Detroit, MI Hiring Conference - March 2, 2020

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USMA Graduate; Army Combat Arms Officer

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Master of Business Administration, Finance Concentration | 2019
University of St. Thomas, Cameron School of Business, Houston, TX

Bachelor of Science, Business Law | 2007
United States Military Academy, West Point, NY

EXPERIENCE

Project Manager, Leading Provider of Turbine Services | 2014 - Present
Houston, TX

  • Experienced in building and managing project teams and ensuring quality control throughout full project life cycles, to include planning, executing, and evaluating projects according to predetermined timelines and budgets.
  • Managed in excess of 250 repair and upgrade projects of unit overhauls, equipment upgrades, and unplanned outages from the initiation to closing phase, with total portfolio cost exceeding $44MM; maintained an overall project margin of 30%.
  • Reported project milestones in ERP systems and Microsoft Projects regarding progress, budget, and schedule to stakeholders, internal teams, and clients on a daily and weekly basis.
  • Updated and improved companies reporting format to give more detailed information on project milestones and daily activities; commended by client on exceptional project communication and most professional reports they have received over numerous outages.
  • Monitored performance of overall projects including budget, schedule, and scope to ensure execution of project within project limitations.
  • Oversaw a multi-site project that was in excess of $2.2MM which was completed ahead of schedule and under budget; resulted in a 45% project margin.

United States Army | 2008 - 2014
Khost, Afghanistan; Mosul, Iraq; Baghdad, Iraq; Fort Hood, TX; Fort Bliss, TX

Battery Commander | 2012 - 2014

  • Commanded a 98 personnel unit while directly responsible for training, employment, and well-being of all individuals.
  • Rated in the top three officers out of 32 in the same rank for superior knowledge and mission accomplishment.
  • Led unit to complete a two-week artillery certification, under the supervision of the Department of the Army, which tested, validated, and modernized the current doctrinal artillery firing tables. As a result of the unit's exceptional performance, the data was disseminated throughout the Army; unit was commended for outstanding performance.
  • Oversaw and managed the unit's supply, maintenance, and procurement teams which accounted for $28MM worth of equipment and 26 vehicles.

Operations Manager / Advisor | 2012 - 2013

  • Managed the readiness and operations for a 12 personnel advisory team that fostered relationship building between Afghan Border Chiefs of Police, Afghan Local Uniformed Chiefs of Police, Afghan National Army Battalion Commander, and Provincial Governor.
  • Advised and guided Afghan senior leaders on personnel management and mission planning; dramatically decreased personnel turnover and increased mission effectiveness.
  • Developed and implemented successful security meetings between Afghan tribal leaders and security forces resulting in greater cooperation and increased security for the surrounding villages.

Operations Manager | 2010 - 2012

  • Managed a 32-person Fire Support Team that planned and synchronized all field artillery and aviation assets.
  • Coordinated and synchronized air and land support assets for the unit's 1,000-mile tactical withdrawal from northern Iraq to Kuwait. Rated #3 out of 10 officers for tactical knowledge and ability to accomplish tasks under stressful conditions because of excellent preparation and execution.

Executive Officer / Deputy Manager | 2008 - 2010

  • Supervised and functioned as assistant in command of 120 employees. Director of Logistics, administrative and HR functions, and Supply chain management which accounts for equipment valued over $42MM.
  • Oversaw a comprehensive maintenance and logistics program that facilitated the unit's multi-dimensional mission across three locations. Successfully planned and executed the transportation of the unit's equipment and personnel from eastern to western Iraq weeks after arriving at the unit.