Sydney Collins
Summary
Results-driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support. Proponent of detailed finance and resource management to maintain positive perception of program and expand competitive opportunities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Project Manager
A/Z Design Services
05.2022 - Current
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Served as technical liaison, supporting engineering, management, procurement, sales and marketing, quality assurance and supply base.
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Managed design and manufacturing teams to build proprietary process equipment within aggressive cost and time constraints.
- Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation.
- Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
- Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
Deputy Technical Program Manager
Naval Undersea Warfare Center
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Provide direct support to the COLUMBIA Class Technical Program Manager to plan, coordinate, and manage activities with contributing programs and technical performers across Warfare Centers and other organizations as required.
- Create and maintain project plans and schedules to meet rapidly approaching construction timelines.
- Monitor execution of project funds and report funding status of tasks to the Program Manager.
- Create and monitor Action Items for documentation reviews.
- Lead Systems Engineer on Government Furnished Equipment delivered to the Navy.
- Provide in-service technical engineering advisement on VIRGINIA Class Submarines and the Naval Ships Force.
- Perform technical design work, structural analysis, and create test plans in accordance with Ship Specifications, Functional Requirements Documentation, and MIL Standards.
Lead Systems Engineer
Naval Undersea Warfare Center
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Assist in delegated responsibility from TPM of the project's day-to-day technical execution.
- Provide technical oversight of the project's engineering and technical team.
- Coordinate with internal and external technical stakeholders, such as Functional Chief Engineers (CHENG) and NAVSEA 05.
- Accountable to the Department CHENG for project technical rigor and systems engineering principles.
- Ensure Product Development Policy and other relevant processes are being adhered to.
- Ensure comprehensive risk assessment, mitigation, and reporting.
- Lead the technical aspects of project procurement efforts in coordination with the project's procurement lead including generating statements of work, requirements generation, spec development, etc.
- Conduct weekly team meetings within projects to ensure actions are being completed in accordance with program and delivery schedules.
- Conduct financial analyses and monitor program funds and expenditures.
Head Weightlifting Coach
CrossFit Hartford
09.2023 - Current
- Write progressive overload programming for group training and individual athletes based on specific needs and flaws in movement patterns, strength, and technical deficiencies.
- Coach athletes through weightlifting progressions with emphasis on technique.
- Modify programming based on individual athlete's needs.
- Local WSO Competition coaching.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
Head Ice Hockey Coach
North Kingstown High School
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Prepare practice plans, schedule practices, and coordinate rescheduling of games.
- Maintain a roster of 25 high school players.
- Provide on and off-ice instruction and mentoring.
- Provide coaching and off-ice conditioning.
- Determine appropriate level of periodization in practices and off-season training.
- Maintain current coaching certifications and continuing education requirements.
- Developed training methods to build skills for different ages and ability levels.
- Coached established players in game strategy and techniques for better offense and defense.
CrossFit Coach
Ocean State CrossFit
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
- Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
- Planned and executed group fitness sessions with warm-ups and cool-downs.
- Modified exercises to meet specific participant limitations and needs.
- Integrated into facility culture to maximize effectiveness of coaching team.
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
University Of Rhode Island Women's Ice Hockey
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Helped athletes set, pursue and attain individual and team goals.
- Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed and endurance.
- Enhanced functional movement pattern of each athlete.
- Reviewed and improved nutritional habits of team members.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
George Washington University
Washington, DC08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Rhode Island
Kingston05.2016
University of Rhode Island Women's Ice Hockey -
University of Rhode Island
01.2016
Skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Social Networking
- Works well as an individual or in team settings
- Attentive to detail
- Task and systems oriented Can prioritize tasking and manage multiple projects
- Program Leadership
- Team Development
- Performance Evaluation
- Physical and Endurance Training
- Nutritional Education
- Extensive Sports Knowledge
- Wellness Coach
Certification
- USA Weightlifting L2
- CrossFit L1
- Precision Nutrition L1
- USA Hockey L3
- OSHA 10 Certified
Timeline
Head Weightlifting Coach
CrossFit Hartford
09.2023 - Current
Technical Project Manager
A/Z Design Services
05.2022 - Current
Deputy Technical Program Manager
Naval Undersea Warfare Center
03.2020 - 04.2022
CrossFit Coach
Ocean State CrossFit
01.2020 - 08.2020
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
University Of Rhode Island Women's Ice Hockey
09.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Systems Engineer
Naval Undersea Warfare Center
01.2018 - 03.2020
Head Ice Hockey Coach
North Kingstown High School
01.2018 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Engineering Management
George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island Women's Ice Hockey -
University of Rhode Island
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