Richard Cordell
Summerville,SC
Summary
Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing diverse teams, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Propulsion Systems Instructor
USAF
02.2020 - Current
- Engineered a state of the art tool for the C-17, overseeing the implementation of the tool across the fleet.
- Quality Assurance expert, ensured the daily compliance and execution of 15 major programs
- Trainer Development Team lead, managed and directed 3 upgrade projects affecting high fidelity devices valued at $513M
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
USAF
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Inspected and repaired jet engines and small gas turbine engines each valued at $8M
- Directed planning of aerospace propulsion maintenance functions and 20 maintainers to accomplish daily activities
- Diagnosed aircraft engines and determined appropriate repairs needed to correct issues
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology And Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL07-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05-2021
Skills
- Schedule management
- System troubleshooting
- Enterprise Project Management
- Open Plan Professional
- Microsoft Project
- Demand forecasting
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- CCAF ISD - Community College of the Air Force Instructional Systems Development
Timeline
Propulsion Systems Instructor
USAF
02.2020 - Current
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
USAF
02.2016 - 02.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology And Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
2024 Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award
In 2024, I was honored to receive the Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award for my work in leading the project that designed a 3D printed blade blending tool for the C-17 aircraft. This project directly addressed a critical maintenance challenge, and is estimated to save the U.S. Air Force over $3M in repairs annually.