A. - Liberal Arts
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LAM.S. - Management (Project Management Concentration)
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD01.2022
Skills
- Active Security Clearance
- Project Management
- Program Development
- Staff Training & Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Analytical
- Strategic Planning
- Account Management
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Issue Resolution
- Microsoft Project
- JIRA
- Microsoft Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Sharepoint
- Agile/Scrum
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master, 01/01/23
- Cyber Security Certification, CompTIA Security+, 01/01/19
Timeline
Project Manager
Rivet Ops, LLC.
11.2024 - Current
Operations Supervisor
KBR
06.2024 - 10.2024
Teacher/Head Coach
Leblance Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Project Manager
Cisco Systems, Inc.
06.2022 - 07.2023
First Sergeant
United States Air Force
01.2018 - 11.2022
Network Infrastructure Operations Manager
United States Air Force
01.2002 - 01.2018
M.S. - Management (Project Management Concentration)
University of Maryland Global Campus
- Certified Scrum Master, 01/01/23
- Cyber Security Certification, CompTIA Security+, 01/01/19
B.A. - Liberal Arts
McNeese State University
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