Richard Lee
Ridgecrest
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager recognized for exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills. Successfully managed multiple projects, implementing risk management strategies to enhance project outcomes and drive operational efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
United States Government
China Lake, Ca
01.2019 - 03.2026
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
- Developed project schedules using Microsoft Project for resource allocation and tracking
- Managed stakeholder communications to ensure alignment on project objectives and progress
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential project disruptions
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and improve future initiatives
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Instrumentation Operations Lead
DCS
China Lake, CA
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Mentored junior staff on best practices for operational excellence and safety procedures.
- Managed and allocated staff and material resources to meet production goals.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Quality Assurance / Safety Observer
DS2
China Lake, CA
01.2008 - 09.2016
- Observed and documented operational processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated communication between teams to facilitate efficient workflow execution.
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas for process improvement and optimization.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices and operational protocols for enhanced performance.
- Observed the safe maintaining and loading of new weapons and experimental gear on multiple military aircraft platforms
- Ensured daily and periotic maintenance was performed correctly and safely in accordance with publications and checklist.
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Naval Service
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Supervised ordnance storage and handling to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for weapons systems, enhancing operational readiness and reliability.
- Trained junior personnel on proper loading procedures and safety protocols, fostering a culture of compliance.
- Conducted inspections of munitions to verify quality control standards, ensuring mission success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ2017
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
Timeline
Project Manager
United States Government
01.2019 - 03.2026
Instrumentation Operations Lead
DCS
10.2016 - 01.2019
Quality Assurance / Safety Observer
DS2
01.2008 - 09.2016
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Naval Service
01.2000 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix