Johnny B. Thomas
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Coast Guard Officer, Navy Veteran, and accomplished strategic and adaptive Project Manager. Significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Availability Project Manager
United States Coast Guard
07.2019 - Current
- Developed detailed project scope, project plans, deliverables and objects for ship repair projects with budgets of up to $26 million
- Tracked projects and adjusted schedules using agile methodology
- Served as budget analyst for $150 Million annual budget from 5 government cost accounts
- Oversaw allocation of resources, allocation of resources, and coordination with vendors and external partners
- For seventy projects annually, tracked key performance indicators and project metrics to ensure alignment with critical path
- Facilitated meetings and prepared detailed presentations for key stake-holders and senior management, including risk mitigation plan and recommendations for improvement
- Managed expectations, fostered collaboration, and aligned project vision / goals
- Served as senior Contracting Officer Representative, Level III (Highest)
- Managed 7 complex contracts including diesel engine and crane overhauls, life-raft replacements, lead / asbestos abatement and topside preservation
- Planned and executed main-propulsion machinery control monitoring system (MPCMS), mixed gender-berthing, magnetic compass replacement, propeller / shaft, and heating/ventilation system upgrade projects for nine 140-foot icebreaking cutters
- Provided classroom and field training for 15 port engineers and ten availability project managers
- Collateral Duties: Travel Approving Official and Command Financial Specialist
Instructor and Compliance Inspector
Afloat Training Organization
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Served as Lead Instructor Engineering Casualty Control, Damage Control, and Integrated Training Team Scenarios
- Developed partnerships; leveraged resources across four geographically dispersed Afloat Training Organizations and Navy Afloat Training Groups to obtain critical medical, gunnery exercise, damage control, towing, and fueling at sea training
- Assessed, trained and mentored cutter training teams in Navigation, Combat Systems, Engineering, Damage Control and other warfare areas
- Quickly developed tailored training strategies to address deficiencies
- Supervised 23 personnel in the delivery of operational readiness and training assessments on Coast Guard and Navy afloat vessels
- Collateral Duties: Executive Officer, Travel Approving Official, and Educational Services Officer
Main Propulsion Assistant and Auxiliary Officer
Coast Guard Cutter TAMPA (WMEC 902)
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Oversaw casualty repairs, preventive and corrective maintenance for shipboard propulsion, auxiliary and electrical systems
- Served as Subject Matter Expert and Contracting Officer Representative for $4 million in commercial repairs to Main Diesel Engines, Caterpillar Emergency Diesel Generators, and upgrades to Main Propulsion Control Monitoring System
- Managed damage control and engineering casualty response training for 106 personnel
- Managed lock-out / tagout and electrical safety programs
- Expert coordination of logistics led to 60% spending reduction for department despite 65 critical repairs
- Collateral Duty: Engineering Training Team Leader (ETT), Damage Control Training Team (DCTT) member, Senior Watch Bill Coordinator, and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Officer
Electrical Division Chief and Calibration Shop Supervisor
Naval Engineering Support Unit / Base Portsmouth
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Managed 70 personnel in electrical and mechanical divisions and gauge/meter calibration shop
- Saved over $200K through formulation of partnerships with U.S
- Navy contracted resources such as NAVAIR, General Dynamics, and NAVSEA
- Oversaw state of the art main propulsion control system upgrade on nine 270’ Medium Endurance Cutters (WMEC’s), including personnel resource coordination and training
- Served as unit Safety Officer; provided annual personnel electrical safety training for 76 personnel
- Served as Coast Guard Machinery Assessment Program (CG MAP) team coordinator; identified impending equipment failures through thermal imaging, motor circuit analysis, and vibration analysis
- Served as Microsoft Project Coordinator for 70 person Maintenance Augmentation Team, including providing initial and system update training
- Collateral Duty: Command Drug and Alcohol Representative (CDAR), Unit Training Officer, Maintenance Augmentation Team (MAT) Watch Bill Coordinator, and Senior Hurricane Response Team (HRT) member
Education
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
Grantham University
Lenexa, KS06.2013
Master of Science - Management: Information Systems
Troy University
Troy, AL06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering
Excelsior College
Albany, NY10.2004
Skills
- Reliability-Centered Maintenance
- Financial Analysis
- Licensed Electrician
- Maintenance Supervision
- Budget Planning
- Federal Contracting
- Secret Clearance
- Team-building
- Lean Six Sigma
- Microsoft Project
Certification
- Currently pursuing Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, 05/01/25
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Global Institute, 2023
- Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute, 2023
- Contracting Officer’s Representative, DHS Level III (Highest), 2019 - Present
- DHS Project/Program Manager (Intermediate), 2021 - Present
- Journeyman Electrician, Tradesman, Virginia, 1999 - Present
- EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification, 2002
Timeline
Availability Project Manager
United States Coast Guard
07.2019 - Current
Instructor and Compliance Inspector
Afloat Training Organization
08.2016 - 07.2019
Main Propulsion Assistant and Auxiliary Officer
Coast Guard Cutter TAMPA (WMEC 902)
08.2014 - 08.2016
Electrical Division Chief and Calibration Shop Supervisor
Naval Engineering Support Unit / Base Portsmouth
08.2010 - 08.2014
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
Grantham University
Master of Science - Management: Information Systems
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering
Excelsior College
Similar Profiles
Cerina OroscoCerina Orosco
Search and Rescue Coordinator at United States Coast GuardSearch and Rescue Coordinator at United States Coast Guard
Jessica LightJessica Light
Intelligence Specialist at United States Coast GuardIntelligence Specialist at United States Coast Guard
Matthew WoodMatthew Wood
Boatswain's Mate First Class at United States Coast GuardBoatswain's Mate First Class at United States Coast Guard