Norman LeBlanc
Panama City,FL
Summary
Dynamic leader experienced in strategic planning and team leadership in multi-tiered organizations, driving successful results across diverse operational requirements with keen eye
on detail. Adept trainer and mentor, optimizing employee productivity and aligning teams with organizational goals. Thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at adapting to change.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Enlisted Manager
United States Air Force
Panama City, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Managed personal and career development for over 100 military, civilian, and contractor personnel from 21 diverse career fields across two geographically separated sites (FL & NV).
- Co-led strategic planning meetings for successful implementation of initiatives.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Created biweekly reports that analyzed unit operations, execution rates, and operational effectiveness.
- Represented organization at higher headquarters and interagency meetings
- Planned and executed training and assessment initiatives for assigned employees.
- Managed awards, evaluations, promotions, discipline, selective hiring, and separations actions.
- Managed candidate selection and interviewing for positions within the unit.
Engineer Group Advisor (Superintendent)
United States Air Forces Central Command
Doha, Qatar (Military Deployment)
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Created and implemented engineering strategies to increase production efficiency.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously using effective resource planning techniques.
- Briefed clients on project updates, design revisions, and timeline modifications.
- Reviewed estimates and budgets, and developed strategies for cost control, scheduling, quality assurance, and problem-solving.
- Conducted regular site inspections to detect potential safety hazards, maintain adherence to safety protocols, and prepare necessary regulatory documentation.
- Provided guidance to Project Managers and Project Engineers at 12 sites in 9 countries, assisting them with construction, reconstitution, logistics and supply chain management, as well as project closeout.
Training and Development Manager
Air Force Civil Engineer Center
Panama City, FL
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided policy guidance and direction for career field management of 2,800 military and civilian employees.
- Managed budgeting process for departmental training expenditures.
- Designed, developed, and executed customized training programs for a diverse workforce.
- Evaluated training effectiveness using feedback surveys, focus groups, and other relevant methods to maintain relevancy and currency.
- Partnered with leadership to create and implement strategies that enhanced the quality of instruction provided by trainers.
- Established partnerships with external vendors to procure specialized services or resources.
- Implemented new testing and evaluation procedures to enhance effectiveness.
- Ensured accurate and up-to-date records of employee training, certifications, and qualifications.
- Created Tailored Education and Training Program to streamline the onboarding process by providing new hires with a structured orientation session along with specialized job-related training.
Area Construction Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2001 - 08.2020
- Developed strategies for cost control, scheduling, quality assurance and problem solving.
- Coordinated material procurement processes with suppliers while ensuring timely delivery of materials at job sites.
- Established procedures for completing projects within specified budgets and timelines.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously using effective resource planning techniques.
- Led cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between architects, engineers, and construction personnel.
- Utilized project management software to plan, track, and manage construction activities efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding project status updates, budgeting concerns and timeline adjustments.
- Ensured that all subcontractors are in compliance with contract documents by conducting regular inspections of their workmanship.
- Inspected construction sites regularly to detect potential safety hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Provided technical advice for resolving design problems and construction issues.
- Conducted regular meetings with contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and other stakeholders to review progress and address any issues and concerns.
- Supervised staff including subcontractors and laborers on assigned projects.
- Assisted in preparing bids for new projects by analyzing blueprints, specifications and other documentation related to the project.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing systems and processes related to construction operations.
- Negotiated changes or modifications in contracts as needed during the course of a project.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors or between contractor and client efficiently and professionally.
- Oversaw daily work of teams using knowledge of local and national building codes for construction areas.
- Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
- Monitored daily labor productivity against established goals.
- Completed investigations into complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Management
University of Management & Technology
ArlingtonAssociate of Applied Science - Construction Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Strategic Leadership
- Excellent Communication
- Project Management
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Operations Planning
- Workforce Development
- Multi-Year Financial Planning
- Operational Efficiency
- Employee Labor Relations
- Needs Assessment
- Career Development
- Program Optimization
- Adaptability
- Logistics Management
- Task Delegation
- Hiring and Training
- Contract Negotiation
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Chief Enlisted Manager
United States Air Force
06.2023 - Current
Engineer Group Advisor (Superintendent)
United States Air Forces Central Command
06.2022 - 05.2023
Training and Development Manager
Air Force Civil Engineer Center
09.2020 - 05.2022
Area Construction Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2001 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Management
University of Management & Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Construction Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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