Experience

Synectic Solutions, Inc.
• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Fleet Weapons Support Team (FWST)

  • Aug 2022 - Present


United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Logistics Director (East Coast Ammunition Stockpile Manager)

  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

  I coordinated the secure transportation of volatile materials and sensitive assets to customers along the entire east coast of the United States, supporting global military operations. At each of my roles with the USMC, I grew our capacity and efficiency through strategic, continuous program evaluation and operations / process improvement. My supervisors and external auditors both acknowledge my leadership for boosting the productivity and capacity of the operations I command. As I advanced into progressively more complex roles, I distinguished myself for ✓ Creating greater opportunities for the staff I oversaw✓ Researching and implementing modern systems and processes that boosted communication efficacy✓ Increasing capacity of production and logistics operations while reducing backlogs✓ Growing quality and accuracy metrics through better tracking and monitoring systems✓ Restructuring procedures and controls that garnered recognition for those I mentored and led

• United States Marine

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2022

• Production Center Supervisor

  • Nov 2019 - Aug 2020

  I supervised operations for the production, assembly, and disassembly of aircraft munitions, coordinating efforts across a team of 31 production specialists. Our customers were the 2,500 military personnel who needed on-time and accurate fulfillment to properly execute initiatives in support of global defense programs.By applying lean six sigma principles and enhancing training opportunities for my team, we saw improvement from 87% to 98% on annual on-time and accurate fulfillment of 12,363 fulfilment requests. My leadership led to improved relationships with our customers, awarded distinction, and maximized resources.

• Aviation Ordnance Supervisor

  • Apr 2019 - Nov 2019

  Supervised five marines aboard the USS Boxer evaluating ship readiness, ordering equipment, and preparing the ship for operations. Achievements include:✓ Quality Assurance Coordination & Audit Management✓ Facility and Asset / Resource Reorganization and Consolidation✓ Improved Crisis Response Readiness and Inventory Accuracy✓ Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and the John W. Finn Aviation Ordnanceman of the Year Award

• Quality Assurance Representative, (Aviation Ordnance)

  • May 2017 - Apr 2019

  Assessed programs and equipment, documenting trends, issues, and opportunities for business improvements. Achievements include:✓ Rectified personnel shortages and drastically reduced backlogged projects✓ Trained 20 new personnel✓ Implemented weekly training to improve safety and compliance ratings✓ Earned Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal✓ Received CDQAR (Quality Assurance leadership) certification for advancement

• Production Control Supervisor

  • May 2014 - May 2017

  Created and delegated plans of production to subordinate work centers and ensured timely deliverables with improved QA procedures. Achievements include:✓ Audited and overhauled two largest programs: updated documentation, improved technical operational efficiency, and elevated performance standards to all-time high✓ Operated as Production Control Chief, a senior-level role managing three work centers’ maintenance actions and improving readiness✓ Mentored a Marine who was one of 10 awarded the Marine of the Quarter award out of 1,500 nominees✓ Earned two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals

• Aviation Ordnance Technician

  • May 2011 - May 2014

  Filled business gaps in multiple maintenance work centers for ordnance systems. Achievements include:✓ Tracked over 1,000 items resulting in zero discrepancies during inspection✓ Co-designed modern, updated training program for over 80 Ordnance Marines✓ Received Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) qualification✓ Earned Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal