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
Hartford, CT
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
Newport, RI
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
Newport, RI
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
Hartford, CT
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
North Kingstown, RI
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
Cranston, RI
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
Kingston, RI
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