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William Dement

Orange Park,USA

Summary

Program/Project Manager: Highly experienced individual with proven success in leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Adept in introducing innovative solutions to optimize organizational performance and promote emerging technologies. Exceptional ability to define project objectives and ensure successful completion on-time and within budget. Proven track record of collaborating with stakeholders and team members to ensure successful product launches and customer satisfaction.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager – Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) / Assault Combat Vehicle (ACV) Equipment Maintenance Test Support Contract

VSE Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Contractor owned/contractor operated test facility
  • The complex included company owned property and facilities
  • Website: [VSE Corporation](https://www.vsecorp.com)
  • Responsible for management and maintenance of the buildings, grounds, and roads with all necessary support for continuous operations
  • Managed a complex that included administrative spaces, a huge warehouse system, an engineering workshop, a fabrication shop, and a maintenance building
  • Built and maintained a 0.5-mile test track to exercise the AAV/ACV equipment
  • Ensured compliance with safety and contract requirements
  • Contractor owned/contractor operated test facility
  • The complex included company owned property and facilities
  • Website: [VSE Corporation](https://www.vsecorp.com)

Program Manager – Marine Corps Corrosion Control and Prevention Program

VSE Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Company Overview: A component of the USMC Corrosion Control and Prevention Program
  • Website: [VSE Corporation](https://www.vsecorp.com)
  • Oversaw the construction of humidity-controlled facilities to store vehicles and equipment
  • Managed the first corrosion repair facility at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe, HI
  • A component of the USMC Corrosion Control and Prevention Program
  • Website: [VSE Corporation](https://www.vsecorp.com)

Executive Vice President

Mobile Shelter Systems, USA
02.2001 - 09.2006
  • Company Overview: Small business doing government logistics contracting
  • Website: [Mobile Shelter Systems](https://www.mobilesheltersystems.com)
  • Directed the day-to-day operations of the company
  • Provided oversight for quality program in the manufacturing of equipment
  • Small business doing government logistics contracting
  • Website: [Mobile Shelter Systems](https://www.mobilesheltersystems.com)

Consultant

DeMent Consulting
10.1999 - 02.2001
  • Company Overview: Provided consulting services for proposal development
  • Website: [DeMent Consulting](https://www.dementconsulting.com)
  • Provided quality control service for various private government contractors
  • Developed successful solutions tailored to clients’ needs
  • Provided consulting services for proposal development
  • Website: [DeMent Consulting](https://www.dementconsulting.com)

Quality Control/Safety Manager

ITT Industries, Inc.
09.1998 - 10.1999
  • Company Overview: Provided facility management support to the Camp Doha base
  • Website: [ITT Industries](https://www.itt.com)
  • Oversaw all facility management support provided to the Camp Doha base
  • Conducted quality control audits to ensure compliance with Army regulations and ISO standards
  • Provided facility management support to the Camp Doha base
  • Website: [ITT Industries](https://www.itt.com)

Proposal Writer

VSE Corporation
08.1997 - 09.1998
  • Company Overview: Assisted in proposal development for USMC programs
  • Website: [VSE Corporation](https://www.vsecorp.com)
  • Assisted in development of proposal for USMC Pre-Positioning Ships Program Maintenance Support
  • Served as a quality assurance advisor in VSE’s Quality Department
  • Assisted in proposal development for USMC programs
  • Website: [VSE Corporation](https://www.vsecorp.com)

Deputy Director, Logistics Division

Blount Island Command
06.1994 - 08.1997
  • Company Overview: Provided supply, maintenance, and shipboard logistics support for the USMC’s Maritime Pre-Positioning Ships Program
  • Website: [Blount Island Command](https://www.marines.mil/)
  • Directed a 100-person division providing logistics support
  • Oversaw facilities management for Blount Island Command
  • Provided supply, maintenance, and shipboard logistics support for the USMC’s Maritime Pre-Positioning Ships Program
  • Website: [Blount Island Command](https://www.marines.mil/)

Operations Officer – Base Logistics Department

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
07.1985 - 06.1988
  • Company Overview: Provided logistics operations support for the base
  • Website: [Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune](https://www.lejeune.marines.mil/)
  • Oversaw all supply and equipment support to the Facility Department for the base
  • Coordinated with the Fire Department for support of equipment
  • Provided logistics operations support for the base
  • Website: [Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune](https://www.lejeune.marines.mil/)

