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Russell Asbel

Cheyenne,WY
Russell Asbel

Summary

Results-driven Foreign Military Sales Case Development Manager, Helicopter Program Manager and Government Contract Specialist with 25 years of experience. Proven history of leading organizations in quality assurance, contract management, risk management and global security initiatives. Skilled in mentoring, training and contributing to the professional development of staff members. Engaging and personable with the ability to monitor work quality, manage key performance indicators and deliver exemplary customer service. Decisive Logistics Manager with a talent for negotiating and implementing cost saving measures without compromising quality. Quick learner with numerous qualifications on 10 foreign and domestic helicopters including FAA A&P license.

Overview

25
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

All Native Synergies

FMS Subject Matter Expert III
11.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed US Government Foreign Military Sales contracts using industry-specific policy and IT systems.
  • Highly Proficient in Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS), Security Cooperation Information Portal (SCIP) & Resource Management Information System (RMIS)
  • Developed multiple contracts/amendments/modifications for 13 countries, totaling over $400M in materials and services
  • Drastically cut contract development time from over 30 days to less than 5 days while keeping a perfect accuracy rating
  • Completed cost analysis for government and contractor personnel salaries and travel supporting Foreign Military Sales contract administration
  • Case Development Manager; created over 60 Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) proposals
  • Partnered with government teams to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.
  • Evaluated success of program development and recommended improvements to USG customers to enhance effectiveness.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
  • Prepared proposal documentation and specifications based on United States Code, Defense Security Cooperation Instructions, Air Force Policy and Partner Nation specifics.

M1 Support Services

Quality Control Supervisor /Assistant Site Manager
08.2019 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Led numerous process improvement projects to help operations meet and exceed quality standards for AFGSC UH-1N Helicopter Maintenance Contract.
  • Automated training program for 5 departments, saved countless hours by consolidating annual training for 60 employees over 2 days.
  • Compiled and distributed weekly & monthly quality control reports to program managers and Air Force Global Strike Command customers.
  • Implemented quality control database with remote access allowing program management team and customer real time visibility on quality metrics and reports.
  • Reviewed, updated and trained employees on major customer publication changes and revisions.
  • Conducted quality reviews and inspections for multiple customer Time Compliance Technical Order helicopter system modifications.

United States Air Force, FE Warren AFB

Contracting Specialist
08.2014 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Hand-picked as Lead AFGSC Procurement Plan MH-139 maintenance and logistics representative.
  • Determined final quality and acceptance of contractor work and operations as GGFR.
  • Researched laws and regulations potentially impacting company policies and procedures.
  • Authored contracts for UH-1N helicopter maintenance services worth over $87 Million.
  • Managed 2 paying accounts in excess of $100,000 annually.
  • Conducted monthly and annual inventories for inventory totaling $3 million.
  • Oversaw security clearances for >100 employees.
  • Initiated, reviewed and approved US security clearances.
  • Determined final quality and acceptance of contractor work and operations (DD-250)
  • Administered 3 new contracts ranging in value from $20M to $87M.

Air Force Special Operations Command

Combat Aviation Advisor
04.2006 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Provided technical advice and support to 13 different partner nations.
  • Types of operations conducted include: FID, JCET, CNT, JPAT, BPC, & MTT.
  • Processed passports, travel, TPFDD's, APACS, & ITAP's
  • Assisted Attache Officers with building FMS/Security Assistance requests.
  • Coordinated international cargo & weapons shipping declarations in 10+ countries.
  • Completed multiple Security Assistance taskings through DOS/SOCCOM.
  • Led teams through austere conditions in foreign countries.
  • Advised on topics from helicopter maintenance to advanced field medical treatment.
  • Briefed Ambassadors on host country capabilities.
  • Air Force and/or Manufacturer qualified/experienced on 10 different types of aircraft.

Education

Park University
Kansas City, MO

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration and Logistics
2018

University Overview

Summa Cum Laude

Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL

Associate of Applied Science from Aviation Technology
2016

Skills

  • Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract development
  • Contract management
  • Project management
  • CompTIA Project
  • Professional Managers Certification
  • Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Government and Ground Flight Representative (GGFR)
  • Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level One Production Quality and Manufacturing
  • Lean/Six Sigma/TQM knowledge and experience
  • Operations & Supply management
  • HAZMAT training
  • Top Secret security clearance (2013 & 2022)

Certification

Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Certification

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) A&P Certificate # 3325856

CompTIA Project+

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Defense Security & Cooperation Acquisition Courses:

ACQ 202 Intermediate Systems Acquisitions Course (ISAC) - Section 304

PQM 101 Production, Quality and Manufacturing Fundamentals - Section 309

PQM 202A Intermediate Production, Quality and Manufacturing - Part A

CASE-201 Intermediate Security Cooperations Lifecycle Management

CLC 222 Training for Contracting Officers Representative (COR) - Section 890
CLC 106 Contracting Officer Representative with a Mission Focus - Section 894

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management - Section 316

CMA 221 Joint Ground Government Flight Representative (GGFR) and Government Ground Representative (GGR) - Section 722

CASE 105 Introduction to DSAMS

CASE L005 Preparing LOA & Off-Line Documentation for Case Writing

SC 101 Introduction to Security Cooperation

CLC 007 Contract Source Selection - Section 890

CLE 201 ISO 9000 - Section 891

CLE 007 Lean 6 Sigma for Manufacturing - Section 889

CLM 103 Quality Assurance Auditing - Section 888

CLC 222 Training for Contracting Officers Representative (COR) - Section 890

CLC 106 Contracting Officer Representative with a Mission Focus - Section 894

CLC 107 OPSEC Contract Requirements - Section 890

CLM 003 Overview of Acquisition Ethics - Section 891

DoD Security Manager Certifications

Timeline

FMS Subject Matter Expert III

All Native Synergies
11.2021 - Current

Quality Control Supervisor /Assistant Site Manager

M1 Support Services
08.2019 - 11.2021

Contracting Specialist

United States Air Force, FE Warren AFB
08.2014 - 08.2019

Combat Aviation Advisor

Air Force Special Operations Command
04.2006 - 08.2014

Park University

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration and Logistics

Community College of the Air Force

Associate of Applied Science from Aviation Technology

Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Certification

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) A&P Certificate # 3325856

CompTIA Project+

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Defense Security & Cooperation Acquisition Courses:

ACQ 202 Intermediate Systems Acquisitions Course (ISAC) - Section 304

PQM 101 Production, Quality and Manufacturing Fundamentals - Section 309

PQM 202A Intermediate Production, Quality and Manufacturing - Part A

CASE-201 Intermediate Security Cooperations Lifecycle Management

CLC 222 Training for Contracting Officers Representative (COR) - Section 890
CLC 106 Contracting Officer Representative with a Mission Focus - Section 894

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management - Section 316

CMA 221 Joint Ground Government Flight Representative (GGFR) and Government Ground Representative (GGR) - Section 722

CASE 105 Introduction to DSAMS

CASE L005 Preparing LOA & Off-Line Documentation for Case Writing

SC 101 Introduction to Security Cooperation

CLC 007 Contract Source Selection - Section 890

CLE 201 ISO 9000 - Section 891

CLE 007 Lean 6 Sigma for Manufacturing - Section 889

CLM 103 Quality Assurance Auditing - Section 888

CLC 222 Training for Contracting Officers Representative (COR) - Section 890

CLC 106 Contracting Officer Representative with a Mission Focus - Section 894

CLC 107 OPSEC Contract Requirements - Section 890

CLM 003 Overview of Acquisition Ethics - Section 891

DoD Security Manager Certifications

Russell Asbel