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EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE CellExecutive Manager Senior Program Manager Defense Industry OperationsExecutive VP/Senior Program Manager/Operations Director with defense industry expertise in management, operations, technical product manufacturing, marketing, and engineering. Exceptional leadership skills in business development and new product launch. Ability to build, lead and motivate hi-tech teams. Proven skills in program planning/execution, facility development, implementation, manpower evaluation and equipment identification. Skilled in creating top down estimates for should cost bench marks on products and systems. A proven consensus builder during contract negotiations. Known for turning around negative business situations into positive profitable outcomes.Prior Top Secret ClearanceStrategic PlanningGovernment ComplianceBusiness DevelopmentTeam LeadershipEmployee DevelopmentP&L managementProduct LaunchSite Development/LaunchPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEManagement Consultant (Haymarket Virginia) (2014 -Current)My Management Consulting firm is a continuation of the many years of experience as a senior manager for various companies, from multi-million-dollar firms to small individually owned companies. I draw on my technical / engineering background and operational experience to achieve success in product manufacturing, personnel development / retention and the quality of products or services, to develop customer satisfaction and a continued / expanded business base. I stress the support of business plans or goals and objectives to achieve a successful and profitable company. I rely on key elements of management -- business development, financial performance, contract structure and pricing, technical performance, customer interface, program team management, supplier management and program / business execution.SAIC /Leidos Innovative Employee Solution (Dayton, Ohio)Senior Program Manager / Management Consulting (Mar 2013-2014)Provided management support for business development and proposal activity. This includes but is not limited to, the writing of technical, cost and management sections for proposal activity, the development of engineering capabilities and manufacturing facilities, vendors, material selection and non-technical personnel and equipment.The creation of relationships between companies, focused on the synergy of capabilities to broaden the business base of both companies and provide an exceptional product or service to the customer.Spectrum Comm. Inc. (Newport News Va.) (Jan 2012 Mar 2013)Mid West Regional Manager / Program Manager (Dayton, Ohio)Responsibilities for all aspects of Program Management/Regional Management /Site Lead. This includes Program Management, Proposal Management, Task Order and Contracts Management for the efficient and effective execution of tactical and strategic growth of the companys business.I have provided Business Development and Capture Management for a myriad of items of interest to the company and new business opportunities and programs.Primary ResponsibilitiesGrow company business base through a variety of contract vehiclesCreate proposals, capture strategies and growth roadmapsAct as the local focal point for management of activities on IDIQ contractsProvide program management support and coordination for complex projects using analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills and expertise.Provide program planning for budgets and schedules to meet contractual/ project requirements for a programCreate initial project directories and complete templates and forms to set up new projectsConduct financial analysis of pricing exercises and financial contract managementReview invoices from vendors and provide invoices to customersCoordinate with contracts for close out, modification or extension of task orders or contractsATK (Dayton, Ohio) (2005-2011)Senior Program ManagerProvided leadership and direction for classified and unclassified programs from initial development to program implementation, product fabrication and delivery of highly technical products and product lines. Program focus directed towards customer satisfaction, quality, on time delivery and profitability.Accomplishments:Provided leadership in the creation of a new business line. Facilitated development of design and fabrication capability of UAV aircraft and provided marketing and sales initiative for the UAV product line. Managed facilities planning, manpower, capitalization of equipment, and cost of manufacture/sale pricing.Oversaw new business ventures (classified) for Lo-Observable composite structures, their design and fabrication for use on major aircraft systems. Provided support in design, materials selection, manufacturing, and program management. Achieved on time delivery and returned 12 % profit.Provided Senior Program Management leadership on startup classified programs which led to increased sales and multi-year programs.Led a large technically challenged classified program which previously had many false starts. Worked with customer to re-establish technical base line, established a WBS and EVMS system for cost control and work flow, and provided effective program leadership. Delivered product to a customer approved revised date, while providing a 6% profit to ATK.Proposed and won a large classified program that required new technology, multiple vendors and a short fabrication time to completion. (six months from design inception to delivery).Managed languishing (DDX) radome program. Re-baselined program for technical requirements and specification compliance and then re-negotiated contract with customer. Developed a WBS and earned value system for project. Delivered test article within six months of involvement.ATK (Dayton, Ohio) (2005-2007)(Note This was a dual role with the Senior Program Management position for the time indicatedDirector of OperationsIn conjunction with Senior Program Management role, directed daily operations of multi-plant (three) manufacturing facilities. Coordinated