Kelli McCarthy
Richmond,KY
Summary
Professional with 28 years of comprehensive project management experience, specializing in planning, scheduling, and facility management. Proven track record of successfully coordinating multiple concurrent projects, with meticulous attention to detail, and effective problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to manage high-visibility projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, and client satisfaction. Eager to utilize and share a dynamic skill set, knowledge base, and passion by becoming an asset to the bourbon and spirits industry.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Support Supervisor
Amentum (BGCAPP)
Richmond, KY
09.2021 - Current
- Supervisor for the Treaty Compliance Representatives and Production Control Analysts.
- Perform the duties of the Operational Readiness Review (ORR) Coordinator.
- Successfully managed approximately 30 ORRs, Readiness Assessments, and Management Assessments throughout my career. Highlighting the following:
- Initial Agent Operations PCAPP Main Plant
- PCAPP Static Detonation Chambers (SDCs)
- Initial Agent Operations BGCAPP Main Plant
- BGCAPP Explosive Destruction Technology
- VX Projectiles at BGCAPP Main Plant
- VX Rockets at BGCAPP Main Plant
- GB Rockets at BGCAPP Main Plant
- BGCAPP Static Detonation Chamber (SDC) 2000
- Earth Covered Magazine (ECM) Rocket Operations at BGCAPP
- BGCAPP Static Detonation Chamber (SDC) 1200
Operational Readiness Review (ORR) Coordinator
Amentum (BGCAPP)
Richmond, KY
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Coordinated and conducted Operational Readiness Reviews, Readiness Assessments, and Management Assessment activities to confirm appropriate facility equipment, personnel, and administrative programs have achieved an adequate state of readiness for key project milestones, including the start of agent operations.
- Developed written action plans and procedures, along with the established Performance Objectives and Criteria (PO&Cs) to assess and confirm operational readiness.
- Tracked and reviewed Affidavits, Criteria Review Approach Documents (CRADS), and Findings from Responsible Managers and Independent Reviewers for accuracy prior to submitting to the Board for approval. Maintained oversight documentation for facility and regulatory use and support independent verification.
- Coordinated readiness activities for proficiency training and Integrated Operations Demonstrations (IODs) for outside agencies in support of declaring readiness.
Plant Specialist
Amentum (PCAPP)
Pueblo, CO
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Provided technical support to the Managers working in such areas as development and systems improvements. Managed, planned, designed, and coordinated projects in support of Plant Operations.
- Drafted, reviewed, and submitted project status reports/metrics for external agencies, government representatives and internal customers.
- Reviewed regulations and directives, as well as technical data packages, to determine actions or changes required to meet operations requirements.
- Managed the last four Operational Readiness Reviews for start-up of the Agent Processing Building, Agent Neutralization Reactor, Bio-Treatment Area, 4.2" Mortar Baseline Reconfiguration Campaign, Immobilized Cell Bio-Reactor, and the Bioreactor Off-Gas Treatment Unit. Each one of these areas required pre-start criteria from numerous departments. I tracked each one of these criteria to completion and prepared them for review and approval by the Readiness Assessment Board. Each one was successful in declaring readiness from the Government.
- Requested to act as a consultant in the readiness process to our sister site for the start-up of their Static Detonation Chamber (SDC).
Waste Management Supervisor
Amentum (PCAPP)
Pueblo, CO
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Developed short- and long-range plans to accomplish established goals; defined resources needed to achieve production objectives and provide data for budgetary development.
- Managed and loaded waste or hazardous materials for offsite shipments.
- Assessed performance of Waste Operators against established departmental and project goals and participated in solving problems identified by technicians.
Program Manager
Exelis, Inc.
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Drove program execution for all product activities from design and procurement, working in conjunction with project leaders and program management.
- Managed the technical operation flow of a large project/program. Ensured that all components being delivered are properly verified to meet requirements.
- Collaborated with manufacturing, test Engineers, and the assembly team to understand near term issues and develop alternative plans.
- Managed six multi-million-dollar contracts for the U.S. Navy, International Navy's, and other high-end customers. Managed the 747 Fuel Sensor program for all airlines. These were emergency orders that had to be completed within 24 hrs. of receiving the calls. During my time as the Program Manager for this project, sales increased by 50% from the previous year.
Project Specialist
Amentum (TOCDF)
Stockton, UT
01.2005 - 12.2013
- Managed planned and developed several projects for Secondary Waste, Main Plant, Area Ten Liquid Incinerator (ATLIC), and Closure Campaigns. Coordinated between Government organizations and internal departments for implementation in terms of scope of work, execution of assignments, and completion of the work to be performed.
- Researched and carried out projects requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Ensured quality control of documentation for tracking waste streams, test plans, work orders, and reports.
- In August 2009, the Secondary Waste Campaign began and successfully disposed of more than 2.5 million lbs. of waste. To dispose of the waste, the team constructed a new facility that included Drum Ventilation Systems (DVS), a Drum Ventilation Sorting System Room (DVSSR), and an Autoclave. The DVS determined the contamination of the waste; personnel used the DVSSR to open and sort the waste; and the Autoclave treated the contaminated waste. Over twenty unique waste streams were identified which could be contaminated with a combination of up to five different chemical agents. With each new waste stream, function tests were performed to determine proper disposal methods.
- Due to the success of the project, its scope was increased to include waste generated by the Deseret Chemical Depot (DCD) and waste generated during closure of the Chemical Agent Munitions Disposal System (CAMDS). The original project included 10,732 drums but the final number of disposed drums was 19,469. Despite the increased scope, the project finished ahead of schedule by a year and saved the government an estimated $24 million. I received a Commander Coin for the success of this project and was elected as a 2013 Pyramid Award Nominee.
Education
Business - Tooele, UT
Utah State University
Tooele, UT01.2004
Generals - Cedar City, UT
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT01.1997
Skills
- Project Management and Coordination
- Client Relations
- Schedule Management
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Detail Oriented and Organized
- Workflow Planning
- Resource planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Technical Support Supervisor
Amentum (BGCAPP)
09.2021 - Current
Operational Readiness Review (ORR) Coordinator
Amentum (BGCAPP)
10.2018 - 08.2021
Plant Specialist
Amentum (PCAPP)
03.2018 - 09.2018
Waste Management Supervisor
Amentum (PCAPP)
01.2016 - 03.2018
Program Manager
Exelis, Inc.
04.2014 - 04.2015
Project Specialist
Amentum (TOCDF)
01.2005 - 12.2013
Business - Tooele, UT
Utah State University
Generals - Cedar City, UT
Southern Utah University