Wes Alexander
Port Hueneme,CA
Summary
Aerospace Program & Senior Operations Program Manager
Accomplished U.S. Navy veteran with a comprehensive background in program management, business development, and operations within the aerospace and technology sectors. Adept at identifying strategic alliances and leading programs from conception through execution.
Core Competencies:
- Program & Project Management
- Business Development & Strategic Alliances
- Aerospace & Unmanned Systems Operations
- Regulatory Agency Coordination (FAA)
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager of Counter-Unmanned Vehicle Systems
Naval Base Ventura County
05.2023 - Current
- Led a C-UAS team to improve organizational readiness and safety by developing a structured mentorship program, resulting in zero safety violations during critical operations.
- Created and implemented a professional development program that helped 100% of team members achieve necessary certifications and earn multiple internal awards for excellence.
- Coordinated leadership and training programs that led to a 30% increase in team leadership competency and promoted several members to leadership roles.
- Implemented a compliance tracking system and conducted audits, achieving 100% regulatory compliance during all operations and ensuring operational excellence.
- Streamlined education program processes, reducing administrative errors by 40% and increasing participant satisfaction with a 95% exam completion rate.
Chief of Operations Department
USS Detroit
04.2016 - 05.2023
- Led organizational programs that ensured team readiness and compliance with regulatory standards, resulting in a 100% compliance rate during audits.
- Supervised and trained teams, increasing qualification rates and performance metrics by 25%, leading to improved operational effectiveness.
- Introduced safety programs that significantly reduced incidents, earning the team operational recognition for maintaining a zero-incident record.
- Mentored staff to help them achieve key certifications and promotions, resulting in a 50% increase in team leadership roles within the department.
- Coordinated complex, high-stakes operations, ensuring smooth execution and achieving mission success without delays or issues.
- Streamlined operational processes, improving efficiency by 30% and reducing errors, which led to enhanced overall team productivity.
Human Relations Coordinator
Defense Language Institute ELC
03.2013 - 04.2016
- Oversaw operations for 3,200 personnel, maintaining 100% accountability and ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Automated attendance and disciplinary tracking systems, improving efficiency and reducing administrative time by 40%.
- Provided mentorship that enhanced professional development and improved policy compliance, resulting in a 20% increase in certification rates.
- Delivered exceptional support to stakeholders, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate and strengthening long-term relationships.
Lead Air Controller Supervisor
USS Gettysburg
08.2007 - 03.2013
- Directed strategic operations initiatives, driving key decisions that reduced operational costs by 15% while enhancing overall performance.
- Led and developed a high-performing team, fostering skill growth and increasing team efficiency by 25%, which directly contributed to meeting organizational goals.
- Spearheaded process optimization projects, streamlining workflows and documenting procedures that improved operational consistency and reduced errors by 30%.
- Managed high-pressure situations, implementing crisis management strategies that restored operations within 24 hours and improved efficiency during emergencies.
- Championed organizational decisions that reduced operational costs by 20%, improving profitability while maintaining service quality.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science
Park University
Kansas City, Missouri, MO12-2026
Skills
- Operational planning and management
- Policy and procedure development
- Crisis response
- Multifaceted Management Skills
- Employee development
- FAA regulatory compliance
Certification
- Operations Team Leader Certification
- Aviation and Naval Specialist Certifications
- Unmanned Systems Operation Qualifications
- Maintenance and Quality Assurance
- Work Center Supervisor Certification
- American Red Cross CPR Certification
Timeline
Program Manager of Counter-Unmanned Vehicle Systems
Naval Base Ventura County
05.2023 - Current
Chief of Operations Department
USS Detroit
04.2016 - 05.2023
Human Relations Coordinator
Defense Language Institute ELC
03.2013 - 04.2016
Lead Air Controller Supervisor
USS Gettysburg
08.2007 - 03.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science
Park University
Awards
Excellence Award, Achievement Medal Professionalism Award, Commendation Medal