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PAMELA DRAKE

MADISON,AL

Summary

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER with 16+ years of experience providing programmatic support across Aviation, Aerospace, and Defense programs and projects. Responsible leader and purposeful professional skilled in managing various functional areas associated with product development and delivery. Strong collaborator and relationship builder with proven capability to effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams as required for task completion. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager, Aviation Support

Yulista Holding, LLC|Yulista Integrated Solutions
11.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for developing project plans that define the required resources, budget, and schedule for execution and completion of all tasks as well as overseeing the planning and implementation of multiple projects through budgeting, hiring team members, sourcing suppliers, setting deadlines, providing feedback, and reporting, as required, project status to customers and/or Program management.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
  • Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
  • Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.

Project Manager, Aviation Support

Yulista Holding, LLC|Yulista Integrated Solutions
05.2020 - 11.2022
  • Provided leadership, mentorship, and oversight to project team for the successful management and execution of multiple projects as well as growth and development of team and individual team members.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.

Project Lead, Aviation & Ground Support Equipment

Yulista Holding, LLC|Yulista Integrated Solutions
11.2017 - 05.2020
  • Managed product development, delivery, and installation of Aviation Support Equipment.
  • Managed procurement, integration, and kitting of Aviation Ground Support Equipment for multiple Foreign Military Sales Cases simultaneously.
  • Ensured execution and completion of projects within their allotted budgets and schedules and provided monthly forecasts of estimated labor and material costs required for project completion.
  • Exercised knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) phases in support of DoD project acquisitions to ensure resources were allocated in accordance with contractual requirements.
  • Supported Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings as required to brief project status, identify risks, and propose mitigation.
  • Developed and maintained an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to track technical performance, milestones, and risk activity for all project deliverables and updated as required using Microsoft Project software.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of all phases of project execution and completion to support rationale for process delays, material shortages, and/or residual materials.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of various project components.
  • Facilitated clear communication between internal departments, ensuring all parties remained aligned on goals throughout the duration of each project.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Ensured timely delivery of critical deliverables by closely monitoring progress against milestones and adjusting plans as necessary.

Project Lead, Missile Diagnostic Ground Support

Yulista Holding, LLC|Yulista Aviation Inc.
05.2009 - 11.2017
  • Oversaw procurement, manufacturing, integration, test, storage, and shipment activities for multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Applied knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) methods, rules, and procedures required for effective and efficient execution of projects within their defined budgets and schedules.
  • Provided program management and operations support for all aspects of product development and delivery.
  • Allocated resources in accordance with work objectives.
  • Supported the development of budget proposals through the preparation of labor and material estimates, price sourcing, and writing order execution plans in accordance with program requirements as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).
  • Tracked cost, schedule, and performance for preparation of required briefings, summaries, reports, and presentations.
  • Regularly performed budget and schedule analyses to identify risks and propose mitigation as required.
  • Provided life cycle coordination and sustainment support for the calibration, repair, and/or replacement of field support equipment and hardware.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality projects within budget and on schedule.
  • Maintained quality assurance standards while managing large-scale projects, resulting in significant reductions in defects and rework.
  • Established strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive referrals for the company.
  • Provided ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting and managed cost allocation.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.

Project Assistant/Coordinator

Yulista Holding, LLC|Yulista Management Services
12.2007 - 05.2009
  • Assisted project management team with development and submittal of project documentation utilizing MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Provided weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly project status updates to Program and/or Project Manager for purpose of identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Supported IPT meetings as required to assist Project Lead and/or Project Manager with briefing project status, recording action items, and preparing reports.
  • Developed Bill of Materials (BOM) in accordance with Technical Data Package (TDP) and SOW requirements.
  • Processed Contract Data Requirements list (CDRL) items for customer delivery.
  • Prepared material price quotes and submitted requisitions for procurement of parts, materials, and supplies.
  • Monitored and tracked incoming inventory and project deliverable.
  • Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in all project documentation, ensuring consistency and clarity throughout the lifecycle of projects.
  • Enhanced team communication by organizing and maintaining accurate documentation of meeting notes, action items, and followups.
  • Maintained a well-organized document repository for easy access to vital information during the lifecycle of projects.
  • Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under-budget.

Education

Master of Science - Acquisition & Contract Management

Athens State University
Athens, AL
05.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Columbia College
Redstone Arsenal, AL
08.2020

Skills

  • Risk Mitigation
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Program & Project Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Budget Planning & Management
  • Schedule Planning
  • Project Planning
  • Scope Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Project plan development
  • Project Scheduling

Technology Proficiency

  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, SharePoint, Teams)
  • DELTEK (Costpoint, Time & Expense)

Professional Development

  • Overview of Acquisition Ethics
  • Basic Information Systems Acquisition
  • Fundamentals of Earned Value Management
  • Intermediate Systems Acquisition
  • Performance Based Logistics
  • Fundamentals of System Sustainment Management
  • Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals
  • Six Sigma: Concepts and Processes

Certification

  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overview Training - November, 2010
  • Fixed Price Contracting Training - September, 2011

Additional Information

Professional Development Courses

  • Overview of Acquisition Ethics
  • Basic Information Systems Acquisition
  • Fundamentals of Earned Value Management
  • Intermediate Systems Acquisition
  • Performance Based Logistics
  • Fundamentals of System Sustainment Management
  • Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals
  • Six Sigma: Concepts and Processes



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Timeline

Master of Science - Acquisition & Contract Management

Athens State University
05.2024 - Current

Senior Project Manager, Aviation Support

Yulista Holding, LLC|Yulista Integrated Solutions
11.2022 - Current

Project Manager, Aviation Support

Yulista Holding, LLC|Yulista Integrated Solutions
05.2020 - 11.2022

Project Lead, Aviation & Ground Support Equipment

Yulista Holding, LLC|Yulista Integrated Solutions
11.2017 - 05.2020

Project Lead, Missile Diagnostic Ground Support

Yulista Holding, LLC|Yulista Aviation Inc.
05.2009 - 11.2017

Project Assistant/Coordinator

Yulista Holding, LLC|Yulista Management Services
12.2007 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Columbia College

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