Travis Ivan Wallace
White Plains,MD
Summary
Dynamic facilities management professional with over 24 years of leadership experience in assessing and optimizing facility and equipment needs for NAVFAC and Navy installations. Recognized for effective team management, process streamlining, and achieving outstanding results in high-pressure environments supporting Department of Defense missions. Expertise in strategic planning and operational efficiency drives continuous improvement and enhances mission readiness. Committed to fostering collaboration and innovation to meet organizational goals and exceed expectations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Division Director
Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Naval District Washington
01.2023 - Current
- Lead 150+ blue-collar FTEs and 30 white-collar staff supporting Naval Support Facility Indian Head and other Navy installations
- Analyze budgetary actions, consult with stakeholders (FMD, FEAD, Environmental), and drive process improvements for NAVFAC Washington
- Ensure installation guidance and regulations compliance, including Union Agreements and COE for Navy facilities
- Managed Utilities, Energy Management, Facilities Maintenance, and Supply Branches supporting NSWC, CBIRF, and other Navy tenants
- Oversee 1,000+ Emergency, PM, Urgent, and Routine Maximo work orders for Navy facilities; utilize Tableau, Cognos, TWMS, and Maximo
- Collaborate with NSWC, CBIRF, and other mission-critical Navy organizations on contract modifications and outage coordination
- Formulate long-range plans, policies, and goals for Production Division; ensure alignment with Navy and NAVFAC initiatives
- Manage variance reports to identify scheduling problems and recommend solutions for Navy facility maintenance
- Supervisor: [Name], [Title], [Phone/Email]
Supervisory Equipment, Facilities and Services Specialist
NAVFAC EURAFCENT, Sigonella, Sicily
Sigonella, Sicily
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Managed $800k budget for NAS Sigonella facilities maintenance; led teams of 44 Host National employees and 45 uniformed service members
- Improved preventive maintenance completion from 40% to 98% for Navy facilities; coordinated SRM projects
- Led boiler program management, backflow prevention, and operational safety programs for NAS Sigonella
- Expertly allocated manpower among 10 maintenance shops; optimized capabilities and efficiency for Navy facilities
- Developed employee performance plans and evaluated work performance for 32 blue-collar tradesmen and 5 Host National Foremen
- Managed facility maintenance and sustainment (FM&S) budget for NAS Sigonella supporting Navy and NATO operations
- Coordinated with PWD and installation stakeholders on SRM requirements and emergency work types for Navy tenants
- Supervisor: [Name], [Title], [Phone/Email]
Facilities Operations Specialist
NAVFAC, Naval District Washington
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Developed facilities projects ($12M annual budget) for NSWC Indian Head and other Navy customers; managed reimbursable accounts ($1.5M)
- Ensured timely completion of 2,600+ Maximo work orders for Navy facilities; monitored building control systems
- Conducted ICAP inspections for 1,000+ Navy facilities; ensured data integrity in Maximo
- Supported development of 3-year budgetary requirements ($36M) for Navy government housing
- Planned preventive maintenance inspections for Navy facilities and equipment
- Maintained internal controls to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse of government resources for Navy facilities
- Supervisor: [Name], [Title], [Phone/Email]
Education
Master's in Business Administration -
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor's in Business and Management - General Studies
University of Maryland University College
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Building relationships
- Relationship building
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Backflow Prevention Tester Certification
- FE 201 Intermediate Facilities Engineering, ACQ101 Section 304
- Intro to FMD & Production Division Operations (CECOS), Supervisory Human Resources Training
Languages
Italian
Full Professional
Timeline
Production Division Director
Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Naval District Washington
01.2023 - Current
Supervisory Equipment, Facilities and Services Specialist
NAVFAC EURAFCENT, Sigonella, Sicily
01.2017 - 01.2023
Facilities Operations Specialist
NAVFAC, Naval District Washington
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor's in Business and Management - General Studies
University of Maryland University College
Master's in Business Administration -
University of Maryland Global Campus
Awards & Honors
2 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, 4 Navy Good Conduct Medals, Afghanistan Campaign Medals, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and others
Leadership & Training
- Led teams, trained junior staff, and drove process improvements for NAVFAC and Navy facilities
- Developed employee performance plans and evaluated work performance
- Served as EEO representative and promoted equal opportunity
- Trained staff on Maximo, work induction, and customer service processes for Navy facilities
- Led panel chairs for 6 key management positions and 12 blue-collar positions
- Mentored Facilities Maintenance Representatives (FMRs) on NAVFAC processes