TOM GOODSON
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Business Position within a well established company providing products and services to businesses in the public and private sector.
Over 33 years of experience as a manager of manning, training, resources, and fiscal. I have experience in large department and team management and supervision including high level presentation teams for concept development, requirements fulfillment, acquisition and life-cycle management.
Professional operations leader with consistent track record in optimizing processes and driving impactful results. Proven ability to lead teams, implement strategic initiatives, and adapt to changing environments with ease. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and resource allocation. Known for effective collaboration and delivering dependable outcomes.
Experienced with project management, process optimization, and strategic planning. Utilizes analytical thinking and effective communication to enhance organizational performance. Track record of implementing innovative solutions and leading teams to achieve operational success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
Standard Calibrations Inc.
01.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
- Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement, implementing changes that resulted in significant savings.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Delivered exceptional customer experiences by implementing strategies focused on meeting evolving needs and expectations.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Enhanced employee engagement by developing training programs, fostering a collaborative culture, and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Established and monitored quality assurance standards to achieve operational excellence.
- Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement to drive business success.
- Spearheaded change management initiatives that facilitated organizational transformations while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
- Championed quality assurance efforts by establishing rigorous standards and monitoring adherence to maintain high levels of service delivery.
- Achieved operational excellence by continuously evaluating and refining processes, employing data analytics to inform decision-making and identify areas for improvement.
- Led cross-functional teams to address critical operational challenges, fostering collaborative approach that leveraged diverse skills and perspectives.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Director of Production and Services
Standard Calibrations Inc.
10.2017 - 12.2024
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Program Manager
Standard Calibrations Inc.
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Oversee national operations and the coordination of marine shipboard production including but not limited to; project managers, trade supervisors, welders, electricians, fire watch, pipefitters, laborers.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Consistently communicate with executive management on the ever changing marine industry environment and with both positive and negative government, customer trends affecting operations and the revenue bottom line.
- Provide input to the estimating group on growth work and contract changes for projects/items overseen.
- Responsible for meeting all contract milestones and other deliverables on up to 30 contracts simultaneously.
Project Manager
Standard Calibrations Inc.
06.2012 - 09.2015
- Oversee operations and the coordination of marine shipboard production including but not limited to; welders, electricians, fire watch, pipefitters, laborers.
- Consistently communicate with program management and staff on overall operations.
- Supervise and coordinate teams of various trades to accomplish a total project; this includes but is not limited to; training, evaluating performance, and setting performance goals and objectives.
- Initiate manpower assignments.
- Ensure marine shipboard sci personnel are fully prepared to support shipboard production on a case-by-case basis, with personnel protective equipment and required tools and equipment.
- Clearly define performance work statement to the trade supervisors.
- Assign marine production personnel when available to appropriate locations based on needs and skill set.
Production Coordinator
Standard Calibrations Inc.
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Coordinated with production team to support productivity targets and deadline management.
- Provided hands-on support during peak production periods, assisting teams in meeting tight deadlines.
- Monitored and tracked progress of all production tasks for on-time delivery.
- Created and maintained detailed reports and schedules of all production tasks.
Operational Test Manager
Commander Operational Test and Evaluation Force (COTF)
12.2005 - 06.2010
- Coordinated test teams of 50 plus personnel, assets and fiscal to conduct Operational Test and Evaluation of Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Space systems for current and future United States Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security systems.
- Developed Test and Evaluation Master Plans, operational test plans, letters of observation, operational scenarios, assisted with preliminary tactical guides, and reviewed developmental test plans for operational realism in support of operational testing.
- Analyzed raw test data and developed reports and briefs providing decision makers with all pertinent facts about operational effectiveness and suitability of the systems.
- Departmental Manager of 60 personnel in the conduct of their individual responsibilities to support the task they were given. This includes personnel in 3 geographic regions of the United States.
- Managed the transition process for the services 21st century mid-level managers. This includes educational curriculum and facilitators of 20 personnel on an annual basis.
Information Warfare coordinator
Commander Naval Air Forces (CNAF)
12.2002 - 12.2005
- Providing combat ready/sustainable Naval Air Forces trained and equipped which emphasizes interoperability and efficient resource management for Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic.
- Training Team Manager for an 24 member team responsible for training the Navy’s 12 Aircraft carrier fleet at Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic.
- Manpower manager for all 216 personnel assigned to Electronic divisions onboard the Aircraft Carrier Fleet.
- Material Readiness manager for several sensory systems specific to portions of the Navy’s fleet.
- Future Requirements Manager responsible for developing and executing a rigorous 4 phase training cycles for all aircraft carriers world-wide. Personal inputs are being incorporated into the next unique class of ships Navy wide.
Intelligence Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
USS Enterprise CVN 65
12.2001 - 12.2002
- Managed all facets of a 150 member department including manpower, equipment readiness and training.
- Orchestrated the merge of several divisions and executed a streamlined policy improving war fighting efficiency within the department.
Education
Lean Six Sigma training graduate - senior leadership
01.2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Journeyman Technician on AN/SLQ-32 all variants
- Technician on AN/WLR-1H all variants
- Operational efficiency
- Strategic planning
- Operations oversight
- Strategic planning and execution
- Cost control
- Leadership training
- Workforce planning
- Performance analysis
- Risk mitigation
- Capital spending
- KPI tracking
- Data analysis
- Organizational structuring
- Budget development
- P&L management
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Director of Operations
Standard Calibrations Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Director of Production and Services
Standard Calibrations Inc.
10.2017 - 12.2024
Program Manager
Standard Calibrations Inc.
09.2015 - 10.2017
Project Manager
Standard Calibrations Inc.
06.2012 - 09.2015
Production Coordinator
Standard Calibrations Inc.
08.2010 - 06.2012
Operational Test Manager
Commander Operational Test and Evaluation Force (COTF)
12.2005 - 06.2010
Information Warfare coordinator
Commander Naval Air Forces (CNAF)
12.2002 - 12.2005
Intelligence Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
USS Enterprise CVN 65
12.2001 - 12.2002
Lean Six Sigma training graduate - senior leadership
Training
- Commander Operational Test and Evaluation Force Operational Test Director Course
- Defense Acquisition University courses:
- Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management (ACQ 101)
- Fundamentals of Test and Evaluation (TST 102)
- Modeling and Simulation for Test and Evaluation (CLE 023)
- Fundamentals of Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Testing (SYS 101)
- Electronic Warfare (EW) Training
- EW Advanced Applications
- Enlisted Tactical Applications
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