Hi, I’m
Robert Wilcox
Project Manager
Midwest City,OK
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 17 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget, and financial management.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
2
Certifications
Work History
Oklahoma Department of CommerceOklahoma City, OK
Project Manager
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Drive recruitment of Aerospace & Defense businesses to Oklahoma by leveraging sales expertise, targeting site consultants, and identifying high-potential expansion candidates.
- Managed 55+ projects and 1,000+ leads, driving over $800M in capital investment and generating 3,500+ new jobs in Oklahoma's Aerospace and Defense sector.
- Plan and host state visits for prospective clients, coordinating trade missions and related activities.
- Network with industry leaders and consultants at trade shows and events, fostering key relationships to support recruitment initiatives.
- Oversee social media outreach, including managing the ACES Advocate newsletter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter; create content for member website newsletters.
- Assist with event logistics, trade shows, and executive site visits, ensuring seamless coordination with community and client schedules.
- Proficient in CRM database management, including data entry, reporting, and tracking recruitment outcomes.
- Provide detailed, professional responses to membership and resource inquiries.
All Nite Truckin Inc.Midway City, OK
Project Manager
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Developed project management roadmap to define project objectives, timelines and milestones.
US NAVY Naval Station Everett, WAEverett, WA
Program Manager
01.2015 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help command evolve and grow.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Planned and resourced over 65 personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
US Navy, USS NimitzEverett, WA
Department Program Manager
04.2013 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Organized and Supervised 200 employees in financial accountability of over 5000 employee records, while maintaining accuracy rating of 97% annually.
- Spearheaded department training to enhance employee performance and boost employee productivity.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
US Navy, Navy Recruiting District DenverAurora, CO
Recruiter in Charge
03.2010 - 04.2013
Job overview
- Ranked #1 of 60 recruiters and awarded Recruiter of the Year.
Handpicked to lead regional talent acquisition efforts in a key role.
Delivered a 60% increase in production within 3 months in leadership position. - Surpassed new contract objective by 150% in the first month as manager.
Consistently exceeded targets, achieving 200%+ of goals on multiple occasions. - Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
US Navy, Various CommandsSan Diego, CA
Cryptologic Technician (Collection)
02.2003 - 02.2010
Job overview
- Constantly produced quality work, issued over 500 time sensitive reports with a quality control rating of 100%, highest quality control rating on section and 4% above site standards.
- Outstanding Technical Manager. Watch team reported on over 450 signals of interest. Providing 25% of the total unique collect on high level signals of interest, marking the first time in Naval History that an afloat collection surpassed National fixed site collection and the largest contribution of a Navy asset to date.
- Tested equipment, networks and servers for signal strength and security vulnerabilities using specialized equipment. Safeguarded communications by providing consistent device and network security.
- Delivered communications systems and networks to around command personnel. Logged information for reporting purposes.
Education
American Public University SystemCharles Town, WV
MBA from Business Administration
10.2022 - Current
American Public University SystemCharles Town, WV
BBA from Project Management
09.2021 - 10.2022
Northwest Community CollegeBentonville, AR
Associate of Arts from General Studies
01.2017 - 05.2020
Skills
Budgeting and forecasting
Certification
Office Manager and Administrative Services accredited from the Department of Labor
Timeline
Project Manager
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
02.2023 - Current
American Public University System
MBA from Business Administration
10.2022 - Current
American Public University System
BBA from Project Management
09.2021 - 10.2022
Project Manager
All Nite Truckin Inc.
08.2020 - Current
Northwest Community College
Associate of Arts from General Studies
01.2017 - 05.2020
Computer Operator accredited from the Department of Labor
07-2015
Program Manager
US NAVY Naval Station Everett, WA
01.2015 - 12.2016
Office Manager and Administrative Services accredited from the Department of Labor
10-2014
Department Program Manager
US Navy, USS Nimitz
04.2013 - 01.2015
Recruiter in Charge
US Navy, Navy Recruiting District Denver
03.2010 - 04.2013
Cryptologic Technician (Collection)
US Navy, Various Commands
02.2003 - 02.2010
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