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Thomas Jewel

Melbourne,FL

Summary

Executive leader with a track record of increasing profitability in various industries. Over 35 years of experience in program, operations, and general management roles within Fortune 100 companies and small businesses. Strong expertise in strategic planning and operational efficiency, resulting in significant measurable outcomes.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Joya Endeavors Inc
Melbourne, FL
04.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw P&L for acquisition, renovation, and resale of houses in central Florida.
  • Managed all contractor and vendor relationships to ensure project completion.
  • Conducted research to validate new supply chain sources for efficiency improvements.
  • Investigated and implemented continuous improvement initiatives across projects.

Director Program Management Office

Raytheon Technologies/Collins Aerospace
Overland Park, Kansas
03.2010 - 04.2023
  • Managed P&L responsibilities for $250M product portfolio throughout entire life cycle.
  • Executed strategic planning using top-down and bottom-up methodologies.
  • Optimized operational management through agile and lean techniques to maximize profitability.
  • Developed standard work policies and procedures complemented by training and mentoring programs.
  • Cultivated industry partnerships, maintained government liaisons, and negotiated regulations.
  • Identified M&A candidates, conducted audits, performed due diligence, and facilitated implementation.

Director Satellite Communications

ITT Industries
Colorado Springs, Colorado
03.2000 - 11.2008
  • Executed P&L responsibility for SATCOM business segment, driving overall financial performance.
  • Implemented disciplined portfolio management process to achieve segment profitability.
  • Redefined market position, enabling pursuit of new business opportunities exceeding $5 billion.
  • Stabilized workforce through initiatives that reduced employee turnover by 80%.
  • Completed integration of $100 million acquisition, ensuring seamless operational continuity.

Director of Operations & Program Management

AMCOMP Corporation
Washington, DC
01.1999 - 02.2000
  • Managed East Coast operations, overseeing P&L responsibilities for all activities.
  • Directed $100 million contract with Federal Aviation Authority, ensuring compliance and performance.

Task Area Manager

Lockheed Martin
Washington, DC
01.1990 - 12.1999
  • Directed engineering and program activities for technology implementation in National Airspace System (NAS).
  • Established program structure with customer, driving business growth over 400% within five years.
  • Developed a team of over 30 engineers to enhance project capabilities.

Education

Green Belt - Six Sigma

University of Michigan
Online
01-2002

MBA - Management of Science And Technology

George Washington University
Washington, DC
05-1993

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
12-1989

Skills

  • Systems engineering
  • Strategic planning
  • Risk management
  • Program and portfolio management
  • Operations management
  • Business development and mergers
  • Proposal management
  • Independent research and development
  • Continuous improvement and change management
  • Value-based Six Sigma
  • Customer feedback analysis
  • Market analysis

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

President

Joya Endeavors Inc
04.2023 - Current

Director Program Management Office

Raytheon Technologies/Collins Aerospace
03.2010 - 04.2023

Director Satellite Communications

ITT Industries
03.2000 - 11.2008

Director of Operations & Program Management

AMCOMP Corporation
01.1999 - 02.2000

Task Area Manager

Lockheed Martin
01.1990 - 12.1999

Green Belt - Six Sigma

University of Michigan

MBA - Management of Science And Technology

George Washington University

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Maryland, College Park