SAMALALU TAUMALATOU FILOIALII
Newport News,US
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager skilled in planning and optimizing operations across multiple departments. Leads manufacturing teams to enhance production efficiency while maintaining quality standards. Employs analytical strategies to implement process improvements and proactively address potential issues. Focused on developing a high-performance culture through effective mentoring and team empowerment.
Overview
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Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PROJECT MANAGEMENT ANALYST
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, Virginia
04.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded the development of Training Hour Program for E50, reaching 800+ employees across two departments and contributing to an 85% success rate in employee performance and reduced training cost by $100,000 annually.
- Led end-to-end development of learning requirements, risk assessments, and mitigation plans for training programs, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate.
- Designed and implemented data collection frameworks, KPIs, and SWOT analyses to measure program effectiveness, translating complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
- Led a team of ten Learning and Development (L&D) professionals in establishing over 80 operational guidelines, requirements, and shipyard procedures to streamline workflow efficiency and to ensure 100% compliance with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) contractual policies and procedures.
- Partnered cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to manage budgets, status reporting, and streamlining course delivery and tracking, resulting in 80% higher course completion rates and 60% increase in performance metrics.
- Managed weekly Phase Review and Preparatory Packages for CVN80, ensuring timely project completion and alignment with program goals.
- Produced data reports that informed stakeholders of phase commitments, reducing statement-of-work processing delays by 40% and improving project delivery timelines.
- Spearheaded cross-functional teams to identify program risk matrix and mitigation plans, enhancing crisis detection and minimizing losses by 20%.
- Successfully chaired all Phase Management meetings to gather feedback and improve the CVN80 program quality.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SENIOR MANAGER
U.S Navy Reserve (USNR), Navy Warfare Development Command
Norfolk, Virginia
03.2023 - 03.2026
- Spearheaded enterprise-wide learning and development initiatives through career development boards and a personnel learning and development roadmap (LaDR), resulting in improved knowledge growth and operational skills alignment across all organizational levels.
- Spearheaded enterprise-wide learning and development initiatives through Career Development Boards and a Personnel Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR), clearly increasing knowledge growth and operational skills alignment across all levels of the organization.
- Coordinated strategic planning and execution of 16 large-scale maritime operational center (MOC) training exercises across multiple fleet departments, improving workforce readiness and operational efficiency in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
- Instituted and managed the Navy Urinalysis program, training 10 coordinators and 30 observers to achieve 100% quota accountability with zero defects.
OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE MANAGER
United States Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Designed and executed strategic projects across multiple operational platforms, resulting in a 98% increase in personnel certifications and overall workforce readiness demonstrating a strong ability to drive performance outcomes through structured planning.
- Spearheaded strategic planning and navigation boards for Nimitz-class ships, ensuring results-oriented strategies were in place to maintain optimal operational support and mission readiness.
- Assessed project deliverables to enhance organizational self-assessment programs, increasing visibility and accountability across departments.
- Supervised team of ten in inventory management and safeguarding sensitive materials, ensuring compliance and maintaining zero incidents.
HUMAN RESOURCES SUPERVISOR
United States Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Supervised and trained 500+ employees on compliance policies and regulatory standards, reducing non-compliance incidents by 65%.
- Oversaw administrative operations across 8 disciplines, managing the processing, tracking, and accuracy verification of 1,800+ correspondences and personnel records, achieving 100% accountability at an enterprise level.
- Managed administrative processing of career development correspondences and documentation, accelerating professional growth tracks and supporting retention.
- Designed and delivered executive-level presentations on MWR initiatives, securing leadership buy-in and ensuring program alignment with budget.
Education
M.A. - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
University of Southern Indiana
B.A. - POLITICAL SCIENCE
California State University Dominguez Hill
Skills
- Project management, Strategic planning, Data-Driven Decision Making, Project planning, Requirements analysis, Project evaluation, Operational Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Risk Management, Logistics coordination, Personnel management, Human resources, Training and development, Analytical Thinking, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Checkbox Survey Analysis, Executive Briefings, Presentation strategies, Quality Assurance, Budgeting, Negotiation, Cross-Functional Leadership, Leadership, Detail-oriented, Team management, Problem-solving, Interpersonal communication, Verbal communication, Active listening, Mentoring, Quality Assurance, Budgeting, Change Management Phase Management, Project scheduling, Project planning, Risk assessment, KPI analysis, Training evaluation
Skills
- Project management, Strategic planning, Data-Driven Decision Making, Project planning, Requirements analysis, Project evaluation, Operational Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Risk Management, Logistics coordination, Personnel management, Human resources, Training and development, Analytical Thinking, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Checkbox Survey Analysis, Executive Briefings, Presentation strategies, Quality Assurance, Budgeting, Negotiation, Cross-Functional Leadership, Leadership, Detail-oriented, Team management, Problem-solving, Interpersonal communication, Verbal communication, Active listening, Mentoring, Quality Assurance, Budgeting, Change Management. Phase Management, Project scheduling, Project planning, Risk assessment, KPI analysis, Training evaluation
Certification
PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS 2024 Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), TRAINING AND FACILITATION 2023 Association for Talent Development (ATD), LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT 2023 Department of Defense (DoD), LEAN SIX SIGMA YELLOW BELT 2022 Department of Defense (DoD)
AWARDS
Newport News Shipyard TAP Award for Quality Improvement, Increased Customer Satisfaction, and Product Delivery, 06/01/24, & 11/18/25, Honor Society of Leadership and Success, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) - Membership/Affiliation, Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) - Membership/Affiliation
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGEMENT ANALYST
Huntington Ingalls Industries
04.2023 - Current
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SENIOR MANAGER
U.S Navy Reserve (USNR), Navy Warfare Development Command
03.2023 - 03.2026
OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE MANAGER
United States Navy
09.2021 - 03.2023
HUMAN RESOURCES SUPERVISOR
United States Navy
08.2018 - 09.2021
M.A. - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
University of Southern Indiana
B.A. - POLITICAL SCIENCE
California State University Dominguez Hill