Samuel A. White, MBA, PMP®, SMC®
Albuquerque,United States
Summary
Experienced and proven leader in Program and Project Management, Business Management, Emergency Management, and Executive Law Enforcement. Over 20 years' experience leading successful cross-functional teams across many different disciplines. Implemented effective strategic planning and Agile principles to deliver dynamic results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Emergency Planner
Sandia National Laboratories
02.2022 - Current
- Achieved 60% reduction in required documents and resources spent in reviewing the Sandia National Laboratories Emergency Plan by designing, writing, and implementing a consolidated format to include remote and leased sites.
- Facilitated all Scrum ceremonies - sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standup meetings, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Coached multi-disciplinary teams in agile practices and Atlassian JIRA.
- Developed Emergency Management policies, plans, and procedures.
- Sharepoint Site Owner for entire Emergency Management organization representing the third largest document library at Sandia National Labs.
- Selected to serve on multi-organizational working group to develop the 5-Year Emergency Management Strategic Plan.
- Developed and presented "How to implement project management in EM" at the 2023 New Mexico Emergency Managers Conference.
- Served as a Subject Matter Expert in the role of Protective Actions Coordinator for the SNL Emergency Operations Center.
- Conducted research and analysis; developed comprehensive reports, presentations and organizational metrics; supported key projects and initiatives; created organizational communications and schedules; facilitated department meetings; identified and assisted in resolving organizational risks.
Adjunct Instructor
Louisiana State University - NCBRT
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Taught FEMA course "Surviving an Active Threat" to large adult classes. Classes were taught throughout the Continental United States and virtually with average attendance of 50 students per class.
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
Warehouse Manager
Rexel USA
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Project lead for 20,000 sq/ft warehouse expansion. Collaborated with construction Project Manager and was point of contact for vendors. Developed and controlled construction schedule and successfully maintained controls over a $350k budget.
- Managed 12 employees in diverse job functionalities, responsible for payroll, training, scheduling, job assignments, and discipline.
- Developed complex delivery and work schedules for large material orders serving customers across the State of New Mexico.
Lieutenant - Commander
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department
02.2002 - 04.2021
- Retired in Honorable Standing with numerous letters of commendation and recognition as Outstanding Command Officer.
- Leader, manager, mentor and trainer of specialized law enforcement units to include: Traffic Investigation, DWI, Metropolitan Air Support Unit, Civil Process Unit, Public Information Office, Custodian of Records, Area and Watch Commands.
- Project Manager for two major digital transformation projects; new document management program utilizing PowerDMS and developing an internal electronic payroll system.
- Project Manager for major traditional projects to include: Helicopter High Altitude Hoist Rescue Program, StarChase GPS, complete revision of Standard Operating Procedures, and new facility acquisition and renovation.
- Generated over $1million in Federal and State funds by researching and writing several grants.
- Successfully created, proposed, and defended a $900k budget for the Metropolitan Air Support Unit. Budget was presented to the Bernalillo County Commissioners for special appropriation.
- Served as the Public Information Officer. Built and developed relationships with area governments, departments, and community leaders to collaborate effective planning and implementation of emergency response plans.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI12.2020
Skills
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and Written Communications
- Collaboration
Timeline
Emergency Planner
Sandia National Laboratories
02.2022 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Rexel USA
04.2021 - 01.2022
Adjunct Instructor
Louisiana State University - NCBRT
10.2020 - 01.2023
Lieutenant - Commander
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department
02.2002 - 04.2021
MBA - Project Management
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Herzing University
Certification
- Active "Q" Security Clearance, 2022
- Project Management Professional (PMP), 2023
- Scrum Master Certified (SMC), 2023
- SNL Lean Green Belt, 2023
- Organizational Leadership and Management, Northwestern University 2019
Military Service
- United States Air Force, 1995-1999
- Flight Control Computer Systems on B-1 Bomber. Troubleshot issues and diagnosed malfunctions in diverse systems including hydraulic, electrical, automatic flight controls, fuel, flight stabilization surfaces and propulsion.
- Honorable Discharge as a Senior Airman
FEMA/Emergency Management Training and Certifications
- Instructor Development Workshop - Management and Planning Level - LSU/NCBRT
- IT-300 - ICS 300 Instructor
- IT-400 - ICS 400 Instructor
- L-950 - NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident Commander Course
- L 962 - NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief
- National Emergency Management Basic Academy
- LO101 - Foundations of Emergency Management
- LO102 - Science of Disaster
- LO103 - Emergency Planning
- L0146 - HSEEP Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Course
- LO105 - Public Information and Awareness
- IS-120.C - An Introduction to Exercises
- NM-506 - NMASIC Intelligence Liaison Officer Program Training Conference
- IS-100.b - Introduction to Incident Command
- IS-200.b - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
- ICS-300 - Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
- ICS-400 - Advanced Incident Command System
- IS-700.a - National Incident Management System
- IS-800.c - The National Response Framework
- G-290 - Basic Public Information Officers (PIO)
- PER-202 - ODP Managing Civil Actions in Threat Incidents
Military Service
- United States Air Force, 1995-1999
- Flight Control Computer Systems; B-1 & B-2 Bombers.
- Honorable Discharge
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