Project and Program Manager with a 20 year history of performance excellence in the United States Army with talents in problem solving, team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in achieving desired effects with minimal guidance, working independently or as a member of a team, and exhibiting effective time management and interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Requirements Program Manager
Special Operations Command Central
Tampa, FL
01.2018 - Current
Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute requirements projects for 3 subordinate regional headquarters each fiscal year.
Collaborated with leadership on 89 requirements to set and communicate priorities based on needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
Primary liaison between two subordinate regional headquarters and senior management for operational and training requirements.
Developed, forecasted, imported, and maintained 3 fiscal year requirements in Joint Capabilities Requirements Manager database.
Led multifunctional team of 4 personnel responsible for planning of 15 training engagements each year between hundreds of foreign and U.S. personnel.
Planned and executed professional development training in communication and leadership for over 60 directorate personnel.
Managed and supervised training and requirements programs, complying with policies and regulations.
Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
Operations Planner
Special Operations Command Central
Tampa, FL
01.2015 - 12.2017
Planned, coordinated, and resourced 22 training program events, expanding organizational initiatives and influence.
Led multiple strategic level information/decision briefs to General Officers and Department of State senior leadership.
Reviewed and imported over 150 reports into the organizations database of record.
Served as operations security program manager, developed SOCCENT's standard operating procedures and training plan.
Forecasted and managed 5 subordinate teams budget worth in excess of $1.7 million.
Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Operations Team Lead
96th Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army
Fayetteville, NC
11.2007 - 12.2014
Planned, coordinated and conducted humanitarian and civil assistance, disaster relief, host nation support, and contingency operations in support of international and U.S policies and objectives.
Provided vital assistance in planning, coordination, and execution of all strategic operations, ensuring seamless coordination with training initiatives, preparation for upcoming assignments, and utilization of resources to facilitate operations with expert precision.
Ensured maintenance, and accountability of equipment valued more than $1.2 million.
Trained US Embassy personnel on disaster management and infrastructure support during times of crisis.
Performed inspections and acceptance on 13 projects, ensuring performance/delivery was in accordance with contract requirements.
Project manager on 7 vertical construction and 6 procurement projects throughout all five phases, successfully closed projects worth in excess of $3.2 Million.
Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Emergency and Disaster Management
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
05.2013
Skills
Program Leadership
Strategic Direction
Critical Thinking
Budget Coordination
Collaborate Cross-Functionally
Managing Operations and Efficiency
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Requirements Program Manager
Special Operations Command Central
01.2018 - Current
Operations Planner
Special Operations Command Central
01.2015 - 12.2017
Operations Team Lead
96th Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army
11.2007 - 12.2014
MBA - Marketing
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science - Emergency and Disaster Management
Western Carolina University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
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