Unit Supply Officer

United States Marine Corps
08.1970 - 07.1981
  • Company Overview: Managed facilities and logistics for various units
  • Website: [United States Marine Corps](https://www.marines.mil/)
  • Managed the facilities assigned to ensure they are adequately used and maintained
  • Managed facilities and logistics for various units
  • Website: [United States Marine Corps](https://www.marines.mil/)

Education

International Security Management Certificate - Outstanding Graduate

National Defense University
Washington, DC
03.1987

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Management

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois
06.1985

Master of Arts (MA) - Human Resource Management

University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
05.1978

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - History/Political Science

Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah
05.1970

Skills

  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Contract Management
  • Quality Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Financial Management and Forecasting
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Budget Management
  • Customer Service
  • Strategic Direction
  • Cost Management
  • Operations Management
  • Facility Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Program Leadership
  • Process Improvement
  • Risk Management
  • Logistics Operations
  • Business Acumen

Militaryexperience

  • Deputy Director, Logistics Division, Blount Island Command, Blount Island, FL, 06/01/94, 08/01/97, Lieutenant Colonel
  • Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, Logistics, Marine Forces Pacific, Camp H.M. Smith, HI, 06/01/91, 06/01/94, Lieutenant Colonel
  • Chief, Inventory Management Division II, Defense General Supply Center, Richmond, VA, 07/01/88, 06/01/91, Lieutenant Colonel
  • Operations Officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Camp Lejeune, NC, 07/01/85, 06/01/88, Lieutenant Colonel
  • Budget Officer, Ammunition & Missile Branch, Installation and Logistics Department, Arlington, VA, 07/01/81, 07/01/85, Major
  • Supply Officer, United States Marine Corps, 08/01/70, 07/01/81, Second Lieutenant to Captain

Militaryawards

  • Defense Meritorious Service Medal
  • Meritorious Service Medal (2)
  • Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal
  • Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
  • Joint Meritorious Unit Award
  • Meritorious Unit Citation
  • National Defense Medal (2)
  • Humanitarian Service Medal
  • Southwest Asia Service Medal
  • Navy/Marine Corp Sea Service Deployment
  • Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
  • Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)

Corporateexperience

  • Program Manager, Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) / Assault Combat Vehicle (ACV) Equipment Maintenance Test Support Contract, VSE Corporation, Ladysmith, VA, 01/01/10, 01/01/23, Managed and maintained buildings, grounds, and roads for a contractor-owned test facility., Oversaw quality control and safety in an active industrial setting., Arranged fire protection support and emergency medical services.
  • Program Manager, Marine Corps Corrosion Control and Prevention Program, VSE Corporation, Alexandria, VA, 01/01/06, 01/01/10, Constructed humidity-controlled facilities for vehicle storage., Managed the first corrosion repair facility at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe, HI.
  • Quality Control/Safety Manager, ITT Industries, Inc., Camp Doha, Kuwait, 09/01/98, 10/01/99, Conducted quality control audits and ensured compliance with Army regulations., Reviewed safety protocols and monitored for violations.
  • Deputy Director, Logistics Division, Blount Island Command, Blount Island, FL, 06/01/94, 08/01/97, Oversaw facilities management for Blount Island Command., Interacted daily with the Facilities Manager.
  • Operations Officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Camp Lejeune, NC, 07/01/85, 06/01/88, Oversaw supply and equipment support for the Facility Department.
  • Unit Supply Officer, United States Marine Corps, 01/01/70, 07/01/81, Managed facilities assigned to the unit.

Timeline

Program Manager – Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) / Assault Combat Vehicle (ACV) Equipment Maintenance Test Support Contract

VSE Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2023

Program Manager – Marine Corps Corrosion Control and Prevention Program

VSE Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2010

Executive Vice President

Mobile Shelter Systems, USA
02.2001 - 09.2006

Consultant

DeMent Consulting
10.1999 - 02.2001

Quality Control/Safety Manager

ITT Industries, Inc.
09.1998 - 10.1999

Proposal Writer

VSE Corporation
08.1997 - 09.1998

Deputy Director, Logistics Division

Blount Island Command
06.1994 - 08.1997

Operations Officer – Base Logistics Department

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
07.1985 - 06.1988

Unit Supply Officer

United States Marine Corps
08.1970 - 07.1981

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Management

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Master of Arts (MA) - Human Resource Management

University of Oklahoma

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - History/Political Science

Brigham Young University

International Security Management Certificate - Outstanding Graduate

National Defense University
William Dement