Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
Timeline
Creating/Writing Book Ideas
Patrick Durbin

Patrick Durbin

Royse City,Texas
Do not go where the path may lead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Summary

Astute and customer-oriented Director of Program Management with 35+ years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
4
4

Certificates

Work History

Director Program Management

L3 Harris Technologies
Greenville, TX
03.2022 - Current
  • Directly responsible to create and manage departments $198M Annual Operating plan, Profit/Loss, Strategic growth plans, and implemented Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) strategies to increase profit margins annually.
  • Created and led mentoring program centered on strategic thinking, critical analysis, and agile leadership increasing program revenue.
  • Unified cross functional team comprised of 52 Engineers, Financial, Logistics, and Production specialists that implemented process improvements, reduced vendor costs, and improved contract profit negotiations.
  • Trusted advisor, developed new business opportunities with customers achieved additional free cash and exceeded annually operating plan.

Director/Senior Manager Aircraft Modification

L3 Harris/L3 Technologies
05.2012 - 03.2022
  • Directed aircraft modification installations for seven programs ensured each division achieved their annual revenue by strategic alignment of work force improved performance and delivered product ahead of schedule.
  • Mentored and led small integrated product and departmental teams to boost project performance and quality yields to increase revenue by 3% annually.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.

Senior Manager Electrical Manufacturing

L-3 Communications
11.2010 - 05.2012
  • Modernized production lines and streamlined logistics improved revenue position across the department by 11% within 18-month period.
  • Realigned management and analyst teams focused to implement production floor improvements returned 45% of negative programs to profitability.
  • Implemented lean processes for production orders ensured manpower demands and inventory availability aligned to achieve product delivery goals across all manufacturing programs.
  • Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.

United States Navy Program Manager

USN NAVIAR Command
Patuxent View, MD
04.2003 - 01.2008
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Spearheaded innovative problem-solving techniques that addressed challenges head-on, resulting in effective resolution measures.
  • Streamlined communication channels to facilitate efficient collaboration among team members and stakeholders.

Education

MBA - Business Administration / Management Information Systems

TourO University International, San Francisco, CA
06.2006

BBA - Business Administration / Management Information Systems

University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
12.1993

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • People Management
  • Operations Management
  • Team Management
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Organizational Development
  • Budget Management
  • Business Planning
  • Staff Development

Accomplishments

  • Managed and led teams comprising 38–238 workers across a variety of manufacturing, logistics, individual product teams, and program offices.
  • Managed client alignment for business development, leading to new growth exceeding $20 million.
  • Achieved 12% decrease in operating costs by combining investments in manufacturing processes and streamlining subcontracts management.
  • By applying lean principles, resolved vendor delays and reduce turnaround time by 27%.
  • Established yearly departmental strategic goals to achieve corporate financial and delivery objectives.

Certification

  • American Management Association - MBA Certificate Program
  • Defense Acquisition University - Program Management
  • Defense Acquisition University - Acquisition Logistics
  • Lean Six Sigma Training - Green Belt Certified

Interests

Developing Mentoring Topics for Team

Reading Books on Leadership and History

Timeline

Director Program Management - L3 Harris Technologies
03.2022 - Current
Director/Senior Manager Aircraft Modification - L3 Harris/L3 Technologies
05.2012 - 03.2022
Senior Manager Electrical Manufacturing - L-3 Communications
11.2010 - 05.2012
United States Navy Program Manager - USN NAVIAR Command
04.2003 - 01.2008
TourO University International - MBA, Business Administration / Management Information Systems
University of Oklahoma - BBA, Business Administration / Management Information Systems

Creating/Writing Book Ideas

Dedicate evenings for studying inspirational subjects, mythical characters, and ancient history. My goal is to compose and publish a non-fictional novel in addition to a leadership inspirational book.

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