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Kendell Bare

Director Of Operations & Program Management
Chula Vista,CA

Summary

Strong leadership professional experienced in designing and implementing business plans, procedures, and strategies. Demonstrated expertise in cultivating and managing exceptional teams to meet and exceed demanding targets. Skilled at setting comprehensive goals for growth and performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Director of Operations

Radius Aerospace - San Diego
San Diego, CA
02.2021 - Current
  • Delivered leadership to executive team dedicated to driving ambitious targets with well-orchestrated plans.
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities of 60+ employees in accordance with business objectives.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Strategically managed resources, milestones and budgets, resulting in reliable and predictable results.

Director of Program Management

Radius Aerospace - San Diego
San Diego, CA
12.2017 - Current
  • Monitored commercial and military aerospace programs' adherence to established schedules and operating budgets.
  • Conducted regular technical meetings and program briefings for corporate management and customer personnel.
  • Mentored 7-person team in achievement of program development and delivery objectives.
  • Built cohesive teams and devised clear, actionable plans to meet program goals.

Product Line Manager / Program Manager

Radius Aerospace
San Diego, CA
03.2014 - 12.2017
  • Coached 30+ team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Established SMART goals, formalized policies and enforced operational standards to maximize team performance and keep program on-task to achieve targets.

Program Manager

Pacific Contours
San Diego, CA
05.2011 - 03.2014
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production.

Director of Quality

Compucraft Industries
San Diego, CA
07.2009 - 05.2011
  • Led quality management system audit (AS 9100) and three different NADCAP audits including Heat Treat, Processing, and Weld.
  • Enforced compliance with customer regulations and company policies via robust internal audit process.

Engineering Manager

Compucraft Industries
San Diego , CA
12.2008 - 07.2009
  • Reviewed project goals and objectives on monthly basis with planning and programming teams.
  • Provided technical leadership for company to effectively steer strategic plans and future projects.

Education

MBA - Specialization in Finance (3.5 GPA )

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
08.2013 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Management (3.4 GPA)

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
08.2004 - 06.2006

Skills

Effective leader

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Accomplishments

  • Achieved successful transition of $18M of annual business to multiple sites in less one year through effective planning and performance management.
  • Defined and instituted Program Management Department that consistently achieved forecast reliability and superior customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented automated prioritization system that effectively improved on-time delivery and departmental throughput for all customers.
  • Led inaugural 20-person WIG team to successfully reduce approximately $900K of past due over 3 months through improved processes and empowered divide-and-conquer approach.

Quote

Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.
Albert Einstein

Timeline

Director of Operations

Radius Aerospace - San Diego
02.2021 - Current

Director of Program Management

Radius Aerospace - San Diego
12.2017 - Current

Product Line Manager / Program Manager

Radius Aerospace
03.2014 - 12.2017

MBA - Specialization in Finance (3.5 GPA )

San Diego State University
08.2013 - 06.2016

Program Manager

Pacific Contours
05.2011 - 03.2014

Director of Quality

Compucraft Industries
07.2009 - 05.2011

Engineering Manager

Compucraft Industries
12.2008 - 07.2009

Bachelor of Science - Business Management (3.4 GPA)

San Diego State University
08.2004 - 06.2006
Kendell BareDirector Of Operations & Program Management