William Coker
York,Pennsylvania (PA)
Summary
Experienced leader with 17 years of expertise in planning, leading, and enhancing all business areas. Strategic in policy development and managing multiple activities and functions. Motivated to inspire staff and collaborate with diverse personality types to drive improvements. Proven problem-solver with a track record of streamlining operations, reducing costs, and promoting organizational efficiency. Demonstrated success in coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Committed to ensuring high-quality services and products. Skilled in strategic business planning and team development. Proficient in recruiting and training employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking, and resourceful in meeting unique needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
GCM Construction
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Manage construction projects ranging from ground up new buildings of commercial buildings to commercial space fit outs.
- Our customers range from quick service food vendors to large clothing stores.
- Construction managed jobs for one of our out of state clients. managed jobs from couple of thousand to million dollar builds.
- Ran my jobs at an average 27% under budget.
Senior Project Manager
BLM Construction
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Managed and mentored 6-8 project managers on financial responsibilities of running commercial and residential construction jobs, ensured all managers kept up on all job schedules and construction closed on time and helped schedule subcontractors
- Helped take the company from 90 to 225 construction jobs a year both residential and commercial, Increased company income from 4 million to 8.6
- Ran companies safety program, was in charge of weekly safety classes
- Managed companies operations department, scheduled companies in-house maintenance crews for all warranty work
- Was in charge of submitting all permits for commercial and residential construction jobs
Owner and Operator
C.L. Services Inc.
10.2013 - 03.2020
- Home remolding and general construction company
- Specializing in Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling to include general electrical and plumbing
- Handled all scheduling of subcontractors to ensure that projects would be completed within required timeframes
- Managed talented teams of electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other craftsmen on commercial and residential projects
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Principal Flight Crew
AAI Corp
12.2008 - 05.2013
- Principal Flight Crew, Standardization Operator / System Specialist / Site Aviation and Ground Safety Officer
- Lead test operator on Shadow 200 and 200 Tactical Common Data Link & 600, and Navy and Marine Corps Pioneer Unmanned Air Vehicles
- Qualified mission commander, vehicle and payload operator, mechanic, technician, quality assurance inspector, standards and instructor operator. Accumulate over1500 hours and 750 instructor hours
- Supervised and trained 20-30 new test operators and instructors wrote procedures and performed audits
- Coordinated flight locations and frequency management
- Wrote flight and ground integration test plans, test reports and flight cards worked hand in hand with engineers to conducted countless ground and flight tests
- Site aviation, ground safety and EH&S officer performed site safety inspections and ensured site was OSHA compliant
- Operation I wrote daily flight schedule and weekly schedule. Tracked operator qualification
Deputy Program Manager
L-3 Communications Inc
02.2008 - 12.2008
- Supported project leaders through every step of projects
- Planned and briefed personnel on missions
- Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations
- Program Manager PMA-263 Marine Corp Shadow Program office lead for Marine Corps Unmanned Air Vehicle transition team, was liaison between the Marine Corps and the civilian contractors
- Completed Level 1& 2 Defense Acquisition University courses for program managers
- Wrote numerous Statements of Work also worked logistics and budget issues for Marine Corps Unmanned Air Vehicle Squadrons
Senior Flight Crew
AAI Corp
08.2002 - 02.2008
- Senior Flight Crew, Standardization Operator / System Specialist / Site Aviation and Ground Safety Officer
- Lead test operator on Shadow 200 and 200 Tactical Common Data Link, Marine Corps Pioneer Unmanned Air Vehicles
- Qualified mission commander, vehicle and payload operator, mechanic, technician, quality assurance inspector, standards and instructor operator. Accumulate over1500 hours and 750 instructor hours
- Supervised and trained 20-30 new operators and instructors wrote procedures and performed audits
- Wrote and maintained Army courseware
- Trained Army and Marine Corps units on flight and ground operation. Coordinated flight locations and frequency management
- Site aviation, ground safety and EH&S officer at the shadow 200 final acceptance test facility
- Operation I wrote daily flight schedule and weekly schedule. Tracked operator qualification
- Traveled in support of the Army in Iraq and Marine Corps in Bosnia as an standardization pilot, quality assurance inspector, mechanic, and technician
Education
Construction Management And Safety
Allison
Online01-2021
Defense Acquisition University, Program Manager - Program Management
Defense Acquisition University
Fort Belvoir, VA01-2006
Aviation And Ground Safety Course
San Antonio Safety School
01-2006
Army Department of Evaluations And Standards Course -
Army Instructor Course
01-2005
Navy Instructor Course Navy Instructor Course -
Navy Instructor Course
01-2005
Naval Aviation Quality Assurance Course/ Work Center Sup. Course -
Naval Aviation Quality Assurance Course
01-1998
Marine Corps Aviation
Aircrew Candidate School
01-1993
High School Diploma -
Grimsley High School
Greensboro, NC01-1992
Marine Corps
Marine Corps Basic Training
01-1992
Skills
- Management and Supervisory skills, technician and mechanical abilities Time management, payroll
- Mechanic, Technician, Quality Assurance inspector, Standards and Instructor operator
- Site Aviation, Ground Safety and EH&S officer at the shadow 200 final acceptance test facility
- Problem-solving
- Quality Assurance Inspector, Mechanic, and Technician
- Project Management
- Assistant Program Manager
- Detail-oriented
- Senior Flight Crew / Test Operator / Standardization Instructor
- Strategic planning
- Senior Flight Crew, Standardization Operator / System Specialist / Site Aviation and Ground Safety
- Process improvement
- Budgeting
- Cost Analysis
- Instructor
- Leadership Skills
- Managing
- Program Management
- Quality assurance
- Supervisory skills
Certification
- UAS Test Pilot
- CH-46E Crewchief
- OSHA Compliance Management Course
- OSHA General Industry Safety and Health
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER
- OSHA 30 Hour
Personal Information
Title:
Timeline
Program Manager
GCM Construction
10.2022 - 03.2025
Senior Project Manager
BLM Construction
03.2020 - 10.2022
Owner and Operator
C.L. Services Inc.
10.2013 - 03.2020
Principal Flight Crew
AAI Corp
12.2008 - 05.2013
Deputy Program Manager
L-3 Communications Inc
02.2008 - 12.2008
Senior Flight Crew
AAI Corp
08.2002 - 02.2008
Construction Management And Safety
Allison
Defense Acquisition University, Program Manager - Program Management
Defense Acquisition University
Aviation And Ground Safety Course
San Antonio Safety School
Army Department of Evaluations And Standards Course -
Army Instructor Course
Navy Instructor Course Navy Instructor Course -
Navy Instructor Course
Naval Aviation Quality Assurance Course/ Work Center Sup. Course -
Naval Aviation Quality Assurance Course
Marine Corps Aviation
Aircrew Candidate School
High School Diploma -
Grimsley High School
Marine Corps
Marine Corps Basic Training
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