all technical, vendor and functional activities on a budget line of $4.5M for a $35M -$40M operation.Accomplishments:Oversaw the consolidation of composite, paint and injection molding manufacturing facilities and technical engineering personnel into one cohesive manufacturing operation. Created efficient work flows, cell environments and focused teams within operations and engineering, resulting in cost reductions of 20-30% from previous years.Involved in procurement and plant layout of new 125K square foot facility that streamlined manufacturing processes and provided for future growth.RADANT TECHNOLOGIES INC (Stow, Massachusetts) (1996-2005)Vice President of OperationsManaged a profitable operation for a $9+M high technology company whose product line included composite/metallic designed and fabricated components for aircraft, naval and ground based structures Provided leadership to Program Management teams in the design and manufacturing of composite structural components. Developed long range marketing and forecasting plans for business development. Organized operational cost data information for proposals, and provided transition guidelines for projects from contractual award to implementation.Accomplishments:Instituted policies and procedures that provided for early product delivery resulting in improved customer satisfaction, cash flow, and operational cost reductions of 20%.Created a balanced relationship between direct production cost and overhead indirect costs, resulting in production efficiencies of 14%.Managed multiple disciplines including Engineering/Product Design, Mechanical Design/Material Processing, Procurement, Production, Quality Control and Facility Maintenance.DORNE-MARGOLIN (Bohemia, New York) (1995-1996)Director-Reinforced Plastics Business UnitDeveloped and managed the reinforced plastic/composite business unit for a medium size ($36M) high technology company. Grew business base and managed daily operations of a 250 person manufacturing activity. Responsible for profitability of operation. Drafted sales and market strategy for short and long range planning. Managed engineering design concepts for proposal activity and cost reductions.Accomplishments:Created and implemented a new business unit that provided high quality reinforced plastic products. Developed marketing strategy and manufacturing capability that increased revenues by $.75M the first year.Directed manufacturing operations from planning stages through the fabrication of products.Managed a team of eighteen technical, two hundred production and 35 staff and support personnel.NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION (Bethpage, New York) (1992-1995)Technology Operations Program Manager Aircraft Spare PartsManaged the strategic planning of business, technical and operational performance for all aircraft and ground support spare parts and equipment of a $50M operation. Supervised the daily performance of all technical personnel, four methods, three tool design, two process and six liaison engineering individuals in the creation of spare part re-engineered estimates and schedules. Monitored fabrication activities/cost expenditures, and established program delivery goals and monitored results.Accomplishments:Managed a project team which developed technical and ethical standards for proposals of manufactured spare parts, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and a 15% increase in orders.Managed team of fifteen technical staff members analyzing, altering or changing business and technical practices, resulting in increased profitability and savings.Technology Operations Program Manager - Aircraft ProgramsSupported Product Operations Director in a comprehensive program for supplying and installing aircraft upgrade packages to the Air Force. Provided support for business development activities. Coordinated all operational activities of the engineering, manufacturing engineering, tool fabrication and material departments associated with the project in successfully assuring time and quality commitments.Accomplishments:Identified causes of cost overruns on a major production program and facilitated all development and implementation of corrective action. Resulted in significant quality improvements and production cost reductions in excess of 40%.Product Design Manager Reinforced PlasticSupervised, developed, and evaluated the product and manufacturing design activities of forty lead engineering, designers and N.C. programmers of manufactured details and assemblies. Administered and developed department policy, budgets and program schedules.ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCEAdditional Project Management experience includes managing a reinforced plastics materials division, and directing a team of technical personnel in designing and fabricating a new product line in the automotive field.Completed projects included: atomic fusion reactors; automotive body panels and assemblies; design and development of material for space vehicles and platform.EDUCATION/TRAININGNew York Institute of Technology (Brookville, New York)Bachelor of Science, Mechanical EngineeringAwardsATKoCustomer Excellence Appreciation Award - Zulu Program DODRadant TechnologyoRaytheon Award to company for Early Delivery of Composite RadomesGrummanoProgram Management Presentation AwardoProject Sterling Award Innovation and Improvement in Mfg. OperationsoEngineering Design - Material Processing - Manufacturing Award -- Fire Containment Material for all current Grumman AircraftVendor EndorsementoEngineering Design and Manufacture Award - F-14 Drop TanksPersonal InterestSkiing, Gardening, Model Railroading, Travel, Chess, Golf, WoodworkingCommittee Member of the Grounds and Facility for the Regency Dominion Valley Country Club - VirginiaCommittee Member of the Alternate Energy Task Force for the Regency Dominion Valley Country Club - VirginiaCo-President of Regency Model Railroad Club VirginiaSociety of Mechanical Engineers (SME) sponsor - MassTrustee for Community Water System OhioPresident of Elwood Residential Association New York |