Thomas Garris
Tampa,FL
Summary
Results-driven and collaborative professional holding an MBA and active Secret clearance. Proven track record of leveraging data-driven tools (PowerBI, SAP, Cognos) and cross-functional leadership to drive operational excellence, deliver extraordinary customer and project outcomes, and optimize business processes. Adept at managing project schedules, budget baselines, and cross-departmental alignment to solve complex challenges, improve resource allocation, and foster long-term stakeholder trust.
Overview
10
10
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics and Warehouse Supervisor
CIRCOR - Leslie Controls
Tampa, Florida
01.2026 - 07.2026
- Coordinate complex operational and shipping workflows, managing material control systems to ensure adherence to established contract schedules.
- Analyze inventory valuations and drive process improvements, eliminating financial variance and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Supply Chain, Procurement, and Management teams to streamline project resource allocation.
Production Planning and Scheduler
Huntington Ingalls Industries - NNS
Newport News, Virginia
11.2023 - 01.2026
- Planned, issued, and monitored comprehensive production schedules to ensure a controlled flow of materials, directly defending and supporting strict contract cost and schedule baselines.
- Analyzed and tracked purchase orders (POs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs) across multiple departments to maintain accurate funding visibility and prevent cost overruns.
- Developed daily and weekly executive-level performance reports utilizing advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to communicate project health, financial metrics, and milestones to leadership.
- Maintained precise asset and project data entry within corporate tracking systems, ensuring absolute data integrity for compliance, internal audits, and reporting purposes.
Construction Supervisor
Huntington Ingalls Industries - NNS
Newport News, VA
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Evaluated complex project milestones against established budgets to adjust work plans, successfully mitigating financial risk and ensuring project quality and budget objectives were met.
- Identified and pro-actively addressed project-related constraints, schedule-risks, and performance variances, while serving as the primary point of contact-for operational alignment.
- Managed material delivery schedules and resource procurement metrics-via PowerBI, SAP, and Cognos to facilitate seamless, cost-effective project-execution.
Mechanic/Supervisor
Huntington Ingalls Industries - NNS
Newport News, VA
02.2017 - 11.2021
- Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues effectively.
- Implement process improvements that enhanced mechanical efficiency and minimized downtime.
Education
Vocational -
Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School
Newport News, Virginia 02.2017 - 08.2020
MBA - Business Management
Strayer University
Newport News, Virginia 12.2016 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Business Administration
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, Virginia 09.2011 - 01.2016
Skills
Budgeting and Forecasting
Funding Profile & PO Analysis
Variance & Risk Identification
Executive Performance Reporting
Cross-functional Collaboration
SAP, Cognos, & Power BI
MS Excel, PowerPoint, & Word
FAR Compliance Awareness
Security Clearance
DoD SECRET, 01/01/22, Present
Timeline
Logistics and Warehouse Supervisor
CIRCOR - Leslie Controls
01.2026 - 07.2026
Production Planning and Scheduler
Huntington Ingalls Industries - NNS
11.2023 - 01.2026
Construction Supervisor
Huntington Ingalls Industries - NNS
11.2021 - 11.2023
Vocational -
Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School
02.2017 - 08.2020
Mechanic/Supervisor
Huntington Ingalls Industries - NNS
02.2017 - 11.2021
MBA - Business Management
Strayer University
12.2016 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Business Administration
Christopher Newport University
09.2011 - 01.2016