NICK REID
Project Management And Operations
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Senior Project Manager (PMP) (CSM) and Military Veteran with 9 years of streamlining organizational efficiencies, increasing project success, and delivering increased value for the team and company. Strong leader and problem-solver that thrives in working in a high-profile environment with fluid priorities, ambiguity, and aggressive timelines.
Results-driven professional with a proven track record in effectively managing a diverse range of complex projects, teams, and resources. Demonstrated expertise in minimizing project risks through meticulous planning, execution, and mitigation strategies. Proficient in utilizing software technology to facilitate solution development and accelerate project achievements. Committed to delivering exceptional results through efficient project management practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Duke Energy
06.2023 - Current
- Responsible for planning, leading, and executing project efforts across 21 different program and group directives.
- Delivered $17 million in value directly to Power Grid Operations (Duke Energy) group by completing 12 projects in 2024.
- Project Lead for an estimated $202 million, 6 year project base in St. Petersburg, FL. Current EAC for project is $263 million; a 31% increase in project value.
- Responsible for evaluating vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness depending on program or client deliverables.
- Trusted to mentor 5 junior project managers to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Relied on to consistently identify emerging industry risks and new markets, as well as to provide monthly mitigation strategies for project success.
Project Manager
One Source Communications
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Delivered the company and the PMO over $600k in 15 months directly related to project deliverables and success. Brought an additional $115K in monthly reoccurring revenue from project SOWs.
- Led 10 Project Teams in 15 months; involving over 50 company stakeholders and over 200 external stakeholders.
- Trusted to analyze, source solutions, allocate resources and execute project timelines for 6 failing IT projects; savings calculated for ~$367K.
- Leveraged technical expertise in SmartSheets and other software programs to automate processes; reducing or completely removing human inefficiencies.
- Project Lead for internally developing and standardizing the company's Project Management Organization ~ 250 hours.
Operations Officer
2-504PIR, 82nd Airborne Division, US Army
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Consistently met deadlines on 5 complex, multi-million projects for over 9 months; directly supervised a team of 10 to ensure coordinations and budgets were managed.
- Over 1,000 hours of MS Office Suite skills and 200 hours of presentation/public speaking to upper management offices.
- Established a 15 person administrative body that encouraged cross-department team building programs for a 900 person organization.
- Designed, implemented, and managed HF, LF, SATCOM, and fiber optic capable networks to support a 50 to 100 person Command and Control unit, ensuring seamless communication and data transfer in diverse environments.
- Integrated L3Harris and THALES communication devices for a 3,000 person organization; improved data and voice transmissions by 42% in under 6 months.
- Managed a $6,000,000 training account for 8 months; enforced compliance of administrative requirements and increased distribution efficiency by 17%.
- Coordinated logistical synchronization of 3,000 personnel, associated equipment, vehicles, ammunition, and aircraft compliance for personnel and cargo for over 10 months.
Battalion Scout Platoon Leader
2-504 PIR, 82nd Airborne Division, US Army
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Project Lead for 3 lifecycle projects of the unit: maintenance of power supply and hardware, advanced reconnaissance and surveillance operations, and reports to higher management offices.
- Selected for service in Army Special Operations Forces; rated #1 Platoon Leader in a 600 person organization.
- 10 months expertise with the L3Harris Falcon® IV AN/PRC-163, dual-channel crossbanding, SWaP-optimized handheld radio.
- Adept at planning/executing low to high frequency radio communication operations via implementing various forms of ground wave propagation techniques.
- Directly oversaw 2 months of stability operations with D.C. Metro Police Department in the National Capital Region amidst civilian unrest in 2020.
- Networked with 4 contracting companies to acquire $120,000 of rapid targeting and acquisition equipment for long range precision weapon systems.
- Recruited and marketed and 2 Sniper Teams to compete and achieve two top 10 placements in the 2020 Armed Forces Skills at Arms Meeting: developed a marketing relationship with Leupold Optics.
- Developed 20 subordinate leaders for future service in the United States Army and civilian industries: were hired by companies such as Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and DGC International.
Infantry Platoon Leader
2-504 PIR, 82nd Airborne Division, US Army
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Led the #1 Platoon selected to deploy to the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq (Jan, 2020) on a no-notice deployment; deployed 40 personnel and equipment worth over $500,000 to meet the President’s top security priorities.
- Directly managed the safety, training, and wellness of 41 individuals for 15 months.
- Assisted with managing over $27 million in an ammunition and supplies account shared with Iraqi and NATO allies for 4 months.
- Assisted in the planning, managing, resourcing, and execution of 16 projects and operations totaling over $46 million dollars worth in logistical support.
- Streamlined deployment requirements by 75% further enabling greater security of United States infrastructure in Iraq.
Team Leader
Delta Company, 3-116th Infantry Regiment
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed a 300 person Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (SUAV) program for 13 months.
- Selected to attend Master Raven and PUMA (small unmanned aerial vehicles) course. Achieved master-pilot rating, mentored 14 other SUAV pilots.
- Instituted a full-scale battery replenishment/ recharging system for downed micro and small UAVs: resulted in increased flight times and efficiency for UAVs by 27%.
- Led 10 team members to be able to successfully plan, brief, and execute air reconnaissance/surveillance missions flown by military UAVs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security And Emergency Preparedness
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA 09.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
Leadership
Problem Solving and Adaptability
Teamwork and Communication Skills
Stakeholder and Client Engagement
Prioritization for Complex Projects
Project Planning and Development
Additional Information
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- SmartSheet 2022 Core Product Certification
- One Source Communications MVP-Innovation Award 2022
- Active Government Security Clearance - Secret
- U.S. Army RSLC Graduate 2020
- U.S. Army Ranger School Graduate 2018
- U.S. Army Airborne School Graduate 2018
Hobbies
- CrossFit Games Athlete, 2015-current
- Outdoor exploration and traveling
- Pick-up games of various team based sports
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Duke Energy
06.2023 - Current
Project Manager
One Source Communications
10.2021 - 02.2023
Operations Officer
2-504PIR, 82nd Airborne Division, US Army
12.2020 - 10.2021
Battalion Scout Platoon Leader
2-504 PIR, 82nd Airborne Division, US Army
03.2020 - 12.2020
Infantry Platoon Leader
2-504 PIR, 82nd Airborne Division, US Army
11.2018 - 03.2020
Team Leader
Delta Company, 3-116th Infantry Regiment
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security And Emergency Preparedness
Virginia Commonwealth University
09.2013 - 05.2017
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