Shon-Neil Severns
Project Manager
Washington,MI
Summary
Enterprising Military and Government Professional seeking to transition into Civilian employment. Background includes leading, motivating, and training military and civilian organizations that ranged in size from 45 to over 700 personnel and managing resources valued at over $1B annually. Leads by example and excels at establishing and growing camaraderie within the organization. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Extremely proficient with developing and achieving Cost, Schedule, and Performance objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Deputy Project Manager
Project Management Force Projection
Detroit Arsenal , Michigan
2018.10 - Current
- Managed seven diverse Product Offices who developed and produced various commodities to include tools, test and calibration equipment, construction equipment, fuel and water systems, bridges, and robots.
- Led organization with over 700 technical experts from software engineer, cyber security, logistics, business and financial management, to operations.
- Oversaw $1B budget by monitoring expenditures, calculating forecasts, and ensuring compliance.
- Initiated internal training to foster program management expertise, build budgeting skills,
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems
Deputy Product Manager
Product Manager Unmanned Ground Vehicles
Selfridge Air National Guard , Michigan
2015.11 - 2018.11
- Led team that awarded Army's first program of record contract for the Man Transportable Robotic System, Increment II and next for the Common Robotic System - Individual, valued at $410M.
- Led and supervised a divers workforce (Software, Cyber, Systems Engineering, Logistics, etc) consisting of 53 core and matrix personnel.
- Developed, maintained, and coordinated a responsive financial management program to assure availability of resources to meet established milestones and events for development and fielding of robotic systems.
- Partnered with multiple Army organizations to develop, test, procure, and field robotic systems across the world.
- Actively participated in PEO's Mentoring Program and currently mentor four associates across three separate organizations.
Product Manager
Product Manager, Petroleum And Water Systems
Detroit Arsenal , Michigan
2012.07 - 2015.07
- Managed 26 product development efforts, valued at over $1.3B, that ranged from initial development phase to the sustainment phase.
- Spearheaded a collaborative effort between the Army G-3, G-8, Combined Arms Support Command, and Assistant Secretary of the Army, Acquisition Logistics and Technology to secure funding for four new systems valued at over $510M.
- Strategically lead a team that initiated multiple Continuous Management and Process Improvement initiatives valued at over $1.3M.
- Participated on two source-selection boards for the Tank Rack Module and Hippo programs that generated a Government savings of over $75M.
Commander (CEO)
USA Medical Materiel Center, Korea
Dague , Korea
2009.04 - 2012.06
- Provided executive leadership to formulate, interpret and apply major management policies, principles and procedures in support areas such as operational business improvement initiatives, long-range strategic/business planning, financial and information management
- Initiated and developed an organizational Strategy Map and implemented a Balanced Scorecard to measure organization’s metrics
- Implemented and awarded the Army’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) certificate and International Organization for Standardization certification for both ISO 9000 (Quality Management) and ISO 14000 (Environmental Management)
Chief Organizational Excellence Division
USA Medical Materiel Supply Agency
Fort Detrick , Maryland
2007.06 - 2009.04
- Command Group’s lead for the design, development and integration of the Agency’s strategic vision and managing its performance.
- Managed the Agency’s $500M of funds covering RDT&E, OPA and OMA appropriations, through planning, programming, presentation, execution, and justification.
- Developed, reviewed, examined, and evaluated alternative courses of action regarding the budget; considering methodology use in cost and resource estimating, economic analysis and independent cost estimates.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching And Instruction
Touro University
Cypress, CA 2003.07 - 2005.07
Master of Arts - Computer Science
Webster University
St Louis, MO 2001.06 - 2003.06
Master of Arts - Business Adminsistration
Webster University
St Louis, MO 2001.06 - 2003.06
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE 1987.08 - 1991.05
Skills
Project Brief Design
undefinedCertification
DAU Level III Certified - Program Management
Timeline
Deputy Project Manager
Project Management Force Projection
2018.10 - Current
Deputy Product Manager
Product Manager Unmanned Ground Vehicles
2015.11 - 2018.11
Product Manager
Product Manager, Petroleum And Water Systems
2012.07 - 2015.07
Commander (CEO)
USA Medical Materiel Center, Korea
2009.04 - 2012.06
Chief Organizational Excellence Division
USA Medical Materiel Supply Agency
2007.06 - 2009.04
Master of Arts - Teaching And Instruction
Touro University
2003.07 - 2005.07
Master of Arts - Computer Science
Webster University
2001.06 - 2003.06
Master of Arts - Business Adminsistration
Webster University
2001.06 - 2003.06
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University Nebraska At Kearney
1987.08 - 1991.05
DAU Level III Certified - Program Management
DAU Level III Certified - Logistics
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