Lecturer, Supply Chain Management

• Aug 2021 - Present

Senior Project Manager

• Nov 2018 - Jul 2021

Senior Project Manager and Services Consultant for ERP Implementations with an emphasis on the M3 portion of the Infor Solution set. Senior Project Manager and Services Consultant for ERP Implementations with an emphasis on the M3 portion of the Infor Solution set.

Client Partner, Strategic Customer Program

• Jun 2017 - Mar 2018

Working closely and creating valued partnerships with SAP counterparts, customers and partners to ensure the overall success of the services sales cycle and implementation of SAP solutions in support of 200,000 U.S. Army users! Working closely and creating valued partnerships with SAP counterparts, customers and partners to ensure the overall success of the services sales cycle and implementation of SAP solutions in support of 200,000 U.S. Army users!

SAP Deployment Manager, GCSS-Army Program

• Mar 2013 - Jun 2017

As a manager on the Systems Integrator team, planned, managed and led the execution of system design, training, and data cleansing/migration activities in support of fielding the SAP, Inc. Enterprise Resources Planning solution for the U.S. Army under the Global Combat Support System - Army (GCSS-Army). Program Director's words.... "Our GCSS-Army Fielding Team (Ron’s) is probably the strongest, most resilient, highest performing element of our project team. He delivered a strong contribution in 2014. He has balanced all the inputs, set clear priorities, responded to changing needs, and provided a strong leadership for the team. " 2016 Performance Award and Bonus Recipient for duties performing Business Development pursuits and Operations Support Recognized for outstanding work as a Senior Manager on the GCSS-Army Team with the 2014 Northrop Grumman Corporate "Award for Excellence," the 2014 Information Systems Sector " President's Excellence Award," and the 2013 Annual Defense Systems Division Award for Excellence. Show less

Colonel, USMCR Deputy, Life Cycle Logistics and Project Officer

• Nov 2009 - Jun 2013

Action Officer (Jun 2011 - Jun 2013) Part Time Positon as a Drilling Reservist. Advised on data integrity efforts and implementation of the supply and maintenance portions of the Marine Corps’ logistics and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Deputy, Life Cycle Logistics (Nov 2009-Jun 2011)- Mobilized to serve as the Senior Marine Logistician on the staff of the Marine Corps Systems Command and performed sustainment planning for a myriad of Weapon Systems hardware and software. • Performed sustainment planning for the fielding of Acquisition programs for over 30 programs to include: trucks, weapons, communications gear, uniforms and business management software systems. • Coordinated efforts of the Command’s working team for funding, policy generation and certification of 43 Logistics Information Technology programs. • Provided leadership and guidance to the Logistics staff of 60 civilians and Marines. Show less

Director, Supply Chain Integration | Business Development Defense Supply Center Richmond

• Mar 2004 - Oct 2008

Member of the Corporate Board of the 3400 civilian and 50 military person strong $3.4B annually Aviation Supply Chain of the Defense Logistics Agency based in Richmond, VA. Rated #1 of 13 executive military leaders at the Center and promoted to Colonel. Director, Supply Chain Integration: Began to execute the highly complex, five year transformation of aviation logistical support for the Department of Defense (DoD). • Launched supply conversion of 7 site, multi-$B Aviation Remanufacturing Lines. • Began establishment of 5 leveraged buying units for $4B annually worth of components. • Led a cross-functional program team of almost 30 that interfaced with multi-echelon staffs. • Coordinated the transfer to DLA of almost 1000 personnel. • Initiated process redesign actions designed to save $1B over the next four years. Director, Business Development: Developed innovative partnering agreements between aircraft manufacturers, part manufacturers, Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers and the government. • Opened new markets for the sales of parts to fifteen industry partners for $18M in sales. • Participant in Agency’s SAP/BW software implementation and organizational restructuring. Show less

Consultant and Sub-Project Manager

• Nov 1997 - Jan 2003

Performed Pre- and Post- Sales work in support of the MOVEX (now a part of Lawson/Infor) ERP solution for over a dozen diverse manufacturing and distribution companies in several countries. • Advised and proficient in: Production Planning, Shop Floor Control, Product Costing, Inventory Management, Procurement, Distribution and Remanufacturing. • Oversaw documentation of existing business processes, led development of new ones, configured and validated software solutions. • Developed and prepared course/training materials for instructors and students. • Achieved company consulting goals for invoicing and collection. Show less