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Patrick S. Simmons

Yorktown,VA

Summary

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY: Career Business Management leader with 35 years of human resources and manpower experience. Possess superior executive leadership/supervisory skills in all spectrums of the Business management workforce. Led a diverse military and civilian workforce to include Appropriated fund (APF), Non-appropriated fund (NAF), and contract employees. Highly effective leader with proven ability to develop teams and motivate employees while successfully achieving business objectives and solving complex scenarios.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Director

733 Force Support Squadron
Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
02.2019 - 02.2021
  • 0301 Pay Plan: NL Grade: NF-V (GS-13/
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications

Operations Manager

05.2018 - 02.2019
  • Series: 0301 Pay Plan: NL Grade: NF-IV (GS-12 equivalent), Oversaw and led 20 business activities and 1,200 employees
  • Ensured that activities complied with legal and regulatory requirements and met customer needs
  • Developed goals and objectives that integrated organizational objectives
  • Researched, interpreted, and applied Department of Defense, Air Force, and local guidelines, policies, and instructions
  • Reviewed organization mission, functions, and manning
  • Identified requirements and initiated requests for additional resources including personnel, training, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives; served as facility manager for over 40 facilities
  • Approved work order requests, and tracked completion with civil engineers
  • Aligned personnel and resources to optimize effectiveness of organization
  • Represented organization at Facility Board meetings, and financial working group meetings ensuring required resources and facilities for organization
  • Ensured program and activity managers maintained a credible internal controls program, protected assets, evaluated financial solvency, and made adjustments necessary to stay within fiscal constraints
  • Identified training requirements, and developed plans and objectives
  • Developed briefing slides on activities and programs; briefed senior base leadership
  • Directed organization during emergency operations while serving on Installation Emergency Management Team
  • Provided essential briefings to installation leadership team on mission-sustaining operations.

Deputy Sustainment Services Flight Chief

633 Force Support Squadron
Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
09.2016 - 05.2018
  • Series: 0301 Pay Plan: NL
  • Grade: NF-IV (GS-12 equivalent)
  • Deputy Sustainment Services Flight Chief
  • Supervised business management functions that included, Lodging, Food Service, Fitness and Sports
  • Formulated mission planning, programming, scheduling, and policies and procedures to implement Department of Defense, Air Staff, and Major Command directives ensuring the flight's mission
  • Effectively led a highly diverse workforce consisting of 400 civilian, military, and contract personnel
  • Ensured effective use of personnel and equipment and the proper application of regulatory criteria
  • Managed manning requirements and assignments of military and civilian personnel
  • Exercised significant responsibility in dealing with Human Resources and Civilian Personnel offices
  • Regularly applied equal employment opportunity principles to ensure personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination practices
  • Exercised sound position management by periodically reviewing organizational structures and functional assignments to ensure position descriptions were accurate and designed to achieve the most effective and economical utilization of personnel
  • Identified, developed, and submitted the annual Appropriated Fund, Operations and Maintenance, and Non-appropriated Fund budgets to support the flight's mission requirements
  • Approved budgets and reviewed and corrected financial analysis of associated activities; briefed leadership.

General Manager

Lodging
07.2010 - 09.2016
  • Pay Plan: NL Grade: NF-IV (GS-11 equivalent)
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
  • Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share
  • Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies

Superintendent

633, Support Group, Langley Air Force
, Virginia
06.2009 - 06.2010
  • Primary senior enlisted advisor to Mission Support Group Commander on operation and maintenance of 6 squadrons; Civil Engineering, Communications, Security Forces, Services, Mission Support, and Logistics
  • Directed 1,450 personnel; $3.74B in resources and $54M Operation and Maintenance (O&M) budget
  • Guided on human resource/personnel issues, manpower, promotions, evaluations, awards, decorations, and enlisted force development
  • Advised base leadership on proper utilization of 11 dormitories with 1,053 bed spaces
  • Chartered improvements to Capital Requirements and Operation and Maintenance budgets for lodging and unaccompanied Airmen quarters
  • Integral leader in the establishment of footprint to Joint Base Langley-Eustis; liaised with US Army Senior Enlisted personnel on the development of quality of life programs for Soldiers and Airmen.

Education

Bachelors of Professional Studies - Business Management

Excelsior University
2014

A.A - Fitness/Recreation and Services Management

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
07.2000

Skills

  • LICENSES/
  • Strategic planning
  • Business Development
  • Natural leader
  • Business administration
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Project planning and development
  • Financial Management
  • Operations management
  • Budgeting
  • Business planning

Accomplishments

  • CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Certified Hotel Administrator; March 2016, March 2011

Timeline

Deputy Director

733 Force Support Squadron
02.2019 - 02.2021

Operations Manager

05.2018 - 02.2019

Deputy Sustainment Services Flight Chief

633 Force Support Squadron
09.2016 - 05.2018

General Manager

Lodging
07.2010 - 09.2016

Superintendent

633, Support Group, Langley Air Force
06.2009 - 06.2010

Bachelors of Professional Studies - Business Management

Excelsior University

A.A - Fitness/Recreation and Services Management

Community College of The Air Force

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