Open To Work
Justin Morris
Prattville
Summary
Accomplished Operations Manager specializing in project management, budget administration, and logistics coordination. Leads initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance while fostering team collaboration. Focused on achieving organizational goals through effective oversight and strategic resource management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
United States Air Force Reserve
Maxwell Air Force Base
08.2020 - Current
- Capital Project Management: Directed tracking, status reporting, and site execution for multi-million dollar Military Construction (MILCON) and Facility Sustainment (FSRM) initiatives as chief point of contact for organizational facility operations.
- Financial Administration: Direct annual operating budgets as the primary Unit Resource Advisor. Supervise daily purchasing operations, audit corporate credit card expenditures, and enforce strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
- Logistics & Workforce Readiness: Lead logistics and supply chain operations for a 100+ person organization, maintaining 100% equipment and asset readiness across rapid-response workforces.
- Operational Compliance: Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety checklists, and strategic deployment roadmaps to ensure alignment of organizational capabilities with higher-headquarters mandates.
- Personnel Security & Risk Mitigation: Manage personnel security infrastructure, utilizing advanced federal databases (DISS, NBIS) to process background investigations, mitigate risk incidents, and ensure data integrity.
Management Assistant - GS07
United States Air Force Reserve
Maxwell Air Force Base
08.2020 - 10.2025
- Coordinated administrative tasks for senior leadership to ensure efficiency in military operations.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for training exercises and meetings.
- Streamlined office procedures, enhancing workflow and collaboration across various teams.
- Tracked inventory levels and placed orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Performed data entry into various databases used by the organization's management team.
- Reviewed, proofread and edited documents to prepare for management signature.
- Assisted in annual budget preparation and monitored expenditures to align with financial forecasts.
- Collaborated with IT department to troubleshoot and fix technical issues affecting office equipment.
- Designed PowerPoint presentations for monthly divisional meetings with top-level executives.
1st Class Pipe / Hull Insulator
Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula
10.2015 - 08.2020
- Installed and maintained thermal insulation on ships and marine vessels.
- Insulated pipes and equipment using various insulating materials.
- Repaired, removed or applied insulation on industrial and mechanical equipment including heat exchangers, tanks and pumps.
- Handled tools for cutting, shaping, and fitting insulation materials precisely.
- Inspected insulation systems to identify issues and recommend necessary repairs.
- Followed blueprints to ensure accurate installation of insulation systems.
- Demonstrated thorough understanding of and skill for insulation preparation and installations.
- Trained team members on installation methods to enhance project quality and efficiency.
- Ensured safety compliance on site through collaboration with team members.
Education
BBA - Project Management
American Military University
Ranson, WV12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Maintenance Production Management Ement
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04-2019
Skills
- Project management
- Logistics oversight
- Budgeting and cost control
- Budget administration
- Risk assessment
- Data analysis
- Standards compliance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Production
- Schedule oversight
- Team building/leadership
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Logistics coordination
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridSalary Range
$75000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Operations Manager
United States Air Force Reserve
08.2020 - Current
Management Assistant - GS07
United States Air Force Reserve
08.2020 - 10.2025
1st Class Pipe / Hull Insulator
Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding
10.2015 - 08.2020
BBA - Project Management
American Military University
Associate of Applied Science - Maintenance Production Management Ement
Community College of The Air Force