William Bennett

Project management, coordination, and oversight for construction projects on military installations across the United States.

• Finalized project financial records while collaborating with financial controllers and stakeholders; saved over $100,000 in cost overruns
• Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on-task and achieve schedule targets
• Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs
• Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination
• Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications
• Managed and led multi-disciplinary design team throughout development and contract document phases for multi-million dollar projects
• Created full-fledged implementation plans, accounting for ROI, cost-benefit and other analyses
• Worked with third-party vendors to streamline appropriate processes for product storage, transportation and disposal
• Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track
• Achieved cost control objectives and clarified service parameters through clear statements of work and project classification systems
• Managed four project teams in Agile environment, realizing success through application of SDLC methodologies and exceptional leadership skills
• Executed projects and acted as senior project manager for multiple projects
• Checked compliance of company safety plan and delivered recommendations to address regulatory issues

• Supervised staff of over 100 civilians and Soldiers to develop training and leader development tools for over 79,000 Soldiers
• Implemented training for the largest Noncommissioned Officer Academy in the US Army
• Developed distance learning professional development training for reserve component and deployed forces
• Prepared presentations and briefed large audiences on issues such as training, Operation Center Procedures, and Crisis and Emergency Management
• Advised battalion commanders on assignments, training needs, disciplinary issues and awards
• Lead and mentored enlisted leaders and Commissioned Officers
• Received consistent ratings as "Excellent" by General Officers for every duty position held
• Prepared and reviewed daily, weekly and monthly situational reports for higher headquarters
• Planned, resourced and executed individual and collective training
• Tracked personal and professional development of hundreds of Soldiers and provided mentorship to promote growth and alignment with core values
• Assisted in testing, evaluation and fielding multi-billion dollar network integration system that had Congressional oversight
• Advised Governments officials in Republic of Mali, South Africa and Taiwan in training and leader development requirements